Sherwood Gorbach, MD, Editor
... published data or ignored published evidence that conflicted with their opinions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Dr. Klempner’s analysis of the three NIH-funded Lyme treatment studies, which elevates and relies on the findings of his own study while dismissing the results of two other studies ...
... published data or ignored published evidence that conflicted with their opinions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Dr. Klempner’s analysis of the three NIH-funded Lyme treatment studies, which elevates and relies on the findings of his own study while dismissing the results of two other studies ...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Disease
... People with immune system problems may have difficulty fighting the infection. People with underlying medical conditions are especially prone to complications including weight loss due to vomiting, pneumonia, severe breathing problems, collapsed lung, rib fractures, and an increase in angina pain. W ...
... People with immune system problems may have difficulty fighting the infection. People with underlying medical conditions are especially prone to complications including weight loss due to vomiting, pneumonia, severe breathing problems, collapsed lung, rib fractures, and an increase in angina pain. W ...
Polio: the viru s and the vaccine
... fever, which is followed by vomiting, delirium and spreading pain. Within days of ...
... fever, which is followed by vomiting, delirium and spreading pain. Within days of ...
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Severe Invasive Group A
... studies are available. Once GABHS has been identified, intravenously administered penicillin G (200 000 to 400 000 U/kg per day) in four to six divided doses is the drug of choice based on in vitro sensitivities. No GABHS isolates resistant to penicillin G have been reported.23 However, in a mouse m ...
... studies are available. Once GABHS has been identified, intravenously administered penicillin G (200 000 to 400 000 U/kg per day) in four to six divided doses is the drug of choice based on in vitro sensitivities. No GABHS isolates resistant to penicillin G have been reported.23 However, in a mouse m ...
Feline panleukopenia - American Association of Feline Practitioners
... cages, food bowls, litter boxes, health care workers), therefore, play an important role in transmission. Vaccination is generally very effective in controlling the disease, though it does still occur in some high-risk situations. Examples of this include shelter cats of questionable vaccination sta ...
... cages, food bowls, litter boxes, health care workers), therefore, play an important role in transmission. Vaccination is generally very effective in controlling the disease, though it does still occur in some high-risk situations. Examples of this include shelter cats of questionable vaccination sta ...
Hepatitis B: Questions and Answers
... with chronic hepatitis B virus infection • Susceptible (non-infected and non-vaccinated) people from United States populations known to previously or currently have high rates of childhood hepatitis B infection, including Alaska Natives, Pacific Islanders, and immigrants or refugees from countries ...
... with chronic hepatitis B virus infection • Susceptible (non-infected and non-vaccinated) people from United States populations known to previously or currently have high rates of childhood hepatitis B infection, including Alaska Natives, Pacific Islanders, and immigrants or refugees from countries ...
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... of people in the United States each year, mostly children, and tens of thousands of people died. The names of these diseases were frightening household words. Today, they are all but forgotten. That change happened largely because of vaccines. Chances are you’ve been vaccinated against diphtheria. Y ...
... of people in the United States each year, mostly children, and tens of thousands of people died. The names of these diseases were frightening household words. Today, they are all but forgotten. That change happened largely because of vaccines. Chances are you’ve been vaccinated against diphtheria. Y ...
Rotavirus vaccination
... Bolivia, first high-mortality country to introduce Rotarix® in 2008, with GAVI support Study found vaccinated children 70% less likely to be hospitalized for rotavirus compared to unvaccinated children Protection sustained through first 2 years of a child’s life, when risk of infection is grea ...
... Bolivia, first high-mortality country to introduce Rotarix® in 2008, with GAVI support Study found vaccinated children 70% less likely to be hospitalized for rotavirus compared to unvaccinated children Protection sustained through first 2 years of a child’s life, when risk of infection is grea ...
Understanding Vaccines What They Are How They Work
... of people in the United States each year, mostly children, and tens of thousands of people died. The names of these diseases were frightening household words. Today, they are all but forgotten. That change happened largely because of vaccines. Chances are you’ve been vaccinated against diphtheria. Y ...
... of people in the United States each year, mostly children, and tens of thousands of people died. The names of these diseases were frightening household words. Today, they are all but forgotten. That change happened largely because of vaccines. Chances are you’ve been vaccinated against diphtheria. Y ...
Understanding Vaccines
... 1976. More recently, pertussis has been on the upswing in the United States, reaching 4,600 cases in 1994 and 7,600 in 2001. The reasons for the increase are complex. The disease strikes in cycles, and the immunity provided by the vaccine wanes over time, leaving some people susceptible in their tee ...
... 1976. More recently, pertussis has been on the upswing in the United States, reaching 4,600 cases in 1994 and 7,600 in 2001. The reasons for the increase are complex. The disease strikes in cycles, and the immunity provided by the vaccine wanes over time, leaving some people susceptible in their tee ...
against Intra-serotype
... regions, defined as topotypes [9,13–16]. All three SAT serotypes are main-tained within the African buffalo populations [9,13]. The presence of large numbers of African buffalo provides a potential source of sporadic infection to domestic livestock and other wildlife species [17–19]. Although the pre ...
... regions, defined as topotypes [9,13–16]. All three SAT serotypes are main-tained within the African buffalo populations [9,13]. The presence of large numbers of African buffalo provides a potential source of sporadic infection to domestic livestock and other wildlife species [17–19]. Although the pre ...
Syphilis
... sore lesion, known as the chancre at the site of entry. Common sites of infection usually include the mouth, rectum, genitalia, rectum, and urethra. The chancre has a maximum six week lifespan and ca ...
... sore lesion, known as the chancre at the site of entry. Common sites of infection usually include the mouth, rectum, genitalia, rectum, and urethra. The chancre has a maximum six week lifespan and ca ...
Abstractbook
... Many countries experience a resurge of pertussis in spite of high vaccination coverage. There has been a particular increase in the reported incidence of pertussis in adolescent and adults the last years and these groups are a significant reservoir of infection. The increase is likely attributed to ...
... Many countries experience a resurge of pertussis in spite of high vaccination coverage. There has been a particular increase in the reported incidence of pertussis in adolescent and adults the last years and these groups are a significant reservoir of infection. The increase is likely attributed to ...
Johnson and Paull 2011
... water can cause serious pathology and mortality in both aquatic and terrestrial organisms, occasionally even in humans (Hallegraeff, 1993; Landsberg, 2002). Transmission of freshwater-related pathogens is generally classified as either direct, in which infections move directly from an infected to a ...
... water can cause serious pathology and mortality in both aquatic and terrestrial organisms, occasionally even in humans (Hallegraeff, 1993; Landsberg, 2002). Transmission of freshwater-related pathogens is generally classified as either direct, in which infections move directly from an infected to a ...
Antiscience and ethical concerns associated with advocacy of Lyme
... that they were chronically infected, these individuals formed support groups and sought treatment from “Lyme literate medical doctors” (LLMDs)—physicians who specialise or claim to be experts in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with what has been called chronic Lyme disease.12,13 The overall ...
... that they were chronically infected, these individuals formed support groups and sought treatment from “Lyme literate medical doctors” (LLMDs)—physicians who specialise or claim to be experts in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with what has been called chronic Lyme disease.12,13 The overall ...
Myths and concerns about vaccination
... against specific diseases. The body’s immune system begins developing before birth. In the period during and soon after birth, when the functions of the immune system are still maturing, newborns are protected against many, but not all, serious infections by antibodies from their mothers (maternal a ...
... against specific diseases. The body’s immune system begins developing before birth. In the period during and soon after birth, when the functions of the immune system are still maturing, newborns are protected against many, but not all, serious infections by antibodies from their mothers (maternal a ...
REPORTABLE DISEASES 2015 - Infectious Disease Reporting
... the centralized Infectious Disease Reporting System (IDRS). This system provides early identification of potential outbreaks and new trends in infectious diseases. Infectious disease staff ensure proper investigation, timely case follow-up of all reports and preventive interventions to reduce second ...
... the centralized Infectious Disease Reporting System (IDRS). This system provides early identification of potential outbreaks and new trends in infectious diseases. Infectious disease staff ensure proper investigation, timely case follow-up of all reports and preventive interventions to reduce second ...
Irish Articles Compendium
... abundance and variety of tick-hosts in a given habitat are also important. Identification of hosts of the Lyme disease spirochaete:It is evident from these studies that large animals such as sheep and cattle, while important tickhosts in many areas, are not important for the maintenance of the Lyme ...
... abundance and variety of tick-hosts in a given habitat are also important. Identification of hosts of the Lyme disease spirochaete:It is evident from these studies that large animals such as sheep and cattle, while important tickhosts in many areas, are not important for the maintenance of the Lyme ...
Algorithms Linking Phylogenetic and Transmission Trees for
... Nature Reviews Genetics 10:540–550. it must be understood before models that link different Patient 1 Patient 1 evolutionary scales can be properly developed (BOX 2). Additionally, within-host analyses can reveal the evoluPatient 5 Patient 5 tionary processes that underlie some aspects of clinical d ...
... Nature Reviews Genetics 10:540–550. it must be understood before models that link different Patient 1 Patient 1 evolutionary scales can be properly developed (BOX 2). Additionally, within-host analyses can reveal the evoluPatient 5 Patient 5 tionary processes that underlie some aspects of clinical d ...
Flu Facts
... still be beneficial since most influenza activity occurs in January or later in most years. Though it varies, flu season can last as late as May. Who Should Get Vaccinated? In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, certain people should get ...
... still be beneficial since most influenza activity occurs in January or later in most years. Though it varies, flu season can last as late as May. Who Should Get Vaccinated? In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, certain people should get ...
INFANRIX hexa
... months of age. The death rate is 510% of infants in this age group. In 15-30% of surviving infants there will be some type of serious complication such as: mental retardation, cerebral palsy, deafness, epilepsy or partial blindness. Hib also causes inflammation of the throat, which is mostly seen in ...
... months of age. The death rate is 510% of infants in this age group. In 15-30% of surviving infants there will be some type of serious complication such as: mental retardation, cerebral palsy, deafness, epilepsy or partial blindness. Hib also causes inflammation of the throat, which is mostly seen in ...
Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers and Vaccine Allocation
... Influenza causes substantial morbidity and mortality annually, particularly in high-risk groups such as the elderly, young children, immunosuppressed individuals, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Healthcare-associated transmission of influenza contributes to this burden but is often under-recog ...
... Influenza causes substantial morbidity and mortality annually, particularly in high-risk groups such as the elderly, young children, immunosuppressed individuals, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Healthcare-associated transmission of influenza contributes to this burden but is often under-recog ...
What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral disease that can infect
... People born before 1970 in Canada are generally considered protected from mumps. Everyone else should have at least one dose of the mumps vaccine, given after his or her first birthday. Two doses of vaccine are required for full protection. Children should have both doses of mumps vaccine by four to ...
... People born before 1970 in Canada are generally considered protected from mumps. Everyone else should have at least one dose of the mumps vaccine, given after his or her first birthday. Two doses of vaccine are required for full protection. Children should have both doses of mumps vaccine by four to ...
13. Why Do We Fall Ill 13.1 HEALTH AND ITS FAILURE
... example many bacteria make a cell wall to protect themselves. The antibiotic penicillin blocks the bacterial processes that build the cell walls and they die easily. But antibiotics do not block chemical pathway of viruses. So, they are not effective against viruses. (ii) Means of spread of infectio ...
... example many bacteria make a cell wall to protect themselves. The antibiotic penicillin blocks the bacterial processes that build the cell walls and they die easily. But antibiotics do not block chemical pathway of viruses. So, they are not effective against viruses. (ii) Means of spread of infectio ...
Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (also termed meningococcus). It carries a high mortality rate if untreated but is a vaccine-preventable disease. While best known as a cause of meningitis, widespread blood infection can result in sepsis, which is a more damaging and dangerous condition. Meningitis and meningococcemia are major causes of illness, death, and disability in both developed and under-developed countries.There are approximately 2,600 cases of bacterial meningitis per year in the United States, and on average 333,000 cases in developing countries. The case fatality rate ranges between 10 and 20 percent. The incidence of endemic meningococcal disease during the last 13 years ranges from 1 to 5 per 100,000 in developed countries, and from 10 to 25 per 100,000 in developing countries. During epidemics the incidence of meningococcal disease approaches 100 per 100,000. Meningococcal vaccines have sharply reduced the incidence of the disease in developed countries.The disease's pathogenesis is not fully understood. The pathogen colonises a large number of the general population harmlessly, but in some very small percentage of individuals it can invade the blood stream, and the entire body but notably limbs and brain, causing serious illness. Over the past few years, experts have made an intensive effort to understand specific aspects of meningococcal biology and host interactions, however the development of improved treatments and effective vaccines is expected to depend on novel efforts by workers in many different fields.While meningococcal disease is not as contagious as the common cold (which is spread through casual contact), it can be transmitted through saliva and occasionally through close, prolonged general contact with an infected person.