Non-bacterial etiologies of diarrheal diseases in Afghanistan

Antimicrobial activity of Zatacin against bacterial diarrheal pathogens

Background: Calf diarrhea is an important disease that is caused by different pathogens including bacteria, virus and parasites and is associated with economic losses. Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the antibacterial activities of Zatacin (Z. multiflora aerial part ethanol extract), colistin, co-Trimoxazole and enrofloxacin against clinical isolates of Salmonella sp, E. coli and Campyl...

Combination vaccines against diarrheal diseases

Diarrheal diseases remain a leading cause of global childhood mortality and morbidity. Several recent epidemiological studies highlight the rate of diarrheal diseases in different parts of the world and draw attention to the impact on childhood growth and survival. Despite the well-documented global burden of diarrheal diseases, currently there are no combination diarrheal vaccines, only licens...

Endemic infectious diseases of Afghanistan.

The current crisis in Afghanistan has resulted in an influx of Western military personnel, peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, and journalists. At the same time, unprecedented numbers of internally displaced persons and refugees have overwhelmed much of the already fragile infrastructure, setting the stage for outbreaks of infectious diseases among both foreigners and local populations. This re...

Chapter 9 . Diarrheal Diseases Gerald

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Diarrheal Diseases

to their fatherlands. This authorship by committee is appropriate since no single mind can present with authority the numerous techniques of the laboratory as applied to clinical medicine. Authoritative editorship of the various sections is available: Cruickshank for bacteriology, Allott for biochemistry, Della Vida of Rome for hematology and cytology, and Robb-Smith for histology. The book rep...