1. Blood Cultures: Clinical Aspects and Controversies

   • J. M. Mylotte
   • A. Tayara

   Review Pages: 157 - 163

2. Serological Methods for Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Monitoring of Eradication Therapy

   • P. Herbrink
   • L.J. van Doorn

   Review Pages: 164 - 173

3. Epidemiological Typing of Bordetella pertussis Isolates: Recommendations for a Standard Methodology

   • F. R. Mooi
   • H. Hallander
   • N. Guiso

   Special Article Pages: 174 - 181

4. Molecular Evidence of Nosocomial Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus in a Haemodialysis Unit

   • Y. H. Abacioglu
   • F. Bacaksiz
   • P. Simmonds

   Article Pages: 182 - 186

5. Evaluation of the Inactivation of Infectious Herpes Simplex Virus by Host-Defense Peptides

   • B. Yasin
   • M. Pang
   • E. A. Wagar

   Article Pages: 187 - 194

6. Booster Effect of Low Doses of Tetanus Toxoid in Elderly Vaccinees

   • B. Björkholm
   • L. Hagberg
   • M. Granström

   Article Pages: 195 - 199

7. Tuberculin Skin Reactivity in Italian Military Recruits Tested in 1996–1997

   • R. D'Amelio
   • T. Stroffolini
   • A. Vellucci

   Article Pages: 200 - 204

8. Infection Caused by Nocardia farcinica: Case Report and Review

   • O. H. Torres
   • P. Domingo
   • G. Vázquez

   Article Pages: 205 - 212

9. Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Cryptosporidiosis and Microsporidiosis in Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1

   • P. Maggi
   • A. M. V. Larocca
   • G. Pastore

   Article Pages: 213 - 217

10. Report on Five Cases of Tularaemic Pneumonia in a Tularaemia Outbreak in Spain

    • J. Bellido-Casado
    • J. L. Pérez-Castrillón
    • V. Herreros-Fernández

    Note Pages: 218 - 220

11. A Case of Enterocytozoon bieneusi Infection in an HIV-Negative Renal Transplant Recipient

    • S. Metge
    • J. Tran Van Nhieu
    • S. Bretagne

    Note Pages: 221 - 223

12. Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis as a Result of a Nocardia farcinica Laryngeal Abscess

    • E. Cohen
    • D. Blickstein
    • M. Weinberger

    Note Pages: 224 - 227

13. Comparative Activity of Moxifloxacin in Vitro Against Obligately Anaerobic Bacteria

    • G. Ackermann
    • R. Schaumann
    • A. C. Rodloff

    Note Pages: 228 - 232

14. Evaluation of an Enzyme-Linked Viral Inducible System for the Rapid Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus

    • M. T. LaRocco

    Note Pages: 233 - 235

15. Clinicoepidemiological Features of Immigrants with Tuberculosis Living in Madrid, Spain

    • H. Huerga
    • R. López-Vélez
    • E. Gomez-Mampaso

    Brief Report Pages: 236 - 237

16. Influence of Prior HIV-1 Infection on the Development of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

    • H. Gatanaga
    • A. Yasuoka
    • S. Oka

    Brief Report Pages: 237 - 239

17. Comparison of an Enzyme Immunoassay Versus a Rapid Latex Test for Serodiagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection

    • C. Fontana
    • A. Pietroiusti
    • C. Favalli

    Brief Report Pages: 239 - 240