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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Treating Infective Endocarditis
Are oral antibiotics effective when treating infective endocarditis?
Influenza AH1N2 Viruses
The influenza A virus genome consists of eight single-stranded RNA segments of negative sense.
Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Learn about strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals.
Preventing the Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
We all know that hand hygiene and environmental cleaning can reduce the spread of infection, but how much of an impact do they have on the prevention of multi-drug resistant organisms?
Stool Sample Test Instructions
Stool sample testing requires a certain amount of caution, because you don't want your sample to be unintentionally contaminated by other bodily fluids. Stool samples can be taken at home or the hospital and the steps will be the same, no matter where it is collected. Stool samples are collected for
Rat-to-Human Transmission of Cowpox Infection
A 14-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with ulcerated nodules on her upper lip and her left lower eyelid and several molluscum-like-lesions on her right eyelids (Figure 1). She was feverish but otherwise in good health.
Untreated Staph Infections
Staph infection, or staphylococcus, is a bacterial infection commonly carried in the nasal cavity. Staph infection may go undetected until it enters through a wound in the body and becomes infected. If staph infection goes untreated it can result in serious health risks to the skin and organs of th
Signs and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection Under the Breast
Intertrigo is the term used to refer to yeast infections that occur when folds of skin, such as those under the breasts, come into contact with each other. Yeast infections under the breasts are caused by normal skin flora overgrowing due to the warm, moist environment. They are more likely to occur
Salmonellosis in the Republic of Georgia
A clonal group of Salmonella, with increased virulence and multidrug resistance, may be spreading throughout the world.
Can You Get Hepatitis C By Having Sex?
Is hepatitis C spread by having sex? Yes, but it's not as easy as you think.
Powassan Meningoencephalitis
This article describes the clinical characteristics and outcomes of 2 patients with Powassan virus in New York.
First Detection of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae from Italy
These results raise the possibility that bacteria other than R. conorii are involved in rickettsial diseases in Italy.
Yeast Infections & Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a debilitating disorder of the small intestine. It causes a great deal of pain, bleeding and scarring in the gut, in turn leading to poor nutritional absorption and malnutrition. It can also increase the risk of developing cancer of the bowel. Systemic yeast infections also origi
Facial Staph Infections
The word "Staph" is the short version of "Staphylococcus," which is a type of bacteria. Staph infections are usually on the skin and nose, but can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the mouth or genitals, though this is uncommon. Facial staph infections not only make for an unsightly app
How to Prevent Infection
It seems we're hearing more often about dangerous illnesses affecting patients in health care settings and even students in our public schools. So what can we do to prevent infection with colds, flu or other diseases? While everyone gets sick some time or another, using simple hygiene tips can help
New Delhi Metallo-Beta-Lactamase–Producing Enterobacteriaceae
In the past 10 years, there has been an emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, causing a major threat to public health. Which isolates have been detected in the United States?
Legionnaires' Disease at a Dutch Flower Show
Severe Legionnaires' disease has an overall mortality rate of 10% to 30%, and 30% to 50% of patients require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU).
What Are the Causes of Yeast Overgrowth?
Yeast overgrowth occurs when candida, a yeast-like fungus, starts proliferating in the large intestine. Many people get symptoms such as headaches, gastritis, yeast infections and even autoimmune diseases (i.e. fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue). The yeast can keep multiplying for years before symptom
Global Surveillance and Response 10 Years After SARS
What lessons were learned from the SARS outbreak 10 years ago? Has our global capacity to address the next pandemic improved?