Articles Tagged With: infection
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Science Focuses on Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium, a sexually transmitted infection, is a major cause of urethritis in men and is associated with cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, preterm birth, and spontaneous abortion in women.
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Chikungunya Locally Acquired in Italy and France
An outbreak of autochthonously acquired chikungunya infection has affected 298 individuals as of early October 2017, while a small outbreak also has occurred in southeastern France.
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Treatment of Pulmonary Mycobacterium avium Infection: Failure Is Common
Current treatment regimens for pulmonary Mycobacterium avium infection leave a great deal to be desired.
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Mice, Mutations, and Microcephaly: The Evolving Pathogenesis of Congenital Zika Syndrome
Approximately five years ago, a single gene mutation altered Zika virus, making it able to target neuronal progenitor cells and cause what we now know as congenital Zika syndrome with microcephaly and ocular abnormalities.
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Joint Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department
The ability to rapidly recognize infection, as well as distinguish inflammatory arthropathy from infection, crystal arthropathy, and osteoarthritis, makes arthrocentesis a valuable and sometimes essential emergency medicine procedure.
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Chagas Seroprevalence in Military Personnel in Texas
A cross-sectional study of military trainees and instructors who spend significant time in field conditions was performed at Joint Base San Antonio to determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection. None tested positive by polymerase chain reaction nor by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or indirect immunofluorescent antibody.
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Extreme Weather and Infectious Diseases: What Will Follow Hurricanes Harvey and Irma?
Among the dangers faced after a severe weather event is an increased risk of various infections.
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Zika Virus Disease: A Primer for the Primary Care Physician
Zika virus disease is a global issue, but with the recent hurricanes and flooding in Texas and Florida, mosquito-borne illnesses may become more prevalent. This article discusses the latest recommendations for the prevention of Zika viral disease, the populations and regions still at increased risk, and the latest and most promising research being conducted to develop a Zika virus vaccine and treatment.
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‘Talk. Test. Treat.’ Aimed at Syphilis
There are more reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States now than there have been in more than 20 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a call to action to reverse the trend.
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CDC Update of Notifiable Infectious Diseases
CDC has updated the available information regarding reportable infectious diseases in the United States.