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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Signs and Symptoms of a More Severe Staph Infection
Most infections caused by staph, a bacteria-based germ commonly located on the skin and nose, remain relatively harmless. However severe staph infections can lead to serious complications and, in some instances, possibly death.
Association Between TB Skin Test Result and TB Disease
Do TB test results correlate with differences in the clinical presentation of active TB?
The Cardiovascular Effects of Hepatitis
Apart from the damage that hepatitis C does to your liver, it also jeopardizes the health of your cardiovascular or circulatory system, which is responsible for transporting nutrients, hormones, cellular waste products, and oxygen all throughout your body.
Detection, Prevention, and Control of MRSA in the NICU
Learn how NICUs screen for MRSA, how screening is done, and what steps are taken next. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments on a new study.
Epidemics after Natural Disasters
The authors outline risk factors for outbreaks after a disaster, review the communicable diseases likely to be important and establish priorities to address communicable diseases in disaster settings.
How to Ship a Stool Sample
It is not difficult to ship a stool sample, but there are very specific requirements associated with doing so. If you don't follow these requirements precisely, the receiver of the sample may not be able to use it. To ensure that you only have to produce and ship a stool sample once, follow these st
5th Intl Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents & Resistance
ISAAR 2005: In this report based on his plenary lecture, Robert Daum, MD, describes recent data concerning community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Prevalence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Animals
Alveolar hydatid disease (AHD) in humans is caused by infection with the proliferative larval stage of the small fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis.
WHO Perspective on International Health Regulations
In the past five years, what have we learned from the International Health Regulations and where do we go from here?
Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in an ICU
What interventions optimize VAP prevention in the ICU?
Infections Caused by Yeast
There are a number of infections that people can get from yeast. These infections can be both internal and external. Yeast problems often stem from an overgrowth of candida, a yeast-like fungus that naturally lives in the digestive tract, colon and even on the skin. Sometimes, the overuse of antibi
Information About Ribavirin
Ribavirin is a powerful antiviral drug treatment for hepatitis C. Here is information on side effects, cost, effectiveness and warnings.
When Arthritis Is Contagious
Infectious Arthritis is sometimes associated with Bull's Eyes and Lyme Disease. There's more to it.
How to Prevent Sweaty Feet
Sweaty feet, or hyperhidrosis, is an embarrassing condition that can cause the soles of the feet and the area around the toes to perspire at an abnormally high rate. The soles of the feet have hyperactive sweat glands, which can cause an increased odor. This condition can lead to more serious fungal
Jungle Yellow Fever, Rio de Janeiro
Yellow fever control in Brazil through vaccination campaigns began in 1937.
Foods to Avoid with Candida
Candida is a type of naturally occurring bacteria in the human body, but when it becomes too plentiful it can create a number of health problems. Fortunately, following a strict diet can help keep candida under control.
Evaluating Hyperpyrexia During a Very Hot Summer
During an unusually hot summer, how can the clinician differentiate hyperthermia from a fever of infection? Do the old guidelines hold?
December 2002: Ain't Misbehavin'
We have discovered so much about the causes of diseases and how to prevent or postpone them, anyone can now learn how to live a long and healthy life.
The New Global Health
Global health is a priority for our collective well-being. Where has global health been in the past, and where is it headed in the future?