Category: Infectious Diseases
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The 40 Most Burdensome Pathogens in the World
A list of the 40 most burdensome pathogens, in terms of worldwide morbidity and mortality, can be found here. The list includes some of the more obvious pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Plasmodium spp., Human immunodeficiency virus, Influenza virus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Less obvious entries are Leptospira spp., Wuchereria bancrofti, and Parvovirus. Not included in…
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Book Review: 2011 EMRA Antibiotic Guide by Brian J. Levine MD
I’ve been looking for a book like this for years before I finally stumbled upon this one. 2011 EMRA Antibiotic Guide (2010), by Brian J. Levine MD is a simple, straightforward 128-page guide to antibiotic therapy. For almost any infectious disease, the text advises you about which antibiotic to use, along with the appropriate dose, route, frequency…