Typhoid fever

Article Abstract:

Outbreaks of typhoid fever still occur although the disease can be prevented by using specific precautions. It is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi and is typically spread by contaminated fecal material. For this reason, it can be transmitted to food by infected food handlers. It is also endemic in some developing countries. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, cough and sore throat. It is diagnosed by blood tests and treated with quinolone antibiotics, cephalosporins or chloramphenicol. There is a vaccine and it can also be prevented by complying with sanitary food practices.

Analysis, Typhoid fever

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Chlamydia pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis

Article Abstract:

There is much evidence that the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae is present in tissue samples of coronary arteries affected by atherosclerosis. However, more research is needed to determine whether the bacterium actually causes atherosclerosis and if so, how. It seems reasonable that it may not act alone but in combination with other risk factors. Even so, this means that atherosclerosis could be prevented in some people by giving them antibiotics. This would be a major breakthrough in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Atherosclerosis

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Chlamydia and Cervical Cancer: A Real Association?

Article Abstract:

Chlamydia infection appears to increase the risk of cervical cancer. For this reason, doctors should try to identify and treat chlamydia infections in all sexually active women. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.

Editorial, Cervical cancer

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