Background . Existing severity assessment tools, such as the pneumonia severity index (PSI)
and CURB-65 (tool based on confusion, urea level, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and …

The three trypanocides used to control tsetse-transmitted trypanosomiasis in domestic
animals in Africa have been in use for over 40 years and, not surprisingly, resistance of …

BACKGROUND: There is little information available on the features of initial presentation of
bronchiectasis and documentation of the onset and progress of symptoms leading up to this. …

… Peter Gibson and/or his institution have received grant funding for research projects from the
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Pharmaxis, and Novartis, and funding …

There is minimal published longitudinal data about pathogenic microorganisms in adults with
bronchiectasis. Therefore a study was undertaken to assess the microbiologic profile over …

Objective To document the clinical impact and identify the meteorological and environmental
circumstances surrounding two epidemics of asthma exacerbations associated with …

Background . Available data on the etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in
Australia are very limited. Local treatment guidelines promote the use of combination therapy …

As well as an introduction and conclusion, this booklet has 6 chapters: the current situation of
resistance against trypanocidal drugs; the pathogenicity of drug-resistant parasites and the …

Human vocal development occurs through two parallel interactive processes that transform
infant cries into more mature vocalizations, such as cooing sounds and babbling. First, …

INTRODUCTION Helminth parasites are a major cause of economic loss in ruminants
throughout the world. Most losses are associated with gastrointestinal infections, although …