Photographs and illustrations are encouraged. Another Dimension Thoughtful essays on philosophical issues related to science and human health. Dispatches These brief articles are updates on infectious disease trends and research. The articles include descriptions of new methods for detecting, characterizing, or subtyping new or reemerging pathogens. Developments in antimicrobial drugs, vaccines, or infectious disease prevention or elimination programs are appropriate.
Case reports are also welcome.
This section includes letters that give preliminary data or comment on published articles. Summaries may provide references to a full report of conference activities and should focus on the meeting's content. Perspectives Articles in this section should provide insightful analysis and commentary about new and reemerging infectious diseases or related issues. Articles should be approximately 3,500 words and should include references, not to exceed 40. If detailed methods are included, a separate section on experimental procedures should immediately follow the body of the text.