Results from laboratory-based reporting of syphilis in Germany, 2001-2002

Increase in Imported Dengue, Germany, 2001–2002

Dengue fever is a reportable disease in Germany. Surveillance data from 2001 and 2002 were analyzed and compared to travel patterns. Imported dengue fever increased strongly in this time. Most infections were acquired in Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand. The 2002 epidemic in Brazil was also reflected in these data.

Laboratory characteristics of poxviruses isolated from captive elephants in Germany

Increasing syphilis notifications in Mongolia: results from national surveillance for 2001-2011.

BACKGROUND In Western Pacific Region countries, sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates vary but are considered high. In Mongolia, syphilis incidence has increased between 2001 and 2011; therefore, the objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of syphilis in Mongolia to provide evidence for prevention and control activities. METHODS A retrospective analysis of syphilis was ...

Practical and Laboratory Teaching point of view in students in Babol Univeristy of Medical Sciences in 1st Term of 2001-2002

Introduction. Quality assessment of medical student’s knowledge and way of practical and laboratory teaching is one of the priority studies in medical Education. The aim of this study is going over these skills in different majors of Babol Medical University, in order to improve the Quality and Circumstances of education. Methods. This descriptive- analytical study was performed as cross-secti...

The 2001 Bethesda system for reporting Pap smear results ( abridged )

EMARKABLE ADVANCES in technology and in understanding of the development of cervical cancer have opened a new era in cervical cancer screening. In the past few years: • The traditional technique of smearing cervical cells on a glass slide for the Papanicolaou (Pap) test has been largely replaced by a liquid-collection technique • A major trial sponsored by the National Cancer Institute provided...