Topic of the Month July: Infectious Diseases

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Visible enemies of Homo Sapiens represent no immediate threat in modern times anymore. The biggest opponent of the human race is not noticeable with the naked eye: the army of microorganisms.

In July's Topic of the Month, MEDICA.de comes up with news about Infectious Diseases.

A team of researchers has produced for the first time an infectious form of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in laboratory cultures of human cells. The finding will allow scientists to study every stage of the HCV life cycle and develop drugs to treat this life-threatening disease. - Virology: Scientists Create Infectious Hepatitis C Virus

A Johns Hopkins physician and scientist has issued an urgent call for global strategies and resources to confront the rapid feminisation of the AIDS pandemic. - HI Virus: Global Strategy Needed to Combat Feminisation of AIDS

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) with no symptoms are being diagnosed more frequently. A study showed that they were less likely to respond to treatment than those that had symptoms. - Therapy: Treatment for Autoimmune Hepatitis Not Indispensable

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other institutions found high rates of herpes simplex virus 2 and syphilis among young drug users. - Young Drug Users: Sexually Transmitted Infections Increasing

New articles (currently added): - Asia: Cost of Dengue Fever Challenges National Economies
- Encephalitis: New Findings Shed Light on Deadly Nipah Virus
- Bacteria: Hyphomicrobium Sulfonivorans Feed on Smelly Breath

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