Jakob Disease
The epidemic of BSE in the United Kingdom is waning, but leaves in its wake an outbreak of human Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Category : Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Chagas Disease in a Domestic Transmission Cycle
After three dogs died from acute Chagas cardiomyopathy at one location, an investigation was conducted of the home, garage, and grounds of the owner.
Dengue Fever in Travelers to the Tropics, 1998 and 1999
Dengue fever (DF) is an acute, self-limiting febrile viral disease of 2-7 days' duration, characterized by a sudden onset of fever and a variety of other symptoms such as severe headache, joint and muscular pain, retroorbital pain, and rash.
MEDLINE Abstracts: Management of Serious Fungal Infections
What's new concerning the management of serious fungal infections? Find out in this easy-to-navigate collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the editors at Medscape Infectious Diseases.
Isoniazid Prophylactic Therapy to Prevent TB in Children
Does isoniazid prophylaxis reduce the risk of developing tuberculosis in children?
Rabies Identification
Rabies is a deadly disease passed between mammals via the saliva. Animals infected with rabies typically pass it along to humans through a bite. In the United States, the animals most likely to have rabies include bats, foxes and raccoons.
Diphtheria in the Postepidemic Period, Europe, 2000–2009
Trends in diphtheria cases in Europe are encouraging, but continued striving for improved vaccination coverage is essential.
Why We Vaccinate
As doctors we always hope vaccines aren't needed. We hope no one steps on a nail, no one has measles at school. But when vaccines are needed is always at the worst times.
Ebola: Disease, Treatments, and Global Impact
Learn where the Ebola outbreak stands right now, its far-reaching impact, and what we can expect in the future.
How to Avoid Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an imbalance of the natural flora in the vagina, which allows the fungus Candida albicans to grow out of control. Antibiotics and hormonal imbalances are two common causes that upset the balance of vaginal flora, resulting in a yeast infection. Some women get y
Risk Factors for MDR Pathogens in Nosocomial Infection
Which inpatients may require added precautions against nosocomial infection by MRSA, VRE, and other multidrug-resistant pathogens?
Procalcitonin-Guided Algorithm for Patients With Sepsis
The implementation of a PCT-protocol may reduce the duration of antibiotic therapy in septic ICU patients; but will it compromise clinical outcomes?
HPV Literature: Commentary by Dr. John G. Bartlett -- April 2007
In this review and commentary: immunogenicity and histocytologic results of a 4-year follow-up study of types 16 and 18 HPV vaccination.
White Stool in Children
Pale or white bowel movements by children can be an unusual sight and an immediate cause for alarm, and in many cases that concern is valid. The causes of white stool in kids are many, and figuring out if your child has a serious problem should be a priority. Feces can appear in many different color
Increased Incidence of Invasive Bacterial Disease in COPD
What is the association between COPD and invasive bacterial infection?
C. diff Infection Among Pneumonia and UTI Hospitalizations
This study examines the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of CDI among pneumonia and UTI hospitalizations.
Genetic Variants Influence Susceptibility to HCV
How do genetic variants in antigen presentation pathway influence susceptibility to HCV infection?
Soluble RAGE as a Severity Marker in Pneumonia
Can sRAGE scores predict the clinical outcome of community-acquired pneumonia?
November 2002: It's All in Your Head
I'm not simply touching on the fact that the mind and body are one, that you cannot separate one from the other when considering health and illness.
Candida Causes & Cures
Candida albicans is a diploid fungus, specifically a yeast, that lives naturally in the digestive tract and colon. At times, this yeast overproduces in the colon and causes adverse symptoms such as migraines, gastritis, yeast infections, food allergies and even certain autoimmune diseases (i.e. fibr