Infectious Diseases Society of America
New study identifies emergence of multidrug-resistant strain of salmonella
A new study has identified the recent emergence of a multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella that has a high level resistance to ciprofloxacin, a common treatment for severe Salmonella infections. The study, led by François-Xavier ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 02, 2011 |
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Simple guidelines decreased unnecessary antibiotic use in Quebec, Canada
Antibiotic overuse and resistance have emerged as major threats during the past two decades. Following an outbreak of Clostridium difficile infections, which often result from antibiotic use, health care professionals in ...
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Jul 26, 2011 |
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Rotavirus vaccine greatly reduced gastroenteritis hospitalizations in children
Vaccination against rotavirus, a major cause of severe acute gastroenteritis in children, dramatically decreased hospitalization rates for the infection among infants in three U.S. counties, according to a new study published ...
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Jun 24, 2011 |
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Analysis finds mortality from all causes higher among hepatitis C-infected
Although liver-related mortality among those infected with hepatitis C is well-documented, little is known about deaths in these patients that are not related to liver problems. A new study published in Clinical Infectious Di ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 10, 2011 |
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Study finds shingles may be related to elevated risk of multiple sclerosis
Taiwanese investigators have found that there can be a significantly higher risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) occurring in the year following a shingles, or herpes zoster, attack. The findings, which support a long-held view ...
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Jun 08, 2011 |
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Study finds pigs susceptible to virulent ebolavirus can transmit the virus to other animals
Canadian investigators have shown that a species of ebolavirus from Zaire that is highly virulent in humans can replicate in pigs, cause disease, and be transmitted to animals previously unexposed to the virus. The findings ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 13, 2011 |
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Measles outbreak underscores need for continued vigilance in health care settings
The U.S. measles vaccination program has been successful in eliminating endemic measles in the United States; yet this success has provided challenges that require ongoing vigilance for the rapid identification and response ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 29, 2011 |
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Study examines new treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections are common in women, costing an estimated $2.5 billion per year to treat in 2000 in the United States alone. These infections frequently recur, affecting 2 to 3 percent of all women. A depletion ...
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Apr 15, 2011 |
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Lifesaving antibiotics face doubtful future
To head off a health care disaster, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has developed a plan to combat deadly antibiotic-resistant "super bugs" and is rolling out the multi-pronged plan today, on World Health ...
Medications
Apr 07, 2011 |
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