Update: February 1, 2010
February 1st, 2010GIDEON what’s new summary: January 31 to February 1, 2010
Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (2 updates)
Infectious Diseases – Diseases (971 updates)
Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates)
Infectious Diseases – Diseases (971 updates)
Microbiology – Bacteria (1 updates)
Update: January 31, 2010
January 31st, 2010GIDEON what’s new summary: January 28 to January 31, 2010
Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (4 updates)
Infectious Diseases – Diseases (1,711 updates)
Update: January 28, 2010
January 28th, 2010
GIDEON what's new: January 26 to January 28, 2010
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| Infectious Diseases - Diseases | |
| AIDS | Clinical Notes, Brazil, Italy, Poland, United States |
| Adenovirus infection | Ghana, Japan |
| Aeromonas & marine Vibrio infx. | South Africa |
| Amoeba - free living | Guadeloupe, Turkey |
| Amoebic colitis | < Worldwide >, South Africa, Turkey |
| Angiostrongyliasis | Jamaica |
| Ascariasis | Brazil, Turkey |
| Aspergillosis | < Worldwide >, United States |
| Bacillus cereus food poisoning | Singapore |
| Blastocystis hominis infection | Turkey |
| Blastomycosis | < Worldwide >, Canada |
| Brucellosis | Cameroon, Ireland |
| Campylobacteriosis | Canada, South Africa, Switzerland |
| Candidiasis | Republic of Korea |
| Chandipura and Vesicular stomatitis viruses | United States |
| Chikungunya | Clinical Notes |
| Cholera | Benin, Hungary, Malaysia, United Kingdom |
| Clostridium difficile colitis | United Kingdom |
| Coccidioidomycosis | United States |
E-book: Infectious Diseases of Haiti by GIDEON
January 28th, 2010
When the humanitarian disaster in Haiti began to unfold, we accelerated development of a comprehensive book on the diseases of that country. This will be one in a series of E-books which present the status of all infectious diseases .. in all individual countries. This Ebook, Infectious Diseases of Haiti, will be offered free of charge to all Health Professionals concerned with the current disaster.
There are 347 forms of human infectious disease in the world today – and 198 of these (more than half) are known to occur in Haiti. Sadly, one of the “side effects” of living in a poor and disaster-ridden economy is a lack of useful facts regarding the local status of individual diseases. GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Online Network) is a Web-based application which follows diseases – both on a global level and within each country. Data are updated daily and are derived from all relevant journals, websites, Health Ministry reports and publications of the World Health Organization. The electronic book (E-book) is generated from information in the GIDEON database, and will serve as the first comprehensive review of Infectious Diseases in Haiti. Similar E-books for any other country – or disease – will be available from GIDEON in the near future.
To download for free, click on the following link:
Infectious Diseases of Haiti by GIDEON (313 pages, 3.3MB, updated Mar 6, 2010)
Also available on Amazon Kindle for $1: Kindle version
Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
January 27th, 2010Infection by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is commonly associated with cosmetic surgery, therapeutic injections and other invasive procedures. The following is a list of notable outbreaks:
Argentina:
2007 to 2007 – An outbreak (28 cases) of Mycobacterium immunogenum infection in Buenos Aires was associated with mesotherapy.
Brazil:
2002 to 2004 – An outbreak (14 cases) of mycobacterial wound infection associated with silicone breast implant surgery was reported in Campinas, Sao Paulo.
2003 – An outbreak (5 cases) in Sao Paulo of keratitis due to Mycobacterium immunogenum was associated with myopia surgery.
2004 to 2005 – An outbreak (311 cases) of Mycobacterium abscessus infections in Belem was associated with invasive procedures. Mycobacterium massiliense and M. bolletii were also identified in some cases.
2006 to 2007 – An outbreak (1,051 clinical cases) of Mycobacterium massiliense infections involving 63 hospitals in Rio de Janeiro state was related to contaminated instruments used in video-assisted surgery.
2008 – An outbreak (13 cases) of Mycobacterium fortuitum infections in Sao Paulo was associated with breast implant surgery.
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GIDEON review in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
January 26th, 2010
Dr. Stephen Toovey wrote a nice review of GIDEON in the Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease journal. He says “…there is no doubt that travel medicine practitioners, infectious disease physicians and microbiologists in need of a serious database will have to consider Gideon”
Update: January 26, 2010
January 26th, 2010
GIDEON what's new: January 24 to January 26, 2010
Update: January 24, 2010
January 24th, 2010
GIDEON what's new: January 22 to January 24, 2010
Update: January 22, 2010
January 22nd, 2010GIDEON what’s new summary: January 20 to January 22, 2010
Infectious Diseases – Outbreaks (1 updates)
Infectious Diseases – Diseases (657 updates)
Traveling to Haiti
January 21st, 2010Even before the earthquake, travelers to Haiti were advised to consult with an expert in Travel Medicine. The new situation has significantly increased the risk for a variety of infectious diseases – both common and “exotic.” Needless to say, there are many health risks which are not related to infection – excessive heat and sun exposure, political violence, psychological trauma, etc.
Clearly, the most common problems will be related to contamination of food and water: dysentery, salmonellosis and other forms of gastroenteritis. Cholera is not currently encountered in Haiti. There is no vaccine for these diseases, and preventative measures (if possible) will include adequate heating of food, bottled water, etc. Many experts would also suggest that the traveler carry antibiotics (Azithromycin or Ciprofloxacin) to be taken in the event of symptoms.
Among the food / water-borne diseases, Hepatitis A (and possibly Hepatitis E) and typhoid constitute a genuine risk. All travelers should be vaccinated as far in advance as possible before embarking for Haiti. Several food borne parasitic infections are also common in Haiti.
The rate of AIDS in Haiti is particularly high. Although most HIV infection in Haiti has been acquired through sex, exposure to blood will now become a major risk factor.
Malaria is endemic to 75% of Haiti. Although the local parasite strain is often associated with severe illness, and even death, it is sensitive to anti-malarial drugs. People traveling to Haiti should take two tablets of Choroquine, once weekly. Another common mosquito-borne disease, dengue, can only be prevented by vigorous use of insect repellents. Such measures might also prevent a number of local exotic parasitic diseases (Wuchereriasis, Mansonelliasis).
Animal contact should also be avoided – rabies, anthrax and other “zoonoses” are not uncommon in this country.
Contrary to common belief, contact with dead bodies is not considered a health risk. A person who did not have cholera or typhoid in life will not begin to spread these diseases because she has died.
Anyone returning from Haiti should arrange for a stool examination – even if they feel well. Parasitic infestation is not necessarily associated with symptoms. Needless to say, if fever, diarrhea, headache or any other symptom of infection develops, a physician should be consulted.
Also check out GIDEON’s free ebook: Infectious Diseases of Haiti
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