Mycobacterium tuberculosis
In 1995, DNA fingerprinting showed that >80% of a collection of M tuberculosis isolates from China belonged to a genetically closely related group of bacteria, the Beijing genotype family
Category : Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Laboratory Response to Anthrax Bioterrorism
The scale of the public response to this attack was not foreseen and threatened to overwhelm the ability to process and test environmental samples.
Emerging Infections in Asia 10 Years After SARS
It has been 10 years since the SARS epidemic. Is Asia better prepared now than it was then to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases?
Candida Disease
Candida disease, better known as candidiasis, is a yeast infection that mostly affects the mouth, genitals or cuticles. Systematic candida can become life-threatening for people who have weak immune systems, such as those with AIDS and cancer.
Letter: Emergence of VISA and S sciuri, Greece
Both staphylococcal strains carried the mecA gene.
First Isolation of La Crosse Virus
La Crosse (LAC) virus, a California serogroup bunyavirus, is the leading cause of pediatric arboviral encephalitis in the United States.
West Nile Virus in California
Possible mechanisms for virus introduction, amplification, and dispersal are discussed.
Epidemiology and Transmission Dynamics of WNV Disease
This review highlights new information regarding the epidemiology and dynamics of WNV transmission, providing a new platform for further research into preventing and controlling WNV disease.
Nodding Syndrome
Nodding syndrome is an epilepsy epidemic, but the underlying cause is a mystery.
New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase From Traveler
How does international travel affect the spread of antimicrobial resistance and Metallo-beta-Lactamase?
Identifying and Quantifying Genotypes in Polyclonal Infections
This strategy can be used for studies of infection with multiple pathogens of the same species and for rapid identification of select agents that have been genetically modified to increase virulence.
New, Rapid, Simple Test for the Detection of Influenza Virus
This new, simple influenza test allows for an immediate, accurate clinical diagnosis.
Xpert MTB/RIF Test for Diagnosing Childhood Pulmonary TB
How accurate is the Xpert MTB/RIF test for the diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis?
How to Treat Strep Throat
Almost 20 percent of Americans have strep bacteria in their throats and are symptom-free. Strep throat does not necessarily need to be treated. However, some untreated cases can deteriorate into scarlet fever, joint disorders or heart conditions.
Treatment and Control of Scabies
What options are available for the treatment of scabies?
The Physiology of Digestion
It is necessary to know how the processes occur within the digestive system to understand what goes amiss with a person who bears the brunt of hepatitis.
Book Review: Infection Highlights 2000-01
This 98-page paperback in the Fast Facts series contains concise updates on a diverse group of topics.
Twenty-Year Summary of Surveillance for Human Hantavirus
Testing and surveillance of hantavirus in humans can help us to understand the spectrum of disease and the etiologic agents involved.
Non-A Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes in Antenatal Clinics, United Kingdom
Intervention to prevent maternal-to-infant infection is a key part of the global program of hepatitis B control.