The Journal of Infectious Diseases

<p><i>The Journal of Infectious Diseases</i> an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America presents cutting-edge research and authoritative reviews in the field of infectious diseases. Volume 20 continues the journal's long-standing tradition of disseminating critical information to researchers clinicians and public health professionals.</p> <p>This volume includes articles covering a wide range of topics from the latest advances in understanding the pathogenesis of infectious agents to the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Readers will find in-depth studies on bacterial viral fungal and parasitic infections as well as analyses of emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.</p> <p>As a vital resource for the infectious disease community <i>The Journal of Infectious Diseases</i> remains essential reading for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>