INTRODUCTION Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population for HIV infection in Vietnam, and the use of amphetamine type substances (ATS) is prevalent and possibly increasing in this population. The reported analysis examines the association between ATS use before or during sex and HIV infection among MSM in Hanoi, Vietnam. METHODS This cross-sectional study of 210 MSM was conducted in...

background: toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan, toxoplasma gondii. infections of human are common and are usually asymptomatic. the infection may be serious if is transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy. prophylactic measures, early detection of the infection and treatment can avoid congenital toxoplasmosis and many long term effects. objective: seroepidemiological study...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of Turkish dentists in Samsun City regarding cross-infection control. MATERIAL AND METHODS A questionnaire was designed to obtain information about procedures used for the prevention of cross-infection in dental practices and determine the attitudes and perceptions of respondent dental practitioner...

This document updates and replaces CDC's previously published "Guideline for Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia" (Infect Control 1982;3:327-33, Respir Care 1983;28:221-32, and Am J Infect Control 1983;11:230-44). This revised guideline is designed to reduce the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia and is intended for use by personnel who are responsible for surveillance and control of infections i...