Infectious Disease Alert – June 1, 2003
June 1, 2003
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It’s Time for West Nile Virus Again!
West Nile virus (WNV) was alien to North America before the summer of 1999. That year, WNV infection invaded New York City, establishing a beachhead that has now led to invasion of much of the United States, as well as intrusions into Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. WNV is clearly here to stay. -
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting Coverage
The following is an overview of some presentations at the 2003 annual meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. -
How HCV Manages to Stick Around
Synopsis: Persistence of hepatitis C virus after acute infection is the result of the ability of the viral serine protease to interfere with the production of antiviral proteins, including type 1 interferons. -
Continuous Amphotericin Infusion
Synopsis: Amphotericin B deoxycholate was administered by continuous infusion in doses as high as 2 mg/kg/d with acceptable toxicity. But is this the right approach? -
Fire and Alcohol: Hand-Hygiene Plans Getting Hosed Down by Safety Officials
The nationwide switch to alcohol hand rubs is running afoul of fire marshals who fear the flammable products might accelerate a hospital blaze. -
JCAHO Addresses Issue of Fire, Alcohol Rubs
JCAHO Addresses Issue of Fire, Alcohol Rubs -
Updates
Osteopenia in HIV; SARS Creates a Marketing Dream; Baboons & STDs -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement