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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Cerebral Aspergillosis Caused by Neosartorya hiratsukae, Brazil
Diagnosis was established by direct microscopic examination, CT scan, and brain MRI. The 4 azole derivatives had good activity, but not amphotericin B or flucytosine.
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.
Emotional Reasons a Person Will Not Cure Skin Fungus
Each part of our body responds to our emotions. The skin has a deep link with our feelings, meaning that emotional problems can control whether or not particular fungi are cured, according to Dr. Ted A. Grossbart, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School. He goes on to advise that "to help with heal
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
Antibacterial Resistances in Uncomplicated UTIs in Women
The choice of antibiotic for an uncomplicated UTI should be based on antibiotic resistance data.
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.
Healthcare-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or HA-MRSA
Hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or HA-MRSA, comprises a large proportion of MRSA infections in the US. Find out more about symptoms of MRSA associated with hospital settings, treatment options, and tips for prevention
Granulomatous Hepatitis Due to Bartonella Henselae Infection
This case illustrates the unique challenges in diagnosing and treating B. henselae-induced granulomatous hepatitis.
Simulated Anthrax Attacks and Syndromic Surveillance
This article reports the evaluation of an operational bioterrorism surveillance system.
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?
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
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?
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.