Infectious Diseases

Decreased ciprofloxacin susceptibility is widespread in endemic areas; doctors should be aware of patients’ travel history

A patient is concerned about the treatment they received for what they consider osteomyelitis of the jaw due to previous dental work. Could you provide me with information about this condition?

AstraZeneca's FluMist offers patients an injection-free alternative to the traditional intramuscular flu vaccines.

UK study finds influenza vaccination may reduce the rate of acute MI by almost 20%.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is reminding travellers to make sure their pertussis immunization is up-to-date, following reports of an increased number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in California this year.

Treatment options few but still available, says Canadian MD