Pathogenicity Underestimated

Hantaviruses: underestimated respiratory viruses?

with antibiotics demonstrates that a single dose or 3 days of treatment at most is sufficient for most patients. As to the choice of antibiotic, evidence demonstrates equivalency, if not superiority, of a fluoroquinolone in the treatment of individuals with TD, compared with every other class of antibiotic [3–5]. Data also support the use of azithromycin in individuals for whom fluoroquinolones...

Arcobacter butzleri: Underestimated Enteropathogen

Molecular methods applied to 2,855 strains of Campylobacter-like organisms received from a surveillance network of Campylobacter infections in France identified 29 Arcobacter butzleri infections. This species ranks fourth for Campylobacteraceae isolation and appears to have the same pathogenic potential as the other species in the genus.

Postoperative pain--underestimated and undertreated.

Plasma sodium: ignored and underestimated.

Salt intake is a major regulator of blood pressure. There is evidence that those who develop high blood pressure have an underlying defect in the ability of the kidney to excrete salt. It has been suggested that this results in a greater tendency to retain sodium and an increased compensatory response that is responsible for the rise in blood pressure. There is also evidence suggesting that sma...

Lymphoedema: an underestimated health problem.

BACKGROUND Lymphoedema/chronic oedema is an important cause of morbidity in the population, but little is known of its epidemiology and impact on patients or health services. AIM To determine the magnitude of the problem of chronic oedema in the community, and the likely impact of oedema on use of health resources, employment and patient's quality of life. DESIGN Questionnaire-based survey....