Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 28th, 1998
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Conference Coverage - Internet TB Site Could Revolutionize Consulting Practices
Conference Coverage - rpoB Gene Mutations in Rifampin-Resistant TB Studied
Epidemiology - TB Common Among Pilgrims to Mecca
Genomics (TB) - Genes Encoding kDa and CFP-10 Proteins Examined
Pathogenesis - LPS Regulating Proteins Active in Host Defense Against TB
Testing (TB) - Gen-Probe Direct Test Sensitive in Detecting M. tuberculosis
Therapy (TB) - Antigens May Help Monitor TB Treatment
Therapy (TB) - KatG(S315T) Prompts Isoniazid Resistance at Binding Site
Vaccine (TB) - Epitope Specificity is Relevant in TB Vaccination
Adjuvants - IL-12 Key To Long-Lasting Cellular Immunity
Epidemiology - Kazak Health Authorities Alarmed by Rise in Tuberculosis
Influenza - Treatment Effective Against Flu Symptoms
Pediatrics (Travel Medicine) - TB Tests Recommended for Children Traveling to High Risk Countries
Diagnostics (TB) - "Should SIRE Become IRE? Proposal to Transfer Streptomycin Susceptibility Testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the Second-Line Drug Test Panel."
Diagnostics (TB) - "Spectrum of Radiological Findings in Abdominal Tuberculosis."
Drug Susceptibility (TB) - "Comparison of Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube Method and Method of Proportion for Drug Susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis."
Infection Control - "Removal of Airborne Bacteria by Filtration Using a Composite Microporous Membrane Made of a Pyridinium-Type Polymer Showing Strong Affinity with Microbial Cells."
Influenza/Pneumococcus Vaccine - "Ten-Year Durability and Success of an Organized Program to Increase Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates Among, High-Risk Adults."
Tuberculosis (Diagnostics) - "Anti-Kp 90 IgA Antibodies in the Diagnosis of Active Tuberculosis."
Tuberculosis (Diagnostics) - "Comparative Evaluation of the New Gen-Probe Mycobacterium tuberculosis Amplified Direct Test and the Semiautomated Abbott LCx Mycobacterium tuberculosis Assay for Direct Detection of
Tuberculosis (Disease Presentation) - "Tuberculous Colitis Mimicking Crohn's Disease."
Tuberculosis (Therapy) - "A Controlled Comparison of Directly Observed Therapy vs. Self-Administered Therapy for Active Tuberculosis in the Urban United States."
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