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Table of Contents . . . December 18th, 2001
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Infectious Disease - Synercid Effective Against Drug-Resistant Enterococcus
Mycobacteria - Virulent M. avium Morphotype Common In Humans
AIDS and HIV Therapy - Protease Inhibitors Ineffective Against Pneumocystis Bacteria
Bioterrorism - Large-Scale Quarantine Is Not Recommended In Most Cases
Blood Testing - Sepsis Screens Can Be Ineffective During Leukopenia
Infectious Disease - Computerized Maps Are Latest Weapon In Battle Against Diseases
Tuberculosis Screening - Mantoux Test Ineffective For Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis Patients
AIDS Research - NIH Begins New $20 Million Program In AIDS and Tuberculosis
Anthrax - Pfizer Clarifies Vibramycin (Doxycycline) Label
Antibacterials - Synthon Chiragenics, Brigham and Women's Collaborate On Drug Candidates
Biological Warfare - ABS Negotiates Anthrax And Smallpox Vaccine Agreement
Bioterrorism - Anthrax Scare Is Posing Problems For Legitimate Research
Bioterrorism - Cautious Scientists Won't Open Leahy Letter For Safety Reasons
Bioterrorism - Success Of Afghanistan Reconstruction Depends On Health Support
Disease Association - Alliance Urges Joint Approach To AIDS And Tuberculosis
Infectious Disease - Immunomedics Awarded U.S. Patent For Antibody Therapy
Influenza - Aventis Pasteur Has Shipped All Fluzone Orders
Influenza - Scientists Say Flu Pandemic Remains A World Threat
Mad Cow Disease - Even If Bovine Disease Has Reached U.S., Precautions Have Stopped Spread
Mad Cow Disease - Worse Of Outbreak May Be Over In Britain, According To Study
Meningitis - Sepsis Drug May Also Work For Meningitis Complications
Opportunistic Infections - Streptococcus Bacteria Does Not Affect Macrophage Function
Otorhinolaryngology - Take Sinusitis Seriously; It's More Than Just A Headache
Smallpox - U.S. To Stockpile Smallpox Vaccine
Stem Cell Transplantation - T-Cell Depletion Has Little Effect On Infection Risk
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