Biomarker Correlates of Survival in Children With Ebola
Children infected with Ebola virus may benefit from different treatment than their adult counterparts.
Category : Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Considerations for Oral Cholera Vaccine in Haiti
Can an oral cholera vaccination be used to prevent and control outbreak of disease?
Detection of North American
West Nile (WN) encephalitis is an infectious, noncontagious, arthropod-borne viral disease
2009 H1N1: What's New This Week -- December 14, 2009
Although H1N1 is waning, John Bartlett comments on the past week's H1N1 news and provides guidance to practicing clinicians.
Serologic Evidence of Dengue Infection Before Onset of Epidemic
Dengue continues to spread globally; two fifths of the global population is at risk, primarily within tropical countries.
A Multifaceted Infection Control Intervention Is Successful in Decreasing MRSA
William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews a new study that shows that we know how to prevent MRSA in the hospital setting. When will this approach be implemented by all?
Holistic Remedies for Yeast Infection
A yeast infection develops when yeast or fungi that normally exist on the skin are able to multiply. They most commonly develop in warm and moist areas of the body that allow yeast to thrive and grow, such as the vagina, mouth and diaper area. The most common type of yeast infection is a vaginal inf
Nosocomial Corynebacteria Endocarditis
The nondiphtheriae corynebacteria are increasingly recognized as agents of endocarditis.
Ambulatory Care Centers, Infection Prevention, and Disasters
Part of preparing for a disaster includes planning how to manage the increased risk for transmission of infectious disease at a vulnerable time.
West Nile Virus, Texas, USA, 2012
This study reviews the epidemiology of the 2012 West Nile virus outbreak in Texas.
Hepatitis C: Family, Career and Successful Treatment
Have you ever wondered how a medical professional would deal with a diagnosis of hepatitis C and the treatment process? In reality, the men and women who treat us often must struggle through the same ailments and they do it the same way as everyone else. In this interview, a hospital nurse describes
Wintertime Infections, Beyond the Usual Suspects
Can you name 8 predominantly wintertime infections, beyond the obvious, such as influenza?
Types Of Antifungal Shampoos
Shampoo containing zinc pyrithione can help get rid of pesky white flakes called dandruff.Shampoo? image by Fenia from Fotolia.comA fungal infection of the scalp can be a real irritant, causing itching and burning on the top of your head. If you are experiencing these problems, it may be...
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries focus on health issues in the organs between the neck and diaphragm. Commonly referred to as heart, thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeries, these surgeries can involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, chest wall or other organs and tissues in the chest cavity. Physica
Antibiotic Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacteria in Rivers, US
The most common organisms were Acinetobacter, Alcaligenes, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, and Serratia.
Detecting Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Mutants
An understanding of immunoassay reactivity with HBsAg mutants is key to establishing an appropriate testing algorithm for hepatitis B virus detection programs.
A Man With Recurrent MRSA
A not terribly unusual case demonstrates the quandary of having only poor therapeutic choices.
Dengue and US Military, Spanish-American War Through Today
Dengue has historically been a problem for the US Military. Are we getting any closer to dengue vaccination?
How to Eliminate Yeast Overgrowth in Sinuses
More than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus infections, according to Dr. Grossan, a ear, eyes and nose doctor. Sinus infections can be the result of harmful bacteria, a virus or fungus, commonly known as candida. Candida (the most common yeast in sinus infections) most commonly manifests itself
Ebola: Your Clinical Questions Answered
Questions and concerns raised by Medscape readers are answered by the experts.