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Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
Letter: Hot-Tub-Associated Mycobacterial Infections
These experiences indicate the absolute need for careful cleaning of hot tubs.
Risk Factors for TB Infection and Disease in Children
What are the risk factors for infection and disease in children following exposure to adults with multidrug-resistant TB?
Cost-Effectiveness of Chlamydia Vaccination for Young Women
Are chlamydia vaccination programs cost-effective for young women in the United States?
Kinds of Yeast Infections
Yeast, or candidiasis, is a fungus that is found on areas of moisture on human skin. This includes body zones such as the mouth or genitals. Yeast infections are the result of a build-up of excess yeast in one of these areas. The symptoms of a yeast infection include itching, burning, redness and un
Advancing Research and Practice in HIV And Rehabilitation
The role for rehabilitation in the context of HIV, aging and comorbidities is emerging.
Three Cases of Bacteremia
Only four cases of invasive disease caused by V cholerae O1 have been reported previously.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, More than just Ebola
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is another cause of hemorrhagic viral fevers seen in small outbreaks around the world. It's not just Ebola.
Holistic Remedies for MRSA
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, often known by its acronym MRSA and pronounced "mersa," is a staph bacteria known for its resistance to many commonly used antibiotics. The bacteria often causes boil-like sores on the body. While MRSA does not respond to many conventional antibiotics, it
Hospital Admission Surveillance for CPE
Surveillance for carbapenamase-producing enterobacteriaceae upon hospital admission may help prevent institutional outbreaks and limit regional spread of disease.
Fungus Fighting Herbs
Many common herbs readily found in our kitchen can also eliminate even the nastiest of fungal infections. Many of these herbs, which we now call fungicidal herbs, have a long history in folk medicine for their ability to cure fungus. Some of these herbs, however, should be used cautiously...
Powassan Meningoencephalitis
This article describes the clinical characteristics and outcomes of 2 patients with Powassan virus in New York.
Oral Antibiotic Regimen After IV Treatment for Osteomyelitis
IV antibiotics are often used for treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis. When is it safe to switch to oral antibiotics?
Laser Nail Fungus Treatment
Toenail fungus infections affect roughly 20 million Americans, according to the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington. There is no definite cure for these infections but laser treatment may help.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Yeast Infection?
A yeast infection is caused by the single-celled fungus called candida albicans. Though naturally occurring in the genital and digestive tracts, the fungus can grow in disproportionate qualities and give both men and women a yeast infection. Manifestations of infection include thrush, diaper rash, n
Yeast Infection Homeopathic Remedies
If you suffer from candida yeast infections, you may experience burning, swelling, discharge, odor, painful urination or other irritation in your vaginal area. While there are many causes for a yeast infection, including stress, poor nutrition, hormonal fluctuations, the overuse of antibiotics, poor
National Surveillance of Health-Care-Associated Infections
This article examines the rationale and strategies for surveillance of such infections in home-care settings.
Which Chlorhexidine Concentration Is Best for Skin Prep?
The results of a comparative study of different chlorhexidine concentrations might surprise you.
How to Identify Rabies
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is a viral infection that attacks the central nervous system. Contracted through the bite of an infected animal, rabies attacks the brain, the area surrounding the bite and function of nervous system pathways. Caused by a virus that is carried in the saliva of infe
What Antibiotic Works on MRSA?
Medical professionals treat MRSA or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus with the antibiotic vancomycin. Vancomycin treatment nearly always succeeds; however, in rare cases, MRSA can resist its effects. Doctors sometimes successfully treat MRSA infected boils by draining the infection without
Characteristics and Outcomes of MRSA Pneumonia
Is anti-MRSA therapy being over-prescribed in patients presenting to the hospital with pneumonia?