Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication
of infection with the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. E histolytica is widely …

Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus which is potentially life-threatening if central
nervous system (CNS) dissemination occurs. Sixteen patients with proven or probable CNS …

We describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 in
a woman receiving the tumor necrosis factor–α antagonist to treat rheumatoid arthritis. As …

… Claudia Kraft, Terry Wuerz, Jennifer Cram and Leah Seaman … Contributors: Claudia
Kraft and Terry Wuerz contributed equally to the drafting of the article. Leah Seaman …

In 2012, Canadian pharmacies experienced a shortage of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
tablets. Drug shortages may result in unintended clinical consequences such as infection with …

The primary infectious differential diagnosis of ring-enhancing liver lesions includes
echinococcal, amoebic, and pyogenic liver abscess. However, Echinococcus granulosis is not …

Study purpose A standardized wound dressing protocol was developed in order to reduce
procedural inconsistency and improve infection control practice during dressing changes. …

In response to the CMAJ news article,“Uncertainties shroud medical isotope supply,” 1 we
at Nordion would like to clarify the record with regard to the statement: Isotope supplier MDS …

I appreciate Albert Schumacher’s eloquent appraisal of Canadian physicians’ attitude to their
work, which is overwhelmingly to put patients first. 1 Schumacher, President of the CMA in …

… Drew Hager, MD , Zeenib Kohja, MD , Terry Wuerz, MD , Arjuna Ponnampalam, MD … Terry
Wuerz is with the Department of Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases at the … Terry Wuerz …