A positive link between prostate cancer and HPV infection
Monday, 28 June 2010- Several viruses with known oncogenic potential infect prostate tissue, among these are the polyomaviruses BKV, JCV, and SV40; human papillomaviruses (HPVs), and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infections....
Edited by: JV
Streptococcus is under-recognised cause of UTIs, says Aussie study
Tuesday, 27 April 2010- Research suggests pathogenic strains of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are an under-recognised cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The bacteria are better known as a cause of infection in pregnant...
Edited by: JV
Experts say identifying molecular targets of biofilm bacteria is crucial
Sunday, 18 April 2010- Experts speaking at the meeting of the EAU Section of Infections in Urology (ESUI) warned yesterday of the role of biofilms in urological infections and antibiotic resistance. The meeting, which...
By Joel Vega
ESIU presents new UTI classification, warns of resistant infections
Saturday, 17 April 2010- At the meeting of the EAU Section of Infections in Urology (ESUI) on the second day of the 25th Anniversary EAU Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, experts from across Europe...
By Joel Vega
US study: genital herpes virus reactivates widely throughout genital tract
Tuesday, 26 January 2010- Genital herpes caused by a reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is generally treated as a lesion in one specific area of the genital region. A new study, however, finds that the virus can...
Edited by: ES
