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Angola: Angola Has Over 280 Antiretroviral Treatment Centres
[ANGOP]Luanda -At lest 284 antiretroviral treatment posts are currently available in the country for treatment of HIV-positive people, said
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Angola: FAA Staff Urged to Step Up Action On HIV/Aids Fight
[ANGOP]Luanda -The chief of Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) general Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda Friday in Luanda called on the members of the sector to redouble the prevention and education actions, either within military or among the community, to combat the threat to public health.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: Kebbi Immunises 1 Million Children Against Polio
[Leadership]The Kebbi Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHDA) said on Friday that one million children had been immunised against Polio and other killer diseases in the state.
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: Kw.waso - Why I Okayed World Bank's U.S.$27 Million Malaria Programme
[This Day]Kano State Governor, Rabi'u Musa Kw.waso, Thursday explained why government decided to continue with the Malaria Control Programme (MCP) it inherited from the previous administration, stating that the scourge remains a major health challenge in the state, accounting for an estimated 30 per cent child mortality and 11 per cent maternal mortality.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: 10 Polio Workers Shot Dead
[Daily Trust]Kano -10 polio vaccination staff were shot dead on Friday morning at two locations in Kano state.
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Low‐dose oral interferon alpha as prophylaxis against viral respiratory illness: a double‐blind, parallel controlled trial during an influenza pandemic year
ConclusionsLow‐dose oral IFNα prophylaxis was not effective in limiting the overall incidence of ARI in our study population. However, there was evidence that prophylaxis reduced the severity of symptoms and had a beneficial effect in some subpopulations, including those who received the 2009 seasonal trivalent influenza vaccination.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alayne L. Bennett, David W. Smith, Martin J. Cummins, Peter A. Jacoby, Joseph M. Cummins, Manfred W. Beilharz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of spike and aerosol challenge tests for the recovery of viable influenza virus from non‐woven fabrics
ConclusionsSignificant differences were found in the recovery of viable AIV from non‐woven fabrics between spike and aerosol challenge tests. The findings of this study demonstrate the need for realistic aerosol challenge tests rather than liquid spike tests in studies of virus survival on surfaces where airborne transmission of influenza virus may get involved.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - February 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zhili Zuo, Martha Abin, Yogesh Chander, Thomas H. Kuehn, Sagar M. Goyal, David Y. H. Pui Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Differential effect of hyperglycaemia on the immune response in an experimental model of diabetes in BALB/cByJ and C57Bl/6J mice: participation of oxidative stress.
In conclusion, BALB/cByJ mice were sensitive to the deleterious effect of hyperglycaemia, while C57BL/6J were resistant. Although an extrapolation of these results to clinical conditions must be handled with caution, these results highlight the need to contemplate the genetic background to establish models to study the deleterious effect of diabetes in order to understand phenotypical variations that are of clinical importance in the treatment of patients. PMID: 23379439 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical and Developmental Immunology - February 8, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Rubinstein MR, Genaro AM, Wald MR Tags: Clin Exp Immunol Source Type: research

Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView -- Key Flu Indicators
Source: CDC Flu updates - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Chlorhexidine Baths Protect Patients in the ICUChlorhexidine Baths Protect Patients in the ICU
Daily bathing with chlorhexidine-soaked washcloths help reduce the risk of infections resulting from multidrug-resistant bacteria and the risk of bacteremia in the ICU. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Partner Success Stories: National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB)
Source: CDC Flu updates - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Uganda: Children Living With HIV Get Free Dental Treatment
[New Vision]Dental hygiene is a prerequisite for everyone, but children living with HIV should particularly be given special care, as they are more prone to dental diseases.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Updated: Total doses of distributed flu vaccine
Source: CDC Flu updates - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

New York Reports Sixth Pediatric Flu Death
The commentary discusses the six reported pediatric flu death in New York. (02/07/13 18:00)
Source: Recombinomics - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

14 US Pediatric Flu Deaths In Week 5 FluView
The commentary discusses the US week 5 pediatric deaths. (02/07/13 18:30)
Source: Recombinomics - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

US Week 5 Pneumonia and Influenza Death Rate Is 9.0%
The commentary discusses the US week 5 Pneumonia and Influenza Death Rate of 9.0%. (02/07/13 21:00)
Source: Recombinomics - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

First new TB vaccine in century fails initial testing
The first of a series of new vaccines that have been developed to combat tuberculosis failed to show efficacy compared with placebo in South African infants, show results from a phase II trial.
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Estimation of the Rate of Egg Contamination from Salmonella‐Infected Chickens
Summary Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) is one of the most prevalent causes for human gastroenteritis and is by far the predominant Salmonella serovar among human cases, followed by Salmonella Typhimurium. Contaminated eggs produced by infected laying hens are thought to be the main source of human infection with S. Enteritidis throughout the world. Although previous studies have looked at the proportion of infected eggs from infected flocks, there is still uncertainty over the rate at which infected birds produce contaminated eggs. The aim of this study was to estimate the rate at which infected...
Source: Zoonoses and Public Health - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: M. E. Arnold, F. Martelli, I. McLaren, R. H. Davies Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV among African Americans
African Americans have the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races and ethnicities, African Americans account for a higher proportion of HIV infections at all stages of disease—from new infections to deaths.
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Africa: African First Ladies' Anti-AIDS Crusade
[Analyst]First ladies the world over are not mere human decorations of state houses; they are valuable assets to their peoples and countries. In Africa, fraught with poverty and conflict, the observation has become increasingly true. Now on the continent, they are flowing fresh grounds, combining forces against the pandemic known as HIV/AIDS, as The Analyst reports.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Six Polio Vaccinators in Kano
[Premium Times]Gunmen on Friday morning shot about 6 polio vaccinators in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: 12 Polio Workers Shot Dead
[Daily Trust]No fewer than 12 polio vaccination staff were shot dead on Friday morning at two locations in Kano state.
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Measles cases hit 18-year high in England and Wales
Health officials say there were 2,016 cases of potentially fatal disease last yearThe number of cases of measles has reached its highest level for 18 years, health experts say.There were 2,016 confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease in England and Wales in 2012 – the highest annual total since 1994, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA).A spokeswoman said the majority of cases occurred in Merseyside, Surrey and Sussex, where "prolonged" outbreaks were noted last year. Several smaller outbreaks occurred in travelling communities.Symptoms include fever, cold-like symptoms, red eyes, sensitivity to light,...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 8, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Infectious diseases News Health guardian.co.uk Vaccines and immunisation Society UK news Science Source Type: news

Zambia: 53 Die in Postbus Road Horror
[Times of Zambia]AT least 53 people died yesterday in a road traffic accident on Great North road involving a bus and a truck.
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Reducing Spread Of Parasite Eggs Harmful To Humans Through Efficient Care Of Dogs
The UK dog population is estimated to be around ten million, with dogs producing approximately 1,000 tonnes of excrement each day. New research has shown that dogs act as a major source of the parasite egg, Toxocara, which can potentially contaminate the public environment and infect humans...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Research Aims To Predict How A Disease Will Spread In A Population
How, when and where a pathogen is transmitted between two individuals in a population is crucial in understanding and predicting how a disease will spread. New research has laid the foundation for a new generation of zoonotic disease spreading models, which could allow for more targeted prevention strategies. By using novel complexity science tools, the study, published in Physical Review Letters, outlines a predictive model of a spatial epidemic spread in a population of territorial animals...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

CDC Recommendations During Meningitis Outbreak Debated By Scientists
A pair of commentaries to appear in an upcoming issue of the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy highlight a debate within the public health community surrounding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for treatment of exposed individuals during last year's fungal meningitis outbreak. Manuscripts of the commentaries were published ahead of prin on the journal's webpage...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Angola: Malaria Fight Programme Gets One More Partner
[ANGOP]Huambo -One more partner joined as from Thursday the programme of combat malaria in the central Huambo province to enable an effective eradication of disease and contribute to the strengthening of national health system.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning
Title: Health Tip: Avoid Food PoisoningCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/8/2013 8:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/8/2013 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli virulence and innate immune responses during urinary tract infection.
Abstract Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common infectious diseases of humans and are the most common nosocomial infections in the developed world. It is estimated that 40-50% of women and 5% of men will develop a UTI in their lifetime, and UTI accounts for more than 1million hospitalizations and $1.6 billion in medical expenses each year in the USA. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the primary cause of UTI. This review presents an overview of recent discoveries related to the primary virulence factors of UPEC and major innate immune responses to infection of the lower urinary tract. New a...
Source: Current Opinion in Microbiology - February 8, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ulett GC, Totsika M, Schaale K, Carey AJ, Sweet MJ, Schembri MA Tags: Curr Opin Microbiol Source Type: research

Bacterial membrane disrupting dodecapeptide SC4 improves survival of mice challenged with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
CONCLUSIONS: These data show that combination treatment of SC4 and Zosyn is most effective at killing P. aeruginosa and attenuating inflammatory cytokines levels in vivo. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE: Combination treatment of SC4 and Zosyn may be useful in the clinic as a more effective antibiotic therapy against Gram-negative infectious diseases. PMID: 23403135 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - February 8, 2013 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Dings RP, Haseman JR, Leslie DB, Luong M, Dunn DL, Mayo KH Tags: Biochim Biophys Acta Source Type: research

Antiherpetic potential of 6-bromoindirubin-3'-acetoxime (BIO-acetoxime) in human oral epithelial cells.
In this study, we examined the effects of BIO-acetoxime against herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) infection in human oral epithelial cells, which represent a natural target cell type. The results revealed that BIO-acetoxime relieves HSV-1-induced cytopathic effects and apoptosis. We also found that BIO-acetoxime reduced viral yields and the expression of different classes of viral proteins. Furthermore, addition of BIO-acetoxime before, simultaneously with or after HSV-1 infection significantly reduced viral yields. Collectively, BIO-acetoxime may suppress viral gene expression and protect oral epithelial cells from HSV-1 inf...
Source: Herpes - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hsu MJ, Hung SL Tags: Arch Virol Source Type: research

Surveillance of Parapoxvirus Among Ruminants in Virginia and Connecticut
Summary In 2008, two deer hunters in Virginia and Connecticut were infected with a unique strain of pseudocowpox virus, a parapoxvirus. To estimate the prevalence of this virus, and in an attempt to define the reservoir, Parapoxvirus surveillance was undertaken between November 2009 and January 2010. 125 samples from four ruminant species (cows, goat, sheep and white‐tailed deer) were collected in Virginia, and nine samples from white‐tailed deer were collected in Connecticut. We found no evidence that the parapoxvirus species that infected the deer hunters is circulating among domesticated ruminants or white‐tailed ...
Source: Zoonoses and Public Health - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: A. A. Roess, A. M. McCollum, K. Gruszynski, H. Zhao, W. Davidson, N. Lafon, T. Engelmeyer, B. Moyer, C. Godfrey, H. Kilpatrick, A. Labonte, J. Murphy, D. S. Carroll, Y. Li, I. K. Damon Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Severe strongyloidiasis: a systematic review of case reports
Conclusions: Proper screening (which must include serology) is mandatory in high - risk patients, for instance candidates to immunosuppressive medications, currently or previously living in endemic countries. In some cases, presumptive treatment might be justified. Ivermectin is the gold standard for treatment, although the optimal dosage is not clearly defined in case of HS/DS.
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dora BuonfrateAna Requena-MendezAndrea AnghebenJose MuñozFederico GobbiJef Van Den EndeZeno Bisoffi Source Type: research

Addressing malaria vector control challenges in South Sudan: proposed recommendations
Report of a meeting of stakeholders, with the aim to help building national capacity and technical collaboration for effective implementation of an integrated vector management strategic plan in the new Republic of South Sudan.
Source: Malaria Journal - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emmanuel ChandaConstantino DoggaleHarriet PasqualeRobert AzairweSamson BabaAbraham Mnzava Source Type: research

Antimicrobial Effect of Bacteriocin KU24 Produced by Lactococcus lactis KU24 against Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Abstract Bacteriocin KU24 produced by Lactococcus lactis KU24 exhibited an inhibitory effect against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Bacteriocin KU24 was inactivated by protease XIV, showing that it has a proteinaceous nature on S. aureus ATCC 33591. Also, bacteriocin KU24 exhibited a strong heat stability (121 °C for 15 min) and pH stability (pH 3 to 9). The mode of inhibition was determined for S. aureus ATCC 33591 by treatment of 0, 250, and 500 AU/mL of bacteriocin KU24. S. aureus ATCC 33591 was inhibited by added bacteriocin KU24, while control was increased. The cell membranes of S. aureus A...
Source: Journal of Food Science - February 8, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Na‐Kyoung Lee, Eun Jin Han, Kyoung Jun Han, Hyun‐Dong Paik Tags: M: Food Microbiology and Safety Source Type: research

Group testing regression model estimation when case identification is a goal
We present simulation evidence showing that significant gains in efficiency occur by incorporating retesting information, and we further examine which testing protocols are the most efficient to use. Our investigations also demonstrate that some group testing protocols can actually lead to more efficient estimates than individual testing when diagnostic tests are imperfect. The proposed methods are applied retrospectively to chlamydia screening data from the Infertility Prevention Project. We demonstrate that significant cost savings could occur through the use of particular group testing protocols.
Source: Biometrical Journal - February 8, 2013 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Boan Zhang, Christopher R. Bilder, Joshua M. Tebbs Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Forensic pathology: tracing the origin of the Usutu Virus
(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) It is generally a mystery how new diseases arise and how the pathogens that cause them first enter countries. However, clues may come from examination of specimens from similar outbreaks. Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have recently traced the origin of the virus that caused a sudden decrease in the number of blackbirds in Vienna in 2001. The results are published in the current issue of the journal "Emerging Infectious Diseases".
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 8, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Clinical and laboratory features that discriminate dengue from other febrile illnesses: a diagnostic accuracy study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Conclusions: We constructed a predictive model for early dengue diagnosis that was moderately accurate and performed better than the current WHO criteria for suspected dengue. Validation of this model in larger samples and in other sites should be attempted before it can be applied in endemic areas.
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Regina DaumasSonia PassosRaquel OliveiraRita NogueiraIngebourg GeorgKeyla MarzochiPatrícia Brasil Source Type: research

Evaluation of bioluminescence-based assays of anti-malarial drug activity
Careful assessment of luciferase-based methods to evaluate parasite growth with application to drug viability assays as well as for measuring stage specificity of drug action or rate-of-kill.
Source: Malaria Journal - February 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sandra HasenkampAdam SidawayOliver DevineRichard RoyePaul Horrocks Source Type: research

Unnecessary Antimicrobial Use in Patients With C. diffUnnecessary Antimicrobial Use in Patients With C. diff
Antimicrobials are often used unnecessarily in patients with a current or recent history of C. diff. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news

Early Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine EffectivenessEarly Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
How well is this year's vaccine working at preventing seasonal influenza? This new report shares the data. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news

Unique peptide could treat cancers, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases
Scientists have synthesized a peptide that shows potential for pharmaceutical development into agents for treating infections, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer.
Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center News - February 7, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Paromomycin Cream Cures Cutaneous LeishmaniasisParomomycin Cream Cures Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Paromomycin (15%) cream, with or without gentamicin, clears ulcerative lesions of cutaneous leishmaniasis significantly better than vehicle control without adding significant adverse effects. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Unique peptide has therapeutic potential against cancers, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases
Scientists have synthesized a peptide that shows potential for pharmaceutical development into agents for treating infections, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer through an ability to induce a cell-recycling process called autophagy.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 7, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: news

South Africa: New Groundbreakers Help Educate, Develop Youth
[Health-e]Bethlehem -Lovelife, the HIV prevention initiative for young people, recently trained 85 new Community Groundbreakers for 2013 in the Free State. The training, held at the Thaba Nchu, Black Mountain Hotel in the Free State, began on 22 January and ended on 1 February.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

South Africa: Fear Over Malaria Increase in Vhembe
[Health-e]Vhembe -The district municipality in this northern region of Limpopo recently raised concern about the high incidence of malaria in the area.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - February 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: JISACA Trains PLWHA in Skills Acquisition
[Vanguard]Dutse -Jigawa State Agency for the control of AIDs (JISACA) said about 50 under privilege people living with HIV/AIDs in the state especially women benefited from the skill acquisition training of the Agency last year.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Uganda: Compulsory HIV Testing Starts
[New Vision]All people who seek treatment in public health centres across the country will undergo mandatory HIV testing under a plan to increase access to HIV prevention and treatment, the health ministry has said.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Health Risk To Tourists From Contact With Captive Sea Turtles
Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to research published by JRSM Short Reports. Encountering free-living sea turtles in nature is quite safe, but contact with wild-caught and captive-housed sea turtles, typically through handling turtles in confined pools or through consuming turtle products, carries the risk of exposure to toxic contaminants and to zoonotic (animal to human) pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news