Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
Some cities in Texas are susceptible to measles outbreaks.
General Infectious Diseases
Preventing Persistent Norovirus Outbreaks: Lessons From a Nebraska Event Center
A comprehensive prevention strategy that attempts to address all possible routes of norovirus transmission and a strict ill employee exclusion policy are key to halting successive norovirus outbreaks.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Israeli Flight Attendant Dies of Measles
An Israeli flight attendant and mother of three who contracted measles earlier this year die.
Bacteremia Associated With Active Disease, Flares, Corticosteroid Use in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The researchers aimed to describe the incidence of bacteremia in patients with SLE, and identify risk factors.
Use of TsolR13, a Novel qPCR Biomarker, to Diagnose Neurocysticercosis
A novel real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction target has been identified and may be a useful tool for diagnosing neurocysticercosis.
Worldwide Decline in Measles and Rubella Genotypes
The variety of measles and rubella viral genotypes are on declining worldwide.
Characterization of Neurologic Manifestations in Zika Virus Infection
Neurologic manifestations associated with the Zika virus encompass a large group of clinical neurologic manifestations. Researchers found a modified Rankin scale score may help identify the risk for mechanical ventilation in certain patients with the virus.
Infective Endocarditis Prevalence 26% in Patients With E faecalis
The prevalence of infective endocarditis is about 26 percent among patients with Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia.
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Different infection types, especially UTI, are associated with subsequent acute ischemic stroke.
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