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South Africa: Push for Routine Offers of HIV Tests
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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is pushing for a radical change in SA's approach to HIV testing, proposing that doctors and nurses routinely offer screening to all their patients instead of waiting for them to volunteer or get AIDS- related illnesses.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Falling Foul of the FundEmail this article to a colleague.
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Programmes supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria reported 2.3 million people on life-prolonging antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in June 2009.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: Falling Foul of the FundEmail this article to a colleague.
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Programmes supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria reported 2.3 million people on life-prolonging antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in June 2009.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Concert Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 1b Clinical Trial Of CTP-518, Protease Inhibitor For Treatment Of HIVEmail this article to a colleague.
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Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a Phase 1b clinical study with CTP-518, its investigational oral HIV protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV infection. In connection with the start of this multiple ascending dose arm of the Phase 1 study, Concert will receive a $12 million milestone payment under the company's strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline.
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news
Saving Lives Of Mothers And Children In AfricaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The lives of almost 4 million women, newborns, and children in sub-Saharan Africa could be saved every year if well-established, affordable health care interventions reached 90 percent of families, according to a joint report by the national science academies of seven African countries.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news
Discovery Allows Scientists For The First Time To Experimentally Annotate GenomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Over the last 20 years, the sequencing of the human genome, along with related organisms, has represented one of the largest scientific endeavors in the history of mankind. The information collected from genome sequencing will provide the raw data for the field of bioinformatics, where computer science and biology meet.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Genetics Source Type: news
More Action Needed To Tackle Superbugs, Says British Medical AssociationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Responding to the PAC's1 report on healthcare associated infections or so-called 'superbugs', Chairman of the BMA's Consultants' Committee, Dr Mark Porter, said: "The BMA agrees with the PAC that the Government needs to take more decisive action to tackle healthcare associated infections.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Uganda: HIV-Positive Persons Should Not Be Sentenced to DeathEmail this article to a colleague.
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The utility of the death penalty has, of recent, attracted a lot of debate, especially when the landmark constitutional court decision of the Attorney General vs Susan Kigula and others had just been passed early this year. The pro-death penalty group and the increasingly vibrant anti-death penalty group each put up strong arguments to support their sides.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
HIV in the Leather Community: Rates and Risk-Related BehaviorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract There exist many subcultures of men who have sex with men (MSM), all with differing values and health behaviors. The Leathermen
comprise one such subculture, which is characterized by a heightened valuation of hypersexuality and adherence to sexual control
dynamics (i.e., submission and dominance). No previous research has specifically examined this community for differences in
sexual health (e.g., HIV rates) and sexual health behaviors (e.g., condom use). We conducted a large survey of men (N = 1,554) at one leather and non-leather event, collecting data from 655 Submissives, Dominants, Sw...
Source: AIDS and Behavior - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: AIDS and Behavior Source Type: journals
Clinical and Epidemiological Features of TularemiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-3609-9Authors
C. Ruef
Journal InfectionOnline ISSN 1439-0973Print ISSN 0300-8126
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Italian Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Infectious Disease Management of Osteomyelitis and Prosthetic Joint Infections in AdultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article presents the recommendations for the diagnosis and management
of osteomyelitis and prosthetic joint infections in adults developed by Bone and Joint Infections Committee for the Italian
Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. It contains data published through to November 2007. An evidence-based scoring
system that is used by the Infectious Diseases Society of America was applied to treatment recommendations.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-8269-2Authors
S. Esposito, Seconda Università di Napoli Dipartimento Malattie Infettive Naples ItalyS. Leone, U.O.C. Malatti...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Management of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients with Hematological Malignancies Treated with ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Essential to the management of patients with hematological malignancies undergoing chemotherapy are surveillance and prophylaxis
of HBV infection together with prompt administration of nucleoside/nucleotide analogs in cases of reactivation and/or seroreversion.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-9019-1Authors
D. Francisci, University of Perugia Division of Infectious Diseases, Dept. of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science Ospedale “Santa Maria della Misericordia”, P.zzle Menghini 1 06132 Perugia ItalyF. Falcinelli, University of Perugia Sect...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Impact of a Change in Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Total Antibiotic Use in a Surgical Intensive Care UnitEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Change to single shot prophylaxis along with an ongoing antibiotic stewardship program resulted in a cut-back in total antibiotic
use amounting to as much as 15%. It would therefore appear that targeting interventions aimed at reducing antibiotic prophylaxis
in surgical ICUs may be very worthwhile.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical and Epidemiological StudyDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-9115-2Authors
E. Meyer, Charité University Medicine Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine Hindenburgdamm 27 12203 Berlin GermanyF. Schwab, Charité University Medicine Institute of Hygiene and...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Herpes Zoster Meningoencephalitis: Not Only a Disease of the Immunocompromised?Email this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-9092-5Authors
A. Douglas, University of Melbourne School of Medicine Parkville VIC 3010 AustraliaP. Harris, Townsville Hospital Pathology Queensland 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas QLD 4814 AustraliaF. Francis, Townsville Hospital Pathology Queensland 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas QLD 4814 AustraliaR. Norton, Townsville Hospital Pathology Queensland 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas QLD 4814 Australia
Journal InfectionOnline ISSN 1439-0973Print ISSN 0300-8126
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Coverage and Predictors of Adherence to Influenza Vaccination among Spanish Children and Adults with AsthmaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The overall influenza vaccination coverage among subjects who suffer from asthma in Spain is very low. Special attention should
be paid to children, younger adults, and smokers, since these subjects have the lowest adherence to vaccine recommendations.
Strategies focused on health-care providers and patients must be urgently implemented to improve influenza vaccination coverage
among asthma sufferers.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s15010-009-9069-4Authors
R. Jiménez-García, Rey Juan Carlos University Unity of Teaching and Research in Preventive Medicine an...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Interferon-Gamma Release Assay in the Ascites: Early Hint for Diagnosis of Abdominal TuberculosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report on a 20-year-old woman with abdominal tuberculosis. Standard microbiological examination of ascites showed no acid-fast
bacilli (AFB), and analysis for the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-complex DNA by PCR was negative. However, the interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) of the ascites was positive after specific
stimulation with mycobacterial antigens (ESAT-6/CFP-10/TB7.7[p4]), indicating an infection with MTB. The diagnosis of tuberculosis
was later confirmed by histology, MTB culture, and PCR analysis of MTB-complex DNA in tissue samples taken during laparoscopy.
Thus, the IGRA of ascites may guide the decis...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Streptococcus anginosus (Streptococcus milleri Group) Pyomyositis in a 50-Year-Old Man with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: Case Report and Review of LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague.
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We describe the first reported case of bacterial pyomyositis of the right thigh caused by Streptococcus anginosus (S. milleri group) in an HIV-infected patient. The clinical presentation was complicated by multiple ring-enhancing lesions detected
on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. Evaluation for central nervous system toxoplasmosis, syphilis, and cryptococcal
infection was negative. Aggressive antibiotic therapy directed against S. anginosus and surgical debridement were limb salvaging. Clinicians should consider S. anginosus as a causative pathogen in HIV-associated pyomyositis, particularly in complex presenta...
Source: Infection - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infection Source Type: journals
Africa: U.S. Peace Corps to Bring New Focus to Food SecurityEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Obama administration earlier this year named a former United States Peace Corps volunteer, Aaron S. Williams, as the program's new director. The Peace Corps, which will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary, draws thousands of Americans who want to work abroad and under the new administration, it is looking at its areas of focus and how best to continue implementing its programs most effectively. Williams spoke with AllAfrica during a visit to South Africa.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
South Africa: Department to Encourage Leaders to Go for HIV TestingEmail this article to a colleague.
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In a bid to raise awareness around HIV and AIDS, the Health Department plans to encourage South African leaders in various fields to undergo HIV tests in a hope that others will lead by example.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
£7.5 million ($12.6 million) collaborations lead UK research community's response to H1N1 pandemicEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Wellcome Trust) Leading UK research funders today announced £7.5 million of funding for a series of projects aimed at understanding the development and spread of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 -- or "swine flu." The research will look at every aspect of the virus, on pig farms, in pig and human populations, and in hospital intensive care units.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
A Novel Study Discovers A New Communication System Between StreptococciEmail this article to a colleague.
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Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a human pathogenic bacteria. Many people carry GAS asymptomatically in their upper respiratory tract and other anatomic sites. However, these bacteria can cause a variety of human diseases ranging from superficial skin and throat infections to highly invasive life-threatening diseases such as toxic shock and necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as the flesh-eating bacteria.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Erratum: Szymczakiewicz‐Multanowska et al (J Infect Dis 2009; 200:841–8)Email this article to a colleague.
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 200, Issue 11, Page 1801-1802, 1 December 2009.
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article Erratum Source Type: journals
Journeys to High Altitude—Risks and Recommendations for Travelers with Preexisting Medical ConditionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kelly Mieske, Gerard Flaherty, Timothy O'Brien Source Type: journals
Spatial risk profiling of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in a high endemicity area in Cote d'IvoireEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion:
It is argued that a massive increase in bed net coverage, particularly in villages in close proximity to rivers, in concert with other control measures, is necessary to bring malaria endemicity down to intermediate or low levels.
Source: Malaria Journal - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Giovanna RasoKigbafori SiluePenelope VounatsouBurton SingerAhoua YapiMarcel TannerJuerg UtzingerEliezer N'Goran Source Type: journals
PCR melting profile (PCR MP) - a new tool for differentiation of Candida albicans strainsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Data presented here show for the first time the evaluation of PCR MP technique for candidial strains differentiation and we propose that this can be used as a relatively simple and cheap technique for epidemiological studies in short period of time in hospital.
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beata KrawczykJustyna Leibner-CiszakAnna MielechMagdalena NowakJozef Kur Source Type: journals
From HIV diagnosis to treatment: evaluation of a referral system to promote and monitor access to antiretroviral therapy in rural TanzaniaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
The referral system reduced delays in seeking care, and enabled the monitoring of access to HIV treatment among diagnosed persons. Similar systems to monitor referral uptake and linkages between HIV services could be readily implemented in other settings.
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ray NsigayeAlison WringeMaria RouraSamuel KalluvyaMark UrassaJoanna BuszaBasia Zaba Source Type: journals
Hyperparasitaemia and low dosing are an important source of anti-malarial drug resistanceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Current dosing recommendations provide a resistance selection opportunity in those patients with low drug levels and high parasite burdens (often children or pregnant women). Patients with hyperparasitaemia who receive outpatient treatments provide the greatest risk of selecting de-novo resistant parasites. This emphasizes the importance of ensuring that only quality-assured anti-malarial combinations are used, that treatment doses are optimized on the basis of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic assessments in the target populations, and that patients with heavy parasite burdens are identified and receive suf...
Source: Malaria Journal - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicholas WhiteWirichada Pan-NgumRichard MaudeSompob SaralambaRicardo AguasKasia StepniewskaSue LeeArjen DondorpLisa WhiteNicholas Day Source Type: journals
Variables that influence HIV-1 cerebrospinal fluid viral load in cryptococcal meningitis: a linear regression analysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions:
Our study suggests that CSF leukocyte count influences CSF HIV-1 viral load in patients with meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Diego CecchiniAna CanizalHaroldo RojasAlicia ArechavalaRicardo NegroniMaria BouzasJorge Benetucci Source Type: journals
Anonymous HIV workplace surveys as an advocacy tool for affordable private health insurance in NamibiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The proportion of HIV-positive formal sector employees in Namibia is in line with national prevalence estimates and varies widely by employment sector. Following the surveys, there was a considerable increase in private health insurance uptake. This suggests that anonymous HIV workplace surveys can serve as a tool to motivate private companies to provide health insurance to their workforce. Health insurance taken up by those who are able to pay the fees will alleviate the burden on the public sector.
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ingrid de BeerHannah CoutinhoPeter van WykEsegiel GaebTobias Rinke de WitMichele van Vugt Source Type: journals
Erythrocyte binding ligands in malaria parasites: Intracellular trafficking and parasite virulence.Email this article to a colleague.
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The intracellular trafficking of an Erythrocyte Binding Like (EBL) ligand has recently been shown to dramatically affect the multiplication rate and virulence of the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium yoelii yoelii. In this review, we describe the current understanding of the role of EBL and other erythrocyte binding ligands in erythrocyte invasion, and discuss the mechanisms by which they may control multiplication rates and virulence in malaria parasites.
PMID: 19913491 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Tropica - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Culleton R, Kaneko O Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: journals
The wheat germ cell-free protein synthesis system: a key tool for novel malaria vaccine candidate discovery.Email this article to a colleague.
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Malaria kills more than a million people a year, causes malady in about three hundred million people and poses risk to approximately 40% of the world's population living in malarious countries. This disease is re-emerging mainly due to the development of drug-resistant parasites and insecticide-resistant mosquitoes. Therefore, we are now forced to resort to remedy through vaccination. Until now, not even a single licensed malaria vaccine has been developed despite intensive efforts. Even the efficacy of RTS,S, the most advanced and promising vaccine candidate in the pipeline of malaria vaccine development, was only aro...
Source: Acta Tropica - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tsuboi T, Takeo S, Arumugam TU, Otsuki H, Torii M Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: journals
Molecular Evidence of Misidentification of Anopheles minimus as Anopheles fluviatilis in Assam (India).Email this article to a colleague.
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Anophelesminimus s.l. and Anophelesfluviatilis s.l., two closely related taxa, are reported vectors of malaria in Assam state of India. We determined the DNA sequences of morphologically identified An. minimus s.l. and An. fluviatilis s.l. collected from the Kamrup district in Assam, for two rDNA loci- internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) and D3 domain of 28S rDNA (28S-D3). Analysis of rDNA data revealed that the sequences of both the morphologically identified An. minimus s.l. and An. fluviatilis s.l. from Assam are identical, homologous to the sequences of An. minimus s.s. (former species A) and different from that o...
Source: Acta Tropica - November 11, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Singh OP, Nanda N, Dev V, Bali P, Sohail M, Mehrunnisa A, Adak T, Dash AP Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: journals
Update: Frequently asked questions on use of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines (2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines): Practical considerations for immunization programs and providersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Two different influenza vaccines are available this influenza season, and many people will be recommended to receive both the seasonal influenza vaccine and the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (referred to in this document as 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine). Below are some practical considerations for use of influenza vaccines. This information is only intended to address the current flu season and might change as the situation unfolds. This information is not intended to be applied to routine use during future seasonal influenza vaccination efforts.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital SettingsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This updated guidance replaces previously posted guidance entitled "Consideration Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Setting", dated July 6, 2009. Two steps are provided to guide the clinical management of labor, delivery and postpartum care of a mother with suspected or confirmed maternal infection with 2009 H1N1 flu, and care of the newborn.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Exposure To Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk Of StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2010 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and leading cause of serious disability in the United States, according to background information in the article.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Kenya: Govt Protests Rejection of HIV Funding PleaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Kenyan officials are protesting as 'unfair' a recommendation by the technical review panel (TRP) of the Global Fund to reject the country's bid for Round Nine funding.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
South Africa: TV Ad Delivers Silent HIV MessageEmail this article to a colleague.
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A television advertisement that will air in South Africa in November aims to reach deaf people with vital information about how to protect themselves from HIV, while giving hearing South Africans a brief experience of a world without sound.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Chlamydiae as Etiologic Agents in Chronic Undifferentiated SpondylarthritisEmail this article to a colleague.
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The majority of patients with Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis do not present with the classic triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis/iritis, and urethritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism Research News Alerts
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info
Letter to Providers Promoting PPSV for AdultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Pneumococcal infections have been identified as an important complication in severe and fatal cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection. CDC has written a letter to providers urging them to make sure all their adult patients with indications have received the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Timeline on WHO Silence on H1N1 SequencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the time of the WHO silence on Ukraine sequences. A map of the outbreaks is linked. (11/09/09 23:21)
Source: Recombinomics - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Pneumonia Death of Belarus Doctor Near Ukraine BorderEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the death of a Doctor in Gomel, Belarus near the Ukraine border. A map of outbreaks is linked. (11/09/09 20:46)
Source: Recombinomics - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
WHO Silence on Ukraine Sequences Raises Pandemic ConcernsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the lack of information on sequences generated at Mill Hill from samples from fatal cases in Ukraine. A map of the outbreaks is linked. (11/09/09 19:01)
Source: Recombinomics - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Reported Cases in Ukraine Top One Million - 174 FatalitiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the increases in deaths and hospitalizations in Ukraine. A map of the outbreaks is linked. (11/09/09 18:41)
Source: Recombinomics - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Over 2000 Health Care Workers Ill in UkraineEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the spike in deaths and hospitalizations of more than 2000 health care workers in Ukraine. A map of the outbreaks is linked. (11/09/09 14:35)
Source: Recombinomics - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
RIGHTS-UGANDA: "You Cannot Tell Me You Will Kill Me Because I’m Gay"Email this article to a colleague.
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KAMPALA, Nov 9 (IPS) - The Ugandan government will put to death gay
citizens repeatedly caught having sex and throw into jail those
who touch each other in a "gay" way, if a new proposed
Bill becomes law.
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Rising Rates of HIV Infection Among Young US Men Who Have Sex With MenEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article offers suggestions for reducing the risky sexual behaviors of these young men. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal®
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info
Sterilizing Devices With Plasma-In-A-BagEmail this article to a colleague.
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The practice of sterilizing medical tools and devices helped revolutionize health care in the 19th century because it dramatically reduced infections associated with surgery. Through the years, numerous ways of sterilization techniques have been developed, but the old mainstay remains a 130-year-old device called an autoclave, which is something like a pressure steamer.
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news
Lagging Funding From U.S., Other Countries Threatens HIV/AIDS Progress, Doctors Without Borders SaysEmail this article to a colleague.
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Global economic problems and other factors have slowed public health funding from the U.S. and other international donors, threatening recent gains in providing antiretroviral drugs to people with HIV/AIDS in developing countries, according to a new report by Doctors Without Borders, the
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news
Agreement for donation of pandemic H1N1 vaccine signedEmail this article to a colleague.
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10 November 2009 -- GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) is to donate 50 million doses of pandemic H1N1 vaccine to WHO under an agreement signed at WHO headquarters in Geneva by the WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan, and the Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline, Mr Andrew Witty.
Source: WHO Swine Flu - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Uganda: 1,000 Babies in Kitgum And Gulu Get HIV CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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OVER 1,000 babies produced by HIV-positive mothers in Kitgum and Gulu districts have received equipment to facilitate their care. The equipment that included a Land Cruiser vehicle, two motorcycles, computers and digital cameras, all worth sh128m, were given to Health Alert, a local NGO supported by SAVE the Children.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 10, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
