Articles written by Judy Arbique

Recurrent Herpes labialis (oral herpes) infections, also known as cold sores or fever blisters, are common worldwide among adolescents and adults.

Feb 7, 2008 - Judy Arbique

About 60% of adults and adolescents have suffered primary oral herpes infection, and to 40% of those have recurrent infections.

Feb 7, 2008 - Judy Arbique

The herpes simplex viruses cause sores on the skin and mucous membranes around the mouth, nose, eye, genital tract and rectum.

Jan 20, 2008 - Judy Arbique

The herpes family of viruses enter a latent (silent) phase of infection following initial infection, but can be reactivated resulting in recurrent infection.

Jan 20, 2008 - Judy Arbique

Herpes viruses are second only to influenza and cold viruses in causing human disease. Fifty to eighty percent of adolescents and adults have herpes infections.

Jan 20, 2008 - Judy Arbique

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.

Jan 7, 2008 - Judy Arbique

The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.

Jan 7, 2008 - Judy Arbique

Infections that occur in animals and can be passed to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. Contact between humans and their pets results in millions of zoonotic infecti

Dec 24, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Dandruff is caused by the rapid release of skin cells observed as skin flakes on the scalp and on the shoulder areas where flakes of skin have fallen to.

Dec 18, 2007 - Judy Arbique

There is considerable public concern that borders on hysteria on the increased risk of MRSA transmission at school, in the locker room, or on the sports field.

Dec 1, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.

Nov 25, 2007 - Judy Arbique

MRSA, coined a superbug by the media, was until recently considered a hospital infection control concern but has now made its way into the community.

Nov 17, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.

Nov 17, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).

Oct 17, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Syphilis untreated most often progresses from primary through secondary and latent stages to tertiary stage syphilis which involves life-threatening complications.

Oct 10, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Syphilis infection has a rich history but is still a common sexually transmitted disease that has increased in prevalence in the past decade.

Oct 3, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. A number of laboratory test methods are used to aid in syphilis diagnosis.

Sep 27, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Antibodies circulating in the bloodstream bind to antigens that they recognize and attack them.

Sep 10, 2007 - Judy Arbique

T-cells are activated when antigen fragments from foreign proteins bind to T-cell receptors.

Sep 4, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Lymphocytes and macrophages display a complex pattern of surface proteins (antigens) on their cell surface - these antigens are known as cluster of differentiation (CD) a

Aug 28, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The complement system involves specialized proteins that supplment or complement antibody action through either the classical or alternative pathways.

Aug 26, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Escape mutations can protect HIV-1 against detection by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTL); however, some of these alterations in virus structure also provide a host advantage

Aug 26, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Hand foot and mouth disease in humans is often confused with foot and mouth in animals. Although different viruses are responsible, both belong to the same family.

Aug 14, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Foot and mouth (hoof and mouth) disease should not be confused with hand, foot and mouth disease, although both viruses belong to the same family (Picornaviridae).

Aug 8, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Helicobacter pylori: how do you get it and how do you know you have it? Have you ever even heard of Helicobacter pylori?

Jul 25, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Gastric and duodenal ulcers were long thought to be the cause of stress and spicy foods until Helicobacter pylori was discovered.

Jul 19, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Helicobacter pylori causes peptic ulcer disease: gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Jul 13, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Gonorrhea infects mucosal membranes outside the genital tract. Serious gonococcal infections and complications can occur.

Jul 6, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD).

Jun 30, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Chikungunya is viral fever caused by an alphavirus. Chikungunya is spread by the bite of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.

Jun 23, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Keeping contact lenses free of microbial contamination takes work. Compliance with lens care instructions is essential to prevent infection and eye injury.

Jun 17, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Endocervicitis (cervicitis) is the term used to describe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the cervix.

Jun 8, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.

Jun 2, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease include sexual activities, especially those involving a partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.

May 26, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.

May 19, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".

May 19, 2007 - Judy Arbique

In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.

May 10, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Mumps is mainly a mild childhood infection of 5 to 9-year-olds, but can affect adults as well. Infection in adults is associated with more severe complications than kids.

Apr 28, 2007 - Judy Arbique

T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women. The parasite is most commonly transmitted during sexual intercourse.

Apr 21, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of

Apr 14, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Vaginal infections are most commonly caused by yeast, bacterial vaginosis or Trichomonas vaginalis, a urethral parasite.

Apr 8, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The success of the "Fire the Grid" project relies on an individual committment to one hour of positive peaceful healing intention.

Apr 1, 2007 - Judy Arbique

A PubMed search for "stealth-adapted virus" returned 6 hits all authored by WJ Martin, four of which appeared in one edition of the same journal.

Apr 1, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Dengue is the most important mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans.

Feb 26, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The yellow fever virus is believed to have originated in Africa 3000 years ago.

Feb 13, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Yellow fever is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a mosquito during a blood meal. The disease may be mild or severe resulting in death in 5-70% of those infect

Feb 7, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Morgellons syndrome is a condition that some people believe is caused by an as yet unidentified infectious agent. Others believe that it is delusional.

Feb 1, 2007 - Judy Arbique

On June 8, 2006 the Food and Drug Administration approved use of the world's first vaccine against cervical and other anogenital cancers caused by HPV.

Jan 26, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Human papillomavirus infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide, and causes nearly 100% of all cervical cancers in women.

Jan 19, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The effectiveness of alcohol-based hand-cleansers is dependant on the concentration of alcohol, the time of exposure, and the volume used.

Jan 5, 2007 - Judy Arbique