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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Tuberculosis from Mycobacterium bovis in Binational Communities
Mycobacterium bovis appears to be contributing substantially to the TB incidence in some binational communities with ties to Mexico.
The Impact of Rotavirus Mass Vaccination
Rotavirus infections are one of the most frequent causes of gastroenteritis in children worldwide. Has mass vaccination helped?
Intra-abdominal Fungal Infections
This article reviews the clinical spectrum of intra-abdominal fungal infections, their diagnosis and treatment options.
Factors Influencing Adherence in Hep-C Infected Patients
What factors influence adherence in hepatitis-C infected patients?
How Soon Should Rabies Shots Start After Being Bitten by a Dog?
As Soon As the Test Comes Back PositiveThe North Dakota Department of Health Rabies Department says that rabies vaccinations should start as soon as the observation time or the tests on the animal have been completed. The observation period lasts for 10 days. The shots can start as soon...
Infection Control Approach on Catheter-Associated UTI Rates
How can we reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates in the PICU?
Sinus Yeast Infections
Although the most common sinus infections are considered bacterial, some chronic sinus infections may be the result of a yeast infection. A sinus yeast infection typically affects people with a compromised immune system, unable to maintain proper levels of yeast in the body.
Japanese Encephalitis Immunization in South Korea
Although mass immunizations have reduced the incidence of JE, adverse effects from the vaccine are increasing.
SARS Antibody Test for Serosurveillance
Retrospective surveillance for infection is an important means to screen for and interrupt undetected chains of disease transmission.
Pyelonephritis Caused From Group B Strep
SymptomsPyelonephritis is infection of the kidney. Fever nearly always accompanies this infection. Other symptoms are pain in the side of the lower back, nausea, vomiting, burning or pain when urinating, urgency and frequency of urination, and pain above the pubic area.CausesAlthough E....
Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Phrenic nerve palsy causing diaphragmatic paralysis should be considered a recognized complication of dengue fever.
Acute Kidney Injury Due to Anti-tuberculosis Drugs
How common is renal function impairment during anti-TB treatment?
8 Ways to Deal With Antibiotic Resistance
What can we do to catch up with Europe in resolving the crisis of antibiotic resistance?
Most Important Infectious Diseases Among Those Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years
This article ranks the most important infectious diseases among adults older than 65.
Economic Impact of Redundant Antimicrobial Therapy
How much money is being wasted on redundant antimicrobial therapy?
Common Skin Lesions
Skin lesions are growths or patches that appear on the skin's surface. Common skin lesions, categorized as primary or secondary, can appear at the time of a person's birth or at some other time in a person's life. Skin lesions develop because of infectious diseases, allergic reactions or environment
Whole Body Cleanse for a Staph Infection
Staph or Staphylococcus bacteria commonly live on the skin and in the noses of 20 percent to 30 percent of healthy adults. But problems can arise if staph bacteria penetrate the skin when it is ruptured or get into the blood system. Although some of the 30 different types of staph can be treated top
Persistent Digestive Disorders in the Tropics
Which pathogen-specific reference tests work best for diagnosing tropical GI infections?
Emergence and Rapid Spreading of Tetracycline Resistant Vibrio
The Indian Ocean was free of cholera for decades, until January 1998, when an outbreak was detected in Comoros Islands.