Global Resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
The control of gonorrhoea is failing at the global level. We are in desperate need of novel antimicrobial agents and a gonococcal vaccine.
Category : Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
The Role of Diabetes Co-morbidity for TB Treatment Outcomes
How does diabetes affect TB treatment?
Prosthetic Joint Infections and Propionibacterium acnes
Prosthetic joint infections: Learn about new data and the implications for clinical practice.
Drug-Resistant Candida glabrata in Cancer Patients
Patients with cancer are often at risk for candidemia. Increasing drug resistance among Candida species poses an emerging threat.
Bartonella Febrile Illness
Common clinical characteristics were fever, chills, myalgias, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and transaminasemia.
"Cloud" Health-Care Workers
Certain bacteria dispersed by health-care workers can cause hospital infections.
Screening Method to Monitor Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
Does this screening tool accurately measure the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine among the elderly?
Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Extremity Infections
War wound infection and osteomyelitis caused by MDR Acinetobacter species have been prevalent during the 2003-2005 military operations in Iraq.
Maintenance of Antibody Responses to Influenza Vaccine
Does older age affect maintenance of antibody responses in patients vaccinated for influenza?
Factors Associated With Hand Hygiene Compliance in Hospitals
What factors are associated with increased hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting?
Top 10 Stories in ID That Will Change Practice
The top 10 stories in infectious disease for the year 2012 are selected by Dr. John Bartlett. How will they change your clinical practice?
Home Remedies for Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection that usually occurs in the mouth, and results from a change in the balance of bacteria and yeast in the body that normally keep the fungus under control. Thrush can be spread between people, especially between a mother and her breastfeeding infant, who may reinfect each
Mortality of MRSA USA300 vs. Non-USA300 Invasive Infections
Are MRSA USA300 infections associated with higher mortality than non-USA300 invasive infections?
Genitourinary Pathogens and Preterm Birth
Are genitourinary tract infections associated with preterm birth?
Preventing C. diff Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
What strategies can be used to prevent the spread of C. diff infection in acute care hospitals?
Immunization with Heterologous Flaviviruses
Immunity to JEV and SLEV was protective against clinical encephalitis and death after challenge with WNV.
Enterovirus 71 Outbreaks, Taiwan: Occurrence and Recognition
Enteroviruses consist of 68 serotypes and usually cause self-limited infections in children. Enterovirus 71 (EV71) was first isolated in California in 1969.
Psychological Distress and Non-Adherence to TB Treatment
Does psychological distress influence adherence to TB treatment?
Ebola Virus Preparedness and Infection Control Lessons
What lessons can we learn about preparedness and infection control from those who encountered patients with Ebloa Virus in the United States?
Hajj-Related Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup W135 in Mauritius
Meningococcal disease has been rare in Mauritius, but since June 2000, 4 cases have been reported.