This is a selection of articles from the February 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Infectious Diseases headlines.
Bacteria Make Snow And Rain
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Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - February 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
Uganda: Kayunga in New Aids Campaign
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
Clostridium Difficile Deaths Soar in UK
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Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - February 29, 2008 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals
C-Reactive Protein Weakly Predicts Bacterial Etiology of Pneumonia in Children
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Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - February 29, 2008 Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: journals
Possible Target To Treat Deadly Bloodstream Infections Found By Researchers
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Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - February 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
Novel Hybrid Viruses Caused Major Mid-Century Influenza Epidemics
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Source: Bird Flu / Avian Flu News From Medical News Today - February 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
HEALTH-US: Rare Consensus Behind 50-Billion-Dollar AIDS Plan
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Source: IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS - February 29, 2008 Source Type: journals
Experiences and Sexual Behaviors of HIV-Infected MSM Who Acquired HIV in the Context of Crystal Methamphetamine Use
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Source: AIDS Education and Prevention - February 29, 2008 Authors: Matthew J. MimiagaAndrew D. FairKenneth H. MayerKarestan KoenenSteven GortmakerAshley M. TetuJeremy HobsonSteven A. Safren Source Type: journals
Individual serological follow-up of patients with suspected or confirmed abdominal angiostrongyliasis.
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Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - February 29, 2008 Authors: Palominos PE, Gasnier R, Rodriguez R, Agostini AA, Graeff-Teixeira C Tags: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Source Type: journals
Seroepidemiology and serological follow-up of anti-leptospiral IgG in children in Southern Vietnam.
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Source: Acta Tropica - February 29, 2008 Authors: Thai KT, Nga TT, Phuong HL, Giao PT, Hung LQ, Binh TQ, Van Nam N, Hartskeerl RA, de Vries PJ Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: journals
A randomized controlled pilot study of Pentoxifylline in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Source: Hepatology International - February 28, 2008 Tags: Hepatology International Source Type: journals
Induction–maintenance therapy for HIV-1 infection
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Source: Future HIV Therapy - February 28, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Identifying membrane protein surface markers of HIV-1 infection
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Source: Future HIV Therapy - February 28, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Maraviroc: a CCR5 antagonist
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Source: Future HIV Therapy - February 28, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Yellow fever in Paraguay - update
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Source: Disease Outbreak News - February 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
The Pharmacokinetics and Viral Activity of Tenofovir in the Male Genital Tract.
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Source: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (167 K) Source Type: journals
Infections Prevented by Increasing HIV Serostatus Awareness in the United States, 2001 to 2004.
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Source: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (72 K) Source Type: journals
The Staphylococc-A Poem: (with apologies to Lewis Carroll 1).
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (49 K) Source Type: journals
Severe Neonatal Parechovirus Infection and Similarity With Enterovirus Infection.
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (226 K) Source Type: journals
Failure to Achieve Early Bacterial Eradication Increases Clinical Failure Rate in Acute Otitis Media in Young Children.
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (314 K) Source Type: journals
Triad of Severe Abdominal Pain, Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, and Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection Preceding Cutaneous Manifestations After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Utility of PCR for Early Recognition and Therapy.
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (187 K) Source Type: journals
CONGENITAL TUBERCULOSIS AFTER IN VITRO FERTILIZATION.
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (887 K) Source Type: journals
Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics for the Infectious Diseases Practitioner.
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - February 28, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (105 K) Source Type: journals
Straight to The Point: The time to end drug patents is now
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
UNICEF Reminds G8 of Pledge to End HIV Transmission from Mother to Child
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
Scientists Devise Approach That Stops HIV At Earliest Stage Of Infection
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Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
Africa: U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Approves Renewal of Major Aids Bill
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
The first report on Campylobacter coli family outbreak detected in Poland in 2006
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Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
Drug-resistant TB on the increase
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
Mozambique: Aids 'Day Hospitals' Abolished
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
WHO: No Sign Bird Flu Becoming Bigger Problem in China
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Source: Avian Influenza - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
Economic evaluation of a surveillance program of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in India
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Source: Hepatology International - February 27, 2008 Tags: Hepatology International Source Type: journals
APIC selected as faculty in Blue Shield of California Foundation initiative to fight HAIs
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Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
Bacteria beware: MIT student invents knock-out punch for antibiotic resistance
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Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - February 27, 2008 Source Type: journals
Hepatitis C Confirmed as a Risk Factor for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - February 26, 2008 Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: journals
Ghana: Aids Cure Must Be Investigated
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 4
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Source: Disease Outbreak News - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
Anti HIV Gel Proven Safe, Tolerable For Women
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Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
CASTLE: Atazanavir/Ritonavir Once Daily Noninferior to Lopinavir/Ritonavir Twice Daily in Therapy-Naive Patients
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Source: Clinical Care Options HIV - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update 02/25/2008
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
Indian Prime Minister Meets with Coalition for AIDS Treatment Access (CATA); Assures Action on HIV/AIDS Treatment: Group Presents 10,000 Letters in Support
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 26, 2008 Source Type: journals
AIDS group files lawsuit against city of LA over housing loan
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 25, 2008 Source Type: journals
Growth in HIV-Infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Uganda
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Source: AIDS Patient Care and STDs - February 25, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Fournier’s gangrene progressing from the buttocks to the scrotum following a perianal abscess
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Source: Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy - February 24, 2008 Tags: Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy Source Type: journals
HIV and malaria important causes of maternal death, African study shows
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Source: Development Gateway Topics | HIV/AIDS | Latest Resources - February 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Chemoprophylaxis against Lyme disease.
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Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - February 23, 2008 Authors: Wormser GP, Dattwyler RJ, Shapiro ED, Dumler JS, O'Connell S, Radolf JD, Nadelman RB Tags: Lancet Infect Dis Source Type: journals
Leishmaniasis among organ transplant recipients.
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Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - February 23, 2008 Authors: Antinori S, Cascio A, Parravicini C, Bianchi R, Corbellino M Tags: Lancet Infect Dis Source Type: journals
Cameroon: Delay in Reports Hinders Cater for HIV/Aids Orphans
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 23, 2008 Source Type: journals
Botswana: People living with HIV turn to homeopathy
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
Integrated Genomics' And NIH Research Reveals Secrets Of Emerging Pathogenic Acetic Acid Bacterium, Granulibacter Bethesdensis
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Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - February 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
Lack Of Political Will And The Subordination Of Women Are Major Barriers To Tackling AIDS Says Leading Expert
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Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - February 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
South Africa Announces Increase in AIDS Funds
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO
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Source: WHO Avian Influenza - February 22, 2008 Source Type: journals
Antibiotics Not Recommended to Prevent Middle Ear Effusion in Children
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Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - February 21, 2008 Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: journals
Patients' Attitudes about Rapid Oral HIV Screening in an Urban, Free Dental Clinic
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Source: AIDS Patient Care and STDs - February 21, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Improving Outcomes for Patients with Burkitt Lymphoma and HIV
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Source: AIDS Patient Care and STDs - February 21, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Agency for Latinos seeks help
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Source: WebBoard Conference: HIV/AIDS News - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
Health-Care Providers Still Treating HIV Patients With Scorn
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Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
Breaking Down Barriers: A Woman's Path To Reducing HIV Stigma In The Arab American Community
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Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
Uganda: Persons With Disabilities Need HIV Policies
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
Rwanda: Bush Impressed With Aids War in Schools
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
New Infectious Diseases on the Rise
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Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - February 21, 2008 Source Type: journals
The introduction of the SENTINEL influenza surveillance system in Poland - experiences and lessons learned from the first three epidemic seasons
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Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - February 20, 2008 Source Type: journals
Measles outbreak in Switzerland - an update relevant for the European football championship (EURO 2008)
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Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - February 20, 2008 Source Type: journals
End of Ebola outbreak in Uganda
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Source: Disease Outbreak News - February 20, 2008 Source Type: journals
Scientists Find Antibody That Can Potently Neutralize Two Viruses
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Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - February 20, 2008 Source Type: journals
Cruzipain and SP600125 induce p38 activation, alter NO/arginase balance and favor the survival of Trypanosoma cruzi in macrophages.
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Source: Acta Tropica - February 20, 2008 Authors: Stempin CC, Garrido VV, Dulgerian LR, Cerbán FM Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: journals
Angola: U.S Ambassador Reaffirms Support to Combat Malaria
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Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - February 19, 2008 Source Type: journals
Botswana: Child Mortality Reduction Should Be Priority
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 19, 2008 Source Type: journals
Tanzania: Country to Spend $500 Million On Aids Project
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 19, 2008 Source Type: journals
South Africa: Anti-HIV Gel for Women Disappoints
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 19, 2008 Source Type: journals
Namibia: Move to Involve More Men in Aids Fight
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Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - February 19, 2008 Source Type: journals
Microbicide Doesn't Stop HIV But May Have a Future
