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Review English Malin André M 1, Arvidsson E 2 1-Center for Clinical research, Falun, Sweden. 2-Department of Primary Health Care, Kalmar, Sweden. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):1-5 Abstract Antibiotic resistance is an increasing global threat and overuse of antibiotics in outpatient clinics is considered to make an important contribution to this. Research and surveillance of …

Use and resistance of antibiotics in Libyan outpatient clinics – an important area for general practice research. Reflexions from Swedish general practitioners Read More »

Original article English Bousifi N 1, Baghdadi I 1, Izzabi T 2 1-Virology Clinic, Central Hospital, Tripoli, Libya. 2-Community Medicine Department, Al-zawia University, Alzawia, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):39-46 Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of genotypes among hepatitis C infected patients attending the virology clinic at Central Hospital …

Hepatitis C Genotypes And Its Relation To Risk Factors Among Patients Attending The Virology Clinic at Central Hospital, Tripoli Read More »

Original article English Zorgani A 1, Sadaa K 1, Franka R 2, Zaidi M 2, Elahmer O 3, Tawil KA 1, Khuja H 1, Elamry S 2 1-Faculty of Medicine, El-fateh Medical University, Tripoli, Libya. 2-Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, Tripoli, Libya. 3-Medical Technology Faculty, El-fateh Medical University, Tripoli, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):51-56 …

In-vitro activity of Linezolid and other antimicrobial agents against methicillin Read More »

Original article English Ehmadi MR 1, Gabr MH 2, Bisheya A 2, Abu-Kenda E 1 1-Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University. 2-Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tripoli Medical Centre, Tripoli, Libya Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):31-38 Abstract Aims: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge and …

Exploring public knowledge and attitude towards hepatitis B infection in Tripoli, Libya Read More »

Original article English Elhassi A 1, Kalfa H 2 1-Departments of Infectious Diseases, Aljamahiriya Hospital, Benghazi-Libya. 2-Dermatology department, Aljamahiriya Hospital, Benghazi-Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):57-60 Abstract Background and Aim: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology. Its association with liver diseases, particularly hepatitis C virus (HCV), has been widely approached since1990 …

Frequency of lichen planus in patients with hepatitis C virus infection Read More »

Review English Zew MH 1, Jauoda K 2 1-Department of Medicine, Aljamahiriya Hospital. 2-Faculty of Medicine, Alarab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):6-19 Abstract Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units (ICUs). Intubation and mechanical ventilation (MV) is associated with a 7-fold to 21-fold …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia. Part 1: Epidemiology, pathogenesis and prevention Read More »

Original article English Frandah WM 1,2, Siala IM 2, Frandah MS 1,2 1-Medical ICU, Department of Medicine, Tripoli Medical Center. 2-Department of Medicine, Al-Fatah Uni¬versity for Medical Sciences, Tripoli, Libya. Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):47-50 Abstract Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Drotrecogin alpha (activated) in the treatment of patients …

Effectiveness of Drotrecogin alpha [activated] in the treatment of patients with severe sepsis admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Tripoli Medical Center: One year experience. Read More »

Review English Ben-Amer MI Department of Ophthalmology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya Libyan J Infect Dis. 2008;2(2):20-24 Abstract Trachoma in Libya is reviewed for the period 1920 to 2007. During this period the prevalence dropped from 80% to zero% in the coast cities and 3% (in a very mild form) in Kufra in the deep …

Trachoma in Libya Read More »

Original article English Al-Ghaweel I 1, Ezwaie MO 2, Zahid IH 3, Hussain SM 2, Elferjani NI 4 1-Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University 2-Nephrology Centre, Department of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University 3-Department of Environment, Faculty of Public Health, Al-Arab Medical University 4-Nephrology Centre, Academy of Higher Education, Benghazi-Libya. Libyan J …

Retrospective analysis of catheter-related bacteraemia in haemodialysis patients in Benghazi, Libya. Read More »

Letter English Khan A Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Sebha University JMJ 2009;9(4):311 Abstract Keywords: Blastocystis Hominis Libya Link/DOI: http://www.jmj.org.ly/PDF/winter2009/311.pdf