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Q fever is prevalent in farm animals, which are the prime source of infection. The diagnosis of Q fever generally requires a high index of suspicion and a depth of knowledge of serological and other methods of detection.
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Crossing the border with highly resistant TB; Fecal Transplant Centers are growing in 'poopularity'; Bedbug Detection Squad
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Chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease; statins and kidney injuries; chlorthalidone for hypertension; and FDA actions.
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The emergence of resistance in Enterobacteriaceae to ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem, and doripenem due to the production of a carbapenemase is occurring in two primary enzyme groups.
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The distress felt by patients with recurring bouts of Clostridium difficile diarrhea is so acute that they welcome the opportunity to accept another’s feces to bring them back to baseline.
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Lu et al prospectively studied 165 patients with culture-confirmed (bronchoalveolar lavage samples), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by either Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Acinetobacter baumannii. Antibiotic therapy was based on antibiotic sensitivity.
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In the January 2013 issue of Infectious Disease Alert the initial reports of a novel coronavirus were reviewed.1 These included 5 cases (including 3 deaths) from Saudi Arabia, two cases from Qatar and two cases (both fatal) from Jordan.
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Patients with cancer in general, but particularly those with hematologic malignancies, are at increased risk for infectious diseases, some of which are preventable by vaccination.
