Author Archives: mdjkf
Tuberculosis – recent epidemiological data from PNG
These recent papers will be useful to review/ discuss (especially the first two): PNG TB resistance survey PLOS 2016 Epidemiology of TB PNG 2008-2016 Aia et al WPSAR 2018 1471-2334-14-93 TB Gulf province PNG 12866_2014_Article_307 TB diversity Highlands
Measles – always relevant
Guest posting: Dr Nilar Lwin, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Measles overview including laboratory diagnosis: Measles virus Lwin 2018 Reports of recent measles outbreaks in PNG which are worth a close read: Vanimo, 2017: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/MDRPG006dfr.pdf Madang, 2014: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/473/721 References Global Measles and … Continue reading
Immunisation schedules and SAQ
It’s useful to know your schedules and appreciate something of the rationale for the dosing recommendations. Also be aware of key vaccines that are yet to be introduced – e.g. rotavirus, HPV. Please work through the SAQ below. Correct 2016 … Continue reading
Burkholderia pseudomallei review including laboratory aspects
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Melioidosis is a cause of severe pneumonia, bacteraemia, urosepsis, prostatic abscess, CNS infection, pyogenic myositis and liver and spleen abscesses. It is found in PNG especially around the Balimo region – … Continue reading
Posted in Bacteria (GNEG), Med Micro topics-advanced
Tagged Burkholderia pseudomallei
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Virology overview
Consider specific diagnostic approaches to each agent, including where relevant, serological testing, antigen detection and nucleic acid amplification methods. Also know what is locally in use in your laboratory. Immunisation – need to know about the vaccines that are available … Continue reading
Posted in Module-basic microbiology and AMR, Module-virology, Viruses
Tagged Virology
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Rabies review
Dr Ian Marr has produced a useful summary for our local ID & Micro tutes recently which is shared – Rabies_2018 Marr . It includes reference to Australian bat lyssavirus which clearly may have an incidence outside of Australia (in bats and/or … Continue reading
Leprosy – key resources
Steinman et al. Innovative tools and approaches to end the transmission of Mycobacterium leprae. Lancet ID 2017 See full text pdf already sent via email or request from JF Northern Territory, Australia Leprosy Guidelines – updated edition 4, May 2018- an acknowledged … Continue reading
Human Papilloma Virus – further resources
HPV organism overview summary from Dr Rob Pickles, June 2018 20180615092024. Naturally Acquired Immunity Against Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Why It Matters in the HPV Vaccine Era. Editorial, JID 2014. Possible interactions between Chlamydial infection/ other STDs and HPV carcinogenesis : Cervical Cancer Induction Enhancement … Continue reading
NAMS Nepal presentations 2018 (R Martin)
Here are the four presentations given to National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital Pathology and Medicine Residents over the week commencing 7/5/18 by Emeritus Professor Robert Martin, President of the Diagnostic Microbiology Development Program. Laboratory Strengthening and the Diagnostic … Continue reading
Posted in Med Micro topics-advanced, Nepal, Pathology, Quality management
Tagged DMDP, World Health Organisation
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NAMS Nepal presentations 2018 (JK Ferguson)
Here are the three presentations given to National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital Medical Residents over the week commencing 7/5/18. Thank you for attending and I hope they were useful. Please feel free to contact me via email if … Continue reading
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases postgraduate teaching (PRIDA) 