Disorder Conditions - Infectious Diseases
Lemierre Syndrome
A simple sore throat became a life-threatening crisis for a Colorado teen when he developed Lemierre's Syndrome.
A simple sore throat became a life-threatening crisis for a Colorado teen when he developed Lemierre's Syndrome.
MRSA Is On the Rise in Hospitals
MRSA is on the rise in outpatient hospital facilities.
You Probably Didn't Catch H1N1 From a Family Member
While H1N1 has spread rapidly over the past eight months, there's a good chance you didn't catch it from a family member.
Reports Show a Spike in Pneumonia Cases Due to the Flu
The CDC today reported a spike in the number of bacterial pneumonia cases, possibly related to the flu pandemic.
At AIDS Arms Free, Peabody Clinic, Dr. Keith Rawlings oversees the care of 3 thousand patients who would otherwise fall through the cracks.
You might be surprised at all the places that germs are lurking.
The AIDS Vaccine May Not Be As Effective As First Thought
The latest analysis of the results of an AIDS vaccine clinical trial in Thailand suggests it may not have been as effective as researchers originally thought.
Pharmaceutical companies are not producing as many antibiotics as they used to and development of new ones is at an all-time low.
A New Strain of MRSA is Deadlier than the Old Ones
Doctors have identified a particularly deadly strain of MRSA.
The AIDS Vaccine May Not Be As Effective As First Thought
The latest analysis of the results of an AIDS vaccine clinical trial in Thailand suggests it may not have been as effective as researchers originally thought.
