Update in Infectious Diseases
Authors: John G. Bartlett
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1997)

Updates1 August 1997Update in Infectious DiseasesJohn G. Bartlett, MDJohn G. Bartlett, MDFrom Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For the current author address, see end of text.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-127-3-199708010-00007 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail 1997-98 SeriesJohn Roberts, MD, EditorIn 1996, the field of infectious diseases was dominated by advances in both general infectious diseases and HIV medicine. Table 1 outlines the most important developments in 10 categories. These developments, as well as noteworthy advances in general internal medicine practice, are discussed here.Table 1. Developments in 10 Categories in Infectious Diseases in 1996 Common Outpatient InfectionsUpper respiratory tract symptoms take a large toll in terms of both morbidity and mortality. 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Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: John G. Bartlett, MDAffiliations: From Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For the current author address, see end of text.Corresponding Author: John Bartlett, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ross Research Building, Room 1159, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205.Current Author Addresses: Dr. Bartlett: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ross Research Building, Room 1159, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205. 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