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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Using DNA Microarrays
Complete genomic sequences of microbial pathogens and hosts offer sophisticated new strategies for studying host-pathogen interactions.
Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anthrax
Chest tube drainage often leads to dramatic clinical improvement.
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.
Phylogenetic Analysis of a Human Isolate of WNV
This isolate was more closely related to 1996 Romanian and 1999 Russian isolates.
How to Treat Fungal Infections in ICU Patients
The early diagnosis and treatment of fungal infection in the ICU is important but is often not an easy task.
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
Mosquitoes and Financial Crisis
Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, discusses in her video blog a link between an outbreak of human West Nile virus and standing water at foreclosed homes in the area.
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.
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
Molecular Evidence of Clonal Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Is a single clone expressed as 3 different serotypes of V parahaemolyticus causing the pandemic of this infection?
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.
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.
Endogenous Avian Leukosis Virus
The identification of endogenous ALV and EAV in chick cell-derived measles and mumps vaccines has raised concern about transmission to vaccine recipients.
Preop Skin Prep for Preventing Surgical Site Infections
How effective is antiseptic skin preparation in preventing surgical site infection?
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.
Surgical Staph Infections
Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria responsible for most minor skin infections, however, some of them can become serious. MRSA is a type of staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics. MRSA is also the type of staph infection most commonly contracted in a hospital setting. If MRSA enters the
Oral Ketoconazole in Dermatology: Where Are We Now?
What does the recent Drug Safety Communication on ketoconazole mean for dermatology practice?
Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Treating Infective Endocarditis
Are oral antibiotics effective when treating infective endocarditis?
Helminth Infections and HIV: A Double Hit
HIV and helminth coinfection is extremely common. How does one infection affect the other?
Simulated Anthrax Attacks and Syndromic Surveillance
This article reports the evaluation of an operational bioterrorism surveillance system.