Fantastic – The 8th Edition of Mandell’s is Here!

It has grown with each edition, in page numbers, in weight, in numbers of contributors, diseases and pathogens described, and in complexity, with online access and search capabilities. More than most other therapeutic areas, the science of ID has grown in the past decades, thanks to advances in genetics, diagnostics Continue reading Fantastic – The 8th Edition of Mandell’s is Here!

Bugs and Outbreaks That Scared Us in 2014

At the end of every year, some of us tally – in a retrospective – the most remarkable epidemics, newly recognized pathogens or resistance issues that occupied the headlines in the past 12 months.  Here a sneak preview what you are likely to see in the coming December issue of Continue reading Bugs and Outbreaks That Scared Us in 2014

Actinomycosis in Kangaroos

Actinomycosis of the jaw (“lumpy jaw”) may be the most common infectious disease in kangaroos and wallabies.  While also seen in wild kangaroos, it is much more common in zoo animals, presumably because commonly provided grass feed can lead to gum disease thus providing a nidus for infection.  The organism, always Continue reading Actinomycosis in Kangaroos