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Possible Connection between Air Pollution and Tuberculosis Susceptibility
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Apr 14 12

A team of researchers, led by Dr. Stephan Schwander, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Public Health… Possible Connection between Air Pollution and Tuberculosis Susceptibility   

 
 

U.S. agency warns of skin lesions from goats, sheep
• Infections • Apr 12 12

People can contract skin lesions from goats and sheep infected with the Orf virus through household meat preparation or when slaughtering the animals, a… U.S. agency warns of skin lesions from goats, sheep   

 
 

A Better Tool to Diagnose Tuberculosis
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Apr 09 12

Up to 30% of the world’s population is infected with Tuberculosis (TB), but in many areas of the world, TB diagnosis still relies on… A Better Tool to Diagnose Tuberculosis   

 
 

Abbott hepatitis C combo impressive in small study
• Infections • Apr 05 12

A combination of experimental oral hepatitis C treatments being developed by Abbott Laboratories led to cure rates higher than 90 percent in previously untreated… Abbott hepatitis C combo impressive in small study   

 
 

Whooping cough vaccine fades in pre-teens: study
• Children's Health • • Infections • Apr 04 12

During a whooping cough outbreak in California in 2010, immunized children between eight and 12 years old were more likely to catch the bacterial… Whooping cough vaccine fades in pre-teens: study   

 
 

Elderly are almost 10 times more likely to die of malaria than younger tourists
• Infections • • Public Health • Mar 28 12

Tourists who have visited a malaria-infected country and are over the age of 65 are almost 10 times more likely to die from the… Elderly are almost 10 times more likely to die of malaria than younger tourists   

 
 

Over 20 million individuals infected with hepatitis E in Asia and Africa
• Infections • Mar 28 12

New research funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 20.1 million individuals were infected with hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotypes 1 and… Over 20 million individuals infected with hepatitis E in Asia and Africa   

 
 

Hepatitis B program helps cut infant infections
• Infections • • Public Health • Mar 28 12

A program to prevent chronic hepatitis B infection in newborns seems to be working, according to a new study from researchers at the Centers… Hepatitis B program helps cut infant infections   

 
 

Drug-resistant strains of TB are out of control, warn health experts
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Mar 26 12

The fight against new, antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis has already been lost in some parts of the world, according to a senior World Health… Drug-resistant strains of TB are out of control, warn health experts   

 
 

Most sinus infections don’t require antibiotics
• Ear / Nose / Throat • • Infections • Mar 21 12

The vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious… Most sinus infections don’t require antibiotics   

 
 

Studies reveal structure of EV71, a virus causing childhood illnesses
• Children's Health • • Infections • Mar 02 12

Researchers have discovered critical new details about the structure of a virus that causes potentially fatal brain swelling and paralysis in children, pointing toward… Studies reveal structure of EV71, a virus causing childhood illnesses   

 
 

Raw Milk Is Highly Infectious
• Food & Nutrition • • Infections • Feb 26 12

It has been recently revealed that raw milk is a source of infection. Drinking raw milk has been frowned upon since a long time… Raw Milk Is Highly Infectious   

 
 

High Population Density Greatest Risk Factor for Water-Linked Diseases
• Infections • Feb 16 12

Water-associated infectious disease outbreaks are more likely to occur in areas where a region’s population density is growing, according to a new global analysis… High Population Density Greatest Risk Factor for Water-Linked Diseases   

 
 

Study Confirms New Strategy In Fight Against Infectious Diseases
• Infections • Feb 16 12

New research shows that infectious disease-fighting drugs could be designed to block a pathogen’s entry into cells rather than to kill the bug itself.

… Study Confirms New Strategy In Fight Against Infectious Diseases   
 
 

Infections in childhood linked to high risk of ischemic stroke
• Infections • • Stroke • Feb 02 12

Common infections in children pose a high risk of ischemic stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2012.

… Infections in childhood linked to high risk of ischemic stroke   
 
 

New guidelines to prevent infection in minor surgery
• Infections • Jan 30 12

New guidelines from the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) aimed at minimising surgical infection in day centres and primary care are now published in the… New guidelines to prevent infection in minor surgery   

 
 

Study Finds Virus to Be Fast Learner on Infecting
• Infections • Jan 27 12

Viruses regularly evolve new ways of making people sick, but scientists usually do not become aware of these new strategies until years or centuries… Study Finds Virus to Be Fast Learner on Infecting   

 
 

U.S. hepatitis A vaccine rates vary widely, survey shows
• Children's Health • • Infections • Jan 25 12

Although about 85 percent of kids in two U.S. states have had a complete set of hepatitis A vaccines, overall just three in 10… U.S. hepatitis A vaccine rates vary widely, survey shows   

 
 

Entry point for hepatitis C infection identified
• Infections • Jan 24 12

A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the… Entry point for hepatitis C infection identified   

 
 

Emergency room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities
• Emergencies / First Aid • • Infections • Jan 24 12

Elderly patients who have visited an emergency department (ED) are three times more likely to develop respiratory or gastrointestinal infections in the week following… Emergency room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities   

 
 

A new way to stimulate the immune system and fight infection
• Immunology • • Infections • Jan 21 12

These new data are an essential step towards understanding the operation of these key cells in the immune system, and they could provide a… A new way to stimulate the immune system and fight infection   

 
 

More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations: researcher
• Flu • • Infections • Jan 20 12

An international debate over whether to censor new research on bird flu may soon prove academic, as other laboratories close in on similar findings… More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations: researcher   

 
 

Anti-infective drug shortages pose threat to public health and patient care
• Infections • • Public Health • Jan 20 12

Shortages of key drugs used to fight infections represent a public health emergency and can put patients at risk, according to a review published… Anti-infective drug shortages pose threat to public health and patient care   

 
 

Many high-risk Americans don’t get hepatitis B vaccine
• Infections • Jan 19 12

Although there is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B and public health officials have a strong sense of who is at highest risk for… Many high-risk Americans don’t get hepatitis B vaccine   

 
 

Few hospitals aggressively combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections
• Infections • • Urine Problems • Dec 08 11

Hospitals are working harder than ever to prevent hospital-acquired infections, but a nationwide survey shows few are aggressively combating the most common one –… Few hospitals aggressively combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections   

 
 
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