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Yellow Fever Vaccination
The current recommendations for yellow fever vaccination are summarized. -
Pharmacology Update: Adefovir (Hepsera) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
The FDA has recently approved adefovir dipivoxil for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in adults. -
MRSA & PVL: A Nasty Package
A clonally related strain of S aureus that produces the Panton-Valentine leukocidin associated with severe cutaneous and pulmonary infections has been detected in a number of regions of France. -
Group A Streptococcal Infection: An Occupational Hazard for Health Care Workers
A patient with group A streptococcal respiratory and soft tissue infection was the source of an outbreak involving 24 health care workers. -
Full December 15, 2002, Issue in PDF
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Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori is an exceedingly common inhabitant of the human stomach. The discovery of its role in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease was revolutionary, but many questions remain about this organism and an appropriate medical approach to its presence. -
Atopic Dermatitis: No Defensins Against S aureus
Skin affected by atopic dermatitis fails to express antimicrobial peptides, possibly accounting for the almost universal presence of S aureus in these lesions. -
Corticosteroids and Adult Meningitis
Adjunctive therapy with dexamethosone, initiated immediately before or with the first dose of antibiotic, significantly improved outcomes in adults with pneumococcal meningitis. -
Full November 1, 2002, Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement