The Medical journal of Australia
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An acute polyneuropathy developing over days to several weeks is most likely to be Guillain-Barré syndrome or a toxic neuropathy, although vasculitis can also present acutely. This presentation should be referred immediately for further investigation. ⋯ Idiopathic chronic axonal neuropathy is an indolent, predominantly sensory neuropathy that typically occurs in older patients. Neuropathies occurring in young or middle age or with more subacute onset always warrant further investigation.
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To determine the potential prevalence of nosocomial infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis among hospital employees in teaching hospitals in Melbourne. ⋯ Positive tuberculin responses are relatively common among hospital employees in Melbourne, with rates varying between hospitals and being higher among healthcare than non-healthcare workers. Employee characteristics, such as age, country of birth and past BCG status, explain little of this variation. More emphasis on TB infection control measures and regular staff screening may be needed.
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Historical Article
Strychnine, ammonia and gunpowder for snakebite--the end of an era.