Category Archives: Module-virology

Human Papilloma Virus key papers: testing strategy, impact of immunisation, women’s knowledge (PNG)

Posted on October 13, 2017 by mdjkf

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 →

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Hepatitis E- more important issues for Pacific nations

Posted on July 19, 2017 by mdjkf

Please see this previously posted presentation from Prof. Josh Davis about HEV– an excellent overview – tells the Australian part of the story – endemicity in pigs (genotype 3) and local foodborne outbreaks.  2022 reference (WHO)  The only survey of seroprevalence … Continue reading →

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HTLV-1 in Papua New Guinea

Posted on April 27, 2017 by mdjkf

Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Senior Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North, NSW.  Human T cell lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1), the first human retrovirus discovered, is found in some PNG populations and is an important topic for M. Med. post-grads and established … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis B and transfusion testing – short question answers

Posted on February 18, 2017 by mdjkf

Hepatitis B and transfusion testing – model answers to Feb 2017 tute questions

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Metapneumovirus (hMPV) – bug of the week

Posted on September 28, 2016 by mdjkf

Human-metapneumovirus-sept-2016-path-north summary sheet. See also this local case reports of severe pneumonia due to hMPV.  Includes discussion of Hunter New England region, NSW,  Australia epidemiology and current knowledge / research in to hMPV. Note the change to taxonomy that has occurred in … Continue reading →

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Adenovirus – bug of the week

Posted on September 21, 2016 by mdjkf

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  

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Severe primary dengue- recent case and discussion

Posted on September 16, 2016 by mdjkf

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 →

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Endemic Hepatitis E in Oz (and elsewhere) – update from Prof Josh Davis

Posted on August 19, 2016 by mdjkf

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 →

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What adverse fetal outcomes are associated with dengue in pregnancy?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by mdjkf

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 →

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