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The incidence of late-onset sepsis was higher in Asia than in resource-rich countries, but the organisms isolated and mortality were similar. Over half of all Gram-negative bacilli were antibiotic resistant.

SUMMARY Over a 10 year period a total of 102 teenage patients with coeliac disease were assessed on transfer from paediatric hospitals to an adult clinic. Fifty seven patients said they were on a strict gluten free diet; 36 were semistrict, and nine admitted to eating a normal diet. Jejunal mucosal abnormalities, however, suggested that many patients on the 'strict' diet were actually consuming gluten. All patients were well with biochemical parameters within the normal range. Height percentiles were not significantly different from the normal population but patients, as a group, were significantly lighter.

Objectisve-To examine factors responsible for the recent increase in tuberculosis in England and Wales.Design-Study of the incidence of tuberculosis (a) Conclusions-The national rise in tuberculosis affects only the poorest areas. Within one such area all residents (white and established ethnic minorities) were affected to a similar extent. The evidence indicates a major role for socioeconomic factors in the increase in tuberculosis and only a minor role for recent immigration from endemic areas. IntroductionThe annual notification rate of tuberculosis in England and Wales has declined steadily for over a century. It levelled in the mid-1980s and increased by 12% between 1988 (5162 notifications) and 1992 (5798).' 2 The increase was more pronounced in younger age groups.2 This paper examines the causes

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