Epstein-Barr virus infections: biology, pathogenesis, and management
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Medical researchers discussed the care and treatment of infections caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) at a conference in Mar 1992. EBV infects B lymphocytes, or cells of the immune system, and remains inside the cells to avoid clearance by the immune system. The infected individual may or may not experience any symptoms depending on several different factors. Infectious mononucleosis is the disease most often associated with EBV. EBV also causes both malignant and benign lymphoproliferative disorders including several different types of lymphoma. Most patients with infectious mononucleosis only receive treatment for their symptoms. They are sometimes treated with corticosteroid drugs. Patients with lymphoproliferative disorders may undergo treatment with antiviral drugs, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Infections caused by EBV may sometimes be prevented by avoiding close contact with infected individuals.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1993
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Linking antimicrobial use to nosocomial infections: the role of a combined laboratory-epidemiology approach
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A 1998 report from France illustrates the importance of combining an epidemiological approach with extensive laboratory analysis when investigating nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections are infections acquired in a hospital. The report documented an outbreak of Acinetobacter baumannii infection that was found by laboratory investigations to be two different infections. One was linked to a surgery unit and the other was probably transmitted on the hands of health care workers. The use of intravenous fluoroquinolones was also implicated.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1998
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Infections involving implantable cardiac devices
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Patients with an infection caused by an implantable cardiac device may do best if the device is temporarily removed and they receive antibiotics. These devices include pacemakers and implantable defibrillators.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2000
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