Current topics of infectious diseases in japan and asia
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Current topics of infectious diseases in japan and asia
Springer, c2010
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The 6th Annual meeting, showa international symposium for life sciences
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It is a great pleasure to present Current Topics of Infectious Diseases in Japan and Asia. This is a memorable scienti? c publication for Showa University, prepared in conjunction with the 6th Annual Meeting, Showa International Symposium for Life Sciences, held at the university in 2009. This symposium was supported in part by Grants for the Pro- tion of the Advancement of Education and Research in Graduate School. On behalf of Showa University, it is a privilege to see the publication of this volume of scienti? c research articles for the advancement of knowledge about infectious diseases in Japan and Asia. Akiyoshi Hosoyamada, M.D., Ph.D. President Showa University, Tokyo, Japan February 2010 Preface The 6th Annual Meeting, Showa International Symposium for Life Sciences, hosted by Showa University, was held in the university's Kamijo Hall on September 19, 2009. The symposium was entitled "Current Topics of Infectious Diseases in Japan and Asia" and focused on various infectious diseases in the region. Two prominent researchers from overseas - Dr. Lee Ching Ng from Singapore and Dr. Guanghui Li from China - and eight Japanese speakers gave lectures, which were followed by productive discussions, with special comments by Dr. Patricio N. Abinales of Kyoto University.
Table of Contents
Microbiological Aspects.- Features of Enteric Infections in Asia.- Molecular epidemiology of Vibrio cholerae and campylobacters isolated in Asian countries.- Diarrheal Diseases and Probiotics.- Dengue and chikungunya virus infection in Southeast Asia: active governmental intervention in Republic of Singapore.- Epidemiological Aspects.- Current global situation of tuberculosis, with a focus on Japan.- Tuberculosis among the poor.- The status and trends of HIV/AIDS epidemics in Asia and the Pacific.- Clinical Aspects.- Disease Characteristics and Treatment of 2009 H1N1 Influenza.- Drug-resistant respiratory pathogens in Japan.
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