The current Bordetella pertussis epidemic began in 2008. The peak of the outbreak was reached in 2009 with 35,000 cases (156 per 100,000 population) with the most affected age group being the 5-9 year old cohort. Though immunisation is above 90%…
Cholera has a 50% mortality if left untreated. Find out when to give the vaccine and how best to protect yourself via our A-Z tropical vaccine library.
In the future infectious diseases specialists will not only have human infections and zoonoses to deal with, but gizmonotic diseases (like computer viruses) as well.
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 215 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
What do you know about emergency medicine in Tanzania? Listen and learn from Dr Pendo George, the first female emergency physician in Tanzania, Vice-President of EMAT and head of Paeds Emergency at Muhimbili National Hospital.
The Ballad of Eric's Prostate starts with an unusual finding hidden inside a patient's jocks...
The ‘Little Willy‘ is a genre of short poems with an obscure origin but almost certainly inspired by, or inspired, the ‘Ruthless Rhymes‘ of ‘Harry’ Graham.
The management of medical emergencies (...if you are on a TV show)
Many residents are trying desperately to define their future role within the echelons of the medical specialty maze. Scutmonkey can help...
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 214 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
W. Somerset Maugham knew he wanted to be a writer even before he became a medical student at St. Thomas's Hospital in London.
This ECG is from a 47 year old female. She presents with acute onset severe dyspnoea. Her vitals signs are BP 95/42; RR 30; sats 88% (room air) Describe and interpret this ECG