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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Echovirus 16 Meningitis in Cuba
From April to September 2000, an epidemic of aseptic meningitis spread throughout Cuba, with 16,943 reported cases.
Spread of Cryptococcus Gattii into Pacific Northwest Region of the United States
Cryptococcus gattii, a basidiomycotic yeast acquired by inhalation, can result in pneumonia and dissemination of distant CNS tissues.
Canine Natural Remedy for Superficial Yeast Infection
It's frustrating when your pets get sick because they can't tell you exactly how they feel. A dog frequently rubbing at its eyes or scratching its ears could be suffering from allergies or might have a yeast infection. A veterinarian must examine your dog to determine the cause of the discomfort, b
Voriconazole Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Will therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole increase clinical efficacy and help avoid adverse drug events? These results may surprise you.
2009-2010 H1N1: What's New This Week -- January 11, 2010
As pandemic influenza wanes, we are learning more about it. John Bartlett, MD, comments on new data and the past week's H1N1 news and provides guidance to practicing clinicians.
Thrush Mouth Infection
Thrush is a yeast infection in your mouth caused by the Candida fungus. Candida is a naturally occurring fungus in your mouth that usually does not cause any symptoms unless it starts to grow when you have a lowered immune system.
What You Need to Know About Enterovirus and Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
As parents have learned this common disease can have serious symptoms, especially strain Enterovirus-D68 - EV-D68. Other strains cause the more mild Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.
Granulomatous Hepatitis Due to Bartonella Henselae Infection
This case illustrates the unique challenges in diagnosing and treating B. henselae-induced granulomatous hepatitis.
Helminth Infections and HIV: A Double Hit
HIV and helminth coinfection is extremely common. How does one infection affect the other?
Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Treating Infective Endocarditis
Are oral antibiotics effective when treating infective endocarditis?
Oral Ketoconazole in Dermatology: Where Are We Now?
What does the recent Drug Safety Communication on ketoconazole mean for dermatology practice?
ID Specialists: Solving Mysteries, Tackling New Challenges
The challenges are many for ID specialists, who are found at the bedside, in the laboratory, spearheading outbreak investigations, and working in hospitals and clinics worldwide.
Preop Skin Prep for Preventing Surgical Site Infections
How effective is antiseptic skin preparation in preventing surgical site infection?
Literature Commentary by Dr. John G. Bartlett: STIs, January 2008
In this review and commentary: latest prevalence data for STIs, including screening for Chlamydia and treatment options for fluoroquinolone-resistant gonorrhea.
Is It Safe to Eat Raw Fish?
What are the infectious disease risks associated with eating sushi? Read about parasites and other microbial infections associated with raw or undercooked fish.
Advantages of Ophthalmic Dosage Forms
Ophthalmic preparations help administer drugs in case of conditions that affect the eye or its immediate surrounding area. These products are available in several different types of dosage forms such as ophthalmic solutions, suspensions and gels. Whatever the type of formulation, all ophthalmic dosa
Zinc Cream and Reliability of Tuberculosis Skin Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) kills >1.7 million people each year, and control is hampered by diagnostic difficulties. Zinc, for several reasons, is implicated in false-negative skin tests.
Natural Way to Control Candida Yeast
Candida yeast is a naturally occurring fungus found in the body. It exists in the gut, along with beneficial bacteria. When the balance between yeast and good bacteria becomes out of balance, the yeast takes over and grows out of control. This can cause a host of problems in the body. With some diet
Signs & Symptoms of MRSA
MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is an infection caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is also known as staph. MRSA is a strain of the staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA infections can sometimes be fatal.
Using DNA Microarrays
Complete genomic sequences of microbial pathogens and hosts offer sophisticated new strategies for studying host-pathogen interactions.