Abstract |
In 2008, several publications have highlighted the role of climate change and globalization on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Studies have shown the extension towards Europe of diseases such as Crimea-Congo fever (Kosovo, Turkey and Bulgaria), leismaniosis (Cyprus) and chikungunya virus infection (Italy). The article also contains comments on Plasmodium knowlesi, a newly identified cause of severe malaria in humans, as well as an update on human transmission of the H5NI avian influenza virus. It also mentions new data on Bell's palsy as well as two vaccines ( varicella- zoster and pneumococcus), and provides a list of recent guidelines for the treatment of common infectious diseases.
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Authors | Caroline Chapuis-Taillard, Serge de Vallière, Pierre-Yves Bochud |
Journal | Revue medicale suisse
(Rev Med Suisse)
Vol. 5
Issue 185
Pg. 29-34
(Jan 07 2009)
ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Maladies infectieuses. |
PMID | 19216322
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Chickenpox Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
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Topics |
- Animals
- Bell Palsy
(virology)
- Birds
- Chickenpox Vaccine
- Humans
- Influenza in Birds
(transmission)
- Parasitic Diseases
(epidemiology)
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Virus Diseases
(epidemiology)
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