December 2, 2009 # 6:42 pm # HIVS/AIDS # No Comment 
30 November 2009 — On the eve of World AIDS Day, WHO is releasing new recommendations on treatment, prevention and infant feeding in the context of HIV, based on the latest scientific evidence.
WHO now recommends earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for adults and adolescents, the delivery of more patient-friendly antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), and prolonged use of ARVs to …
November 8, 2009 # 12:20 pm # Infectious Diseases # 2 Comments 
Swine flu:
Swine Influenza also known as H1N1 flu, Swine flu, Pig and Hog flu is a virus commonly found in pigs throughout the world.
Causative agent:-
Most commonly, swine influenza is of the H1N1 influenza subtype.
other types:- H1N2, H3N1, and H3N2.
Its official name or scientific name is H1N1 influenza A. The H means hemagglutinin and the N means neuraminidase and the …