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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
A Successful Campaign Against Antibiotic Overuse
Antibiotic overuse was addressed by a multiyear national program that was successful in reducing use. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
A Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella enterica
Contamination likely occurred on the farm or during packing.
Global Resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
The control of gonorrhoea is failing at the global level. We are in desperate need of novel antimicrobial agents and a gonococcal vaccine.
HIV-1 Group O Infection in Cameroon, 1986 to 1998
HIV-1 group O (HIV-1/O) was first identified in Cameroon in 1994 (1), raising concern about the emergence of a new HIV-1 variant, with implications for public health and blood safety.
Trends and Challenges in the Management of Adult Syphilis
The optimal management of syphilis continues to be a controversial topic. This article reviews the latest trends and challenges surrounding the disease.
Traveling Infections
Infections travel by their very nature. Find out more about infections that once seemed very far away
Modern Guidelines for Hepatitis Treatment and Recovery
Modern guidelines for hepatitis treatment and recovery.
Fatigue During Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus
Will adding simeprevir to PR therapy affect the fatigue in HCV patients?
Castor Oil & Staph Infections
Orally ingested castor oil is known in folk medicine as a tonic for constipation and other digestive problems. Some parents would give their children castor oil the minute the child got sick, not even knowing how and why the healing process took place in the child's body. Parents knew only that cast
Mortality of MRSA USA300 vs. Non-USA300 Invasive Infections
Are MRSA USA300 infections associated with higher mortality than non-USA300 invasive infections?
Fast Fingernail Fungus Treatment
Fungus enters the fingernail or toenail through the adjoining skin, causing the nail to become discolored, brittle or thick. Getting rid of a fungal infection of the nail is difficult. Numerous remedies are touted, including alternative treatments and over-the-counter creams and ointments, but their
Tetracycline Resistance Genes and Respiratory Pathogens
How common is tetracycline resistance among common respiratory pathogens?
Why you need good foot care if you have Diabetes
A simple foot infection can turn into something nasty when Diabetes plays a role. Foot care is always important in Diabetes.
Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the NICU
What strategies can be implemented to decrease ventilator associated pneumonia in the NICU?
Contrasting Pediatric and Adult MRSA Isolates
Colonization by and Infection with MRSA in children and adults who have little or no contact with the healthcare system, have been reported with increasing frequency.
Mosquitoes & Viral Meningitis
Viral meningitis is defined as an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the brain. According to the Department of Health Promotion and Education (DPHE), viral meningitis is common but not serious most of the time. You can contract the virus from mosquitoes.
At What Point Is Pinkeye Not Contagious?
Pink eye is an infection of the eyes that makes them watery and a pinkish color. The viral and bacterial forms are contagious, and many schools will not allow children that have pink eye, for fear of it spreading throughout the school. Although most often found in children, adults are still suscepti
Effects of Coronavirus Infections in Children
New and old coronaviruses may be more clinically important in children than was previously thought.