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An outbreak of dengue-like illness that began in May, 2007, on Yap, one of the Carolina islands of the Federated States of Micronesia, proved to be due to Zika virus.
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The diagnosis and treatment of severe forms of malaria is an emergent matter. However, the microscopic diagnosis of malaria requires skill and experience and the availability of capable personnel at all hours of the day and night is becoming increasingly problematic in U.S. hospitals.
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Among 561 patients diagnosed with malignancy from 1993-2003 in the Northern Alberta Childrens Cancer Program, infectious diseases consultation was initially requested for 21 children (<15 years of age) a median of 7 days (range, 0-32 days) prior to definitive diagnosis.
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In anticipation of the 2007-2008 influenza season, The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have updated their 2006 recommendations concerning the prevention and control of influenza.
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Gavalda and colleagues reported their experience with treating 43 patients with E. faecalis endocarditis using a combination of intravenous ampicillin 2 g every 4 hours and ceftriaxone 2 g every 12 hours for 6 weeks.
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Estrogen for Younger Postmenopausal Women; Warfarin Better for Atrial Fibrillation Patients; FDA Actions
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Nearly one year following an in-depth report in the Wall Street Journal, and a brief synopsis in IDA (see June 2006, C. Kemper), this author, who was involved in the FDA review of telithromycin, provides a closer look at the events leading up to and following the FDA approval of telithromycin in the United States.
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While use of aminoglycosides to treat gram negative rods has fallen over the last 30 years due to the availability of broad-spectrum beta lactam antibiotics, aminoglycoside antibiotics remain useful for the treatment of some life-threatening infections.
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Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S., with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Most cases occur in northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north central states (see Map), with peak incidences among those ages 5 to 14 years and 45 to 54 years.
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