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Category Archives: Viruses
Human Papilloma Virus key papers: testing strategy, impact of immunisation, women’s knowledge (PNG)
HPV and cervical cancer remain incredibly important topics for detailed study by all post graduates. Again, these papers are available as free text via the PUBMED links provided. Field Evaluation of Xpert HPV Point-of-Care Test for Detection of Human Papillomavirus … Continue reading
Zika transmission prevention not just for men- updated WHO guidance
Originally posted on AIMED – Let's talk about antibiotics:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened its advice on preventing sexual transmission of the Zika virus. The interim guidance report recommends that both men AND women practice safe sex for six…
Adenovirus – bug of the week
Adenovirus overview -2016-path-north; Prepared for our weekly pathology teaching round by one of our registrars. Reference CDC Adenovirus site Image credit: http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/A/adenovirus_infection.html
Severe primary dengue- recent case and discussion
Guest posting from our Infectious Diseases advanced trainee, Dr Milton Micallef. ID meeting-presentation-dengue-dhf-and-dss Sept 2016 N.B. For an update on dengue viral vaccines (very promising work and at least one tetravalent vaccine in use), see WHO Dengue Vaccine Research page. Excellent … Continue reading
Endemic Hepatitis E in Oz (and elsewhere) – update from Prof Josh Davis
Guest posting: A/Prof Josh Davis, Infectious Diseases Physician, John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Principal Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research, NT, Australia. Another excellent presentation from Josh. HEV talk ASID Annual Scientific Meeting 2016_Davis. An essential topic for ID and Pathology post-grads! References (both … Continue reading
What adverse fetal outcomes are associated with dengue in pregnancy?
Guest posting: Dr Ayesha Akram, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North, NSW. Prematurity and low birth weight are important causes of neonatal death and despite increasing awareness of the importance of these adverse pregnancy outcomes, the causes remains unknown on many occasions. … Continue reading
Hepatitis C- updates on biology and the new treatments from Josh Davis
Guest posting: A/Prof Josh Davis, Infectious Diseases Physician, John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Principal Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research, NT, Australia. Hepatitis C Virus ID_Micro tute August 2016 HCV treatment JHH ID meeting 2016
Hepatitis A to E – Josh Davis with some clear messages
Guest posting: A/Prof Josh Davis, Infectious Diseases Physician, University of Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital Presented with his usual idiosyncratic style! Great for revision and to learn about the cutting edge of HBV management. Hepatitis Viruses A to E_2015 Davis 2014 … Continue reading
Posted in Infectious diseases, Module-virology, Viruses
Tagged HDV, Hepatitis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E
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Cytomegalovirus – congenital disease prevention & treatment
Excellent series of expert reviews in Microbiology Australia recently including: Congenital cytomegalovirus: the invisible problem- Prof. Bill Rawlinson Clinical and epidemiological features of congenital cytomegalovirus infection globally– Wendy J van Zuylen Therapeutics to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus during pregnancy: what is available … Continue reading
Posted in Module-virology, Part 2 M Med Micro topics, Viruses
Tagged Cytomegalovirus
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