PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Gordon, Steven M. TI - Recognizing and treating new and emerging infections encountered in everyday practice DP - 1996 May 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 172--178 VI - 63 IP - 3 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/63/3/172.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/63/3/172.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med1996 May 01; 63 AB - SUMMARY Although infectious diseases were once considered a diminishing threat, new pathogens are constantly challenging the health care system. This article reviews the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of seven emerging infections that primary care physicians are likely to encounter.