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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667121&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F02%2F08%2Fupdate-february-8-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: February 5 to February 8, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (475 updates) 65 Diseases410 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667121 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:18:07 +0100 5667121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667122&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F02%2F05%2Fcryptosporidiosis-in-australia%2F The following background data on Cryptosporidiosis in Australia are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] : Rates of Cryptosporidiosis in Australia are somewhat higher than those in New Zealand, and 7- to 8-fold those reported in the United States. (see graph) [3] Infecting species: - Sporadic cases of cryptosporidiosis are caused by Cryptosporidium hominis, C. parvum, C. andersoni and C. fayeri - Cryptosporidium parvum has been detected in the Sydney water supply since 1998. - Cryptosporidium canis has been recovered from dogs, and C. felis from cats – neither posing a significant public health risk to humans. - Cryptosporidium sp. have been recovered from urban-adapted Common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) and barramundi (Lates ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667122 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:31:27 +0100 5667122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659679&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F02%2F05%2Fupdate-february-5-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: February 1 to February 5, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (9 updates) 9 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (486 updates) 95 Diseases391 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659679 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:30:06 +0100 5659679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659680&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F02%2F02%2Ftrypanosomiasis-in-kenya%2F Rates of human Trypanosomiasis in Kenya are relatively low in contrast to surrounding countries – see graphs [1]. Although both disease incidence and rates per 100,000 are highest in Uganda and Sudan, most cases affecting tourists have been acquired in Tanzania. The following background data on Trypanosomiasis in Kenya are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series [2,3] (Primary references available on request) Time and Place: - African sleeping sickness first entered Kenya from Uganda in 1901. - By 1965 Gambian sleeping sickness had virtually disappeared from Kenya, and was replaced by Rhodesian sleeping sickness. - The disease is reported from the western region, and is relatively common in the Lambwe Valley, Nyanza region. - As of 2004, endemic a... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659680 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:35:16 +0100 5659680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659681&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F02%2F02%2Fupdate-february-1-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: February 1 to February 1, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Diseases (46 updates) 23 Diseases23 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659681 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:08:34 +0100 5659681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638427&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F28%2Flyme-disease-in-the-united-kingdom%2F The incidence of Lyme disease has been increasing in the United Kingdom since reporting began, with highest rates in Scotland. In the following graph I’ve contrasted these rates with those of the Uhnited States. [1] Reference: 1. Gideon graph tool at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638427 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:55:52 +0100 5638427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638428&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F26%2Fleprosy-in-india%2F Southeast Asia continues to account for the most of the global leprosy burden, with more than 50% of the world’s cases reported from India. In the following graph, I’ve compared regional data with those of India. [1] References: 1. Graph tutorial at: http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps Note featured on ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638428 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:20:36 +0100 5638428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620088&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F23%2Fupdate-january-23-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 22 to January 23, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (1 updates) 1 DiseaseMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (105 updates) 41 Diseases64 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620088 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:57:34 +0100 5620088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620090&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F22%2Fh5n1-influenza-graphic-summary-through-2011%2F As of December 2011, most cases of human infection by H5N1 Influenza virus were reported in Cambodia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. In the following graph [1], note that successive peaks were reported by Vietnam and Indonesia, followed by increasing activity in Egypt during recent years. The second graph [1] illustrates the fact that a disproportionately high case fatality rate has been reported among cases occurring in Indonesia. References: 1. Graph tutorial at: http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620090 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:54:10 +0100 5620090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620091&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F22%2Fupdate-january-22-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 18 to January 22, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (593 updates) 1 Clinical note109 Diseases482 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Microbiology – Mycobacteria (2 updates) 2 Mycobacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620091 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:12:16 +0100 5620091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608781&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F18%2Fupdate-january-18-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 15 to January 18, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (183 updates) 71 Diseases112 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608781 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:33:35 +0100 5608781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597441&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F14%2Fupdate-january-15-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 11 to January 15, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (409 updates) 1 Clinical note104 Diseases304 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (5 updates) 5 Bacteria Microbiology – Yeasts (1 updates) 1 New Yeasts Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597441 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:38:20 +0100 5597441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581672&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F11%2Fupdate-january-11-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 8 to January 11, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (445 updates) 67 Diseases378 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581672 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:20:59 +0100 5581672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572165&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F08%2Fupdate-january-8-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 4 to January 8, 2012 (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572165 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:40:19 +0100 5572165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572166&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F05%2Ftoxoplasmosis-in-australia%2F The following background notes on toxoplasmosis in Australia and New Zealand are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1-3] Australia: An estimated 520 to 650 babies are born with congenital toxoplasmosis each year. Prevalence surveys: 3.7% of encephalitis cases in Australia (221 cases reported, 1990 to 2007) Seroprevalence surveys: 35% of pregnant women in Western Australia; 23% to 45% in Melbourne; 23% in South Australia; 26% in Queensland 50% of feral cats in Tasmania (1997 publication) 67% of captive common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula, 2008 publication) 15.5% of Western grey kangaroos in the Perth region (2009 publication) 5% of wild brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations in southeast Queensland (2010 publication) 0... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572166 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:31:42 +0100 5572166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560148&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F03%2Fupdate-january-4-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: January 1 to January 4, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Diseases (131 updates) 58 Diseases73 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560148 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:51:10 +0100 5560148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560149&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F01%2Fupdate-january-1-2012%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 28, 2011 to January 1, 2012 Infectious Diseases – Diseases (131 updates) 51 Diseases80 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560149 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:19:34 +0100 5560149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560150&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F01%2Fbotulism-in-germany%2F Rates of botulism in Germany have changed little since the 1980′s – as depicted in the following graph: [1, 2]. Of historic interest, the world’s first botulism outbreak was reported in this country. In 1793, thirteen residents of Wildbad acquired the disease from tainted sausage – thus the term “botulism” (Latin, botulus = sausage). [1,2] References: 1. Berger S. Infectious Diseases of Germany, 2011. 488 pp, 145 graphs, 1906 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-germany/ 2. Berger S. Botulism: Global Status, 2011. 80 pp, 86 graphs, 510 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/botulism-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560150 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:08:04 +0100 5560150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560151&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2012%2F01%2F01%2Fthe-rickettsial-diseases-of-mexico%2F Although the “rickettsiosis” reported in Michoacan could represent Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the extent and location of this outbreak suggests a diagnosis of Endemic typhus. In the following graph, I’ve compared the incidence of these two diseases in Mexico. In fact, six Rickettsiae (including Coxiella burnetii, a related taxon) are reported in Mexico. The following summary is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and references 1-3. (primary references available on request) Rickettsia felis: Rickettsia felis infection was first identified in the Yucatan in 1996, where the organism has subsequently been identified in both humans and fleas. - Infected fleas have also been recovered from flying squirrels in Mexico. - Four cases were documented in the Yucatan to... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560151 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:53:46 +0100 5560151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552281&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F29%2Fbrucellosis-in-argentina%2F Rates of Brucellosis in Argentina have been decreasing for over two decades, but continue to parallel those reported in the United States during the 1950′s. [1,2] See graph [3]: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Argentina, 2011. 417 pp, 96 graphs, 1516 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-argentina/ 2. Berger SA. Brucellosis: Global Status, 2011. 125 pp, 135 graphs, 717 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/brucellosis-global-status/ 3. Gideon graph tool tutorial at: http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552281 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:15:02 +0100 5552281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544509&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F27%2Fupdate-december-28-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 25 to December 28, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (85 updates) 34 Diseases51 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544509 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:03:03 +0100 5544509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544510&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F25%2Fupdate-december-25-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 21 to December 25, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (9 updates) 9 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (597 updates) 126 Diseases470 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544510 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:04:29 +0100 5544510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524608&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F21%2Fupdate-december-21-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 18 to December 21, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (371 updates) 64 Diseases307 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524608 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:19 +0100 5524608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524609&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F20%2Frabies-in-central-america%2F The incidence of human rabies in Central America has been decreasing since 1995. [1,2] Rates in El Salvador exceed those of other countries in the region, and are strikingly similar to those reported by Thailand. See graphs [3]: References: l. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of El Salvador, 2011. 350 pp, 80 graphs, 883 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-el-salvador/ 2. Berger SA. Rabies: Global Status, 2011 publication. 366 pp, 546 graphs, 1056 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/rabies-global-status/ 3. Graph tutorial at: http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524609 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:13:45 +0100 5524609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524610&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F18%2Fhepatitis-a-in-north-america%2F Notwithstanding a recent series of outbreaks, rates of Hepatitis A in Mexico have changed little since 1984, and remain similar to those reported in the United States during the 1960′s and 1970′s (see graph). [1-3] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Mexico, 2011. 446 pp, 128 graphs, 1655 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-mexico/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2011. 163 pp, 180 graphs, 1073 references. http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/ 3. http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps Featured in ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524610 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:22:05 +0100 5524610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524611&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F18%2Fbabesiosis-in-the-united-states%2F The following background data on babesiosis in the United States are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (primary references are available on request) Time and Place: Babesiosis was first diagnosed in the United States in 1968. – Of 214 cases of babesiosis reported worldwide during 1975 to 1986, 200 occurred in the United States. - Most cases are reported from Rhode Island , Massachusetts, New, Minnesota, New Jersey and Connecticut. – Occasional cases are reported from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia. – Highest incidence is reported during the warmer months. Infecting species: – Babesia microti accounts for most cases, but B. equi may cause human disease in California, and B. divergens in Missouri (implicate... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524611 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:58:21 +0100 5524611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515326&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F18%2Fupdate-december-18-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 15 to December 18, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (614 updates) 97 Diseases517 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515326 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:54:56 +0100 5515326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504835&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F15%2Fupdate-december-15-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 11 to December 15, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (13 updates) 13 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (527 updates) 102 Diseases425 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (25 updates) 24 Drugs1 Toxicity database – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504835 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:11:35 +0100 5504835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504836&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F14%2Fscabies-in-mexico%2F Mexico is one of relatively few countries which publish rates of scabies on a national level. A recent outbreak in Veracruz belies the fact that infestation rates have been steadily declining since the 1980′s (see graph). [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious diseases of Mexico, 2011. 446 pp, 128 graphs, 1655 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-mexico/ 2. Berger SA. Arthropod Infections: Global Status, 2011. 85 pp, 70 graphs, 242 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/arthropod-infections-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504836 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:55:09 +0100 5504836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494900&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F11%2Fupdate-december-11-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 7 to December 11, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (10 updates) 10 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (441 updates) 81 Diseases360 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494900 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:32:27 +0100 5494900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494901&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F10%2Fbotulism-in-france%2F The following background data on botulism in France are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] Time and Place: – Botulism has been a notifiable disease in France since 1986. – The yearly number of outbreaks has changed little during the past thirty years [see graph] [3] – 56% of outbreaks during 1993 to 1996 were ascribed to ham products; 69% during 2001 to 2002. – Annual botulism rates vary from 0.01 to 0.04 per 10,000, and are similar to rates reported in surrounding countries [see graph] – 51 fatal cases were reported during 1956 to 2002 - 2 cases of infant botulism (both type B) were reported during 1983 to 2006; 7 (0 fatal) during 1991 to 2009; 1 per year from 2004 to 2008; 2 in 2009 Year(s) / Outbreaks / C... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494901 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:10:30 +0100 5494901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494902&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F10%2Fbacillus-cereus-food-poisoning-in-the-united-states%2F The following background information on Bacillus cereus food poisoning in the United States is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com the Gideon e-book series. [1] (primary references available on request) Incidence and Prevalence: – Bacillus cereus food poisoning accounts for approximately 2% of food-related disease outbreaks with confirmed etiology reported to CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control) . – In one study, The estimated incidence was 27,360 cases per year (8 hospitalizations), accounting for 0.2% of all food-borne illness. A subsequent study estimated yearly incidence at 63,623 cases (2010 publication). Year(s) / Reported outbreaks / Outbreak cases 1969 / 3 / 14 1971 / 0 1972 / 0 1973 / 1 / 2 1974 / 1 / 11 1975 / 3 / 45 1976 / 2 / 63 1980 / 9 * 1981... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494902 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:55:49 +0100 5494902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486778&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F07%2Fscrub-typhus-in-india%2F The following background information on Scrub typhus in India is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1] Rickettsia tsutsugamushi is one of seven Rickettsia and Rickettsia-like organisms which have been associated with human infection in India (the others are Rickettsia sibirica, Rickettsia conorii subsp. indica, Candidatus Rickettsia kellyi, Rickettsia typhi, Rickettsia prowazekii and Coxiella burnetii) Epidemics of scrub typhus were previously reported among troops stationed in the north and east. Risk factors include living close to bushes and wood piles, work on farms, observation of rodents at home and at work, and raising domestic animals (Darjeeling, West Bengal, 2009 publication) Exported cases: - Three cases of imported scrub typhus were repo... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486778 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:23:27 +0100 5486778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486779&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F07%2Fupdate-december-7-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: December 4 to December 7, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (305 updates) 38 Diseases264 Country notes3 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486779 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:53:33 +0100 5486779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476553&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F12%2F04%2Fupdate-december-4-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 30 to December 4, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (475 updates) 77 Diseases392 Country notes6 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476553 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:53:13 +0100 5476553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457624&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F30%2Fhepatitis-c-in-china-prevalence-surveys%2F The following background information on HCV in China is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] Primary references are available on request. PREVALENCE SURVEYS (ANTIBODY AND / OR VIRAL RNA): GENERAL POPULATION: Hepatitis C accounts for 8% of acute hepatitis Cases in Nanchong (2004 publication) to 18.1% of acute hepatitis in the Beijing area (1995 to 2000) 4.07% of the general population in 1997; 3.0% in 1999 (estimates) 0.58% nationwide (six regions, 2009 publication) 0.15% of adults in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province (2011 publication) 8.2% of rural adults in Shanxi – 27.7% of former commercial blood / plasma donors (2003) 0.9% of persons in Anyang (2006 to 2008) 0.5% of normal subjects (and 5.0% of liver disease patients) in Nanjing (1997 ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457624 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:47:22 +0100 5457624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457625&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F30%2Fupdate-november-30-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 28 to November 30, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (153 updates) 52 Diseases101 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457625 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:38:56 +0100 5457625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457626&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F27%2Fviral-hepatitis-in-the-czech-republic%2F Rates of Hepatitis A in the Czech Republic and neighboring countries have decreased significantly since the 1980′s, and were exceeded by those of Hepatitis B and C for much of the past decade [1,2] See graphs [3]: References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the Czech Republic, 2011. 424 pp, 139 graphs, 1192 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-czech-republic/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2011. 163 pp, 180 graphs, 1073 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/ 3. Gideon graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) Note reproduced on ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457626 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:56:44 +0100 5457626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457627&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F27%2Fupdate-november-28-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 27 to November 28, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (20 updates) 8 Diseases12 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates) 1 Bacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457627 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:14:08 +0100 5457627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449778&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F27%2Fequine-encephalitis-in-argentina%2F Several equine viral agents with potential for human infection have been reported in Argentina.. The following background information is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] 1. TOGAVIRIDAE A. Eastern equine encephalitis: Seropositivity toward eastern equine encephalitis virus was demonstrated in wild and domestic birds, wild mammals, and horses during 1977 to 1980. – The principal mosquito vector is Aedes (Ochlerotatus) taeniorhynchus. – Additional vectors include Culex nigripalpus, C. caudelli, C. spissipes and C. taeniopus. – Eastern equine encephalitis has been reported from Buenos Aires. Notable outbreaks: 1981 – An outbreak if eastern equine encephalitis was reported among equines in Santiago del Estero Province.... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449778 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:57:04 +0100 5449778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449779&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F27%2Fupdate-november-27-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 23 to November 27, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (520 updates) 90 Diseases429 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Microbiology – Bacteria (2 updates) 2 New Bacteria Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449779 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +0100 5449779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449780&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F26%2Fcampylobacter-in-the-united-kingdom%2F Reports of campylobacteriosis in the United Kingdom have increased since the 1990′s, and continue to exceed the combined incidence of all other reportable gastrointestinal pathogens [1,2]: see graph [3] . Campylobacteriosis rates in Scotland are similar to those of England and Wales, while those of Northern Ireland more closely resemble rates reported by the Irish Republic. [1,2] See graph [3] : References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United Kingdom, 2011. 992 pp, 786 graphs, 2594 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-united-kingdom/ 2. Berger SA. Campylobacteriosis: Global Status, 2011. 94 pp, 93 graphs, 717 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/campylobacteriosis-global-sta... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449780 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:06:16 +0100 5449780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440919&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F23%2Ftrichinosis-in-chile%2F Rates of trichinosis in Chile have been steadily decreasing for over 30 years, but are still at levels reported in the United States during the 1950′s (see graphs). [1] The following background is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [2,3] (primary references are available on request) Highest incidence of trichinosis in Chile is reported in the Metropolitan, VI, VIII and X Regions. - Disease rates were 1.4 per 100,000 during the 1960′s, 0.7 per 100,000 during the 1980′s, 0.3 per 100,000 during 1993 and 1994, and 0.5 per 100,000 in 1995. - 631 cases of trichinosis (4 fatal) were identified through active case-finding during 1991 to 2000. Prevalence surveys: 2.2% of the population at autopsy in 1966; 3.4% in 1972; 2.8% in 1982; 0.8... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440919 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:33:44 +0100 5440919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440920&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F23%2Fupdate-november-23-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 20 to November 23, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (335 updates) 44 Diseases291 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Drug (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440920 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:35:58 +0100 5440920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440921&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F22%2Fdirofilariasis-in-russia%2F The following background information on dirofilariasis is abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com. Subcutaneous dirofilariasis is reported in Astrakhan, Volgograd, Nijegorodskiy, Saratov, Rostov, Chelyabinsk and several other oblasts. - 564 cases were reported between 1915 and 2008 , of which 68.5% were in the endemic area of Russia - 114 cases of subcutaneous infection by Dirofilaria repens were reported for the former Soviet Union during 1915 to 1996. - All infections were acquired below 53 degrees N. latitude, and the majority were diagnosed during January to June. 11 cases were reported in the Moscow region during 2000 to 2002, many involving the male genitalia. - 129 cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis and 2 of pulmonary dirofilariasis were identified in the Rostov region d... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440921 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:07:11 +0100 5440921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431671&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F21%2Ftuberculosis-reported-disease-trends-vs-bcg-vaccine-uptake%2F A recent posting in ProMED noted that rates of tuberculosis in North Korea have been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years, in spite of a parallel improvement in the uptake of BCG vaccine in that country. Indeed, one of the oldest controversies in medicine concerns the effectiveness of BCG vaccination to prevent tuberculosis. As of 2011, over 85% of countries continue to routinely vaccinate infants with BCG vaccine. The following analysis was undertaken to collate concurrent trends in tuberculosis rates and BCG vaccine uptake among countries which employ the vaccine. Data for tuberculosis incidence were obtained from the Gideon database (www.GideonOnline.com) which is largely based on reporting from individual Health Ministry reports and publications of the World Health Organiz... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431671 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:49:25 +0100 5431671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431672&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F20%2Fupdate-november-20-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 16 to November 20, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (609 updates) 91 Diseases518 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431672 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:58:21 +0100 5431672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422079&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F16%2Fvenereal-diseaes-in-the-united-states%2F The following graphs summarize six decades of venereal diseases data for the United States. As described in a recent ProMED report, the incidence of syphilis has been rising since 1999. 1,2 Note that reports of chlamydial infection have increased arithmetically since the disease became reportable in 1994. (Graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pages, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-united-states/ 2. Berger SA. Syphilis: Global Status, 2011. 231 pages, 336 graphs, 861 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/syphilis-global-status/ Featured on P... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422079 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:23:48 +0100 5422079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407994&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F16%2Fupdate-november-16-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 13 to November 16, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (339 updates) 45 Diseases294 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407994 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:27:37 +0100 5407994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407995&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F13%2Ftuberculosis-in-north-korea%2F [comment on Tuberculosis, drug resistance - North Korea ] Rates of tuberculosis in North Korea continue to increase at an alarming rates, and are currently similar to those reported in South Korea during the 1970′s (see graph below). Strangely, these increases have paralleled WHO estimates of BCG vaccine uptake in this country (yellow line in graph). 1,2 (Graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of North Korea, 2011. 315 pp, 25 graphs, 840 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-north-korea/ 2. Berger SA. Tuberculosis: Global Status, 2011. 568 pages, 894 graphs, 1142 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.co... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407995 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:46:20 +0100 5407995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407996&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F12%2Fupdate-november-13-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: November 9 to November 13, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (421 updates) 88 Diseases333 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (2 updates) 1 Bacteria1 New Bacteria Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407996 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:49:19 +0100 5407996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386527&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F11%2F09%2Fupdate-november-9-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 23 to November 9, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (25 updates) 25 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (725 updates) 125 Diseases598 Country notes2 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (2 updates) 1 Drug1 Interacting drugs – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386527 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:20:01 +0100 5386527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347490&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F23%2Fupdate-october-23-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 19 to October 23, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (396 updates) 71 Diseases324 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (2 updates) 1 Vaccine1 CONTRAINDICATIONS – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347490 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:19:02 +0100 5347490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347491&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F22%2Fhepatitis-b-and-liver-cancer-california%2F [comment on Hepatitis B - United States of America (California) Liver Cancer] Changes in vaccination policy may not solve California’s “liver cancer epidemic.” In the United States as a whole, rates of Hepatitis B were had already declined significantly before the demonstration of effective vaccine uptake [1,2] See graph : Vaccination of infected Asian immigrants cannot alter disease progression or public health risk among Asian immigrants who were already infected before arriving to California. The focus must be on testing and counseling of pregnant carriers and high-risk contact groups in this community. In any case, possible effects of increased vaccination on rates of liver cancer might not be apparent for several years, given the natural lag period from infection t... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347491 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:58:35 +0100 5347491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335710&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F19%2Fupdate-october-19-2011-2%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 19 to October 19, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (189 updates) 64 Diseases124 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Drug (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335710 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:06:07 +0100 5335710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323972&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F16%2Fupdate-october-16-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 12 to October 16, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (839 updates) 103 Diseases736 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323972 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:44:08 +0100 5323972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323973&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F14%2Fplague-in-madagascar%2F The following background data on plague in Madagascar were abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references are available on request) Time and Place: – Plague was first described in Madagascar in 1898, with cases in the harbor of Tamatave (Toamasina). – The first epidemic occurred in Majunga in 1902 (142 fatal cases during May to July of that year). – Subsequent outbreaks were reported in Majunja in 1907 (49 fatal cases), 1924 and 1928. – The disease reached the central highlands in 1921, and remains endemic to this area at elevations above 800 m. – Outbreaks of pneumonic plague were reported during 1921 to 1935; and in 1957 (northeast region). – Plague was first reported in port areas of Madagasc... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323973 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:50:25 +0100 5323973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314471&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F11%2Fupdate-october-12-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 9 to October 12, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (210 updates) 66 Diseases144 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (2 updates) 1 New Drugs Added1 New Drug Synonyms Added Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates) 1 Bacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314471 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:11:44 +0100 5314471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304384&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F11%2Fbartonellosis-in-peru%2F The following background information on Bartonellosis in Peru is abstracted from Gideon and the Gideon e-book series. [1] Primary references are available on request. Seasonality / Distribution: - South American bartonellosis is primarily found in the Western Andes river valleys at elevations of 500 to 3000 meters – Ancash, La Libertad, Cajamarca and Amazonas. - Cases are reported at elevations as high as 3,375 meters (town of Huasta). - During 2004 to 2007, 36.1% of cases were reported from Cajamarca, 30.3% Ancash, 17.3% La Libertad and 8.0% Amazonas Indidence – see graph: Chronology: 1871 – 7,000 workers died of bartonellosis during the building of a railway line from Lima to Oroya. (thus the term, “Oroya fever.”) 1906 – An outbreak (200 fatal cases... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304384 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:32:37 +0100 5304384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304385&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F09%2Fupdate-october-9-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 5 to October 9, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (12 updates) 12 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (559 updates) 109 Diseases450 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 Vaccine (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304385 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:55:54 +0100 5304385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296982&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F06%2Foutbreaks-of-toxoplasmosis%2F Despite a widespread prevalence of toxoplasmosis among humans and other vertebrates, overt outbreaks are rarely reported. The following chronology is abstracted from Gideon (www.GideonOnline.com) and the Gideon e-book series. [1] (Primary references available on request) Outbreaks among humans: 1967 (publication year) – Brazil. An outbreak at a Paulist seminary in Braganza, Sao Paulo State. 1969 (publication year) – Brazil. An outbreak of toxoplasmosis at a university in Sao-Jose-dos Campos, Sao Paulo. 1977 – United States. An outbreak (37 cases) in Georgia among patrons of a riding stable. 1978 – United States. An outbreak (10 cases) among members of a family in California, associated with consumption of raw goat’s milk. 1979 – Italy. An outbreak (5 cases) among members o... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296982 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:13:47 +0100 5296982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296983&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F06%2Fbotulism-in-the-united-states%2F Notwitstanding a recent outbreak in Utah, infant botulism has accounted for an growing percentage of total cases in recent years. [1,2] In the following graph, I’ve summarized trends for botulism in the United States. Note that total case numbers have been increasing since 1995, despite a decrease in the incidence of food-borne botulism. (See the Graph tool tutorial at www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pp, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon e-books, www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-united-states/ 2. Berger SA. Botulism: Global Status, 2011. 80 pages, 86 graphs, 510 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/botulism-gl... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296983 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:37:48 +0100 5296983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285619&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F05%2Fupdate-october-5-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: October 2 to October 5, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (403 updates) 83 Diseases320 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285619 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:53:34 +0100 5285619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273770&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F02%2Fupdate-october-2-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 29 to October 2, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (429 updates) 72 Diseases354 Country notes3 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (7 updates) 7 Antibiotic testing standards – Update (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273770 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:59:47 +0100 5273770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273771&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F10%2F01%2Fintestinal-protozoa-in-the-united-states%2F Notwithstanding a recent outbreak in Georgia, Cyclospora is the least common intestinal protozoan reported in the United States. [1] In the following chart, I have summarized the incidence of cyclosporiasis, giardiasis, amebiasis and cryptosporidiosis. As indicated at the black arrow, ongoing trends for amebiasis (no longer reported as of 1994 = 2,983 cases) were “continued” by reports of cryptosporidiosis (2,972 cases in 1995). (outline of Gideon Graph module – see http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) Reference: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pp, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon e-books, www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-united-states/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273771 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:15:54 +0100 5273771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273772&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F30%2Ftick-borne-encephalitis-in-sweden-2%2F Rates of tick-borne encephalitis in Sweden are now well beyond those of surrounding countries, and have been increasing significantly since 2000. [1,2] See graph (outline of Gideon Graph module – see http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Sweden, 2011. 427 pp, 133 graphs, 1346 references. Gideon E-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-sweden/2. Berger SA. Tick-borne Encephalitis: Global Status, 2011. 54 pp, 44 graphs, 314 references. Gideon E-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/tick-borne-encephalitis-global-status/ Note discussed in ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273772 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:12:26 +0100 5273772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273773&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F29%2Fupdate-september-29-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 25 to September 29, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273773 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:27:53 +0100 5273773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250765&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F24%2Fupdate-september-25-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 21 to September 25, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (559 updates) 66 Diseases492 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Interacting drugs – New Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (2 updates) 2 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250765 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:16:34 +0100 5250765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250766&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F22%2Fdeatlhs-due-to-food-borne-listeria%2F Although Listeria monocytogenes is a relatively uncommon cause of food-borne infection in the United States, this species is associated with a disproportionate mortality rate. In recent years, Salmonella and Listeria have been associated with more cases of fatal bacterial food related disease than any other agent, despite the the relative rarity of listeriosis as a disease. [1,2] In fact, case-fatality rates of the most common agent, Salmonella, have not paralleled increases in disease incidence. See graphs 1 and 2. (See the Graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pp, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/inf... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250766 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:58:43 +0100 5250766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237349&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F21%2Fupdate-september-21-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 18 to September 21, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (376 updates) 1 Clinical note56 Diseases318 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237349 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:52:01 +0100 5237349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237350&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F17%2Fupdate-september-18-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 14 to September 18, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (447 updates) 92 Diseases355 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237350 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:48:51 +0100 5237350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237351&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F17%2Fendemic-typhus-in-the-united-states%2F Although national reporting was discontinued as of 1994, endemic typhus was once the most common rickettsial infection in the United States. [1,2] (see graph). 19,663 cases of endemic typhus were reported during 1944 to 1953; 812 during 1954 to 1963; 315 during 1964 to 1973; 588 during 1974 to 1983; and only 447 during 1984 to 1993. Disease rates peaked during the 1930′s and 1940′s. In fact, 787 military personnel acquiring the disease 15 fatal) during World War II – 497 of these infected in the United States. [1,2] (See the Graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pp, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237351 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:29:46 +0100 5237351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225523&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F14%2Flegionellosis-in-italy%2F Rates of legionellosis in Italy and surrounding countries have increased dramatically since 2000, while the number of travel-associated cases in Italy has almost tripled during this period. [1,2] See graphs: A tutorial for the Gideon graph tool is available at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Italy, 2011. 472 pp, 111 graphs, 2235 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-italy/ 2. Berger SA. Legionellosis: Global Status, 2011. 90 pp, 106 graphs, 755 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/legionellosis-global-status/ This post has been discussed on ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225523 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:04:17 +0100 5225523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225524&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F14%2Fupdate-september-14-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 11 to September 14, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (302 updates) 39 Diseases263 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225524 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:33:02 +0100 5225524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225525&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F13%2Fhepatitis-in-estonia%2F A recent outbreak in Viljandi belies the fact that rates of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B in the Baltic region have been decreasing since the 1990′s. [1,2] See graphs: (graph tool tutorial at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps ) The last major outbreak of Hepatitis A in Estonia was reported in 1998 (989 cases). References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Estonia, 2011. 357 pp, 97 graphs, 887 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-estonia/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2011. 163 pp, 180 graphs, 1073 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/ Note featured in ProMED: Note reproduced in ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225525 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:18:49 +0100 5225525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225526&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F13%2Fleptospirosis-in-sri-lanka%2F The following background data on leptospirosis in Sri Lanka have been abstracted from the Gideon web application (Gideon www.GideonOnline.com) and e-book series.l [1,2] Time and Place: Leptospirosis was first reported in Sri Lanka in 1953. - Most cases are reported in Moneragala, Ampara, Matara, Balle and the Northwestern province. - Highest risk is identified among paddy farmers and sugar cane plantation workers. Reported rates have increased dramatically since 2006 – see graph: (graph creation tool demo at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps) Prevalence surveys: 13.5% of patients with febrile illness (Galle, 2007) Seroprevalence surveys: 24.3% of patients with acute febrile illness (Kandy, 2010 publication) 27.1% of patients with febrile il... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225526 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:59:26 +0100 5225526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208707&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F10%2Fupdate-september-11-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 7 to September 11, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (399 updates) 61 Diseases338 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (4 updates) 2 Drugs1 New Drug Synonyms Added1 Interacting drugs – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208707 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:51:45 +0100 5208707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208708&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F07%2Fupdate-september-7-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: September 4 to September 7, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (366 updates) 1 Clinical note55 Diseases309 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Microbiology – Mycobacteria (1 updates) 1 New Mycobacteria Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208708 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:43:07 +0100 5208708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5192586&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F09%2F03%2Fupdate-september-4-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 31 to September 4, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (368 updates) 67 Diseases301 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (3 updates) 2 Drugs1 Toxicity database – New Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 New Vaccine Synonyms Added Microbiology – Bacteria (7 updates) 1 New Bacteria Added2 Bacteria2 New Bacteria Synonyms Added1 Microbes – New1 Microbes – Update Microbiology – Mycobacteria (1 updates) 1 New Mycobacteria Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5192586 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:10:03 +0100 5192586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5184002&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fupdate-august-31-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 28 to August 31, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (132 updates) 36 Diseases96 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5184002 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:45:59 +0100 5184002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5170345&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F28%2Fcysticercosis-in-mexico%2F Mexico is one of only eight countries which mandate reporting of cysticercosis on a national level. The following background data are abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] Cysticercosis in Mexico: Incidence and rates per 100,000, see graph: Prevalence surveys: Neurocysticercosis is found in 0.4 to 3.5% of autopsies (1980′s) and accounts for 25% of cerebral mass lesions. Cerebral cysts are identified in 50% of late-onset epileptics (1990) Six percent of cerebral CT scans are positive for this disease (Yucatan, 1989 to 1994). 0.49% of the Indian rural population of Chiapas are seropositive (1976 publication) 1.5% of persons in the Yucatan are infested by Taenia solium, and 3.7% are seropositive toward the parasite (1996 to 1997). 1.2% of persons in rural G... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5170345 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:11:33 +0100 5170345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5170346&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F27%2Fupdate-august-28-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 24 to August 28, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (9 updates) 9 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (468 updates) 2 Clinical notes82 Diseases384 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (2 updates) 1 Drug1 Interacting drugs – New Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5170346 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:30:40 +0100 5170346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161737&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fhepatitis-a-in-bulgaria%2F The incidence of viral hepatitis in Bulgaria has actually decreased in recent years [1-3] See graph: Nevertheless, disease rates in Bulgaria remain slightly higher than those in neighboring countries. Graphs are generated using an interactive online system – see GIDEON Graphs References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Bulgaria, 2011. 68 pp, 101 graphs, 967 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-bulgaria/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2011. 163 pp, 180 graphs, 1073 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/ 3. Berger SA. Hepatitis B: Global Status, 2011. 327 pp, 405 graphs, 1517 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepa... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161737 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:03:23 +0100 5161737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161738&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fgideon-graphs%2F The ability to graph data is an indispensable tool in Epidemiology. As of 2011, GIDEON follows reports concerning incidence, mortality and other numerical input for 347 individual diseases in 231 countries. The relevant spread sheets contain over 30,000 individual data sets, containing 550,000 individual data points. All data sets are updated on a continual basis. Users of GIDEON can view and compare any graph or group of graphs using a friendly interactive menu. An overview of this system is available in powerpoint format at the following link: GIDEON Graphs (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161738 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:53:59 +0100 5161738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161739&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fupdate-august-24-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 21 to August 24, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (354 updates) 55 Diseases299 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161739 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:09:05 +0100 5161739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161740&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Frelapsing-fever-in-the-united-states-2%2F The following background data are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and from references 1-2. Time and Place: Tick-borne relapsing fever was first described in the United States in 1915 (Colorado). – Peak incidence is reported during the summer, with 47% of cases from July to August. – The disease is most common in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon. – Sporadic cases are reported from Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. – Most cases occur in the Cascade, Rocky Mountain, San Bernadino and Sierra Nevada ranges. – 40% of cases involve tourists to endemic areas (1977 to 2000). – Tick-borne relapsing fever is reportable in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, T... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161740 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:31:28 +0100 5161740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161741&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fmumps-in-the-czech-republic%2F Notwithstanding an ongoing outbreak in northern Bohemia, the Czech Republic has managed to reduce mumps to levels comparable to those of the United States. In the following graph, I have contrasted rates per 100,000 population for these two countries: Graph generation system outlined in [1]) Note that a precipitous decline in mumps in the Czech Republic followed the introuction of widespread MMR vaccination in 1987. [2,3] 1. Gideon Graphs module tutorial Gideon Graphs 2. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the Czech Republic, 2011. 424 pp, 139 graphs, 1192 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-czech-republic/ 3. Berger SA. Mumps: Global Status, 2011. 157 pp, 187 graphs, 390 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/e... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161741 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:46:53 +0100 5161741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161742&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F20%2Fupdate-august-21-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 17 to August 21, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (589 updates) 1 Clinical note92 Diseases494 Country notes2 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161742 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:03:54 +0100 5161742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143761&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fupdate-august-17-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 14 to August 17, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (98 updates) 41 Diseases57 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Interacting drugs – New Microbiology – Bacteria (9 updates) 1 New Bacteria Added1 Bacteria4 New Bacteria Synonyms Added1 Microbes – New2 Microbes – Update Microbiology – Mycobacteria (1 updates) 1 New Mycobacteria Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143761 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:47:39 +0100 5143761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5132093&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F13%2Fupdate-august-14-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 10 to August 14, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (485 updates) 1 Clinical note78 Diseases406 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (73 updates) 2 New Drugs Added4 New Drug Synonyms Added1 Interacting drugs – New2 Interacting drugs – Update64 Drug interactions – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5132093 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:08:15 +0100 5132093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119916&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fhepatitis-c-in-scotland%2F A recent post in ProMED highlights the fact that rates of Hepatitis C in Scotland are more than seven-fold higher than those of neighboring countries, and twenty-fold those reported in the United States. [1,2] See graph References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Scotland, 2011. 403 pp, 140 graphs, 1233 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-scotland/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis C: Global Status, 2011. 164 pp, 160 graphs, 1500 references. Gideonn e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-c-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119916 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:56:40 +0100 5119916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119917&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fe-coli-outbreaks-and-recreational-water%2F A search of the Gideon database reveals 973 country-specific notes (244,226 cases) which detail one or more outbreaks of E. coli gastroenteritis. [1,2] Recreational water was specified as the vehicle in only 16 (1.6% of total) outbreaks, involving 244 patients (0.10% of total) – in chronological order, as follows: 1991 – U.S.A. 59 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection (21 cases) and Shigella sonnei infection (38 cases) associated with a lakeside park in Oregon. 1993 – U.K. 6 cases (3 HUS, 1 fatal) associated with paddling pools. 1993 – Netherlands. 4 cases of HU.S.A.due to E. coli O157:H7 associated with a swimming pool. 1995 – U.S.A. E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with a lake in Illinois. {p 8618543} 1996 – U.S.A. 18 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Georgia associate... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119917 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:11:26 +0100 5119917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109437&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fupdate-august-10-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 7 to August 10, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (106 updates) 1 Clinical note32 Diseases73 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (2 updates) 1 Drug1 Susceptibility database – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109437 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:43:11 +0100 5109437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109438&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fpoliomyelitis-india-nigeria-pakistan-and-the-world%2F The growing contribution of Nigeria and Pakistan to global poliomyelitis incidence reflects decreasing incidence in India, rather than an absolute increase in Nigeria and Pakistan. [1-4] These trends continue to illustrate the relative success of mass vaccination. * Health care workers in Nigeria and Pakistan might find the last two graphs useful in convincing citizens who hesitate to vaccinate their children. * Custom graphs are generated using an interactive module in Gideon http://www.gideononline.com/cases/video/multi-graphs/ References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of India, 2011. 480 pp, 65 graphs, 3503 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-india/ 2. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Nigeria, 2011. 410 pp, 60 graphs, 168... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109438 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:29:50 +0100 5109438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103887&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F06%2Fupdate-august-7-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: August 3 to August 7, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (910 updates) 1 Clinical note93 Diseases813 Country notes3 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (6 updates) 5 Drugs1 Interacting drugs – New Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (4 updates) 4 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103887 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:29:36 +0100 5103887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097852&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fhepatitis-b-in-tajikistan%2F Rates of hepatitis B in Tajikistan and surrounding countries have declined considerably since the 1990′s, and are similar to those reported in the United States. Interestingly, this trend began a decade before the introduction of universal Hepatitis B vaccination in the region. [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Tajikistan, 2011. 340 pp, 80 graphs, 87 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-tajikistan/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis B: Global Status, 2011. 327 pp, 405 graphs, 1517 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-b-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097852 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:48:46 +0100 5097852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088437&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F03%2Fupdate-august-3-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 31 to August 3, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (855 updates) 77 Diseases774 Country notes4 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Interacting drugs – New Microbiology – Bacteria (3 updates) 1 Bacteria1 New Bacteria Synonyms Added1 Microbes – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088437 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:01:56 +0100 5088437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079447&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fupdate-july-31-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 27 to July 31, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (8 updates) 8 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (843 updates) 1 Clinical note175 Diseases664 Country notes3 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079447 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:42:52 +0100 5079447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070254&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Fupdate-july-27-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 24 to July 27, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (638 updates) 129 Diseases503 Country notes6 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Microbiology – Bacteria (53 updates) 14 New Bacteria Added6 Bacteria16 New Bacteria Synonyms Added9 Microbes – New8 Microbes – Update Microbiology – Mycobacteria (3 updates) 2 New Mycobacteria Added1 New Mycobacteria Synonyms Added Microbiology – Yeasts (2 updates) 2 New Yeasts Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070254 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:38:38 +0100 5070254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5058218&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F23%2Fupdate-july-24-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 20 to July 24, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (512 updates) 1 Clinical note98 Diseases412 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5058218 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:57:55 +0100 5058218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052748&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2Fimported-rabies-1970-to-2011%2F An ongoing chronology of cross-border rabies cases reported during 1970 to July 2011 includes 59 cases of human infection, from 20 countries; and 29 importations of rabid animals (27 dogs, 1 horse and 1 cat) from 14 countries. Gideon www.GideonOnline.com The most common countries for human exposure were India and the Philippines (8 cases each), followed by Mexico (6) and Morocco (4). Seven rabid animals originated in Morocco. The case detailed in ProMED is the third to originate in Haiti (the two previous patients also died in the United States), and the thirteenth case of imported rabies in the U.S. since 1983. [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Rabies: Global Status, 2011. 366 pp, 546 graphs, 1056 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/rabies-global-st... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052748 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:58:12 +0100 5052748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039571&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fupdate-july-20-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 17 to July 20, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (458 updates) 77 Diseases381 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039571 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:06:47 +0100 5039571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039572&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Fdiphtheria-in-india%2F Diphtheria rates in India have decreased considerably since 1980, in parallel with increasing vaccination coverage. [1,2] During the past decade rates in India have been similar to those of surrounding countries. References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of India, 2011. 480 pp, 65 graphs, 3503 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-india/ 2. Berger SA. Diphtheria: Global Status, 2011. 303 pp, 441 graphs, 259 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/diphtheria-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039572 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:16:45 +0100 5039572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039573&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Fupdate-july-17-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 13 to July 17, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (9 updates) 9 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (434 updates) 87 Diseases347 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039573 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:35:52 +0100 5039573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020731&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Fupdate-july-13-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 10 to July 13, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (158 updates) 48 Diseases110 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020731 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:44:08 +0100 5020731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020732&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F11%2Ftick-borne-encephalitis-correction%2F In a previous post, I noted that “highest rates [of Tick-borne encephalitis] are reported in Germany and the Czech Republic.” The statement should read, “highest rates …. in Slovenia and the Czech Republic.” Not surprisingly, Slovenia and the Czech Republic also report the highest rates of Lyme borreliosis, another tick-borne illness. In the following graph, rates for the United States are added for comparison. [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Slovenia, 2011. 377 pp., 114 graphs, 931 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-slovenia/ 2. Berger SA. Lyme disease: Global Status, 2011. 68 pp., 61 graphs, 496 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/lyme-disea... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020732 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:15:14 +0100 5020732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020733&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Ftick-borne-encephalitis-in-austria-2%2F Prior to the institution of mass vaccination in 1981, Austria reported the highest rates of Tick-borne encephalitis in Western Europe. Currently, highest rates are reported in Germany and the Czech Republic. [1,2] see graph - References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Austria, 2011. 399 pp, 108 graphs, 1187 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-austria/ 2. Berger SA. Tick-borne Encephalitis: Global Status, 2011. 54 pp, 44 graphs, 314 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/tick-borne-encephalitis-global-status/ Update: Reported on ProMED (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020733 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:50:42 +0100 5020733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020734&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F09%2Fupdate-july-10-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: July 6 to July 10, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (518 updates) 102 Diseases413 Country notes3 New Country Synonyms AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Susceptibility database – New Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates) 1 Bacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020734 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:06:00 +0100 5020734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009935&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fleptospirosis-in-france%2F France reports the highest rate of leptospirosis in Europe. In the following graph, I have compared reported rates per 100,000 in France with those of contiguous countries. [1,2] Most cases occur in the river basins of the southwest coast, notably Franche-Comte, Champagne-Ardennes and Poitou-Charentes. During 1996 to 2005, disease rates in Ardennes varied from 1.7 to 7.9 per 100,000 – approximately 10-fold the national rate. 48% of cases are reported during July through September. The principal reservoirs in this country are rats, pigs, cattle, mice, buffalo, horses and coypu (Myocastor coypus). Prevalence surveys: 29.7% of cattle, 51% of pigs, 78.6% of horses, 10% to 20% of wild rodents (1997) 44% of rodents (2008 publication) Leptospira accounts for 1.3% of bacterial spec... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009935 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:32:33 +0100 5009935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4999115&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fupdate-july-6-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 29 to July 6, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (11 updates) 11 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (564 updates) 93 Diseases470 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Interacting drugs – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4999115 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:26:37 +0100 4999115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977681&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Fupdate-june-29-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 26 to June 29, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (439 updates) 72 Diseases367 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (4 updates) 2 Bacteria1 New Bacteria Synonyms Added1 Microbes – Update Microbiology – Mycobacteria (1 updates) 1 Mycobacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977681 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:59:41 +0100 4977681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977682&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Freyes-syndrome-in-hong-kong%2F A single review of Reye’s syndrome in Hong Kong has been published. [1,2] 27 cases were treated at Queen Mary Hospital during 1979 to 1985 – a period of low activity for both Varicella and Scarlet Fever – see graph] Where a drug history was available, only 15% had received aspirin prior to the onset of illness, while 60% had received paracetamol. Influenza was presumed to be the underlying infection in most cases, rather than varicella. 1. Yu EC. Reye’s syndrome in Hong Kong. Aust Paediatr J. 1988 24:61. 2 Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977682 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:53:29 +0100 4977682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970320&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fupdate-june-26-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 22 to June 26, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (415 updates) 71 Diseases343 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 New Vaccine Synonyms Added Microbiology – Bacteria (3 updates) 2 Bacteria1 Microbes – New Microbiology – Mycobacteria (1 updates) 1 Mycobacteria (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970320 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:49:55 +0100 4970320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970321&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fscarlet-fever-and-varicella-in-hong-kong%2F There is a striking similarity between reported incidence of varicella and scarlet fever in Hong Kong. [1,2] In order to present data to scale on the following graphs, I have compared numerical incidence and death statistics for scarlet fever against comparable rates per 100,000 for varicella. References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ 2. Berger SA. Varicella-Zoster: Global Status, 2011. 106 pp, 122 graphs, 328 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/varicella-zoster-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970321 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:38:00 +0100 4970321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954452&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fscarlet-fever-in-hong-kong%2F Rates of scarlet fever in Hong Kong declined considerably since the 1970′s, but have been increasing during the past decade. Only six fatal cases were recorded during 1946 to 2006 – the last in 1970. As seen in the following graph, scarlet fever rates in Macau have paralleled those of Hong Kong. [1-3] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ 2. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Macao, 2011. 311 pp, 60 graphs, 833 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-macao/ 3. Berger. SA. Rheumatic Fever and Scarlet Fever: Global Status, 2011. 96 pp, 130 graphs, 90 references. Gideon ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954452 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:52:56 +0100 4954452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954453&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fupdate-june-22-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 19 to June 22, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (6 updates) 6 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (345 updates) 1 Clinical note47 Diseases297 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Susceptibility database – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954453 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:00:29 +0100 4954453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954454&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fchlamydia-infection-in-denmark%2F Urogenital chlamydia infection was integrated into the Danish national reporting scheme in 1994. Increasing disease rates have also been encountered in Sweden and Norway, and have been characterized by a growing percentage of male patients. [1,2] Prevalence surveys: 5.0% of men seen in general practice (2005 publication) 1.3% of women above age 30 in Arhus county (2003 publication) 15.7% of women seeking abortion in Aarhus (2008 publication) Seroprevalence surveys: 23% of women with tubal factor infertility, and 36% with a self-reported history of PID attending fertility clinics (Arhus, 2007 publication) 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Denmark, 2011. Gideon e-book series, 445 pp, 176 graphs, 1251 references, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-disease... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954454 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:01:20 +0100 4954454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946563&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F18%2Fanthrax-in-the-yugoslav-republics%2F Recent reports from Serbia remind us that Anthrax continues to occur in the republics of former Yugoslavia. Highest rates of human disease are reported in Macedonia (see graph). 1,2 References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Serbia and Montenegro, 2011. 437 pp, 212 graphs, 1035 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-serbia-and-montenegro/ 2. Berger SA. Anthrax: Global Status, 2011. 287 pp, 452 graphs, 1265 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/anthrax-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946563 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:43:38 +0100 4946563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946564&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F18%2Fupdate-june-19-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 16 to June 19, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (405 updates) 71 Diseases334 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946564 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:26:20 +0100 4946564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936902&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fupdate-june-16-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 10 to June 16, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (12 updates) 12 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (539 updates) 96 Diseases443 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936902 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:17:44 +0100 4936902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936903&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fdiphtheria-in-paraguay%2F Notwithstanding an outbreak in 2002, diptheria in Paraguay and neighboring countries has been largely controlled since the 1980′s. 1,2 (see graph) Allthough decreasing rates have paralleled efficient implementation of DPT vaccination in the area, immunization rates in Paraguay have been relatively low. (see graph) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Paraguay, 2011. 345 pp, 82 graphs, 906 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-paraguay/ 2. Berger SA. Diptheria: Global Status, 2011. 303 pp, 441 graphs, 259 references http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/diphtheria-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936903 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:53:17 +0100 4936903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923286&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fschistosomiasis-in-the-philippines%2F The following background data on schistosomiasis in the Philippines are abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references available on request). Time and Place: Schistosomiasis was first reported in the Philippines in 1906. During the 1970′s schistosomiasis was endemic to: - Mindoro Oriental and Sorsogon in Southern Luzon - The provinces of North, East and Western Samar - Leyte - Bohol in Eastern Visayas - All the provinces of Mindanao with the exception of Misamis Oriental, Davao Oriental and Maguindanao. The disease is currently most common in Bohol, Lake Naujan, coastal Mindanao, Samar and southeastern Luzon. In 1921, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people were infested – this number had increased to 300,000 by 1948. - Ten million live in endemic areas, as ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923286 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:45:18 +0100 4923286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913686&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fupdate-june-10-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 8 to June 10, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (122 updates) 2 Clinical notes43 Diseases77 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates) 1 Microbes – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913686 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:54:11 +0100 4913686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913687&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Fupdate-june-8-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 6 to June 8, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (386 updates) 40 Diseases346 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913687 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:57:34 +0100 4913687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4904202&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fupdate-june-6-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 4 to June 6, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (269 updates) 25 Diseases244 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4904202 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:08:41 +0100 4904202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895310&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F04%2Fupdate-june-4-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 2 to June 4, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (1,828 updates) 2 Clinical notes81 Diseases1,745 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895310 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:38:06 +0100 4895310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895311&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Flyme-disease-in-pennsylvania%2F Although the incidence of Lyme disease the United States has been steadily increasing since 1993, case numbers for Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut (the three states with highest disease rates) have not changed substatially. [1,2] See graph References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2011. 1030 pp, 464 graphs, 8237 references. Gideon E-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-united-states/ 2. Berger SA. Lyme Disease: Global Status, 2011. 68 pages, 61 graphs, 496 references. Gideon E-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/lyme-disease-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895311 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:09:59 +0100 4895311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895312&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Fe-coli-travel-related-and-cross-border-outbreaks%2F The following chronology of Travel-related and Cross-border outbreaks of E. coli gastroenteritis is abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references are available on request) Travel-related outbreaks: 1976 – An outbreak (386 cases) of diarrhea due to Salmonella, Vibrio, Shigella, ETEC and EIEC was reported among passengers of a cruise ship following a visit to Haiti. 1981 – An outbreak (98 cases) of diarrhea due to Salmonella, Vibrio and ETEC was reported among passengers of a cruise ship following a visit to Mexico. 1997 – An outbreak was reported among tourists from Finland, Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom, who acquired E. coli O157 infection (3 with HUS) at a resort hotel in the Canary Islands. No cases were registered in the local po... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895312 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:35:30 +0100 4895312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885701&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Fupdate-june-2-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: June 1 to June 2, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (1 updates) 1 DiseaseMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (129 updates) 25 Diseases104 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (16 updates) 1 New Drugs Added1 Drug1 New Drug Synonyms Added1 Toxicity database – New12 Drug interactions – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885701 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:14:50 +0100 4885701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885702&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fplague-in-lybia%2F A recent outbreak in Tobruk belies the fact that only sporadic cases and small outbreaks of plague have occurred in North Africa since 1950. Successive waves of plague were reported in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco during the first half of the 20th century (See Graph). [1,2] Plague was relatively rare in Libya, with the exception of an outbreak of 82 cases in 1913 (red arrow). References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Libya, 2011. 321 pp, 39 graphs, 930 refs. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-libya/ 2. Berger SA. Plague: Global Status, 2011. 95 pp, 101 graphs, 485 refs. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/plague-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885702 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:37:11 +0100 4885702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885703&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F31%2Fupdate-june-1-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 28 to June 1, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (312 updates) 1 Clinical note43 Diseases268 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 Interacting drugs – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885703 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:30:21 +0100 4885703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4877606&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F28%2Fupdate-may-28-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 21 to May 28, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (9 updates) 9 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (539 updates) 1 Clinical note99 Diseases439 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 Vaccine (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4877606 Sat, 28 May 2011 16:47:48 +0100 4877606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848551&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F20%2Fupdate-may-21-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 18 to May 21, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (305 updates) 43 Diseases262 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848551 Sat, 21 May 2011 05:10:43 +0100 4848551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842854&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fjapanese-encephalitis-germany-ex-indonesia%2F The following background data on Japanese encephalitis in Indonesia are abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references available on request) Indonesia was the source for eight of 47 travel-associated cases reported during 1973 to 2011. Travelers from Germany were involved in four episodes during this period. [3.] Reports of infection following exposure periods of only 10 to 14 days are disturbing, since pre-travel vaccination is often not employed for short-term trips. Time and Place: Japanese encephalitis was first reported in Indonesia in 1960, and the virus was first recovered from mosquitoes in this country in 1974. – 116,114,000 persons (52% of the population) live in areas of risk. – The area of risk consists of Bali, Irian Barat, Java, Kalimantan... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842854 Fri, 20 May 2011 05:46:50 +0100 4842854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831461&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Fupdate-may-18-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 15 to May 18, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (400 updates) 73 Diseases326 Country notes1 New Disease Synonym AddedMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (1 updates) 1 New Drug Synonyms Added Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (6 updates) 6 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831461 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:02:03 +0100 4831461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831462&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F15%2Fupdate-may-15-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 13 to May 15, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (381 updates) 57 Diseases324 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831462 Sun, 15 May 2011 09:37:27 +0100 4831462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821976&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fupdate-may-13-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 11 to May 13, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates) 2 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (484 updates) 80 Diseases404 Country notesMap Microbiology – Bacteria (2 updates) 2 Microbes – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821976 Fri, 13 May 2011 09:26:13 +0100 4821976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814189&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Ftularemia-in-germany%2F 688 cases of tularemia were reported in Germany during 1949 to 2006 (including 220 cases in East Germany during 1949 to 1989) – see graph. The following background data are abstracted from the Gideon e-book series (primary references available on request). [1,2] Although tularemia in Germany is associated with wild animal contact, individual cases have been ascribed to ingestion of hare meat in a Berlin restaurant, and acquisition from a mosquito bite. Prevalence surveys: 1.2% of bird-feeding and 1.5% of rodent-feeding ticks in central Germany (2007) Seroprevalence surveys: 2.32% of persons in Leutkirch, Baden-Wuerttemberg (2008 publication) 3% of hunters in Styria and Burgenland (2003 publication) 1.7% of hunters in an endemic area (2008 publication) 3.1% of wild b... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814189 Wed, 11 May 2011 18:05:37 +0100 4814189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805964&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fupdate-may-11-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 6 to May 11, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (574 updates) 2 Clinical notes53 Diseases519 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Drugs (2 updates) 2 Interacting drugs – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805964 Wed, 11 May 2011 11:20:47 +0100 4805964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805965&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Frabies-in-mexico-2%2F Mexico offers a useful paradigm for the impact of canine rabies control on human disease. The attached graph contrasts reports of dog rabies vs. rates per 100,000 humans in this country. [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Mexico, 2011. 446 pp, 128 graphs, 1655 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-mexico/ 2. Berger SA. Rabies: Global Status, 2011. 366 pages, 546 graphs, 1056 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/rabies-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805965 Mon, 09 May 2011 06:37:44 +0100 4805965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4790337&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fupdate-may-6-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 4 to May 6, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (340 updates) 1 Clinical note56 Diseases283 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4790337 Fri, 06 May 2011 13:54:58 +0100 4790337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782569&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fupdate-may-4-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: May 1 to May 4, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (511 updates) 107 Diseases401 Country notes3 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782569 Wed, 04 May 2011 15:56:01 +0100 4782569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771888&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F05%2F01%2Fupdate-may-1-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 27 to May 1, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (391 updates) 1 Clinical note75 Diseases313 Country notes2 New Disease Synonyms AddedMap Microbiology – Bacteria (5 updates) 3 Bacteria1 New Bacteria Synonyms Added1 Microbes – New (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771888 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:11:58 +0100 4771888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759481&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Favian-influenza-h5n1-graphic-summary%2F The attached graph summarizes successive waves in the occurrence of Influenza H5N1 among individual countries. Incidence peaked in Thailand in 2004, Vietnam in 2005 and Indonesia in 2006; while most reports during 2009 to 2010 originated from Egypt. [1] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the World, 2011. 987 pp, 383 graphs, 12,492 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-world/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759481 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:02:03 +0100 4759481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4754942&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F26%2Fupdate-april-27-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 24 to April 27, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (3 updates) 3 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (311 updates) 37 Diseases273 Country notes1 New Country Synonyms AddedMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4754942 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:33:12 +0100 4754942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4745138&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F23%2Fupdate-april-24-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 20 to April 24, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates) 4 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (422 updates) 1 Clinical note84 Diseases337 Country notesMap Infectious Diseases – Vaccines (1 updates) 1 New Vaccine Synonyms Added (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4745138 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:07 +0100 4745138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4736089&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Fupdate-april-20-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 17 to April 20, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (7 updates) 7 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (163 updates) 50 Diseases113 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4736089 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0100 4736089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4725645&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F16%2Fupdate-april-17-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 13 to April 17, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (5 updates) 5 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (466 updates) 1 Clinical note84 Diseases381 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4725645 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:42:43 +0100 4725645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4705497&cid=s_35345_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F04%2F12%2Fupdate-april-13-2011%2F GIDEON what’s new summary: April 8 to April 13, 2011 Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (10 updates) 10 DiseasesMap Infectious Diseases – Diseases (795 updates) 99 Diseases696 Country notesMap (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4705497 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:48:44 +0100 4705497