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CURRICULUM VITA

 

NAME:            Itzhak Brook, M.D., M.Sc.

ADDRESS:       4431 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC  20016

PHONE/FAX:   Home – Phone: (202) 363-4253   
                         Work – Phone:  (202) 744-8211      Fax- (612) 233 0806

 

E-MAIL: ib6@georgetown.edu
                dribrook@yahoo.com

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:    June 16, 1941, Israel

CITIZENSHIPS:                      U.S.A , Israel

EDUCATION AND                High School, Hareali Haivri, Haifa, Israel, (1959) 

TRAINING:                            Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel (1968), M.D.

                                               Postgraduate:     University of Tel Aviv, Israel, Postdoctoral Faculty of Medicine:
   (1) Diploma of Pediatrics (1972)
   (2) M.Sc. in Pediatrics (1973)

                                               Internship: Beilinson Hospital, Petach-Tiqva, Israel 1968-1969.

                                               Residency: Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel 1969-1974.

                                               Fellowship: Adult and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Wadsworth VA Hospital and the University of California Los Angeles,
1974-76.

LICENSURE TO                     Israel (1969)

PRACTICE MEDICINE:         California (1976)
District of Columbia (1978)
Maryland (1979)
Board Certification in Pediatrics, Israel (1974)
State Certification in Pediatrics by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance, (Maryland) (1991)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Qualification (1994)

                                                   NPI number # 1578057428.

UNIVERSITY                         Instructor, Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Rehovot, Israel, 1972-1973.

APPOINTMENTS                   Lecturer, Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel, 1974.

                                               Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics University of California, Irvine, 1976-1977.

                                               Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health and Development, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, 1977-1981.

                                               Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics and of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, 1981-1985.

                                               Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics and of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, 1985-1991.

                                               Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 1991-present.

THESIS:                                 Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel . M.D. Thesis: “Calcification of the Epiphysis in Children with Endocrinological Abnormalities.”  (Thesis won the prize of the Faculty of Medicine for the year 1969).

                                               University of Tel Aviv, Israel, Postdoctoral Faculty of Medicine. M.Sc. in Pediatrics. Thesis: “The Effect of Thymic Humoral Factor on In Vitro Sensitization of Mouse Spleen Cells.” (1973).

HONORS AND AWARDS      Life Sciences Prize (Givoni Prize) on Graduation, Hareali Haivri High School, Haifa, Israel. 1959

                                               Medical School Scholarship Prizes, Hebrew University Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel. 1966, 1967.

                                               Boris Tshelnof Prize (Thesis Prize -Best M.D. Thesis of the Year), Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. 1969.

                                               1980, Resident Prize of H. H. Kerr Essay Competition, George Washington Medical Center (“Comparison Between Surface and Core-Tonsillar Cultures in Children”).

                                               Defense Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional Meritorious Service for the Armed Forces of the United States, August 31, 1984 to December 15, 1992.

                                               Citation by Rear Admiral D. M. Lichtman for Grand Rounds Lecture on Combat Medicine, October 6, 1993.

                                               Defense Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional Meritorious Service for the Armed Forces of the United States, July, 1997 to December, 2000.

                                                Member of the Prestigious Faculty of 1000 in Medicine. 2001- Present.

                                                Defense Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional Meritorious Service for the Armed Forces of the United States, January 2001 to December 2006.

Vicennial Silver Medal, Georgetown University Medical Center.  May 19, 
2011

                                                   J. Conley Medical Ethics Lectureship Scholar Award by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2012 https://www.entnet.org/content/john-conley-md-lecture-medical-ethics

                                                   Listed as one of the World’s Top 10 Experts in Sinusitis by ExpertScape.   May, 2014. http://www.expertscape.com/leaders/sinusitis

                                                   Laryngectomee’s Romanian Voice Ambasador (2019)

          

 

MILITARY SERVICE:            Lieutenant, (Reserve), Medical Corp, Israeli Defence Forces.                    (1969-1974)

                                                  

Lieutenant Commander, Medical Corp United States Navy. (1980-1982)

                                                   Commander, Medical Corp United States Navy. (1982-2006)

                                                   Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
July 1980 - August 1984, April 1993-April 1997

                                                  Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. September 1984 - March 1993, May 1997-December 2006.

 

Research and Laboratory Training and Experience: (Instructor/Supervisor)

1.           Rambam Hospital Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, 1959, Bacteriology Laboratory: Salmonella, Shigella, Poliomyelitis. (Dr. D. Merzbach).

2.           Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel, 1963, Bacteriology Laboratory: Beta-lactamases. (Dr. N. Citri).

3.           Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel, 1964, Virology Laboratory: The Trachoma Virus. (Drs. H. Berenkoff and Y. Beker).

4.           Hebrew University, Faculty of Agriculture, Rehovot, Israel, 1970-1972. Electron Microscopy and Tumor Immunity: Tumor Viruses. (Dr. K. Perk).

5.           Weitzman Institute of Sciences, Rehovot, Israel, 1972-1973. Department of Cell Biology.  Immunology of Cancer, in-vitro and In Vivo Activation and Sensitization of Lymphocytes. (Dr. N. Trainin).

6.           Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel, 1974. Department of Clinical Bacteriology.  Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory Procedures. (Dr. T. Sacks).

7.           UCLA Bacteriology Laboratory, Los Angeles, California, 1975, Anaerobic Bacteriology and Gas Liquid Chromatography. (Dr. W. Martin).

8.           Wadsworth Veteran Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, 1975-1976. Anaerobic Bacteriology and Gas Liquid Chromatography.  (Drs. V. Sutter and S.M. Finegold).

9.           Fairview State Hospital.  Costa Mesa, California, 1976-1977: Clinical and Research Laboratory, Anaerobic Bacteriology.

10.        Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1977-1980: Clinical and Research Laboratories Anaerobic Bacteriology and Rapid Methods of Detection of Infections, Utilizing Lactic Acid and Gas Liquid Chromatography.

11.        Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.  Anaerobic Microbiology, Mixed Bacterial  Infections, Bacterial Adherence, Ear Infection in Divers.  Infections after Burn. Infections following Irradiation, 1980-1984.  Immunization against malaria, 1993-1994.  Rapid methods of identification of pathogens, 1995-1997.

12.        Defense Nuclear Agency, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.  Mixed Infections.   Management of Infections following Irradiation.  Anaerobic Microbiology, 1984-1993.  Infections due to anthrax and other pathogens following irradiation, 1997- 2006.

 

Research in Progress:

1.           Mixed aerobic and anaerobic infection following irradiation: In Vivo and in-vitro models in studies of pathogenesis and antimicrobial therapy.

2.           Pathogenesis and therapy of polymicrobial infection.

3.           Bacteriology pathogenesis and therapy of upper respiratory tract infections: otitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis.

4.           The role of anaerobic bacteria in infections in children and adults.

5.           Beta-lactamase production by anaerobes: role in mixed infection.

 

 

Professional Societies:

 

American Society of Microbiology                                                                     1975-

American Medical Association                                                                          1976-

American Society of Internal Medicine                                                               1976-

The Greater Washington, DC Infectious Diseases Society                                    1977-

Association for Practitioners in Infection Control                                                1977-

Southern Medical Association                                                                           1977-

American Federation of Clinical Research                                                          1978-

Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children, Fellow                           1978-

American Association for the Advancement of Science                                       1978-

Medical Society of the District of Columbia                                                        1979-

Lancefield Society                                                                                                     1979-

The New York Academy of Sciences                                                                 1979-

Fellow of the International College of Pediatrics                                                 1980-

Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine                                                   1981-

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States                                         1981-

Infectious Disease Society of America, Fellow and Certification (in 1988)            1982-

Society for Pediatric Research, Fellow                                                                1982-

Pediatric Infectious Disease Society, Fellow                                                       1983-

Inter-American Society for Chemotherapy                                                         1983-

Surgical Infection Society                                                                                  1986-

International Immunocompromised host Society                                                 1988-

International Society of Infectious Diseases                                                        1990-

Anaerobe Society of the Americas                                                                      1992-

Armed Forces Infectious Diseases Society                                                          1998-

 

Professional Activities and Local and National Committees:

Technical Merit Review Panel for the National Institutes of Health (NIH): REP-NIH-MINCDS - 72 - 12 Grant Review, “Adenoidectomy and Tympanostomy Tubes in Relation to Otitis Media with Effusion.” July 1979.

Scientist Advisor for the National Institutes of Health, Site Visit Review Committee to Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., “Otitis Media Research Center,” 1POI-NS, 16337-01, Bluestone, December 19-22, 1979.

Chairman, International symposium: Medical Update on Lincomycin.  Los Angeles California, November 4-6, 1982.

Co-Chairman, International Symposium: “The Current Trends in the management of upper respiratory infection.”  Nassau, Bahamas, November 17-18, 1985.

Member, Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee, Food and Drug Administration, 1984-1985.

Chairman, Anti-Infective Drugs, Advisory Committee, Food and Drug Administration, 1985-1988.

Scientific Reviewer for the National institute of Health NICHD-87-15: “Data Management support for a study of the efficacy of intravenous gamma globulin in the treatment of children infected with human immunodeficiency virus.”  September 11-12, 1987.

Expert Panel Member, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, Hearing on FDA's regulation of experimental drugs.  April 29, 1987.

Co-Chairman International Symposium.  The First International Symposium on Spiramycin.  Singapore, January 18-19, 1988.

Chairman, Workshop, Current Prospectives in Animal Models of Irradiation and Trauma.  Thirty sixth Annual meeting of the Radiation Research Society.  Philadelphia, PA, 1988.

Member, United States Army Institute of Dental Research Peer Review Panel. Washington, DC 1990.

Speaker, “Medical Effects of Nuclear Weapons” (MENW) quarterly course.  on “Infectious Complication after Radiation and Trauma.”  Armed Forces Radiology Research Institute, and Defense Nuclear Agency.  1984-1993. 1997- present.

Montgomery County High School Science Fair, Chairman of Medical Sciences Panel. 1992.

Member of the Protection of Human Subjects Committee, Naval Medical Research Institute. 1995-1997.

Infectious Diseases Advisory Board to Bristol-Meyer-Squibb. 1993-1999, 2002-2004.

Otolaryngological Advisory Board to Bayer. 2000-2001.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Otolaryngology Advisory Boards to SmithKline Beecham and Glaxo SmithKline. 1994-2004

Moderator, Anti-infective Advisory Board of the South Pacific, SKB, and guest lecturer on “Mixed Infections and Hospital Infections,” Singapore, Jan. 12-13, 1996.

Co-Chairman, Session on Microbiology of Otitis Media & Sinusitis, and the Poster Session, and Invited Speaker (Microbiology of Healthy and Diseased Adenoids) in the 4th International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids. Ghent, Belgium. November 2-5, 1999.

Member of the Institutional Review Board of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 2001-2004.

Infectious Diseases Advisory Board to Bioval. 2001.

Antibiotics Advisory Board to Daiichi. 2002.

Advisory Board on Sinusitis and Infectious Diseaes, Sanofi-Aventis, 2002, 2005.

Expert Panel Member: Clindamycin Black Box Removal Working Group. Pharmacia & Upjohn. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. April 17-18, 2001. Kalamazoo, Michigan. April 22, 2003

Chairman, Dental Working Group on Clindamycin. Speaker: “Common Pathogens in Odontogenic Infections”. April 5-7, 2002, Amsterdam, The Nederland’s.

Faculty Senate Research Day, The Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences. Speaker in the Bioterrorism Symposium: “Bacterial Infection following Ionizing Radiation: Susceptibility and Therapy“. May 16, 2002. Bethesda, Maryland.

Member of the Radiobiology/Nuclear Threat Countermeasures Working Group. (for the CDC, FDA, National Security Council, and  Homeland Security Council ) 2003-2004.

Member of the Strategic National Stockpile Radiation Working Group. 2003-2004.

 
Chairman, Sinusitis Advisory Board for Chiron Corporation: Topical treatment of Pseudomonas infection of the Sinuses. Washington DC, Jan 30, 2004.
 

Member of the Advisory Board to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology & Immunology. Establishing Definitions for Clinical Research and Patient Care for Rhinosinusitis. 2003-2004

Member of the Acute Rhinosinusitis Working Group of the American Academy of Otolaryngololgy, Head and Neck Surgery, 2004-2005.

Member of the National Formulary for High-Risk Neutropenia Management-Subcommittee, 2005.

Member of the Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) NATO Panel Research Task Group (RTG) 099 Radiation Bioeffects and Countermeasures. 2005.

Advisory Board on Pharyngitis, Otitis Media and Sinusitis. Abbott  Laboratories. 2005-2007.

Member of Infectious Diseases Society of American and the Sinus and Alergy Health Partnership Expert Pannel charged with the development of clinical practice guidelines for acute and chronic sinusitis. 2007-2011.

Chairman, Upper Respiratory Tract Advisory Board for Cornerstone Therapeutics. Washington DC, September 13, 2008.

Secretery, the Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County, Maryland, 2008-9.

Consultant Atos Medical. 2010 - 2014.

Board of Directors Member (https://www.headandneck.org/team/ )  and Ambasador (https://www.headandneck.org/ambassador-profiles/itzhak-brook/ ) for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. 2011- present.

Speaker for the Israeli Embassy Washington DC on the Yom Kipur War. 2013 – present

Speaker for the Israeli Consulate in Chicago on the Yom Kipur War. 2015 – present

Speaker in speech and language pathology programs on “Life Chalanges of  laryngectomees” at Loyola University, Maryland (2012-2019); George Washington University, Washington DC ( 2010- 2017), and East Carolina University , Greenville , North Carolina (2012). https://loyola.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=d80e621d-6079-427b-974a-aaf400f51c22

Member of the Adult Sinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline Update Group (representing the American Society of Infectious Diseases) of the Amaerican Academy of Otolarngoloy-Head and Neck Surgery. 2014.

Consultant CircMedTec. 2014 - present.

Member of the Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults Panel (consumer and Head and Neck Cancer Alliance representative) of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016.

Consultant to CircMedTec, Tetanus Risk and Male Circumcision Method Consultation to the World Health Organization. August 12, 2016.

Board of Directors Friends of the Yom Kippur War Center. 2017- Present.

 

Editorial Board Member:

Air & Water Borne Diseases                                                                                    2011-2015

Anaerobia                                                                                                         1994-1999

Annals of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery                                             1998-2004

Antibiotic. org  (Internet site for Continuing Medical Education)                           1998-2001

BioMed Central Infectious Diseases.                                                                        2001-2011

BioMed Central Pediatrics.                          .                                                            2001- present

BioMed Central Proceedings.                                                                                    2007-present.

British Medical Journal Case Reports                                                                       2020

Clinical Therapeutics ( Editorial Board Consultant )                                                2002-present                                                                                                                                    

ISRN Otolaryngology                                                                                                 2011-2013

Journal of Infection and Drug Resistance.                                                                2008-2020.

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine                            2016-2018                                                               

Pediatrics & Therapeutics: Current Research                                                           2011- 2015

Sinusitis                                                                                                                       2015- 2017

Sociedad Iberoamericana de Información Científica (SIIC), Distinguished Correspondent and Director of the Scientific Bureau of Washington DC.                                                                   2004-present

World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics                                                                       2011-present

 

Editor of Medical Journals and Textbooks:

 

Bacterial and Fungal Diseases, BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, Section Editor  2010-2012                          

BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, Associate Editor                                                   2008-2012

BioMed Central Journal of Medical Case Reports, Associate Editor,                           2007-2013

BioMed Central Journal of Medical Case Reports, Deputy Editor                                2013-Present                                                   

BioMed Central Pediatrics, Associate Editor                                                                 2008-Present

BioMed Central Pediatrics, Associate Editor,.                                                               2008-Present

Current Infectious Diseases Report, Pediatric Infections Section. Section Editor         2012 - Present.

Current Infectious Diseases Report, Upper Respiratory Tract and Head and Neck Infection Section. Section Editor,                                                                                                                  1999- 2012.

E-Medicine (e Medicine. Medscape.com): Textbook of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases Section. An on-line Medical Textbook. St. Petersburg. Editor                                                              1999- Present.

Infection and Drug Resistance journal, Associate Editor                                             2020-Present

International Archives of Medicine. Pediatric Otolaryngology Section, Section Editor 2015 - Present.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, Editor - in – Chief,                                 2016 - present

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Editor in Chief                                    2015 – 2016

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Assistant Edito,                                             2005-2006

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, USA Editor                                                  2006- Present

Journal of Pediatrics & Child Care, Editor in Chief                                                       2015-2016

Pediatrics & Therapeutics.  Excecutive Editor                                                              2011 - 2015

 

Reviewer for Medical Journals:

Acta Paediatrica & International Journal of Paediatrics                                         2004-7

Acta Paediatrica                                                                                                       2007-10

Acta Dermato-Venereologica                                                                                  2007

Acta Tropica                                                                                                            2009

Advances in Medical Sciences                                                                                2016

African Journal of Microbiological Research                                                         2010

African Journal of Biotechnology                                                                           2012

African Journal of Microbiological research                                                          2012,13

Ambulatory Pediatrics                                                                                            2007

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology                                                            2002, 2004

American Journal of Medicine                                                                               1991-3, 2009

American Journal of Perinatology                                                                          2009,12,14

American Journal of Rhinology  & Alergy                                                             2001-4, 6-9, 21

American Journal Infection Control                                                                       2002-7

American Journal of Respiratory Medicine                                                            002

American Journal Geriatric Pharmacology                                                            2003

The American Journal of Medical Sciences                                                           2002-3,9,11,12, 16

American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene                                              2008,15                                 

Anaerobe                                                                                                                1994,7-9,2001-11,13-22

Annals, Academy of Medicine, Syngapore                                                            2013

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials                                            2005, 2009

Annals of Emergency Medicine                                                                         1993

Annals of Internal Medicine                                                                               2000

Annals of Medicine                                                                                           2000

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research                                                  2013

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology                                                       86-90,95-02, 5,8,9,13,19,

                                                                                                                                 2021

Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy                                                                 1985-95,7, 8, 2003,7,13

Archives of Dermatology                                                                                  1997

Archives of Disease of Childhood                                                                           2008,16

Archives of Internal Medicine                                                                            1985,1988, 1993-2007

Archives of Medical Research                                                                            2003, 2005

BioMed Central Infectious Diseases                                                                       2004-8

BioMed Central Family Medicine                                                                           2006

BioMed Central Microbiology                                                                                2004

BioMed Central Pediatrics                                                                                       2004, 6, 8

BioMed Central Oral Health                                                                                    2005,13                      

BioMed Central Ear Nose and Throat Disorders                                                     2005, 6, 14

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine                                                     2008

British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research                                                 2013

British Medical Journal                                                                                     2000, 2002-4,7,9

British Medical Journal Case Reports                                                                     2018, 2020

British Microbiology Research Journal                                                                   2013

Canadian Journal of Microbiology                                                                     1987-9

Cancer Control                                                                                                 2000

Cardiology Research Journal                                                                                    2011

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases                                                                         2011,14,15

Case Reports in Medicine                                                                                         2010-12,15

Case Reports in Nephrology                                                                                     2011

Case Reports in Otolaryngology                                                                               2015

Chest 1983,4,6,8,1999-2003,5-7

Clinical Drug Investigation                                                                               1995

Clinical Infectious Diseases                                                                               1986-97, 2000-4,6-8,11

Clinical Microbiology and Infection                                                                        98,05-7,9,12-16,20,22

Clinical Pediatrics                                                                                             1980-1987, 1992-5

Clinical Microbiology Reviews                                                                                2008,14

Clinical Medicine: Case Reports                                                                              2008

Clinical Medicine: Pediatrics                                                                                   2008

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery                                                                      2012

Clinical Otolaryngology                                                                                            2019

Clinical Pharmakokinetics                                                                                 2003

Clinical Therapeutics                                                                                               2002-6,12

Consultant                                                                                                                2005

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine                                                                      2012

Critical Review Journal                                                                                     1980, 1988

Critical Care Medicine                                                                                      2003-6,8,9

Current Pediatrics Research                                                                                   2016

Current Medical Research& opinion                                                                  2003, 2016

Current Microbiology                                                                                            2007, 2020

Development Pharmacology and Therapeutics                                                    1981

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases                                                   2010,13,15, 18

Drugs                                                                                                                   1995, 2000, 2009

Educational Research journal                                                                             2012

Emerging Infectious Diseases                                                                                2005,7,14

Environmental Health Perspectives                                                                        2009

Epidemiology and Infection                                                                                   2014

Expert Opinion on Biological Therapeutics                                                           2003

Epidemiology and Infection                                                                                     2012

Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs                                                                       2005

Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy                                                                      2006,7, 19

Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy                                                                2007,9,14,17

Expert Review of Dermatology                                                                                2007

Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine                                                                 2007

Expert Review of Ophthalmology                                                                            2008

European Journal of Pediatrics                                                                               2008,12,18

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases                      86-9,96,2000-3,5-10,12,13

European Surgical Research                                                                                    2007

FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology                                                        2007

Future Drugs                                                                                                            2006

Future Microbiology                                                                                                2009, 2021

Germs                                                                                                                       2021,22

Head and Neck                                                                                                         2013

Infection                                                                                                                   2007,8

Indian Journal of Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery                                                      2008

Indian Journal of Microbiology                                                                                2021

Infection and Drug Resistanc                                                                                    2008, 2020

Infection and Immunity                                                                                     1995

Infectious Diseases (previously Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases)         2005,6,8,13,15, 19                                                                                 

Infections in Medicine                                                                                       1989, 1996,9, 2005,8

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice                                                                                                           1993,1994,1998,9,2011

Inflammation Research                                                                                     2000

International Brazilian J Urology                                                                             2005

International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology                                                           2011, 15

International Journal of Experimental Pathology                                                     2005

International Journal of General Medicine                                                                2012

International Journal of Infectious Diseases                                                        1998-2000,7-9,11

International Journal of Oral Science                                                                      2013

International Journal of Pediatrics                                                                            2008

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngoly                                               2005-12,15-20

International Journal of Radiation Biology                                                          1994,1996

International Journal of Medical Sciences                                                                2012

International Research Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences                       2015

International Journal of Tropcal Diseases & Health                                                2013                  

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences                                                                     1981

Investigational Drugs database                                                                               2005

Italian Journal of Pediatrics                                                                                    2013

JAMA Network Open                                                                                            2018

JAMA (previousy Archives) of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery                  2006-8,10,12-16

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy                                                                 2001-3,5-8,12, 20

Journal of Basic Microbiology                                                                                   2008 

Journal of Bacteriology and Parasitology                                                                  2011       

Journal of Clinical Microbiology                                                                        1988, 2008-11,13,14

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases                                                                       2009, 10, 11                                                                                               

Journal of Infection                                                                                                2004-10,13, 20

Journal of Infection Control                                                                                    2005

Journal of Infection and Public Health                                                                   2011

Journal of Infectious Diseases                                                                                1986-1994,2006,11,13

Journal of Medical Case Reports                                                                             2008,11,17

Journal of Medical Microbiology                                                                            2005-8,11,14,17,18

Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials                                                            2009

Journal of Medical Microbiology Case Reports                                                      2014,15                                                                         

Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences                                                             2010,11

Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine                                                                  2010

Journal of Oto-Rhinology-Laryngology, Head and Nack surgery (ORL)                  2011,15

Journal of Otology and Rhinoligy                                                                            2015

Journal of Pediatrics                                                                                               1996, 2001-4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ,6,7,10,14,15,18

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases                                                                  2005, 2011-14, 20

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society                                                2012,13,18

Journal of Pediatric Neurology                                                                           2004-5,8-10

Journal of Pediatric Surgery                                                                                    2010 

Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology                                                                        2012

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics                                                                                 2017,19, 20

Journal of Perinatology                                                                                           2002,12, 17, 20

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine                                                                            2004

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)                                            1981-5,7-8,97-8  2003,7,8,11,12,14,19

Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine Associate                             2014

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases                                                                      2009

Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine                                                                     2012

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology                       2008,9

Letters in Applied Microbiology                                                                             2009

Lancet                                                                                                                    2008,9,12,13

Lancet Infectious Diseases                                                                                      2008,10,13,15

Laryngoscope                                                                                                        1995-7,2001-4,12-15

Lungs                                                                                                                     2008,10,11

Liver International                                                                                                 2013   

Mayo Clinic Proceedings                                                                                       2003

Medical Case Studies                                                                                             2011

Medical Principles and Practice                                                                             2009

Medical Research Review                                                                                      2014

Medical Science                                                                                                      2015

Medical Science Monitor                                                                                        2007,9,10

Microbes and Infection                                                                                           2004

Neurology India                                                                                                      2003

Nerosurgery                                                                                                            2010

Neurosurgical Reviews                                                                                           2020

Nature Reviews Microbiology                                                                                2008

New England Journal of Medicine                                                                        1988,92,7,8,2001-3,6,8,21

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery                                                    2006,7,21

Otolaryngology Head neck Surgery                                                                       2002,3,5,7-15

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity                                                          2014

Pathogens and Global Health                                                                                  2011

Patients Preference and Adherence                                                                         2012

Patient Care                                                                                                             1987, 1991

Pediatric Drugs                                                                                                         2006

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition                                                           1993, 1994

Pediatric Health                                                                                                         2009

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal                                                                  1985-2007,9,11-18

Pediatric Pulmonology                                                                                      1995,2004

Pediatrics                                                                                                          1979-95,98,2002,5-18

Pediatrics International                                                                                              2005, 7-9,12

Pediatric Emergency Care                                                                                  2000, 2004-6,8,10

Pediatric Health                                                                                                          2007,9

Postgraduate Medicine                                                                                               2014

Polish Journal of Microbiology                                                                                 2019

Psychology, Health & Medicine                                                                                2016

Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ORL)                                                               2011

Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo                                           2011

Southern Medical Journal                                                                                  1995-7, 2001,3

Surgical Infection                                                                                                       2008

Saudi Medical Journal                                                                                                2008,9

The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine                                                1984, 1990

The Journal of Respiratory Diseases                                                                   1984

The Scientific World Journal                                                                                     2008, 2014

The Western Journal of Medicine                                                                       1994, 1996

Trends in Microbiology                                                                                      2003,8

Year Book of Pediatrics                                                                                      1992, 1994

Vaccine                                                                                                                        2008

World Journal of Pediatrics                                                                                         2009

World Journal of Surgical Oncology                                                                           2021

Yonsei Medical Journal                                                                                               2009

Zoonoses and Public Health                                                                                        2012

 

Review of Books & Scientific Projects:

Review of: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.  Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment.  Lowell S. Young, Editor.  Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, Chest, 88:16, 1985.

Reviewer for the Veterans Administration Research Program:  The role of D-lactic acid as a marker for infection.  1986.

Jeffress Memorial Trust Reviewer: Intraabdominal Abscess Immunopathology Project. T.L. Pruett. Dept. Surgery University Virginia.  1990.

Review of Infectious Diseases Section of Kochar’s Concise Textbook of Medicine, 3rd Ed., by Kutty et al.  1996.  Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD.

Reviewer for the Veterans Administration Research Program: “Taxonomy as a Tool for Study of Anaerobic Infection” Finegold S M et al. August, 1999.

Scientific Book Reviewer for Marcell Dekker Publishers.  1999-2000.

Reviewer United States-Israel Binational Fundation: “Role of surfactant Protein D(sp-D) in the Defense Against Gram Negative Bacteria “ (Proposal 2002/055), by Keisari Y, Crouch E. January 2002.

 
Reviewer United States-Israel Binational Fundation: “Salmonella enterica Genes Required for Rhizosphere Colonization” (Proposal 2003/037), by S. Sela and M. Brandl, and:”OmpA Protein of Porphyromonas asaccharolytica”( Proposal 2003/329 )by Wexler H. and Y. Nitzan, February 2004.

Assesser Chochrane Protocols: Short Course Therapy of  Streprtococcal Tonsillitis. The Chochrane Collaboration. Acute Respiratory Infections Review Group. Brisbane, Ausralia. 2003.

Review of: Spores, Plagues and History: The story of Anthrax. By Chris Holmes. Durban House, Dallas, Tx.. British Medical Journal 329: 577, 2004.

Reviewer of Evidence-Based Guideline for Management of Acute Otitis Externa in Adults and Children, sponsored by the AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.2005.

Reviewer of Pediatric Module on Acute Otitis Media by the Physician’s Information and Education Resource, American College of Physicians. 2007.

Reviewer for the South African Medical Research Council of the research proposal entitled: “The development of a locally applicable Clinical Prediction Rule for Streptococcal Pharyngitis in a setting of High Prevalence of Rheumatic Fever and HIV.” By K Cohen MD, August 2007.

Reviewer for Map of Medicine pathway on "Botulism" by Thillai, Muhunthan. April 2008.

Reviewer for the panel on Wound Infection, Healing & Vaccines panel (WHV-1) peer review panel of the 2008 Deployment Related Medical Research Program (DRMRP) for the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). November, 2008.

Member of Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Review Committee Reviewer on BAA-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2008025 National Institute of Alergy and Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials to Reduce the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance. November, 2008.

Member of Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Review Committee Reviewer on BAA-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2009058 National Institute of Alergy and Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials to Reduce the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance. February, 2010.

Reviewer for Dr E. de Vries’ research project: “Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis for recurrent respiratory Infections in Children (the CO-PRINCE study # 40-41500-98-9013). Priority Medicines for Children and Elderly. The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw), March, 2010.

Reviewer for Dr Lea-Ann Kirkham research project:” Dynamics of Haemophilus carrrige in otitis-prone children.” ( the  Raine Priming Grant Project: 29/2011/01).The Raine Medical Research Foundation, The University of Western Australia. 2010.

 

Reviewer of Oxford University World Atlas of Infectious Diseases on “Botulism”. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2011.

 

Reviewer of  “Ecological psychology and enactivism in research practice: theoretical and empirical analysis of bionic systems for laryngectomees” (498054) by the University of Warsha, Poland. Poland National Science Centre. March 2021.

 

Professional References:

1.           Ram Yogev, M.D.  Professor of Pediatrics. Northwestern University, Children’s Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children’s Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60614.  (312- 880-3718). ryogev@childrensmemorial.org

2.           George J. Cohen, M.D.  Director, Ambulatory Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington School of Medicine, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010 (301-770-5842)

3.           Ellie, J.C., Goldstein, M.D.  Professor of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, 2021 Santa Monica Bl #640E. Santa Monica, California, 90404. (310-315-1511). ejcgmd@aol.com

 

Employment Record:

Assistant Editor, Hebrew Encyclopedia Jerusalem, Israel, 1959.

Research Assistant (to Dr. N. Citri), Bacteriological Laboratories, Hebrew University Medical School, 1962-1963.

High School teacher in Life Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel, 1962-1966.

Research Associate (to Dr. Berenkoff and Dr. Beker), Virology Research, 1964.

Research Associate and Instructor, Tumor Immunology, Faculty Agriculture, Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel, 1970-1972.

Visiting Scientist (Department of Cell Biology, with Prof. Trainin), Weizman Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 1972-1973.

Staff Physician, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical School, Division of Infectious Diseases, Jerusalem, 1974.

Staff Physician and Director of Clinical Laboratories, Fairview State Hospital, Costa Mesa, California, 1976-1977.

Associate in Infectious Disease and Hospital Epidemiologist, Assistant Director, Clinical Microbiology and Serology Laboratories, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1977-1980.

Principal Investigator and Institute Infection Control and Safety Officer, Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, Department of Infectious Diseases, 1980-1984, and Biological Defense Program, 1993-1997.

Staff Physician and Attending in Pediatric and adult Infectious Diseases, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 1980-present, and the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, 1980-2006.

Attending Physician in Pediatrics, Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC, 1991-present.

Consultant Infectious Disease the Hospital for Sick Children, Washington, DC, 1993-1997.

Principal Investigator and Chairman of the Controlled Substance Use Board, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute.  Bethesda, Maryland, 1984-1993, 1997-2006.

Visiting Research Scientist, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute.Bethesda, Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, Maryland, 2007-2009.

 

 

Invited Presentations in National and International Meetings (topic lecture):

First United States Metronidazole Conference: “Metronidazole in the Treatment of Anaerobic Infections in Children.” Tarpon Springs, FL.  February 1982.

International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and their Role in Disease:  “Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.” Santa Monica, CA.  November 1982.

First International Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Combined Injury and Trauma: “Mixed Infections and their Control.” Bethesda, MD.  February 1983.

Third Interktiologische Kolloquim, Institute of Chemotherapy: “Anaerobic Infections in Children - Diagnosis and Therapeutical Management.” Frankfurt, W. Germany.  October 1983.

Clinical Advances in Pediatrics (Sponsored by Menorah Medical Center & Children Mercy Hospital): 1) “The Role of Anaerobic Infections in Pediatrics,” 2) “Upper Respiratory Infections,” 3) “Bacterial Adherence.” Kansas City, MO.  November 16-18, 1983.

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 1) Plenary Session:  “Anaerobic Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract.”  2) Infectious Diseases Seminars on “Anaerobic Infections,” “Periorbital Cellulitis” and “Role of Beta Lactamase in Penicillin Failures.”  Chicago, IL.  September 15-20, 1984

Third InterAmerican Symposium of Pediatric Infectology and First Latin American Symposium of Pediatric Infectology.  Plenary Session: 1)  “Clinical and therapeutic Considerations of Pleural and Lung Infections,” 2) “The Role of Anaerobes in Tonsillar Infection.” Puebla, Mexico.  November 28-30, 1984.

Second International Symposium On the Pathophysiology of Combined Injury and Trauma: “Combined Antimicrobial Therapy of Mixed Infections.” Wintergreen, Virginia.  February 1985.

Second National Symposium on Anaerobic Infections: “Anaerobes in Upper Respiratory Infection.” June 19, 1985.  Manila, Philippines.

14th International congress of Chemotherapy : 1) Participant in Workshop on “The Clinical Significance of Indirect Pathogenicity of the Role of Beta-Lactamase.”  Topic of Lecture: “Experimental Evidence of Indirect Pathogenicity in Mixed Aerobic and Anaerobic Infections-Animal and Clinical Studies,” 2) Participant in Workshop on “Treatment of Bacteroides Infections - An Update.  Topic of Lecture: “Infections of Ear, Nose and Throat Caused by Bacteroides sp.”  Kyoto, Japan.  June 23-28, 1985

Symposium on Respiratory Infection, University of Seoul S. Korea, “Polymicrobial Nature of Upper Respiratory Infections.”  June 28, 1985.

24th Congress Brasileiro de Pediatria: 1) “Recent Advances of Antimicrobial Treatment of Respiratory Infection.” 2) “Respiratory Infection.” Fortaleza, Brazil.  October 14-15, 1985.

17th Asamblia Medica de Occidente , 1) “Symptoms Produced by Anaerobes in Children,”  2) “Indirect Pathogenicity in Infections.” University of Guadalajara, Mexico.  October 31, 1985.

International Symposium on Acute and Secretory Otitis Media: “Microorganism in Otitis Media.”  Jerusalem, Israel.  November 19, 1985.

Fourth InterAmerican Symposium on Pediatric Infectology. 1) “Treatment of Chronic Carrier with Group A Streptococci.” 2) “Anaerobic Bacteria in Respiratory Infections.”  Mexico City, Mexico.  December 5, 1985.

5th Annual Chest Convention,  Lung Center of the Philippines, Manila, The Philippines: “Role of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.” March 1986.

Anaerobic Symposium, East Carolina School of Medicine: “Anaerobic Infections in Children.” Greenville, S. Carolina.  April 17, 1986.

18th International Congress of Pediatrics : 1) “Anaerobic Infections of Newborn.”  2) “Infections due to Anaerobes of the Normal Flora.”  Honolulu, Hawaii.  July 7-11 1986,

National Pediatric Infectious Disease Seminar: “Role of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Persistence of Streptococcal tonsillar Infection.”  (Poster Presentation).  New Orleans, Louisiana.  April 25, 1986

International Symposium: Current Trends in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Co-Chairman of the Symposium. Presentation: “Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Nassau, The Bahamas.  November 17-18, 1986

Annual Conference, Coordinating Board of Indonesian Fertility Research.  Workshop on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease:  “Bacterial Synergy in PID, Etiology and Antimicrobial Synergy.”  Singapore.  February 8, 1987.

The 6th Biennial General Scientific Meeting of the Association of Surgeons of Southeast Asia:  “Bacterial Synergy in the Pathogenesis of Post Operative Sepsis.”  Bangkok, Thailand.  February 9, 1987.

The 27th Annual Conference and the 84th Scientific Meeting of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Republic of China:  “Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.”  Taipei, China.  February 14, 1987.

The Third European Congress of Clinical Microbiology:  “Synergistic Aerobic-Anaerobic Infections.”  Netherlands Congress Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.  May 13, 1987.

Second Annual Tri-Service Infectious Disease Meeting:  “Beta-Lactamase Producing Organisms in Upper Respiratory Infections.”  Del Cornado, CA.  May 15, 1987.

13th Congresso International De Infectologi: “Anaerobic Infections in Children.” Guadalajara, Mexico.  November 17, 1988.

Third Annual Tri-Service Infectious Disease Meeting:  “Controversies in Anaerobic Bacteriology.”  Homestead Air Force Base.  Florida.  March 6, 1988.

Radiation Research 36th Annual Meeting:  “Management of Post-Irradiation Infection by New Antibiotics.” Philadelphia, PA.  April 22, 1988.

Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Society of Philippines Surgeons in American:  “The risk to HIV Transmission among Surgeon and Other Operating Room Personnel.”  Reno, Nevada.  July 26, 1988.

Sixth International Surgery Day: “Abdominal Infection.”  Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD.  October 22, 1988.

The First Consensus Development Conference on the Treatment of Radiation Injury:  Co-moderator and Speaker on “Antibiotics in post Irradiation Infection.”  Washington, DC.  May 10-13, 1989.

Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society of Clinical Pediatrics:  “Anaerobic Infections in the Upper Respiratory Tract in Children.”  Tel-Hashomar, Israel.  June 18, 1989.

Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Third Annual Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium: “Treatment of Sinusitis and Pharyngitis.”  Washington, DC.  September 16, 1990.

First International Conference in the Prevention of Infection.  Co-Chairman of the Community Acquired Infection Session and presenter of: “Prophylaxis of Tonsillitis and Rheumatic Fever” Nice, France.  May 2, 1990.

Twenty Seventh Annual Infectious Disease Symposium.  Delaware Academy of Medicine: “Role of beta lactamase producing bacteria in the Failure of Penicillin Therapy of Upper Respiratory Infections.” May 9, 1990.

International Congress for Infectious Diseases Mixed Infection Symposium: “Role of Capsule in Synergistic Infection with Anaerobic Bacteria.”  Montreal Canada.  September 1990.

17th World Congress of the International College of Surgeons: “Incidence and Significance of Intraabdominal Peritoneal Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria.” San Paulo, Brazil.  October 1990.

New York Academy of Medicine, Guest Speaker: “Pathology and Microbiology of Middle Ear Infection. New York, NY.  March 12, 1991; April 20, 1993; and October 31, 1995.

2nd Congresso De Antibioticos En Otolayngologica: “Treatment with Antibiotics of Recurrent Tonsillitis.”  Barcelona, Spain.  March 15, 1991.

Japan and South Eastern Pacific Symposium, Kawasaki Medical School: “New Development of Inhibition of Beta-lactamase” Taipei, Taiwan.  February 12, 1992.

International Congress on the Management of Infection, Otitis Media Acute and recurrent. The RAI Centre Amsterdam. The Netherlands.  April 1992.

Co-Chairman, Session on Upper Respiratory Treat Infection Session and Presenter of: “Acute and Chronic Pharyngotonsillitis.” 1st International Meeting: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Malta.  April 27-30, 1992.

First North American Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infection.  Consensus Group Co‑Leader, Clinical on Anaerobic Relevance of Susceptibility Testing.  Los Angeles, CA.  July 25, 1992.

3rd Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Disease:  “What's New About Established Infection in Children.”  Bali, Indonesia.  December 6, 1992.

International Congress on Glue Ear.  State of the Art of Secretory Otitis Media:  “Microbiology and Medical Treatment of Otitis Media,” Antwerpen, Belgium.  January 9, 1993.

Co-Chairman and Presenter. Satellite Symposium on “Anaerobic Infections.”  The American Euro-Data (AEO).  Update in Infectious Disease: “Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infections.” Vienna, Austria.  February 25, 1993.

Panel Member on Sepsis, Second Consensus Development Conference on the Treatment of Radiation Injuries.  Member of the Sepsis Consensus Panel.  Sponsored by the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD.  April 14-17, 1993.

X Congreso Chileno de Infectologia and VI Congreso Panamericano de la Asociacion Panamericana de Infectologia.  Treatment of Mixed Respiratory Infections.  Viña del Mar, Chile.  May 26-29, 1993.

18th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Presenter in the Symposium:  “Panorama of Infection:  Otitis Media - Right First Time.”  Stockholm, Sweden.  June 29, 1993.

International Forum on Acute Bacterial Pharyngitis:  “The Role of Organisms Other than Group A Streptococci in Tonsillitis.”  London, England.  September 10-12, 1993.

3rd International Conference on pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.  European Working Group on Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.  Co-Chairman, Otitis Media, Mastoiditis Session, and Presenter:  “The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Ear Infections.”  Jerusalem, Israel.  November 7-12, 1993.

15th International Course of Internal Medicine.  Prevention Society of Internal Medicine.  Presenter, Planning Session:  “Diagnosis and Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Lima, Peru.  November 1-3, 1993.

Symposium on “Serious Respiratory Tract Infection in Children.”  Presenter:  “Concepts in Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Hospital General de Mexico, Mexico City.  December 3, 1993.

3rd International Conference on the Prevention of Infection.  Presenter:  “Prevention of Recurrent Group A Streptococci Tonsillitis.”  Co-Chairman, and Presenter in the Session on Prevention of Recurrent Respiratory Infections in Pediatrics.  Nice, France.  April 5-6, 1994.

41st Annual Convention of the Pediatric Section of the Puerto Rico Medical Association Advances in Pediatrics.  I. Infectious Disease Seminar on “Outpatient Management of Respiratory Infections:  Pharyngitis.”  II. Plenary Session Lecture, Presenter of “A Comprehensive Review of Oral Antibiotics.”  San Juan, Puerto Rico.  February 18-21, 1994.

International Symposium on Allergic and Infectious Rhinosinusitis and Advanced FESS Course.  Planning Lecture:  “Infectious Rhinosinusitis - Chronic.  Should anaerobic Bacteria be Considered in Treatment?”  Panel Discussion Member:  “Management of Infectious Rhinosinusitis- Beta-Lactam Agents.”  Jerusalem, Israel.  April 24-29, 1994.

The 137th Scientific Meeting of the Chinese Taipei Pediatric Association.  Special Lecture:  “Sinusitis in Children.”  Taipei, Taiwan.  April 10, 1994.

The 36th Congress of the Polish Society of the Otolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons.  “Microbiology and Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Szczecin, Poland.  May 26, 1994.

International Symposium:  Infectiones de Vias Respiratonas Altas un Reto en el Diagnostico y Tratamiento. “La resistencia por betalactomasas en infecciones de las vios respirotoprias altos.”  Mexico City, Mexico.  June 26, 1994.

4th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases.  In Symposium: Antibiotic Policy in Western Pacific:  The Next Decade.  “The Clinical Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection - Pathogens - broad spectrum strategies.”  PICC, Manila, Philippines.  December 4-7, 1994.

VII Congreso Panamericano de Infectologia, VI Congreso Latinoamericanode Infectologia Pediátrica, II Congreso Colombiano de Infectologia.  In Symposium:  “Manejo actual de Las Infecciones de Simpre:  Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Cartagena de Indias, Columbia.  May 28-31, 1995.

Advisory Board Meeting, ICAAC 1996.  Evolving Concepts in Management of Adult Infections.  Tonsilopharyngitis:  Bacterial Synergy and Antibiotic Therapy. New Orleans.  Sept. 15, 1996.

1st World Congress of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 15th InterAmerican Congress of Pediatric Infectious Disease. Co-chairman of session on “New Advances in Management of Bacterial and HIV Infection in Children,” also presenter of “Management of Complicated Pharyngitis Tonsillitis in Children.” Acapulco, Mexico.  December 5, 1996.

9th Asian Congress of Pediatrics.  In symposium Challenges in the Management of Pediatric Respiratory Infection.  Chairman and Speaker: “New data on Treatment of Otitis Media.”  Hong Kong.  March 26, 1997.

The First Annual PREEMPT Conference on Medical Domestic Preparedness Against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Terrorism.  The American Academy of Emergency Physicians:  “Radiation Complications of Trauma and Infection.”  Philadelphia, PA.  June 19, 1997.

30th Brazilian Congress of Pediatrics.  International symposium on Otitis, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, an Updated Vision: “Sinusitis.”  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  October 7, 1997.

11th National Infectology Meeting, Dr E B Alvarez, Venezuelan Society Of Infectious Diseases. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Margarita Island, Venezuela.  October 30, 1998.

6th Annual Convention of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society of the Philippines.  1. “Update on Antimicrobials.”  2. “Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy in the Ambulatory Setting.” Manila, the Philippines.  February 3, 1999.

2nd Otitis Media Symposium. Society of Otolaryngology and Department of ENT Ataturk University School of Medicine: “Antimicrobial Therapy of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media”  2. “Follow-up and Prophylaxis in Children with Recurrent Otitis Media.”  Erzurum, Turkey.  March 24,1999.

Second Annual Workshop in Rhinosinusitis.  Peer Med Education. “Role of Antibiotics” March 20 Banff, Alberta, March 27, Toronto, Ontario, April 10, 1999, Quebec City, Quebec.  Canada.

First Latin American Congress of Internal Medicine: “Oral Cephalosporins, are Differences between them Real?” Oaxaca, Mexico.  May 19, 1999.

International Conference on Low Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures: “Infectious Agents Challenges in Irradiated Individuals.”  Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD.  November 8-10, 1999.

NATO HFM Research Task Group: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures. “Management of Post irradiation Sepsis.” Bethesda, MD.  November 11-12, 1999.

21st Annual Convention, 8th Pre-Convention Education Program. Philippines Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Update on Anaerobes.” Manila, Philippines.  December 1, 1999.

18th International Congress of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and the 12th National Symposium of Clinical Microbiology and Hospital Infection. Plenary Session: “Treatment of Otitis and Sinusitis.” 2. “Microbiology and Management of Tonsillitis.”  Zacatecas, Mexico.  December 4, 1999.

USA/Israeli Bilateral Scientific Data Exchange Meeting (Shoresh). 1. “Management of  Post Irradiation Sepsis.” 2.Bacillus anthracis Infection in Irradiated Mice: Susceptibility, Protection, and Therapy.” Bethesda , MD.  November 15-15, 1999.

Issues and Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections 2000 National Conference.  “The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Head and Neck Infections.”  Tampa, Florida.  February 2, 2000.

The Operational Impact of Psychological Casualties from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD): “Calm Under Pressure and Fear Under Fire: Personal Experience of a Medical Officer.” Bethesda, MD.  July 27, 2000.

Food and Drug Administration Anti-Infective Advisory Committee Meeting: “Use of Ciprofloxacin in Prophylaxis of  Bacillus anthracis Infection.” Rockville, MD.  July 28, 2000.

International Immunocompromised Host Society, Consult Panel: Pharmacoeconomics Analysis of Ambione and Amphotericin-B.  Toronto, Canada.  September 17, 2000.

ENT Association of Buenos Aires, “Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz” International Symposium.  “Update in the Treatment of ENT Infection”: 1. Treatment of Acute Otitis Media.  2. Update of the Treatment of Sinusitis.  3. Update in the Treatment of Tonsillitis.  4. Approaches to Treatment Failure.  5. Rational Use of Medication in ENT Infection. Buenos Aires, Argentina. May 5, 2000.

International Symposium on Otolaryngology in the 21st Century.  1. Acute and Recurrent Otitis Media.  2. Rhinosinusitis in Children.  3. Tonsillitis: Clinical and Laboratory.  4. Pediatric Indications for Surgery in Otolaryngology.  Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.  May 27, 2000.

Canadian Pediatric Society Annual Meeting: Beyond 2000: Healthy Tomorrows for Children and Youth.  “The Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Ottawa, Ontario.  June 14-18, 2000.

22nd National Congress of the Federation of Associations and Boards of ENT, Head & Neck Surgery.  “The Microbiology and Management of Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Guadalajara, Mexico.  October 12, 2000.

Journee Scientifique ORL. Assoc. d`Otol-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirrorgie Cervico-Faciale du Quebec. Speaker: “ Consensus Nord-American sur le Tratment Antibiotique de L`otite. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. May 12, 2001.

International Symposium: Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Speaker: “Antimicrobial Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections “, “Treatment of Sinusitis “. San Paulo, Brazil. July 12, 2001.

7th  Congresso Odontologico Latino-Americano. Speaker : “Dental and Odontological infections-an Update”, “Treatment Options in the management of Odontological infections”. Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sep 20, 2001.

International Symposium on Clindamycin: Optimizing Use in Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Prague, Czech Republic, October 6, 2001.

The 23rd Venezuelan Congress of Otolaryngology and the 9th Latin American Congress of Rhinology and Facial Surgery. Speaker:”Update on the management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections”. The Margarita Island. Venezuela. Nov  23, 2001.

20th Congresso Interamericano de Infectologia Pediatrica. Speaker: “ The management of Intra- abdominal Infections in Children “, “The role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections”. Merida, Mexico, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2001.

54th Annual Conference of the Association of Otolaryngologists in India. Speaker : “Management of Otolaryngological Infections”. Bangalor, India, Jan 13, 2002.

1st International Congress on Salivary Glands Diseases. Special Plenary Lecture: “ Microbiology of Salivary Glands Infections”. Geneva, Switzerland, Jan 20, 2002.

International Symposium on Clindamycin: Optimizing Use in Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Singapore. March 16, 2002.

American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine Annual Session 2002. Scientific Session Speaker: “ Sinusitis, Diagnosis and Treatment”. Philadelphia, Pa. April 12, 2002.

56th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology. Speaker:” The management of Bacterial Sinusitis in an era of increased Antimicrobial Resistance”. Ottawa Canada. April 30, 2002.

Annual Summer Meeting Georgia Society of Otolaryngology, Head Neck Surgery. “Antimicrobial Choices for the treatment of Upper Respiratory Infections”. Destin, Florida. July 20, 2002.

The 28th Annual Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference. W. Virginia School of Medicine.: “Rational approach to sinusitis treatment”, Morgantown, WV. Oct 3, 2002.

The 46th Annual Convention of the Philipines Society of Otolaryngology, Head Neck Surgery. Planery Session: “ Current Management of ENT Infections”. Manila, Philipines, Dec 2, 2002.

The 3rd Simposio International de Infectologia em Otorrinolpediatrica Cli. International Association of Pediatric Otolaryngology.  March 29-30, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Planery Speaker:”Differential diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions”, “ Chronic sinusitis”, “Chronic otitis media”.

The 29th Annual Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference. W. Virginia School of Medicine.: “Improved outcome of otitis media” Morgantown, WV. Oct 24, 2002.

The 55th  Annual Assembly& Scientific Program of the Tennessee Academmy of Family Physicans. “Management of upper respiratory infections” Gatlinburg Tennessee, Oct 31, 2003.

The 18th Annual Meeting of Anaestesia, Pain, Intensive care, Emergency Medicine (APICE). “Endocarditis in the ICU setting” Planery Speaker  in Cardiovascular Critical Care session. Triest, Italy, Nov 17, 2003.

11th International Congress of Infectious Diseases. Development in thed Diagnosis and management of brain abscess. Planery Speaker in Controversies and New Developments in the Treatment of CNC Infections. Cancun, Mexico. March 7, 2004.

West Virginia Academy of Family Physicans 53th  Annual Scientific Assembly. “Weighting the issues-treating acute otitis media, the clinical perspective.” April 10, 2005. Charleston, W. Virginia.

Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) NATO Panel Research Task Group (RTG) 099 Radiation Bioeffects and Countermeasures. Presentor: “ Antimicrobials in the Management of Post-Irradiation Infections.”June 21-2 , 2005 Meeting. Bethesda Maryland.

2005 Annual Meeting, Scientific Assembly of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicans. “Weighting the issues-treating acute otitis media, the clinical perspective.” June 22, 2005. Annapolis, Maryland.

Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation. Presenter. Topics: 1. “An Introduction to Acute Radiation Syndrome and Combined Injury “ 2.“Radioprotectants – Prophylactic Drug Development”Israeli Defense Forces. Rishon Lezion, Israel. October 31-November 1, 2005.

Uludag 2006 ENT days. Diseases of the Adenoids and Tonsils. Planery speaker: 1) Interactions between immune system / allergy and tonsillar disease and tonsillectomy. 2) The role of bacterial interference and probiotics in tonsillitis. 3) Diagnosis of tonsillitis. 4) Antimicrobial management of tonsillitis, Uludag University & K. B. B. Anabilim Dali, Uludag, Turkey, March 2-5, 2006.

Paul Janssen Pediatric Workshop. Plannery Session Speaker: “The management of upper respiratory tract infections.” Puerto Vallarta, México. August 11, 2007.

Annual Meeting American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.  Workshop on: “Diagnostic Procedures in Rhinosinusitis”. Speaker on “Sinus Cultures: Which Techniques and What Findings are Meaningful”. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 18, 2008.

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. Miniseminar on “Culture or PCR for infectious diseases”. Speaker on “Rapid detection and diagnosis of group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis”. Chicago IL. September 22 2008.

Annual Turkish National Pediatric Congress. Speaker : ” The management of upper respiratory tract infections. Antalya, Turkey, November 14, 2008.

Annual Meeting American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.  Workshop on: “Diagnostic Procedures in Rhinosinusitis”. Speaker on “Sinus Cultures: Which Techniques and What Findings are Meaningful”. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 18, 2008.

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. Miniseminar on “Culture or PCR for infectious diseases”. Speaker on “Rapid detection and diagnosis of group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis”. Chicago IL. September 22 2008.

Annual Turkish National Pediatric Congress. Speaker : ” The management of upper respiratory tract infections. Antalya, Turkey, November 14, 2008.

Lectures in Israel: “Anaerobic Infections”. Sharre Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, November 18, 2008, and Soroka Medical Center, Ben Gurion Univeresity, Ber Sheva, November 20, 2008.

International Association of Laryngectomees 58th Annual meeting - 49th Voice Institute Annual Meeting. Planerry session speaker: “Rehabilitation process - Perspective of a medical doctor”; Panel participant in “Rehabilitation case study’ and “Medical panel”; June24 - 27, 2009. San Mateo, California.

Infection and immunity in Children. Speaker:” The perils of overlooking anaerobic: Fusobacterium and friends. The Oxford Course. Oxford, England. 30 June 2009.

Greater Baltimore Medical center and the Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center. 12th Annual Conference on Head and Neck Rehabilitation. Speaker” A physician Personal Experience with Throat Cancer”. October 23, 2009.

Isreali Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Monthly Meeting. Feature Speaker: “The Role of anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection”. Ramat Gan, Israel. December 10, 2009.

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, University of Tel Aviv. “The Role of anaerobic Bacteria in Otitis Media, Sinusitis and Tonsillitis”. December 15, 2009. Rishon Lezion, Israel.

Grand Rounds: “A Physician's Perspective as a Cancer of the Neck Patient”. New York Presebyterian Hospital-Columbia Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. April 8, 2010.

Florida Laryngecomee Association Annual Meeting and the VIC Baird Graduate Student Program. “A Physician's Perspective as a Cancer of the Neck Patient”. Orlando Florida. October 2, 2010.

Texas Laryngectomee association, the 20th Annual Conference. “ Life as a laryngectomee”. February 24, 2011.

Association of Veteran Administration Speech and Language Pathologist Annual Conference, Key Note Speaker: “Speaking again: A Physician’s Laryngectomy Experience”. Charleston, South Carolina. March 27, 2011.

6th Annual Update in Allergy and Sino-Nasal Disorders. “The Role of Bacteria in Rhinosinusitis and its complications” University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of otolaryngology. May 4, 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsilvania.

International Association of Laryngectomees 60th Annual Meeting - Voice Institute 51th 5Annual Meeting. “Emergency Medical Care of laryngectomees”, June 16, 2011. Kansas City, Missouri.

S. M. Finegold Anaerobic Bacteriology Symposium. “The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Infection”. Marina del Ray, California. August 12, 2011.

 

The 41st Japan Society for Infectious Diseases in Otolaryngology, and the 35th Japan Society for Aerosols in Medicine Annual meetings. Special lecture:” Challenges in the treatment of otitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis in an era of increased antimicrobial resistance.” Tokyo, Japan, September 2, 2011.

 

Special lecture Departments of Pediatrics and Otolaryngology, Kansai Medical University, “Treatment of otitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis.” Osaka, Japan, September 6, 2011.

 

Society of Otorhinolaryngology and head-Neck Nurses (SOHN) 35th Anniversary Congress and Nurse Symposium. Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head and Neck / Laryngectomee Lectureship. “Advocacy for head and neck cancer patient: patient and nursing perspective.”

San Francisco, California. September 14, 2011.

 

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Instructural course: on “Voice after laryngectomy; everything you need to know”. Speaker on “Speaking again after laryngectomy”. San-Francisco, California. September 15, 2011.

 

2011 Laryngectomee Conference. “ Life challenges as a laryngecomee”. Princeton, New Jersey, September 17, 2011.

 

Society of University Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting. Keynote Address:  “The Patient Experience Revolution - How do we embrace it? ” November 12, 2011. Washington DC.

 

Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The George Washington University. Guest Speaker: “Speak Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy.” November 15, 2011.

Lectures in Israel: “Anaerobic infections in children”. Department of Pediatrics Hadassa Medical Center, Hebrew University School of Medicine. Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, December 28, 2011. “Chalenges in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children”. Department of Pediatrics, Bnai-Zion Medical Center Haifa Israel. Technion School of Medicine. Jannuary 2, 2012.

The National Museum of American Jewish History. “In the Sands of Sinai: A Physician’s Experiences in the 1973 Yom-Kippur War” Lecture and book signing. Washington DC, April 18th 2012.

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Day of Remmberance Observance at Navy Medicine. “ The Impact of the Holocaust.” Washington DC. April 19, 2012.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Update. The Annual McGill Auditory Science Laboratory Lecture: “Chalenges in the Treatment of Otitis, Sinusitis, and Tonsillitis in an era of Increased Antibimicrobial Resistance”, Montreal Childrens’ Hospital, McGill University. May 7, 2012.

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology. “ A Physician’s Experiences in the 1973 Yom-Kippur War: Medical and Psychological Challenges.” Bethesda Maryland. May 9th 2012,

 

12th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Medical Errors in Cancer Care: Prevention, Disclosure, and Patient and Family Member Responses Session: “Preventing Errors In Oncology: Perspective of a Physician Who Is Also A Cancer Patient”. Chicago, Illinois. June 3, 2012.

 

American Head and Neck Society 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer. “ Putting the personal Back in Personalized Cancer Therapy; A Physician’s Experience as a Head and Nack Cancer Patient.” Toronto, Ontario, Canada. July 23, 2012.

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. J. Conley Medical Ethics Scholar Award Lecture. The opening ceremony keynote lecture. “A Physician’s Perspective as a Throat Cancer Patient.” Washington DC, Sept 9, 2012. Instructural course: on “Voice after Laryngectomy; Everything you need to know”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3gDL3sozTg&feature=youtu.be

Speaker on “Speaking again after laryngectomy”. Washington DC, September 11, 2012.

 

Diagnostic Error in Medicine.  5th international Conference of the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. John Hopkins School of  Medicine. “ Patient Voices in Diagnostic Error in Medicine “. Baltimore Maryland. November 13, 2012.

 

11th International Congress on Medical Librarianship, 6th International Clinical Librarian Conference, Cancer section syposium: “Preventing Errors In Oncology: Perspective of a Physician Who Is Also A Cancer Patient”. Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massacusetts, May 6, 2013.

 

Stages of Healing. “The Psychological Challenges as a Physician during the 1973 Yom Kippur War”. Walter Reed National Military Center, May 22, 2013.

 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. A Physician’s Perspective on Serious Illness. American University Washington D. C., June 4, 2013. 

 

Medical Corps Israeli Defense Forces (Zahal). “Challenges as a Battalion Physician during the 1973 Yom Kippur War”. Moreshet Krav (Battle Heritage) Symposium, July 14, 2013, Israel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQoQxFWbZY

 

Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Instructural course: on “Voice after Laryngectomy; The Basic Voice Rehabilitation”. Speaker on “Speaking again after laryngectomy”. Vancouver, British Columbia. September 29, 2013.

 

Pediatrics Grand Rounds. “Medical errors: a physician personal experience as a cancer patient”.  Georgetown Medstar Medical Center, Sep. 19, 2014. & Jannuary 29, 2021. http://youtu.be/rTipx5F-BX0

 

First Annual Humanism in Medicine Lecture, the Arnold Gold Foundation. “Speaking again after laryngectomy”. Iona College, New Rochelle, New York. Oct. 10, 2014. 

 

17th Raymer Family Annual Lecture. “Improving patient care: a physician’s perspectives as a head and neck cancer patient”, and “Life Challenges of Laryngectomees” Department of Otolaryngology Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal. Quebec, Canada. April. 30-May 1, 2015.

 

Preconference on Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery. 97th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. “Personalized Perspective of Head and Neck Cancer”. Washington DC, September 30, 2015.

 

Current Issues in Bioethics Series. “A Physician’s Personal Experiences as a Head and Neck Patient”. Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience. Nov. 3, 2015.

 

The 1st Annual International Ophthlamology and Otolaryngology Nursing Forum, Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University. Keynote Presentation:  “Laryngectomee care and life challenges of laryngectomees”. Laryngectomee Club meeting presentation: “Improving laryngectomee care” Shanghai China. October 10, 2018.

 

Congresul NaÈ›ional de Otorinolaringologie È™i Chirurgie Cervico-Facială cu Participare InternaÈ›ională. The National Romanian ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Conference. “Caring for Laryngectomees” May 23, 2019, Craiova, Romania. https://orl2019.medical-congresses.ro/Showpage?Name=Acas%C4%83

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDGtqxaI4AE&feature=share

 

Guest speaker, “Chalanges of Laryngectomees during the COVID-19 pnademic”. Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, USC Los Angeles, CA. Virual meeting. April 13, 2020.

 

Pannel member. A Live Panel Virtual Discussion: Living with Laryngectomy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Atos Medical Inc, April 22, 2020.

 

International Association of Laryngectomees 69th  Annual Meeting- Voice Institute 60th meeting. “A Special Interview of Dr. Brook, a physician and a laryngectomee”, June 13, 2020. https://youtu.be/qaJOhR4HP3k  https://events.atosmedical.com/ehome/548643/1061466/?&t=d89c66d1e88806dd552b34b4ad09b7cb

 

 

Guest speaker:”Invasive infections due to non-sporing anaerobes.” International Webinar under Anaerobic Forum India "Anaerobes: Microbes of the Millennium”.  All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and American Society for Microbiology, 4 March, 2021. https://www.anaerobicforumindia.com/Day1-4-March-2021.html

https://youtu.be/YDrh9frqaZY

Guest speaker: “Physician’s personal challenges as a head and neck cancer patient and laryngectomee”. Brazilian Academy of speech and Voice. Voice Campaign 2021.  Annual Meeting.San Paulo, Brazil. April 13, 2021. https://youtu.be/ofaJ7XjhZ9k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v2IWNKiYdY

Guest speaker “Introduction of the Laryngectomee Guide Bulgarian Edition to the 2021 Bulgarian National Congress on Otololaryngology”. November 5, 2021.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STs10xz03RQ

Guest speaker “ Life chalanges of laryngectomees”. Laryngectomy association Victoria, Australia. March 19, 2022.

 

 

Visiting Professorship:

University of Zurich, Switzerland, June 23-25, 1984: 1) “The Role of Anaerobes in Tonsillar Infection,” 2) “Rapid Identification of Infections Using Measurement of Lactic Acid in body Fluids.”

Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Techniyon Medical Schools, Israel, June 26-29, 1984:  “Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.”

The Lungsod NG Kabattan Children's Hospital, Quezon City, Philippines June 20, 1985.  “Anaerobic Infections in Children.”

Lecture Tour of the Far East, March 3-22 1986.  Lectures in Thailand (Bangkok), Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Davao), Korea (Da Gue, Seoul), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala-Lumpur), and Indonesia (Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Jakarta): “Role of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”

Visiting Professor in: Belgium, Sweden and W. Germany.  September 8-15, 1986: Catholic University Louvain, Bordet Inst. Brussel, Karolinska Inst. Stockholm, Univ. Berlin, Univ. Bonn, Univ. Cologne.

Lecture tour (7 presentations) in Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, “Bacteriology and Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.” February 4-14, 1987.

Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, April 7-10, 1987.

Visiting Professor (4 lectures).  Istanbul University, Ege University Izmir, Ankara University, Turkey, May 29 - June 3, 1988.

Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Munich, Munich, W. Germany, June 19-21, 1989.

Visiting Professor Department of Infectious Disease Universities of Calgary Albert, Ottawa, and British Columbia, Canada, September 24-29, 1990.

Visiting Professor University of Manitoba Department Pediatrics and Microbiology Winnipeg, Canada, June 13-14, 1990.

Visiting Professor Switzerland (University of Geneva, University of Zurich), and Belgium (Katholicke University Leuven), May 28-30, 1990.

Visiting Professor Department of Medicine in the University Hospital Budapest Hungary, University Hospital Warsaw Poland and University Hospitals of Prague and Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, September 13-18, 1991.

Visiting Professor Departments of Otolaryngology University Hospital, Department  of Medicine A Khan School of Medicine Karachi; Department of Pediatrics Multan Medical Center; Department Otolaryngology King Edward Medical College and Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan; February 17-20, 1992.

“Upper Respiratory Infections and Clindamycin “ Symposiums, in Medical Academy, Moscow, Russia, September 4; Congress Center; Budapest, Hungary September 8; and National Institute of Hygiene, Warsaw, Poland; “ September 10, 1992

Visiting Professor Tour in Australia :” Management of Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Perth, Adelaide, Frankston, Melbourne, Maxcot, Newcastle, Mashfield, Brisbane, Surfer Paradise. “Respiratory Tract Infections.” August 3-19, 1992.

Visiting Professor, University of Buenos Aires.  “Advances in the Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Muniz Hospital and Pediatric Society of Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 1-2, 1993.

Visiting Professor:  “Current Concepts in Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  La Sociedad Julisciense de Infectologia, Monterey, Guadalajara, and Hospital General de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico. November 30-Dececember 3, 1993.

Visiting Professor: “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections due to Beta-lactamase Preliminary Bacteria.”  National Institute of Hygiene, Warsaw, Poland. December 11, 1993.

Visiting Professor: “The Bacteriology of Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Tel Aviv University School of Medicine, Children Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tiqva, Israel.  March 9, 1995.

Visiting Professor: “New concepts in the management of upper respiratory infections” : Quito, Ecuador, Ecuadorian Society of Otorhinolaryngology, June 1, 1995; Lima, Peru, Peruvian Societies of Infections and Tropical Diseases, Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, June 2, 1995. 

Lecture tour “The Clinical Management of Respiratory Tract Infection in Children: in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Kuching), Brunei and India (Madras, Bangalor, Calcutta, Delhi, and Bombay), July 5-16, 1996. 

Visiting Professor.  Otorhinolaryngological Society of Hong Kong. “ Management of Otitis Media and Tonsillitis.”  March 25, 1997.

Visiting Professor:” The Microbiology and Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 25 ,1998.

Lecture Tour Eastern Canada: Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa. “Innovation in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” October 4-8, 1999.

Lecture Tour of Sweden (Lund, Stockholm, Gutenberg) and Poland (Warsaw, Krakow). “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” October 25-29, 1999.

Lecture Tour of Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya) and Philippines (Manila). “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,” “ Anaerobic Infections “November 28-30, 1999.

Lecture Tour of Singapore and China (Shanghai).  “Clindamycin: Optimizing Use in Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Preoperative Use in Head and Neck Surgery.”  Symposium Chairman and Speaker: “Pathophysiology of Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”  May 15-18, 2000.

Lecture Tour of India: July 25-31, 2001. Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chenmai.” The role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” Sir Ganya Ram Hospital, Delhi (July 26), Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai (July 27),  Sri Ramachandra Medical College Hospital, Chenmai (July 30), Amri Apollo Hospital, Calcutta.(July 31).

Lecture Tour of India and Sri-Lanka: January 12-20, 2002.” The role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” Bangalore, Pune, Jaipur, Chandignarh, Colombo, Goa.

Lecture Tour of Hungary. “Update on theManagement of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”Budapest, Szeged, October 30-31, 2001.

Lecture Tour of Turkey. “Update on the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.” Ankara, Istanbul, Samsun, Izmir. March 1-5, 2002.

Lecture Tour of Thiland. “Update on theManagement of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”Royal College of Otolaryngology, Bankok, March 18, Chengmai University Hospital, March 19, and Songhanakavin Oniversity Hospital Hayt Yai, March 21 , 2002.

Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds, April 29, 2002. The Ottawa General Hospital:” Polymicrobial Aerobic- Anaerobic Infections: Microbiological and therapeutic aspects”. Ottawa, Canada.

 

Lecture Tour of China. Chinese Pediatric Society: “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.”Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai. Nov 9-11, 2003.

Lecture Tour of Turkey. “Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in the Era of Increased Antimicrobial Resistance.” Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir. March 15-19, 2004.

 

Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symposium. Plenary speaker, Istanbul, Turkey. March 12, 2005.

Lecture Tour of Mexico. “Management of Pharyngo-Tonsillitis.” Mexico-City, Monterey, Guadalajara. October 17-19, 2007.

Visiting Professor East Virginia Medical School and the Tidewater Otolaryngology Society. “ Head and Neck Cancer: A physician’s Personal Experience”. “Microbiology and Treatment of Tonsillitis and Sinusitis”, Norfolk Virginia, November 19-20, 2009.

Visiting Professor Shiba Medical Center, Department Oncology, Medical School Tel-Aviv University. “A physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” Tel-Aviv israel. June 2, 2011. 

 

Visiting Professor Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine at Temple Texas. Grand Rounds at McLane Children’s Hospital: “A physician’s experience as a patient with throat cancer”,

and Pediatric Conference: “ Anaerobic upper respiratory tract infections”. Grand Rounds at Scott & White Medical Center. “A physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” Temple Texas. May 16-17, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYRkHZQy7_4

 

Visiting Professor Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute. Tumor Board presentation:“A physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient” and “ Microbiology and antimicrobial management of sinusitis”. Cleveland Ohio. September 27-28, 2012.

 

Visiting Professor Mayo Clinic at Phoenix Arizona. Specioal lecture: “A physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” Phoenix Arizona, October 9 , 2012.

 

Visiting Professor Lousiana State University Health, Shreveport LA, Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.  Grand Rounds Otolaryngolog/Head Neck Surgery: “Life challenges as a laryngectomee: A physician’s personal experience”;  and Grand Rounds Medicine: “Prevetion of medical errors: A physician’s personal experience as a laryngeal cancer patient.” April 16-17, 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJvHCxU4cko&feature=youtu.be

 

Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine Veterans Administration Medical Center  “A physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” Washington DC, June 26, 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7AyFXlawmU&feature=youtu.be

 

Otolaryngoly Head Neck surgery Department Lecture “Life challenges as a laryngectomee: A physician’s personal experience”; Wellspring Westerkirk House, Sunnybrook Health Science center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 17, 2013.

 

Keynote speaker University Hospitals Quality and Patient Safety Fair, Case Medical Center, School of Medicine Case Western University:  “Preventing medical errors: a physician personal experience as a laryngeal cancer patient.” Cleveland, Ohio, March 5, 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3gOnmolHk

 

Grand Rounds. “Preventing medical errors.” Department of Pediatrics,Sep 19, 2014; Dep. of Medicine, Jan. 8, 2015; Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC.

 

Grand Rounds. Department of Medicine:  “Preventing medical errors.” Virginia Medical Center, Arlington Virginia, March 27, 2015.

 

Grand Rounds. Department of Medicine. “A Physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” Rambam Medical Center, Technicon School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel. April 14, 2016.

 

Guest spaeker. Surgeon General staff of the Israeli Defence Forces Medical Corps.“ Personal experience of a battalion physician in the Yom Kippur War.” Shiba Medical Center,  Tel- Hashomer, israel. April 18, 2016.

 

Grand Rounds. Department Otolaryngology, Head Neck Surgery. The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center.  “A Physician’s personal experience as a head and neck cancer patient.” September 21, 2016.

 

Guest speaker. The Yom Kippur War – Personal Perspectives of a Battlefield Physician. South Africa Jewish Museum, Cape Town, South Africa, Oct.9, 2016.

 

Grand Rounds. Department of Medicine. “Anaerobic Infections”  Rambam Medical Center, Technicon School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel. March 30, 2017. https://www.rambam.org.il/RambamInfo/Events/Pages/AnaerobicInfections.aspx

 

Visiting Professor, Asian Society of Head and Neck Oncology “Life challenges as a laryngetomee”, “Improving the Care for Head and Neck Patients“; May 26, 2018; Taipet, Taiwan.

 

 

 

 

ABSTACTS

1.           Carnaud, C, Illfeld, D., Brook, I., Trainin, N.: The Effect of a Thymic Humoral Factor (THF) on in-vitro Sensitization of Mouse Spleen Cells.  Reunion d'Immunology, Strasbourg, France, September 1973.

2.           Brook, I., Johnson, N., Overturf, G., Wilkins J.: Mixed Bacterial Meningitis as a Complication of Neurological Shunts.  Clinical Research 24: 112A, 1976.

3.           Brook, I., Bricknell, K.S., Overturf, G., Finegold, S.M., (Spon. by P.F. Wehrle): Spinal Fluid Lactic Acid.  A Diagnostic Aid in Bacterial Meningitis.  Pediatr. Res. 24:112A, 1976.

4.           Bricknell, W.K., Sugihara, P.T., Brook, I.: Optimizing Methylation Conditions for Gas Liquid Chromatography Assay of Lactic Acid in Biological Samples.  Abstr. of Annual Am. Soc. of Microbiol., 1976, (Abstract #C Apr. 107).

5.           Brook, I., Martin, W.J.: Tracheal Aspirate Bacteriology of Newborns with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Meconium Aspiration.  Pediatr. Res., April 1976.

6.           Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Cherry, J.D., Sumaya, C.V.:  The Recovery of Anaerobic Bacteria from Pediatric Patients: A One-Year Experience.  Pediatr. Res., 10:345, 1976 (Abstract #268).

7.           Brook, I., Anthony, B.F., Finegold, S.M.:  Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Acute Otitis Media.  Proceedings of The 16th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 1976. Chicago, IL. (Abstract #189).

8.           Brook, I., Reza, M.T., Bricknell, K.S., Bluestone, R., Finegold, S.M.: Joint Fluid Lactic Acid: A Diagnostic Aid in Septic Arthritis. Abstract of Annual Meeting, Am. Soc. Microbiol., 1977, pg. 69 (Abstract #203).

9.           Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children.  Pediatr. Res. 11:568, 1987.

10.        Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of Tracheal Aspiration in Newborns with Perinatal Pneumonia, Meconium Aspiration and Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Clinical Research 25: 121A, 1977.

11.        Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of Chronic Otitis Media.  Proceedings of The 17th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 12-14 October 1977 New York. (Abstract #223)..

12.        Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.:  Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children, Proceedings of The 10th International Congress of Chemotherapy. Zurich, Switzerland, September 18-23, 1977.

13.        Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.:  Aspiration Pneumonia in Children. Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 115:255, 1977.

14.        Reza, J.M., Brook, I., Finegold, S.M., Bluestone, R. Joint Fluid Lactic Acid.  Proceeding The 14th International Congress of Rheumatology, June 26-July 1, 1977, San Francisco, CA. Published in:  Ann. Int. Med., May., 1977.

15.        Brook, I.: Bacteriology and Treatment of Chronic Otitis Media in Children. Annual Meeting Am. Soc. Microbiol. Las Vegas, May 15-19, 1978, (Abstract #C94).

16.        Brook, I., Controni, G.: Rapid Diagnosis of Arthritis by Quantitative analysis of Joint Fluid Lactic Acid Using the Monotest Lactate Kit.  Annual Meeting Am. Society Microbiology.  Las Vegas, May 15-18, 1978, (Abstract C#94).

17.        Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Aspiration Pneumonia in Children.  Annual Meeting Am. Soc. Microbiol. Las Vegas, May 15-19, 1978. (Abstract #C31).

18.        Brook, I., Reza, M.J., Bricknell, K.S., Bluestone, R., Finegold, S.M.: Abnormalities in Synovial Fluid Septic Arthritis, Detected by Gas Liquid Chromatography.  Proceeding of The 12th Pan-American Congress of Rheumatology, Bogota, Columbia, 1978.

19.        Brook, I., Controni, G.: Rapid Diagnosis of Arthritis by Quantitative Analysis of Joint Fluid Lactic Acid. Proceedings of The 12th Pan-American Congress of Rheumatology.  Bogota, Columbia 1978.

20.        Controni, G., Brook, I.,:  Lactic Measurement as a Rapid Diagnosis Method of Infections in Various Body Fluids. Proceeding of The 12th International Congress of Microbiology, Munich, W. Germany, 3-8 September 1978.

21.        Brook, I., Controni, G.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media in Children. Proceeding of The 12th International Congress of Microbiology.  September 1978.

22.        Brook, I.: Acute Otitis Media in Children.  Proceeding of The Annual Meeting of the Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children Miami, Florida. December 7, 1978.

23.        Brook, I.: Tolerance of Efficacy of Netilmicin in Pediatric Patients and Gram-Negative Pneumonia.  Annual Meeting Am. Society Microbiology.  Los Angeles, CA. 1979.  (Abstract #A10).

24.        Histen, L.J., Controni, G., Chang, M.J., Rodriguez, W.J. Brook, I.:  Relationship of Haemophilus Influenzae Biotype with Source of Isolation and Ampicillin and Chloramphenicol Susceptibility.  Annual Meeting Am. Soc. Microb.  Los Angeles, CA. 1979.  (Abstract #C208).

25.        Brook, I., Controni, G., Rodriguez, W.J. Anaerobic and Aerobic Bacteriology of Chronic Sinusitis in Children. Proceeding of The 19th Interscience Conference on Antimicrob. Agents and Chemotherapy and the 11th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Boston, MA.  1979.  (Abstract #A825).

26.        Rodriguez, W.J., Gold, B., Goldenberg, R., Mohla, C, Kahn, W., Brook, I., Ross, S.:  Evaluation of Cefoxitin in Susceptible Pediatric Infections. Proceeding of The 19th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy and the 11th International Congress of chemotherapy.  Boston, MA. 1979. (Abstract #523).

27.        Brook, I., Belman, B., Controni, G.: Measurement of Lactic Acid in Urine of Patients with Lower and Upper Urinary Infections.  Proceeding of The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. San Francisco, CA. 1979.

28.        Brook, I.: The Aerobic and anaerobic Bacteriology of Cholesteatoma. Clinical Research, Vol. 27, 3(589A), 1979.

29.        Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Chronic Mastoiditis in Children. Clinical Research, 28: 2,(305A) 1980.

30.        Brook, I., Yocum, P., Calhoun, L., Friedman, E.M.: E.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Flora Recovered from Tonsillar Tissue of Children with Recurrent Tonsillitis.  Clinical Research, 28: 3,(305A). 1980.

31.        Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K.: Comparison between Surface and Core-Tonsillar Aerobic and Anaerobic Flora in Children with Recurrent Tonsillitis.  Abstract of The Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Miami, Florida, 1980 (Abstract #C99).

32.        Brook, I, Calhoun, L., Yocum, P.: Production of Beta Lactamase in Clinical Isolates of Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides melaninogenicus and other Bacteroides in Pediatric Patients.  Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  Miami (Abstract #B112).  1980.

33.        Controni, G., Khan, W., Chang, M.J., Rodriguez, W., Brook, I.: Biotyping of Ampicillin-Resistant Haemophilus influenzae.  Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  Miami, 1980 (Abstract #C127).

34.        Short, B.L., Horn, S., Brook, I.: The use of Gram Stain, Wright Stain, Routine Anaerobic and Aerobic Cultures to Detect Infections in Chronically Intubated Neonates.  Pediatric Research, 14:4(832) 1980.

35.        Brook, I., Altman, W., Loebman, W., Seeff, L.: Measurement of Lactic Acid in Ascites Fluid.  A Diagnostic Aid in Peritonitis with Emphasis on Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis of the Cirrhotic.  Proceedings of The 20th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, New Orleans, 1980.  (Abstract #442).

36.        Brook, I.: Bacterial Studies of Peritoneal Cavity and Postoperative Wounds Following Perforated Appendix in Children.  Clinical Research 28: 642A.  1980.

37.        Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Adenoids in Children: A Comparison Between Patients with Recurrent Adenotonsillitis and Adenoid Hyperplasia.  Clinical Research 28:642A.  1980.

38.        Altman, R.S., Brook, I., Loebman, W.W., Seeff, L.B.: Ascites Fluid Lactic Acid Levels:  A valuable Test for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Peritonitis of Cirrhosis.  Gastroenterology 79(5): 1000.  1980.

39.        Brook, I.,: Lactic Acids Levels an Aid in the Detection of Bacterial Infections.  Proceedings of The First International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine.  Jerusalem, Israel, 1980.  (Abstract #P48).

40.        Brook, I., Yocum, P.: In Vitro Protection of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Penicillin by Bacteroides fragilis.  Proceedings of The 81st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Dallas, 1981.  (Abstract #B137).

41.        Brook, I.: Lactic Acid Levels in Body Fluids.  Proceedings of The 3rd International Symposium on Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology. (Abstract #65).  Washington, DC 1981.

42.        Brook, I., Gillmore, J., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: In Vivo Protection of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from penicillin by Bacteroides sp.  Proceedings of The 21 Intersciences Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Chicago, 1981.  (Abstract #109).

43.        Brook, I., Gilmore, J.D., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.:  The Role of Capsular Material of Bacteroides melaninogenicus in Mixed Infection.  Abstract of the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  Atlanta, GA. 1982.  (Abstract #B18).

44.        Brook, I.: Metronidazole in the Treatment of Anaerobic Infections in Children.  First United States Metronidazole Conference. Tarpon Springs, F. 1982.

45.        Brook, I.: Gillmore, J.D., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Capsular Material of Bacteroides melaninogenicus.  Proceedings of The 13th International Congress of Microbiology.  Boston, Mass.  1982.  (Abstract #P51:11).

46.        Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: In-Vitro and In Vivo synergism between Aminoglycosides and Penicillin against The Bacteroides melaninogenicus group.  Proceedings of The 22nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Miami, FL. 1982.  (Abstract #653).

47.        Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Antibiotic and Clavulanic Acid Therapy of Subcutaneous Abscesses Caused by Bacteroides fragilis Alone or in Combination with Aerobic Bacteria.  Proceedings of The International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and their Role in Disease.  Santa Monica, CA. 1982.

48.        Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Encapsulated and Piliated Bacteroides fragilis Group in Abscesses in Mice.  Proceedings of The International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and their Role in Disease. Santa Monica, CA. 1982.

49.        Brook, I., Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.  Proceeding of The International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and their Role in Disease. Santa Monica, CA. 1982.

50.        Brook, I., Rollins, D.M., Rogers, J.E., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Subcutaneous Abscess Formation and Local Epidermal Sloughing Caused by Aeromonas sp. in Mice.  Proceedings of The 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  March 1983.  (Abstract #B117).

51.        Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: In Vivo Protection of Penicillin Susceptible Bacteroides melaninogenicus by Beta lactamase Producing Aerobic Bacteria.  Proceedings of The 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  March 1983.  (Abstract #D62).

52.        Patchen, M.L., Walker, R.I., Brook, I., MacVittie, T.J.: Glucan, an Immunologic and Hemopoietic Modulating Agent, Inhibits Sepsis and Enhances Survival in Lethally Irradiated Mice.  Proceedings of The Seventh International Congress of Radiation Research Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  J. Broerse, W. Barendsen, H. Kal, and A. Van de Kogel, eds. D5-30, 1983.

53.        Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Acquisition and Transfer of Beta Lactamase Producing Aerobic and Anaerobic Organisms Among Household Contacts.  Proceedings of The 13th International Congress of Chemotherapy. Vienna, Austria.  August 1983.

54.        Brook, I.: Anaerobic Lung Infections in Children.  Proceedings of The 17th International Congress of Pediatrics.  Manila, Philippines.  November 1983.

55.        Walker, R.I., Brook, I., MacVittie, T.J.: Colonization abnormalities in irradiated mice. Proceedings of The 84th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  March 1984 (Abstract #B195).

56.        Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Anaerobic Gram positive cocci.  Proceedings of The 84th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. March 1984 (Abstract #B48).

57.        Brook, I.: Beta Lactamase-Producing Aerobic and Anaerobic Organisms Recovered from Children with Orofacial and Respiratory Tract Infections Who Had Clinical Failures with Penicillin.  Third Symposium of the International Congress of Pediatrics. Washington, DC May 1984.

58.        Brook, I., Hirokawa, R.: Treatment of Patients with Recurrent Tonsillitis Due to Group a Beta Hemolytic Streptococci: A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Penicillin, Erythromycin and Clindamycin.  Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Research (Abstract #1047) Pediatric Research, 18:270A. 1984.

59.        Pathchen, M.L., MacVittie, T.J., Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Glucan Therapy Enhances Hemopoietic Repopulation, Inhibits Sepsis, and Enhances Survival in Irradiated Mice.  Tenth International Reticuloendothelial Congress, Ito, Japan. 1984.

60.        Brook, I.: Clinical and Therapeutical Consideration of Pleural and Lung Infections.  Proceedings of The 3rd InterAmerican Symposium of Pediatric Infectology, November 29, 1984, Puebla, Mexico.

61.        Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobes in Tonsil Infection. Proceedings of The 3rd InterAmerican Symposium of Pediatric Infectology, November 29, 1984, Puebla, Mexico.

62.        Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenesis of Fusobacterium Species.  Proceedings of The 85th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  March 1985, Las Vegas, NV. (Abstract #E12).

63.        Jacob, E., Brook, I., Auclair, P.L., Gregory, E.W.: Immune Response to Staphylococcal Osteomyelitis and Subcutaneous Abscess in the Rabbit. Proceeding of The 85th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  March 1985, Las Vegas, NV. (Abstract #E12).

64.        Brook, I.: Experimental Evidence of Indirect Pathogenicity in Mixed the Infections - Animal and Clinical studies.  Proceedings of 14th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  June 1985, Kyoto, Japan.

65.        Brook, I.: Infections of Ear, Nose and Throat Caused by Bacteroides sp. Proceedings of The 14th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  June 1985, Kyoto, Japan.

66.        Neta, R., Schwartz, G.N. MacVittie, T.J., Brook, I., Douches, S.D.: Effectiveness of Thymic Hormones in Recovery of Radiation-Induced Immune Deficiency in Mice is Strain Depending.  Proceeding of the 69th Meeting of Federation American Society for Experimental Biology.  April 1985. Anaheim, California.

67.        Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K., Feldman, B., Epstein, S.:  The Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Serous Otitis Media and in Children.  Proceedings of the  International Symposium on Acute and Secretory Otitis Media. Jerusalem, Israel. 1985.

68.        Brook, I. Quantitative cultures of measurement of Beta-Lactamase Activity in Ear Aspirates of Children with Chronic Otitis Media.  Proceedings of the  International Symposium on Acute and Secretory Otitis Media.  Jerusalem, Israel. 1985.

69.        Brook, I., Enhancement of Growth of Aerobic and Facultative Bacteria in Mixed Infections with Bacteroides fragilis and Bacteroides melaninogenicus Groups.  Proceedings of The 25th Intersciences Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 1985. (Abstract #418).

70.        Brook, I. Recent Advances of Antimicrobial Therapy of Respiratory Infections.  Proceedings of The 24th Congress Brasileno de Pediatria.  Fortaleza, Brazil, October 1985.

71.        Brook, I. Treatment of the Chronic Carrier with Group A Streptococci.  Proceedings of The 4th InterAmerican Symposium on Pediatric Infectology, December 1985, Mexico City.

72.        Brook, I. Anaerobic Bacterial Respiratory Infections in Pediatrics.  Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment.  Proceedings of The 4th InterAmerican Symposium on Pediatric Infectology.  December 1985, Mexico City.

73.        Brook, I., Cole, R., Walker, R.I.  Pathogenicity of Clostridium sp. in Mixed Infection with Other Bacteria.  Proceedings of The 86th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC March, 1986 (Abstract #B106).

74.        Brook, I.  The Role of Encapsulation in Mixed Infections of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Bacteroides sp.  Proceedings of The 86th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC March 1986 (Abstract #B201).

75.        Elliott, T.B., Brook, I. Ionizing Radiation and Infected Wounds.  Proceedings of The 86th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC 1986 (Abstract #B123).

76.        Brook, I. Role of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Respiratory Tract Infection.  Proceeding of The 5th Annual Chest Convention, Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City, March 7, 1986.

77.        Patchen, M.L., D'Alesandro, M., Brook, I., Blakely, W. Glucan: Mechanisms involved in radioprotective effect.  Proceedings of The International Symposium on Immunological Adjuvants and Modulators of non-specific resistance to microbial infection.  Columbia, MD. June 1986.

78.        Brook, I. Anaerobic Infections of the Newborn.  Proceedings of The 18th International Congress of Pediatrics.  Honolulu, Hawaii. July, 1986 (Abstract #656).

79.        Brook, I. Anaerobic Osteomyelitis in Children.  Pediatric Research.  20:306A.1986. (Abstract #885).

80.        Brook, I. Microbiology of Human and Animal Bite Wounds in Children.  Pediatric Research. 20:306A. 1986 (Abstract #886).

81.        Brook, I.  In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of Metronidazole and Spiramycin on Bacteroides sp. and Staphylococcus aureus.  Proceedings of the 26th Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. New Orleans, 1986, (Abstract #551).

82.        Brook, I. Bite Wound Infections.  Proceedings of The 26th Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, New Orleans, 1986 (Abstract #875).

83.        Brook, I. Effect of Encapsulated Bacteroides asaccharolyticus and Bacteroides fragilis on the Growth of Aerobic and Facultative Bacteria in Mixed Infections.  Proceedings of The 87th Annual Meeting of the Am. Society for Microbiology,  Atlanta, GA. 1987. (Abstract #B230)

84.        Brook, I. (1) Bacterial Etiology of PID, (2) Antibacterial Synergy in PID.  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Workshop, Annual Conference, Coordinating Board of the Indonesian Fertility Research.  Singapore, February 8, 1987.

85.        Brook, I. Bacterial Synergy in the Pathogenesis of the Post-operative Sepsis.  Proceedings of The 6th Biennial General Scientific Meeting of the Association of Surgeons of Southeast Asia, Bangkok.  February 9, 1987.

86.        Brook, I. Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.  The 27th Annual Convention and The 84th Scientific Meeting of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of China. February 14, Taipei.  The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Republic of China 26:4, 1987.

87.        Brook, I. Emergence and Persistence of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in the Oropharynx Following Penicillin Treatment.  Pediatrics Research. 21, 322A, 1987 (Abstract #894).

88.        Brook, I. Metronidazole and Spiramycin Therapy of mixed Bacteroides sp. and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.  Proceedings of The 15th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Istanbul, Turkey, 1987 (Abstract #228).

89.        Brook, I. Synergistic Aerobic-Anaerobic Infections.  In the Symposium: Controversies in the Treatment of Mixed Infections.  Third European Congress of Clinical Microbiology.  Hague, Netherlands, 1987.

90.        Brook, I. Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Persistence of Streptococcal tonsillar Infection.  Proceedings in the 10th Lancfield International Symposium in Streptococcal and Streptococceal Diseases, Cologne, W. Germany, 1987 (Abstract #146).

91.        Madonna, G.G., Elliott, T.B., Ledney, G.D., Brook, I.  Therapy with Trehalose Dimycolate and Ceftriaxone for Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection in Irradiated Mice.  Proceedings of The 27th Interscience Conference in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, New York, NY, 1987 (Abstract #57).

92.        Brook, I. Role of Beta-Lactamase-producing Bacteria in the Persistence of Streptococcal Infection.  Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Family Practitioners.  San Francisco, CA. 1987 (Abstract #S-3003).

93.        Brook, I. Synergy between Spiramycin and Metronidazole in the Treatment of Polymicrobial Infections.  First International Symposium on Spiramycin.  Singapore.  1988 (Abstract #11).

94.        Brook, I, Elliott, T.B. Treatment of Wound Sepsis in Irradiated Mice. Proceedings of the 88th Annual meeting of Am. Soc. Microbiology.  Miami, Fl. 1988. (Abstract #157).

95.        Brook, I. Recovery of Anaerobic Bacteria in Clinical Specimens: A 12 year Experience.  Proceeding of the 88th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.  Miami, Fl. 1988. (Abstract #D30).

96.        Brook, I., MacVittie, T.J., Walker, R.I.  In Effect on Antimicrobial Therapy on the Gut flora and Bacterial Infection in Irradiated mice.  Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Infections in the Immunocompromised Host.  Noordwejkerhout., The Netherlands.  1988.  (Abstract #5).

97.        Brook, I. Treatment of Recurrent Tonsillitis, Penicillin vs. Amoxicillin Plus Clavulanic Potassium.  Pediatric Research 23. 365A.1988 (Abstract #986).

98.        Brook, I.  Tonsillitis and Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria.  92nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Washington, DC September 25 1988.

99.        Tanz, R.R., Sroka, P.A., Marubio, S., Shulman, S.T., Brook, I., Yogev, R. Influence of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Flora on Eradication rates of Group A Streptococci in Acute Pharyngitis. Proceedings of The 28th Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Los Angeles, CA. 1988. (Abstract #651).

100.     Brook, I. Infections Caused by Propionibacterium spp. Proceedings of The 28th Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Los Angeles, CA. 1988. (Abstract #666).

101.     Brook, I. Beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in the persistence of streptococcal infection.  Proceedings of The 82nd Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Associate. New Orleans.  1988. Southern Medical Journal. 81: 128, 1988.

102.     Patchen, M.L., MacVittie, T.J., Brook, I., Elliott, T.  1988.  Therapeutic Use of Glucan in Radiation-injured Mice:  Survival-enhancing and Hemopoietic Effects.  Abstracts of the Fourth International Conference on Immunopharmacology, May 15-19, Osaka, Japan, #WS5-1, p. 118.

103.     Brook, I.  The Concept of Indirect Pathogenicity by Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.  Journal of Chemotherapy and infectious disease and Malignancies.  Suppl. 1, 199, 1989.  Biccon, 2nd Biennial Conference on Chemotherapy of Infectious Diseases and malignancies.  Montreux, Switzerland. 1989.

104.     Brook, I. Growth of Bacteroides fragilis group in Agar and Broth   media.  Proceedings of The 89th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Microbiology. New Orleans.  1989 (Abstract #C291).

105.     Brook, I. Infectious Complications of Radiation Injury.  Proceeding of The First Consensus Development Conference on the treatment of Radiation Injuries. Washington, DC 1989.

106.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B.  Pefloxacin Therapy in the Prevention of Mortality After Irradiation. Proceedings of the 16th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Jerusalem, Israel.  1989.  (pg. 382.1-382.2).

107.     Brook, I. Cefoxitin, Cefotetan and Cefamandole in Treatment of Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli Infection in Mice.  Proceeding of The 16th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Jerusalem, Israel. 1989. (pg. 209.1-209.2).

108.     Brook, I. Anaerobic Bacteremia: 12 Year Experience in Two Military Hospitals. Proceedings of The 16th International Congress of Chemotherapy.  Jerusalem, Israel.  1989.  (pg. 475.1-475.2).

109.     Brook, I., Foote, P. Penicillin and Clindamycin Therapy in Recurrent Tonsillitis:  Effect on Microbial Flora.  Proceeding of The 16th International Congress of Chemotherapy. Jerusalem, Israel. 1989.  (pg. 36.1-36.2).

110.     Brook, I. Correlation between In Vitro Susceptibility Methods and In Vivo Efficacy in Therapy of Experimental Bacteroides fragilis infection.  Proceedings of The 29th Interscience Conference of antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Houston, Texas. 1989. (Abstract #877).

111.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Ledney, G.D.  Therapy or Klebsiella pneumoniae Sepsis Following Irradiation:  Comparison of Perfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin and Ofloxacin.  The XIV International Symposium on Microbial Ecology and Disease. San Antonio, Texas.  1989. Published in Microecology and Therapy 19:97-99;1989.

112.     Elliott, T.B., Madonna, G.S., Ledney, G.D., Brook, I.  Combined Therapy for Post-irradiation Infection.  The XIV International Symposium on Microbial Economy and Disease.  San Antonio, Texas, 1989. Published in Microbiology and Therapy 19;105-108; 1989.

113.     Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Ledney, G.D., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I. Combined Therapy of Septicemia in Irradiated, Wounded Mice with Oxfloxacin, Gentamicin, Oxacillin, and/or Synthetic Trehalose Dimycolate (S-TDM).  The XIV International Symposium on Microbial Economy and Disease.  San Antonio, Texas, 1989. Published in Microbiology and Therapy 19:135-160. 1989.

114.     Madonna, G.S., M.M. Moore, G.D. Ledney, T.B. Elliott, Brook, I.   Combined Therapy of Septicemia with Oxacillin, Gentamicin, Ofloxacin and/or Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate (STDCM) in Irradiated/Wounded Mice. The Immunocompromised Surgical Patient: Mechanisms & Therapy in Trauma and Burn. Snowbird, Utah January 24-28, 1990. (Abstract #22).

115.     Brook, I. Foote, P.A. Slots, J. Increased Antibodies to Bacteroides Intermedius in patients with recurrent tonsillitis. Pediatric Research 27 186A; 1990. (Abstract #991).

116.     Brook, I. The Prevention of Streptococcal Sore Throat and Rheumatic Fever. Proceedings of The First International Conference on The Prevention of Infection. Nice, France, 1990 (Abstract #CB1).

117.     Brook, I. The pathogenic role of commensal flora.   Proceedings of The First International Conference on the Prevention of Infection. Nice, France. 1990.

118.     Brook, I. The Role of beta-lactamase producing bacteria in chronic head and neck infections.  Proceedings of the Annual Session of The American College of Physicians. (pg. 94, 1990).

119.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Ofloxacin Therapy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Sepsis Following Irradiation.  Proceedings of The 6th International Symposium in the Immunocompromised Host. Peebles, Scotland. 1990 (Abstract #127).

120.     Brook, I. Use of Antibiotics in the Management of Post-irradiation Wound Infection and Sepsis Proceeding of  The 6th International Symposium On Infections In The Immunocompromised Host. Peebles, Scotland 1990. (Abstract #126).

121.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Ofloxacin Therapy of Sepsis following the irradiation Proceeding of The 3rd International Symposium On New Quinolones. Vancouver, BC Canada 1990. (Abstract #226). European Journal Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Suppl. (pg. 330-331). 1992.

122.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Oral Ofloxacin Therapy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Sepsis In Mice Following Irradiation.  Proceeding of The 3rd International Symposium in New Quinolones. Vancouver, Canada 1990.  (Abstract #367). European Journal Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease.  Suppl. (pg. 329-330). 1992.

123.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Combination Therapy of Ofloxacin and Penicillin G in the Prevention of Translocation and Mortality after Irradiation.  International Congress of Infectious Diseases. Montreal Canada. 1990. (Abstract #225).

124.     Brook, I., Role of Capsules in Synergistic Infections with Anaerobic Bacteria. International Congress Infectious Disease. Montreal Canada. 1990 (Abstract #226).

125.     Ledney, G.D., Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Quinolone Therapy of Sepsis in Irradiated Mice Proceedings of The 28th Annual Meeting Association of Gnotobiotics. Buffalo, New York, 1990 (Abstract #24).

126.     Brook, I., Incidence and Significance of Intra-peritoneal anaerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria. Proceeding of The 17th World Congress of the International College of Surgeons  San Paulo, Brazil 1990. (Abstract #174).

127.     Ledney, G.D. Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate (S-TDCM) and Antibiotics Increase Survival from Sepsis in Mice Immunocompromised by Radiation and Trauma. First International Symposium on Combination Therapies Washington, DC March 15, 1991. (pg. 46).

128.     Brook, I, Elliott, T.B., Quinolone Therapy in the Prevention of Mortality after Irradiation. Proceeding of The 17th International Congress of Chemotherapy. Berlin 1991. (Abstract #157).

129.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D. Effects of Antimicrobials on Gut Bacterial Flora Infection, and mortality in mice Irradiated with Different irradiation Doses. Proceedings of The 5th European Congress of Microbiology. Oslo, Norway 1991. (Abstract #103).

130.     Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Slots, J., Jackson, W. The Immune Response to Bacteroides intermedius in Patients with Recurrent Tonsillitis. The Proceeding of The 5th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Oslo, Norway. 1991 (Abstract #249).

131.     Brook, I., The Role of Beta-Lactamase Producing Organisms in Head and Neck Infection. Proceeding of The Annual Meeting of The American Academy of Family Physicians, Washington, DC, 1991 (Abstract #S23).

132.     Ledney, G.D., Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I. Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate (STDCM) and Antibiotics Increase Survival from Sepsis in Mice Immunocompromised by Radiation and Trauma.  Proceeding of New Advances in Treatment of Endotoxemia and Sepsis.  Philadelphia, PA. 6-7 May, 1991.

133.     Ledney, G.D., Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I.  Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate in Mice Immunocompromised by Radiation and Trauma.  Proceeding of The 29th Annual Meeting. Assoc. Gnotobiotics. Lexington, KY. 6-9 June, 1991.

134.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Gut Bacterial Flora after Irradiation. Proceeding of The 31st Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Chicago, 1991 (Abstract #1196).

135.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Treatment of Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli Infection in Irradiated Mice. Fourth European Congress and Second International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and infections. Vienna, Austria, 1992 (Abstract #PB-3).

136.     Brook, I., Myhal, L., Dorsey, C., Encapsulation and Pilus Formation of Bacteroides spp. in Normal Flora, Abscesses and Blood.  Fourth European Congress & Second International Symposium on Anaerobic Bacteria and Infections.  Vienna, Austria, 1992 (Abstract #B-4).

137.     Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Quinolone Therapy in the Prevention of Endogenous and Exogenous Infection After Irradiation. Proceedings of The 32nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Anaheim, CA, 1992 (Abstract #770).

138.     Brook, I., In-vitro Susceptibility and In Vivo Efficacy of Quinolone in the Therapy of Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli Infection.  Proceedings of The 32nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Anaheim, CA. 1992 (Abstract #180).

139.     Ledney, G.D., Elliott, T.B., Brook I. Therapy for sepsis in Neutron-Irradiated Mice. Proceeding of The 30th Annual.  Meeting of the Association for Gnotobiotics, Madison, WI. June 25-28, 1992. (Abstract #23).

140.     Ledney, G.D., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I. Therapy of Sepsis in Mice Immunocompromised by Radiation and Trauma.  Symposium: The Immunocompromised Surgical Patient: Mechanisms and Therapy in Trauma and Burns, Snowbird, Utah.  Sponsored by University of Utah Department of Surgery. January 26-29, 1992

141.     Brook, I. Burke, P. Otitis Media Acute and Recurrent. Proceedings of The First International Congress the Management of Infection Amsterdam. April 7, 1992.

142.     Brook, I. Acute and Chronic Pharyngotonsillitis. The Proceedings of The First International Meeting: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Malta, 1992. April 28

143.     Brook, I. Ear Nose and Throat Infection in Children.  Proceedings of The 3rd Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases, pg. 13-17. Bali, Indonesia, December 8, 1992.  (Abstract #S.0S.03).

144.     Brook, I. Prophylactic and Delayed Cephalosporins Therapy of Polymicrobial Infection in Mice.  Proceedings of The First North American Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infection. July 25, 1992. (Abstract #PP16).

145.     Brook, I. Gillmore, J.D. Increased Resistance of Encapsulated Bacteroides fragilis to Clindamycin.  Proceedings of The First North American Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infection.  Los Angeles, California, July 25, 1992. (Abstract #PP38).

146.     Brook, I., Samuel, P. Tom, G., Ledney, G.D. The Seventh International Symposium on Infections in the Immunocompromised Host. Mortality in Irradiated Mice After Glycopeptide Therapy: Emergence of Streptococcus bovis and Aspergillus Infection.  Boulder, CO. June 21-26, 1992. (Abstract #31).

147.     Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D. Evaluation of Bacterial Interference and Beta-lactamase Production in the Management of Experimental Infection with Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci.  Proceedings of The Annual Lancfield Society Meeting.  Anaheim, CA. 1992.

148.     Rollins, D.M., Haberberger, R.L., Lane, E.M., Brook, I., Richards, A.L., and Hyams, K.C.  Microbiological Profile of Persian Gulf Sand.  Proceeding of the 92nd General Meeting of the American Society of Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana. May 26-30, 1992. (Abstract #Q175).

149.     Brook, I. Microbiology and Medical Treatment of Otitis Media. Proceedings of The International Congress on Glue Ear, Antwerpen, Belgium.  January 9, 1993

150.     Brook, I. Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infections. Proceedings of The Satellite-Symposium on “Anaerobic Infections.  The American Euro Date (AED), Update in Infectious Diseases. Vienna, Austria. 1993.

151.     Brook, I. Role of Bacterial Interference and Beta-Lactamase-producing Bacteria In the Failure of Penicillin to Eradicate Group A Streptococci.  Abstracts and Program of the American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research, Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (Abstract #965).

152.     Brook, I.  Role of Bacterial Interference and Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria In the Failure of Penicillin to Eradicate Group A Streptococci.  Recent Advances in Chemotherapy, Proceedings of the 18th International Congress of Chemotherapy, Stockholm, Sweden. 1993. (Abstract #P193: pg. 4‑5).

153.     Brook, I.  Therapy of Polymicrobial infection in mice.  Proceedings of the 18th Annual Congress of Chemotherapy, Stockholm, Sweden. 1993. (Abstract #P66: pg. 31-32).

154.     Brook, I., Van De Heyning, P.  Otitis Media - Right the First Time.  Proceedings of the 18th International Congress of Chemotherapy, Stockholm, Sweden. 1993. (Abstract #5051).

155.     Ledney, G.D., Brook, I.  Bacterial Translocation and Antimicrobial Therapy After Mixed Neutron gamma-Photon Irradiation. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Gnotobiotics. November 13-14, 1993. (Abstract #1)

156.     Brook, I.  The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Ear Infections.  Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, European Working Group on Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Jerusalem, Israel. November 7-12, 1993. (Abstract #1024).

157.     Brook, I.  Prevention of Recurrent Group A Streptococci Tonsillitis.  Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Prevention of Infection, Nice, France. April 5-6, 1994. (Abstract #CMI).

158.     Brook, I.  Microbiology and Management of Sinusitis.  The 138th Scientific Meeting of the Chinese Taipei Pediatric Association.  Abstract in:  ACTA Paediatrica Sinica 35 (SupA):160, 1994. (Abstract #4).

159.     Brook, I.  Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Bacterial Tracheitis.  Anaerobe Society of the Americas Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infections, Marina Del Ray, California. July 29-31, 1994. (Abstract #56PP).  Published as an extended abstract in:  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  20 (sup. 2):222-223, 1995.

160.     Brook, I. Microbiology and Management of Gastrostomy Site Wound Infections in Children.  Anaerobe Society of the Americas Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infections, Marina Del Ray, California. July 29-31, 1994. (Abstract #57PA).  Published as an extended abstract in:  Clinical Infectious Diseases, 20 (sup. 2):257-278, 1995.

161.     Brook, I.  Comparison of cefoxitin, cefotetan and ampicillin/sulbactum as prophylaxis for polymicrobial infection in mice. Anaerobe Society of the Americas Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infections, Marina Del Ray, California. July 29-31, 1994. (Abstract #88PA).  Published as an extended abstract in:  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  20(Suppl. 2):376-377, 1995.

162.     Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Slots, J.  Immune Response to Prevotella Intermedia and Fusobacterium Nucleatum in Patients with Peritonsillar Cellulitis and Abscess. Anaerobe Society of the Americas Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Anaerobic Infections, Marina Del Ray, California. July 29-31, 1994. (Abstract #63-OP).  Published as an extended abstract in:  Clinical Infectious Diseases, 20 (sup. 2):220-221, 1995.

163.     Brook, I., Yocum, P., Foote, P.A.  Changes in the Core Tonsillar Bacteriology of Recurrent Tonsillitis:  1977 to 1993.  Annual Infectious Disease Society of America Meeting, Orlando, Florida. 1994. Abstract Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, 19:564. 1994. (Abstract #5).

164.     Brook, I.  The Clinical Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Pathogens - Broad Spectrum Strategies and their Justification.  In the Symposium:  Antibiotic Policy in the Western Pacific:  The Next Decade?  Proceedings of the 4th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases.  Extended Abstract Published in JAMA Southeast Asia, sup. 298-303. 1994. (Abstract # IS-52)

165.     Brook, I.  The Role of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Chronic Head and Neck Infections.  Proceedings of the 4th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases. 1994. (Abstract #PP-121).

166.     Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Clinical Features and Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Cellulitis.  Abstract of the 35th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  San Francisco, CA.  1995.  (Abstract #K204).

167.     Brook, I., Gober A.E.  In-vitro and In Vivo Effects of Penicillin and Clindamycin in the Expression of Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Capsule.  Abstract of the 1995 Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  21:720, 1995.  (Abstract #5).

168.     Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Clinical and Microbiological Features of Necrotizing Fasciitis.  Abstract of the 1995 Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  21:736, 1995.  (Abstract #100).

169.     Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Monthly Changes in the Rate of Recovery of Penicillin-Resistant Organisms from Children.  Abstract of the 1995 Infectious Diseases Society of America.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  21:743, 1995.  (Abstract #139).

170.     Brook, I.  Clindamycin in the Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Proceedings of the 7th International Congress for Infectious Diseases.  Hong Kong.  June 12, 1996.  (Abstract #51.001).

171.     Brook, I., Yocum, P., Frazier, E.H.  Bacteriology and Beta-Lactamase Activity in Acute and Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.  Abstract of the 1996 Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting.  New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1996.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  23:897, 1996.  (Abstract #203).

172.     Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Slots, J.  Immune Response to Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia in Children with Acute Tonsillitis.  Abstract of the 1996 Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting.  New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1996.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  23:923, 1996.  (Abstract #342).

173.     Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Persistence of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci in Toothbrushes and Dental Braces Following Treatment of Pharyngo-Tonsillitis.  Abstract of the 1997 Infectious Disease Society of America Meeting.  San Francisco, Sept. 12-16, 1997.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  25:472, 1997.  (Abstract #635).

174.     Brook, I., Foote, P.A.  Bacterial Interference and Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Adenoids after Antimicrobial Therapy.  Abstract of the 1997 Infectious Disease Society of America Meeting.  San Francisco, Sept. 12-16, 1997.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  25:493, 1997.  (Abstract #747).

175.     Brook, I., Gober, A E.  Resistance to Antimicrobials used for Therapy of Otitis Media and Sinusitis. Abstract of the 38th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Diego, Ca. (Abstract # C-6)

176.     Brook, I., Gober, A E.  Microbiology of Persistent Otitis Media. Abstract of the 38th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  San Diego, Ca. (Abstract # MN-35)

177.     Brook, I., Gober, A E.  Bacterial Interference by Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria in Children with Recurrent Group A Streptococcal Tonsillitis. Abstract of the 1998 Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting.  Denver, Colorado.  Published in Clin Infec Dis.27:951,1998. (Abstract # 162)

178.     Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  The Microbiology of Serous Otitis Media in Children: Correlation with Length of Effusion.  Abstract of the 39th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  San Francisco, California.  1999.  (Abstract #779)

179.     Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Bacterial Interference in the Nasopharynx and Nasal Cavity of Sinusitis Prone and Not Sinusitis Prone Children.  Abstract of the 39th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  San Francisco, California.  1999.  (Abstract #1550)

180.     Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Bacteriology and Beta-lactamase Activity in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis.  Abstract of the 39th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  San Francisco, California.  1999.  (Abstract # 784)

181.     Brook, I., Shah, K., Jackson, W.  Microbiology of Healthy and Diseased Adenoids.  4th International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids.  Ghent, Belgium.  Nov. 25, 1999.  (Abstract #15)

182.     Brook, I., Yocum, P.  Bacterial Interference in the Adenoids of Otitis Media Prone Children.  4th International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids.  Ghent, Belgium.  Nov. 25, 1999.  (Abstract #16)

183.     Brook, I., Shah, K., Bacteriology of Adenoids and Tonsils in Children with Recurrent Denotonsillitis.  4th International Symposium on Tonsils and Adenoids.  Ghent, Belgium.  Nov. 25, 1999.  (Abstract #14)

184.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Peacock, S.J.  Enhanced Susceptibility to Intratracheal Bacillus anthracis Sterne Spores in 60CO-irradiated mice.  International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 8-10, 1999, and NATO RTG Research Task Force 006: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 11‑12, 1999.  Armed Forces Rad. Res. Int.  Bethesda, MD.  (Abstract #II-2)

185.     Brook, I., Harding, R.A., Elliott, T.B., Bouhaouala, S.S., Peacock, S.J.  Human Anthrax Vaccine Protects Mice Against Intratracheal (I.T.) Challenge with Bacillus anthracis Sterne Spores Following Sublethal Ionizing Irradiation.  International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 8-10, 1999, and NATO RTG Research Task Force 006: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 11‑12, 1999.  Armed Forces Rad. Res. Int.  Bethesda, MD.  (Abstract #II-4)

186.     Brook, I., Peacock, S.J, Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S.  Enhanced Translocation of Enteric Bacteria After Sublethal Ionizing Gamma Irradiation and Intratracheal Challenge with Bacillus anthracis Sterne Spores in Mice.  International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 8-10, 1999, and NATO RTG Research Task Force 006: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 11‑12, 1999.  Armed Forces Rad. Res. Int.  Bethesda, MD.  (Abstract #II-16)

187.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S., Peacock, S.J., Knudson, G.B.  Bacillus anthracis Infection in Irradiated Mice: Susceptibility, Protection, and Therapy.  International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 8-10, 1999, and NATO RTG Research Task Force 006: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 11‑12, 1999.  Armed Forces Rad. Res. Int.  Bethesda, MD. 

188.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Ledney G.D., Knudson, G.B.  Management of Post-Irradiation Sepsis.  International Conference on Low-Level Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 8-10, 1999, and NATO RTG Research Task Force 006: Radiation Injury and Medical Countermeasures, November 11‑12, 1999.  Armed Forces Rad. Res. Int.  Bethesda, MD. 

189.     Brook, I.  Microbiology of Spontaneously Draining Acute Otitis Media in Children.  37th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. November 18‑21, 1999. Philadelphia, PA.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  29:1057, 1999.  (Abstract #546)

190.     Brook, I.  The Effects of Amoxicillin Therapy on Skin Flora in Infants:  Emergence of Candida albicans.  37th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. November 18‑21, 1999, Philadelphia, PA.  Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.  29:1010, 1999. (Abstract #273).

191.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S., Knudson, G.B.  Antimicrobial Therapy for Bacillus anthracis-Induced Mixed Infection in 60Co--Irradiated Mice.  40th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Toronto.  September 17-20, 2000.  Armed Forces Radiobiology Res. Inst.  (Abstract #1001).

192.     Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K., Feldman, B., Epstein, S.  Antimicrobial Resistance in Organisms Recovered from Serous Otitis Media.  40th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Toronto.  September 17-20, 2000.  (Abstract #103).

193.     Landauer M.R., Hong H., Golubcow-Teglasi J., Song X., Elliott T.B., Shoemaker M.O., Gnade B.T., Brook I., Thakar J.H., Knudson G.B.. Genistein attenuated Anthrax-Induced Mortality in Mice. Washington Dc. American College of Toxicology Meeting. Nov 4-7, 2001. Absract published in International Journal of Toxicology, 20:408, 2001.

194.     Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Knudson, G.B.  Mixed Infection by Combined exposure to Ionizing Radiation and Intratracheal Challenge with  Bacillus anthracis Sterne spores: Susceptebility and Therapy. NATO Task Group 006, March 16-22, 2001, Sweden.

195.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala S.S.,, S. Peacock, Ledney G. D., Knudson, G.B.  Susceptibility of Irradiated Mice to  Bacillus anthracis Sterne by Intratracheal Route of Infection. Operational Medical Issues in Chemical and Biological Defense. NATO Research and Technology Agency. Lisbon , Portugal. May 16-19, 2001. (Abstract # 34).

196.     Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S.,Thakar J., Knudson, G.B.  Antimicrobial Therapy for Bacillus anthracis-Induced Mixed Infection in 60Co--Irradiated Mice. Operational Medical Issues in Chemical and Biological Defence. NATO Research and Technology Agency. Lisbon, Portugal. May 16-19, 2001. (Abstract # 39).

197.     Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Pryor H. I., Sautter T. E., Gnade B. T., Thakar J. H., Knudson, G.B.  In – Vitro Resistance of  Bacillus anthracis Sterne to Doxycycline, macrolides, and Quinolones. 41th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  Chicago. IL Dec 16-19, 2001.  (Late Breaker Abstract # UL-6).

198.     Brook, I. Current Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. The 46th Annual Convention of the Philipines Society of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery. Nov 29-Dec 3, 2002 (Abstract # 24)

199.     Brook I., Frazier EH. Microbiology of acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis. American Society for Microbilogy, 103 General Meeting , May 18-22, 2003. Washington, DC. (Absract # I-016).

200.     Brook I. Bacteriology of acute and chronic ethmoid sinusitis. American Society for Microbilogy, 103 General Meeting , May 18-22, 2003. Washington, DC. (Absrac # D-138).

201.     Brook I. Microbiology and management of infected hemangiomas. American Society for Microbilogy, 103 General Meeting , May 18-22, 2003. Washington, DC. (Absract # I-015).

202.     Brook I., Gober AE. Antimicrobial resistance in the nasopharyngeal flora of children with acute otitis media and otitis media recurring after amoxicillin therapy. American Society for Microbilogy, 103 General Meeting , May 18-22, 2003. Washington, DC. (Absract # A-140).

203.     Brook I., Gober AE. Eradication of Streptococcus pneumolniae in the nasopharyngeal flora of children with acute otitis media after amoxicillin-clavulanate therapy. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Chicago. IL. September 14-17, 2003. (Absract # G-1854).

204.     Brook I., Shah K. Effect of amoxicillin or clindamycin on the adenoids bacterial flora. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Chicago. IL. September 14-17, 2003. (Absract # C2-1501).

205.     Brook I., Giraldo DE, Elliott TB, Shoemaker MO, Thaker JH, Bouldug DL Gnade BT, Foriska MA, Ledneey DG. Clarithromycin therapy for Bacillus anthracis infection in 60Co gamma-irradiated and non-irradiated mice. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Chicago. IL. September 14-17, 2003. (Absract # B-329).

206.     Brook I, Gober AE. Effect of amoxicilin and cefdinir on the nasopharyngeal bacterial flora. 11th International Congress of Infectious Diseases. Cancun, Mexico. March 4-7, 2004. ( Abstract # 16.030 ). Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 8 (supplement 1) S64, 2004.

207.     Brook I., Development in thed Diagnosis and management of brain abscess. 11th International Congress of Infectious Diseases. Cancun, Mexico. March 4-7, 2004. ( Abstract # 68.004 ). Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 8 (supplement 1) S240, 2004.B

208.     Brook I. Bacteriology of Chronic Sinusitis and Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Sinusitis. The 7th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas.July19-21, 2004. Annapolis, Maryland. (Abstract # PH-34). Published also in Anaerobes, 11:65, 2005.

209.     Brook I. Microbiology and Management of Post-Surgical Wound Infection in Children. The 7th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas.July19-21, 2004. Annapolis, Maryland. (Absract # PH-35). Published also in Anaerobes, 11:66, 2005.

210.     Brook I. Infected Cephalohematomas Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria in Newborns.. The 7th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas.July19-21, 2004. Annapolis, Maryland. (Abstract # PH-36). Published also in Anaerobes, 11:66, 2005.

211.     Brook I., Giraldo DE, Germana AA, Elliott TB, Shoemaker MO, Thaker JH, Bouldug DL, Ledneey DG. Clindamycin and Moxifloxacin Therapy for Bacillus anthracis Infection in 60Co- Gamma-Irradiated Mice. 45th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Washington DC. October 30 - November 2, 2004. (Absract # B-672).

212.     Brook I., Frazier EH. Bacteriology of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis Associated with Nasal Polyposis. 45th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Washington DC. October 30 - November 2, 2004. ( Absract # L-918 ).

213.      Brook I. Discrepancies in the Recovery of Bacteria from Multiple Sinuses in Acute and Chronic Sinusitis. 45th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Washington DC. October 30 - November 2, 2004. ( Absract # L-919 ).

214.     Brook I., T Gober A.E. Treatment of Non-Streptococcal Tsonsilittis with Metronidazole. 45th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Washington DC. October 30 - November 2, 2004.  ( Absract # G-501 ).

215.     Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Hausfeld J. N., Frazier E. H. Eradication of Pathogens During Therapy of Acute Maxillary Sinusitis. . Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Washington DC. October 30 - November 2, 2004. ( Absract # L- 659 ).

216.     Brook I., Antimicrobials in the Management of Post-Irradiation Infections.Proceedings of Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) NATO Panel Research Task Group (RTG) 099 Radiation Bioeffects and Countermeasures. June 21-2 , 2005, Bethesda Maryland (Abstract # 20).

217.     Brook I., Gober A.E. Recovery of Potential Pathogens in the Nasopharynx of Healthy and Otitis Media Prone Children and their Smoking and Non-Smoking Parents. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G-0884).

218.     Brook I., Foote  P. A.Isolation of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the Surface and Core of Tonsils in Children. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G- 0845).

219.     Brook I., Microbiology of Acute Sinusitis of Odontogenic Origin Presenting with Periorbital Cellulitis in Children. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # L- 1543).

220.     Brook I., Gober A.E. Recovery of Interfering and Beta Lactamase-Producing Bacteria from Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci Carriers and Non-Carriers.  46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G-0843).

221.     Brook I., Foote P. A., Hausfeld J. N. Frequency of Recovery of Pathogens Causing Acute Maxillary Sinusitis in Adults Before and After Introduction of Vaccination of Children with the 7-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine.. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G- 0155).

222.     Brook I., Gober A.E. Requency of Recovery of Pathogens from the Nasopharynx of Children with Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Before and After the Introduction of Vaccination with the 7-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G- 0129).

223.     Brook I., Gober A.E. Effect of Smoking Cessation on the Microbial Flora .  46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # K-0293).

224.     Brook I., Microbiology of Intracranial Abscesses Associated with Sinusitis of Odontogenic Origin. 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco California. September 27-30, 2006. ( Absract # G-0884).

225.     Brook I., Gober A.E. The Effects of Treatment of Acute Otitis Media with Low Dose and High Dose Amoxicillin on the Nasopharyngeal Flora. 47th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Chicago Ill. September 18, 2007. ( Absract # G- 0998).

226.     Brook I., Hausfeld J. N.  Increase in the Frequency of Recovery of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute and Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis. 48th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy and 46th Annual Meeting of the . Washington DC. October 25, 18, 2008. ( Absract # C2-228).

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

A = Research in a Refereed Journal

B = Case Report(s)

C = Reviews and Invited Papers

(A)   1.        Carnaud, C., Illfeld, D., Brook, I., Trainin N.: Increased Reactivity of Mouse Spleen Cells Sensitized in-vitro Against Syngeneic Tumor Cells in the Presence of a Thymic Humoral Factor.  Journal of Experimental Medicine.  138:1521-1532, 1973.

(B)   2.        Brook, I.: Varicella Arthritis.  Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature.  Clinical Pediatrics, 16:1156-1157, 1977.

(B)   3.        Brook, I.: Leukopenia and Granulocytopenia Following Oxacillin.  Southern Medical Journal. 70:56-66, 1977.

(B)   4.        Brook, I., Johnson, N., Overturf, G.D., Wilkins, J.: Mixed Bacterial Meningitis: A Complication of Ventriculo- and Lumbo-peritoneal Shunts. Journal of Neurosurgery.  47:961-864, 1977.

(A)   5.        Controni, G., Caplan, L., Brook, I.: Streptozyme Screening Method for the Serological Diagnosis of Streptococcal Infections.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hosp. Nat. Med. Center. 33:215-217, 1977.

(A)   6.        Brook, I., Bricknell, K.S., Overturf, G.D., Finegold, S.M.: Measurement of Lactic Acid in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients with Infections of the Central Nervous System.  Journal of Infectious Disease 137:384-390, 1978.

(A)   7.        Brook, I., Pettit, T.H., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Acute Conjunctivitis.  Annals of Ophthalmology 11:389-393, 1978.

(A)   8.        Brook, I., Anthony, B.F., Finegold, S.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Acute Otitis Media in Children.  Journal of Pediatrics 92:13-15, 1978.

(A)   9.        Brook, I.: Carbenicillin in Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children: Current Therapeutic Research 23:136-147, 1978.

(A)   10.      Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Effect of Silver Nitrate Application on the Conjunctival Flora of the Newborn and the Occurrence of Clostridial Conjunctivitis.  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 15:173-183, 1978.

(B)   11.      Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Acute Suppurative Parotitis Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria. Report of Two Cases.  Pediatrics 62:1019-1020, 1978.

(A)   12.      Brook, I., Reza, M.J., Bricknell, V.S., Bluestone, R., Finegold, S.M.: Joint Fluid Lactic Acid.  Diagnostic Aid in Septic Arthritis.  Arthritis and Rheumatology 21:774-779, 1978.

(A)   13.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Acute Otitis Media in Children.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hosp. Nat. Med. Center 34:158-164, 1978.

(A)   14.      Brook, I., Controni, G.:  The isolation of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pediatric Infection.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hosp. Nat. Med. Center 34:303-314, 1978.

(A)   15.      Controni, G., Rodriguez, W.J., Ficke, M., Khan, W., Brook, I.: Isolation of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in Children at CHNMC, Clin. Porc. Children's Hosp. Nat. Med. Center 34:66-73, 1978.

(A)   16.      Brook, I., Controni, G., Kassan, S.S., Moutsopoulos, H.: Lactic Acid Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid from Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.  Journal of Rheumatology 6:691-693, 1979.

(A)   17.      Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of Chronic Otitis Media.  J.A.M.A. 241:487-488, 1979.

(A)   18.      Brook, I.: Anaerobic Isolates in Chronic Recurrent Suppurative Otitis Media: Treatment with Carbenicillin Alone and in Combination with Gentamicin.  Infection 5:247-251, 1979.

(A)   19.      Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: The Bacteriology and Therapy of Lung Abscess in Children.  Journal of Pediatrics. 94:10-14, 1979.

(B)   20.      Brook, I., Bateman, J.B., Pettit, T.H.: Meningococcal Conjunctivitis.  Archives of Ophthalmology, 97:890-891, 1978.

(A)   21.      Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Cherry, J.D., Sumaya, C.V.:  The Recovery of Anaerobic Bacteria from Pediatric Patients: A One-Year Experience.  American Journal of Disease of Children 113:1020-1024, 1979.

(A)   22.      Bricknell, K.S., Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Optimizing Methylation Condition for Gas Liquid Chromatography Assay of Lactic Acid in Biological Samples.  Chromatographia 12:22-24, 1979.

(A)   23.      Brook, I.: Bacterial Colonization Tracheobronchitis and Pneumonia, Following Tracheostomy and Long-Term Intubation in Pediatric Patients.  Chest 70:420-424, 1979.

(B)   24.      Zargorzyoki, M.T., Brook, I.: Primary Meningococcal Conjunctivitis in Infants.  Clinical Pediatrics 18:233-234, 1979.

(A)   25.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology and Treatment of Chronic Otitis Media in Children.  Laryngoscope 89:1129-1134, 1979.

(A)   26.      Brook, I.: Clindamycin in Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children.  Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy 15:342-345, 1979.

(B)   27.      Brook, I.: Disseminated Varicella with Pneumonia, Meningo-Encephalitis and Thrombocytopenia, with a Fatal Intracranial Hemorrhage.  Southern Medical Journal 72:752-757, 1979.

(B)   28.      Brook, I., Schwartz, R., Controni, G.: Clostridium ramosum Isolation in Acute Otitis Media.  Clinical Pediatrics 18:699-700, 1979.

(A)   29.      Brook, I.: Otitis Media in Children: A Prospective Study of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology.  Laryngoscope 89:992-997.  1979.

(A)   30.      Brook, I., Controni, G.: Rapid Diagnosis of Septic Arthritis by Quantitative Analysis of Joint Fluid Lactic Acid with a Monotest Lactate Kit.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology 8:676-679, 1979.

(B)   31.      Brook, I., Brook, D.:  Transillumination and Removing Foreign Bodies.  Hospital Physician 15:41, 1979.

(C)   32.      Brook, I.: Identification of Anaerobic Bacteria, and Their Role in Pediatric Infections.  Harefuah (Journal of the Israeli Medical Association) 47:171-174, 1979.

(C)   33.      Controni, G., Rodriguez, W.J., Brook, I.: The Monospot Test: Screening Method for Serological Diagnosis of Infections Mononucleosis.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hospital National Medical Center 32:108-113, 1979.

(A)   34.      Brook, I.: Abnormalities in Spinal Fluid Detected by Gas Liquid Chromatography in Meningitis Patients.  Chromatographia 12:583-586, 1979.

(A)   35.      Brook, I., Barrett, C.T., Brinkman, C.R., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Flora of Maternal Cervix and Newborn's Conjunctiva and Gastric Fluid: A Prospective Study.  Pediatrics 63:451-455, 1979.

(B)   36.      Brook, I.: Hospital Acquired Aspergillus flavus Infection Developing Under a Cast: A Case Report.  Orthopedics. 3:1216-1217.  1980.

(A)   37.      Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of Tracheal Aspirates in the Newborn with Prenatal Pneumonia Meconium Aspiration, and Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Prospective Study.  Chest, 78:875-877, 1980.

(A)   38.      Brook, I.: Clindamycin in Treatment of Chronic Otitis Media in Children. Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 94:607-615.  1980.

(A)   39.      Brook, I., Reza, M.J., Bricknell, K.S., Bluestone, R., Finegold, S.M.: Abnormalities in Synovial Fluid in Septic Arthritis, Detected by Gas Liquid Chromatography. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases 39:168-172, 1980.

(A)   40.      Brook, I.: Anaerobic and Aerobic Bacteriology of Decubitus Ulcers in Children.  The American Surgeon.  6:624-626, 1980.

(A)   41.      Brook, I., Controni, G., Rodriguez, W., Martin, W.J.: Anaerobic Bacteremia in Children.  American Journal of Diseases of Children.  134:1052-1056, 1980.

(B)   42.      Brook, I., Friedman, E., Rodriguez, W.J., Controni, G.: Complications of Sinusitis in Children.  Pediatrics. 66:568-572, 1980.

(B)   43.      Brook, I., Gluck, R.S.: Clostridium paraputrificum Sepsis in Sickle Cell Disease: A Report of a Case.  Southern Medical Journal.  73:1644-1645, 1980.

(B)   44.      Brook, I., Gorman, R., Johnson, M.: Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in a Family.  Southern Medical Journal.  73:902-903, 1980.

(A)   45.      Brook, I.: Netilmicin in the Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children.  Chemotherapy. 26:452-460, 1980.

(A)   46.      Brook, I.: A Practical Technique for Tympanocentesis for Culture of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria.  Pediatrics 65:626-627, 1980.

(B)   47.      Brook, I., Rodriguez, W.J., Controni, G., Gold, B.: Gonococcal Scalp Abscess in a Newborn: A Case Report.  Southern Medical Journal 73:396-397, 1980.

(A)   48.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacterial Isolates of Acute Conjunctivitis in Children:  A Prospective Study.  Archives of Ophthalmology 98:833-835,  1980.

(A)   49.      Brook, I.: Percutaneous Transtracheal Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infection in Children.  Journal of Pediatrics.  96: 1000-1004, 1980.

(C)   50.      Brook, I.: Meningococcal Meningitis: Control through Antibiotics and Active Immunization.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hospital National Medical Center 36: 123-132, 1980.

(C)   51.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Chronic Otitis Media.  Audiology and Hearing Education. 6:14-16, 1980.

(B)   52.      Kerr, C.P., Futterman, B., Rigtrup, E.D., Brook, I.: An Atypical Ampicillin Rash in Infectious Mononucleosis: A Case Report.  Clin. Proc. Children's Hospital National Medical Center.  36:189-193, 1980.

(A)   53.      Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Bacteriology of aspiration Pneumonia in Children.  Pediatrics 65:1115-1120, 1980.

(A)   54.      Brook, I., Controni, G., Rodriguez, W.J.: Anaerobic and Aerobic Bacteriology of Chronic Sinusitis in Children.  Current Chemotherapy and Infectious Disease.  882-883, 1980.

(A)   55.      Brook, I., Anderson, K., Rodriguez, W.J., Controni, G.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Pilonidal Cyst Abscess in Children.  American Journal of Disease of Children.  134:629-630, 1980.

(B)   56.      Bennet, H., Brook, I., Rodriguez, W.J.: Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Otitis Externa in a Five-Week Old Infant.  Southern Medical Journal.  73:1079-1080, 1980.

(A)   57.      Brook, I.: Microbiology of Chronic Otitis Media with Perforation in Children.  American Journal of Diseases of Children 130:564-566, 1980.

(A)   58.      Brook, I., Martin, W.J.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Perirectal Abscess in Children.  Pediatrics 66:282-284, 1980.

(B)   59.      Brook, I.: Isolation of Toxin producing Clostridium difficile from two children with Oxacillin and Dicloxacillin Associated Diarrhea. Pediatrics 65: 1154-1156, 1980.

(B)   60.      Ichord, R., Brook, I., Controni, G.: Arizona hinshawii Bacteremia and Meningitis in a child: A Case Report.  Journal of Clinical Pathology  33:848-850, 1980.

(A)   61.      Rodriguez, W.J., Gold, B., Goldenberg, R., Mohla, C., Kahn, W., Brook, I., Ross, S.: Evaluation of Cefoxitin in Susceptible Pediatric Infections.  Current chemotherapy and Infectious Disease 1180-1181, 1980.

(A)   62.      Brook, I.: Bacterial Studies of Peritoneal Cavity and Postoperative Surgical Wound Drainage Following Perforated Appendix in Children.  Annals of Surgery  192:208-212, 1980.

(A)   63.      Brook, I., Calhoun, L., Yocum, P.: Beta Lactamase Producing Isolates of Bacteroides Species from Children.. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 18:164-166, 1980.

(B)   64.      Brook, I., Martin, W.J., Finegold, S.M.: Neonatal Pneumonia Caused by Members of the Bacteroides fragilis Group.  Clinical Pediatrics 19:541-544, 1980.

(A)   65.      Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K.: Surface vs Core tonsillar Aerobic and Anaerobic Flora in Recurrent Tonsillitis.  J.A.M.A. 244:1696-1698, 1980.

(B)   66.      Brook, I.: Bullous impetigo caused by Streptococcus salivarius: a Case Report.  Journal of Clinical Pathology 33:1099-1101, 1980.

(B)   67.      Brook, I: Osteomyelitis and Bacteremia caused by Bacteroides fragilis: A Complication of Fetal Monitoring.  Clinical Pediatrics  19:639-640, 1980.

(A)   68.      Brook, I: In Vitro activity of Moxalactum (LY-127935) Against Anaerobic Microorganisms.  The Journal of  Antimicrobial Chemotherapy  6:676-679, 1980.

(A)   69.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Cervical Adenitis in Children.  Clinical Pediatrics 19:693-696, 1980.

(B)   70.      Brook, I: Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis.  New York State Journal of Medicine  80:1064-1065, 1980.

(B)   71.      Brook, I.: Balanatis Caused by Group B Streptococci.  Sexually Transmitted Diseases  7:195-196, 1980.

(A)   72.      Brook, I., Martin W.J.: Bacterial Colonization in Intubated Newborns.  Respiration  40:323-328, 1980.

(A)   73.      Brook, I: Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria in Children.  Urology 16:596-598, 1980.

(C)   74.      Brook, I.: Rapid Method for Detection of Bacterial Infection in Clinical Specimens.  New York State Medical Journal  80:1945-1947, 1980.

(A)   75.      Brook, I.: Measurement of Lactic Acid in Pleural Fluid.  Respiration  40:344-348, 1980.

(A)   76.      Brook, I.: Group B Streptococcal Disease: A One Year Review of Isolation in a Pediatric Hospital.  Infection 5:184-186, 1980.

(C)   77.      Brook, I.: Persistence of Bacteroides fragilis or Staphylococcus aureus Curtails Ability of Penicillins to Cope with Pharyngeal Group A Streptococcus.  Infectious Disease 11(8):20-21, 1981.

(A)   78.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Adenoids in Children: A comparison Between Patients with Chronic Adenotonsillitis and Adenoid Hypertrophy.  Laryngoscope 91:377-382, 1981.

(A)   79.      Brook, I., Fish, C.H., Schantz, P.M. Cotton, D.O.: Toxocariasis in an institution for the mentally retarded.  Infection Control 2:317-320, 1981.

(C)   80.      Brook, I.: Anaerobes in Pediatric Respiratory Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment. Southern Medical Journal 74:719-726, 1981.

(A)   81.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Cholesteatoma.  Laryngoscope  91:250-253, 1981.

(A)   82.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology and Treatment of Gram-Negative Pneumonia in Long-Term Hospitalized Children.  Chest  79:432-437, 1981.

(A)   83.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Peritonsillar Abscess in Children.  ACTA Paediatrica Scandinavica  70:831-835, 1981.

(A)   84.      Brook, I., Belman, A.B., Controni, G.: Measurement of Lactic Acid in Urine of Patients with Lower and Upper Urinary Tract Infections.  American Journal of Clinical Pathology 75:110-113, 1981.

(A)   85.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Paronychia in Children.  The American Journal of Surgery 141:703-705, 1981.

(C)   86.      Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pediatric Infections.  American Family Physician  23:201-204, 1981.

(A)   87.      Brook, I., Schwartz, R.: Anaerobic Bacteria in Acute Otitis Media.  Acta Oto-Laryngologica 91:11-14, 1981.

(A)   88.      Brook, I., Napolitano, A., Controni, G.: Bacteremia in Hospitalized Children.  Maryland State Medical Journal  30:46-49, 1981.

(A)   89.      Schwartz, R., Brook, I.: Acute Otitis Media in Children Caused by Gram-Negative Bacteria.  Ear, Nose & Throat Journal  60:9-15, 1981.

(A)   90.      Brook, I.: Microbiological Studies of the Bacterial Flora of the External Auditory Canal in Children.  Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 91:285-287, 1981.

(A)   91.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacterial Flora in Normal Maxillary Sinuses.  Laryngoscope.  91:372-376, 1981.

(A)   92.      Brook, I., Randolph, J.: Anaerobic and Anaerobic Flora of Burns in Children.  The Journal of Trauma.  21:313-318, 1981.

(C)   93.      Brook, I.: Lactic Acid Levels in Body Fluid: Their Value in the Detection of Bacterial Infection.  Reviews of Infectious Disease 3:470-478, 1981.

(A)   94.      Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Chronic Mastoiditis in Children.  American Journal of Disease of Children. 135:478-479, 1981.

(A)   95.      Brook, I., Finegold, S.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Cutaneous Abscesses in Children.  Pediatrics. 67:891-895, 1981.

(A)   96.      Brook, I., Yocum, P., Friedman, E.M.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Flora Recovered from Tonsils of Children with recurrent Tonsillitis.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 90:261-263, 1981.

(A)   97.      Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Intracranial Abscess in Children.  Journal of Neurosurgery. 54:484-488, 1981.

(B)   98.      Brook, I., Shah, K.: Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess: An Unusual Presentation.  Southern Medical Journal. 74:514-515, 1981.

(A)   99.      Brook, I., Leyva, F.: The Treatment of the Carrier State of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci with Clindamycin.  Chemotherapy. 27:360-367, 1981.

(B)   100.    Brook, I., Yersinia enterocolitica Sepsis in an Infant. New York State Journal of Medicine. 81:778-779, 1981.

(A)   101.    Brook, I., Grimm, S,. Kielich, R.B. Bacteriology of Acute Periapical Abscess in Children. Journal of Endodontics. 7:378-380, 1981.

(B)   102.    Schwartz, R.H., Rodriguez, W.J., Brook, I., Grunfast, K.M.: The Febrile Response in Acute Otitis Media.  J.A.M.A. 245:2057-2058, 1981.

(A)   103.    Caceci, T., Brook, I., Daniel, A.: Quantitative Nephelometric Determination of Haemophilus influenzae Antigen in Body Fluids.  Journal Clinical Microbiology 13:540-547, 1981.

(A)   104.    Brook, I.: Bacteriological Features of Chronic Sinusitis in children.  J.A.M.A. 246:967-969, 1981.

(A)   105.    Brook, I.: Urinary Tract Infections Caused by Group-B Streptococcus in Infancy and Children. Urology  17:428-430, 1981.

(C)   106.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Possible Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in the Persistence of Streptococcal tonsillar Infection.  U.S. Navy Medicine. 72:26-29, 1981.

(A)   107.    Brook, I., Altman, R.S., Loebman, W.W., Seeff. L.B.: Measurement of Lactate in Ascites Fluid: An Aid in the Diagnosis of Peritonitis with Particular Relevance to Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis of the Cirrhotic.  Digestive Disease and Sciences. 26:1089-1094, 1981.

(C)   108.    Brook, I.: Antibiotic Management of Anaerobic Infections. Hospital Practice. 17:203-218, 1982.

(A)   109.    Brook, I.: Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Children: Comparison of Treatment with Penicillin-G, Clindamycin, and Carbenicillin.  Clinical Pediatrics. 20:117-122, 1981.

(B)   110.    Brook, I., Overturf, G.D., Steinberg, E.A., Hawkins, D.B.: Acute Sphenoid Sinusitis Presenting as Asepsis Meningitis A Pachymeningitis Syndrome.  International Journal of Pediatric Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 4:77-81, 1982.

(B)   111.    Brook, I., Friedman, E.M.: Intracranial Complications of Sinusitis in Children: A Sequella of Periapical Abscess.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 91:41-23, 1982.

(C)   112.    Brook, I.: Diagnosis of Anaerobic Infections in Children. American Family Physician. 25:123-125, 1982.

(A)   113.    Brook, I.: Stability of Lactic Acid in Cerebrospinal Fluid Specimen. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 77:213-217, 1982.

(B)   114.    Brook, I., Avery, G., Glasgow, A.: Clostridium difficile in Pediatric Infections.  Journal of Infection. 4:253-257, 1982.

(C)   115.    Brook, I.: Use of Lactic Acid Levels in the Differential Diagnosis of Infection.  Internal Medicine for the Specialist. 3:86-94, 1982.

(C)   116.    Brook, I.: Collection and Transportation of Specimens for Anaerobic Bacteria. The Journal of Family Practice. 15:775-779, 1982.

(A)   117.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Williscroft, R.G.: Effect of Diving and Diving Hoods on the Bacterial Flora of the External Ear Canal and Skin.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 15:855-859, 1982.

(A)   118.    Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Neonatal Omphalitis. The Journal of Infection. 5:127-131, 1982.

(A)   119.    Brook, I., Gruenwald, L.D.: Detection of Bacteremia in Children Seen in the Outpatient Department: A Comparison of Conventional Blood Culture Methods and a Castaneda Blood Culture Bottle System.  Microbios. 35:17-20, 1982.

(A)   120.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Effect of Gentamicin on Abscesses Caused by Bacteroides species.  European Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2:602-604, 1983.

(A)   121.    Brook, I., Fink, R.: Transtracheal Aspiration in Pulmonary Infection in Children with Cystic Fibrosis. European Journal of Respiratory Disease. 64:51-57, 1983.

(A)   122.    Brook, I., Yokum, P.: In Vitro Protection of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci from Penicillin and Cephalothin by Bacteroides fragilis. Chemotherapy. 29:18-23, 1983.

(A)   123.    Brook, I.: Distribution of Beta Hemolytic Streptococci in Pharyngitis Specimens Obtained from Children. Microbios 36:169-172, 1983.

(A)   124.    Brook, I.: Treatment of Anaerobic Infections in Children with Metronidazole. Developmental Pharmacology and Therapeutics 6:187-198, 1983.

(A)   125.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Antibiotic and Clavulanic Acid Therapy of Subcutaneous Abscesses Caused by Bacteroides fragilis Alone or in Combination with Aerobic Bacteria. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 148:156-159 1983.

(A)   126.    Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of encapsulated Bacteroides melaninogenicus group, Bacteroides oralis, and Bacteroides ruminicola in Abscesses in Mice. The Journal of Infection. 7:218-226, 1983.

(A)   127.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Bacteroides melaninogenicus: Its Recovery from Tonsils of Children with Acute Tonsillitis. Archives of Otolaryngology. 109:818-820, 1983.

(C)   128.    Brook, I.: Antimicrobial Drugs used in Management of Anaerobic Infections in Children. Drugs. 26:520-529, 1983.

(A)   129.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K., Feldman, B., Epstein, S.: The Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of  Serous Otitis Media. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 4:389-392, 1983.

(A)   130.    Brook, I., Pazzaglia, G., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: In Vivo Protection of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Penicillin by Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteroides Species. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 12:599-606, 1983.

(A)   131.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Infectivity of Organisms Recovered from Polymicrobial Abscesses. Infection and Immunity 42:986-989, 1983.

(A)  132.     Brook I, Yocum P, Shah K, Feldman B, Epstein S. The aerobic and anaerobic Aerobic and anaerobic bacteriologic features of serous otitis media in children. Am J Otolaryngol.;4:389-92. 1983.

(A)   133.    Brook, I.: The Presence of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria, as a Guideline in Management of Children with Recurrent Tonsillitis. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 5:382-385, 1984.

(A)   134.    Brook, I., Altman, R.P.: The Significance of Anaerobic Bacteria in Biliary Tract Infections Following Hepatic Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia.  Surgery. 95:281-283, 1984.

(A)   135.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C.: Changes in the Bacterial Flora of the External Ear Canal from the Wearing of Occlusive Equipment.  Laryngoscope. 94:963-965, 1984.

(C)   136.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.  Reviews of Infectious Diseases. 6:(sup 1) S187-S192, 1984.

(C)   137.    Brook, I.: Importance of Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Mixed Infection. (An Editorial) Archives of Internal Medicine. 144:701-702, 1984.  Appeared also in the French issue of Arch. Internal Medicine.

(A)   138.    Brook, I., Pazzaglia, G., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: In Vivo Protection of Penicillin Susceptible Bacteroides melaninogenicus from Penicillin by Facultative Bacteria which Produce Beta Lactamase.  Canadian Journal of Microbiology  30:98-104, 1984.

(A)   139.    Brook, I.: Beta lactamase-Producing bacteria recovered after Clinical Failure with Penicillin. Archives of Otolaryngology  110;228-231, 1984.

(A)   140.    Brook, I., Gruenwald, L.D.: Occurrence of Bacteremia in Febrile Children Seen in a Hospital Outpatient Department and Private Practice.  Southern Medical Journal 77:1240-1242, 1984.

(A)   141.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Emergence of Beta Lactamase Producing Aerobic and aerobic Bacteria in the Oro-Pharynx of Children Following Penicillin Chemotherapy. Clinical Pediatrics 23:338-341, 1984.

(A)   142.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Significance of Encapsulated Bacteroides melaninogenicus and Bacteroides fragilis Groups in Mixed Infections. Infection and Immunity. 44:12-15, 1984.

(A)   143.    Brook, I. Yocum, P.: Quantitative measurement of Beta Lactamase in Tonsils of Children with Recurrent Tonsillitis.  ACTA Oto-laryngologica. 98-556-560, 1984.

(A)   144.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I., Weiss, E.: Synergism between Penicillin, Clindamycin or Metronidazole and Gentamicin Against Species of Bacteroides melaninogenicus and fragilis Groups.  Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy 25:71-77, 1984.

(C)   145.    Brook, I.: The Role of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Persistence of Streptococcal Tonsillar Infection.  Reviews of Infectious Diseases. 6:601-607, 1984.

(A)   146.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Anaerobic Gram Positive Cocci. Infection and Immunity. 45:320-324, 1984.

(A)   147.    Brook, I., Hunter, V., Walker, R.I.: Synergistic Effect of Bacteroides, Clostridia, Fusobacteria, Anaerobic Cocci, and Aerobic Bacteria on Mortality and Induction of Subcutaneous Abscess in mice. Journal of Infectious Disease. 149:924-928, 1984.

(A)   148.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Bacteriology of Chronic Tonsillitis in Young Adults. Archives of Otolaryngology. 110:803-805, 1984.  Also in the French Edition of Arch. Otol. Laryn. 21:113-115, 1985.

(A)   149.    Brook, I., MacVittie, T.J., Walker, R.I.: Recovery of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria from Irradiated Mice. Infection and Immunity 46:270-271, 1984.

(A)   150.    Brook, I., Coolbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Piliated and Encapsulated Bacteroides fragilis. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 3:207-209, 1984.

(A)   151.    Brook, I., Gober, E.A.: Rapid Method for Detection of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Clinical Specimens.  Journal of Clinical Pathology. 37:1392-1394, 1984.

(A)   152.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Interaction Between Penicillin Clindamycin or Metronidazole and Gentamicin Against Species of Clostridia and Anaerobic and Facultative Anaerobic Gram-Positive Cocci.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 15:31-37, 1985.

(A)   153.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: The Role of Encapsulation in the Pathogenesis of Anaerobic Gram Positive Cocci..  Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 31:176-180, 1985.

(B)   154.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Meningitis in an Infant Associated with Pilondal Cyst Abscess. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 87:131-132, 1985.

(A)   155.    Brook, I.: Bacterial Flora of Airline Headset Devices and External Ear. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 6:111-114, 1985.

(C)   156.    Brook, I.: Guest Editorial: Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria and the Management of Persistence Streptococcal Pharyngitis.  Infectious Diseases. 15:4-15, 1985.

(C)   157.    Brook, I.: Beta Lactamase-Producing Bacteria and Antimicrobial Therapy of Streptococcal Tonsillitis.  Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics Newsletter. 3:2-3, 1985.

(A)   158.    Brook, I.: Prevalence of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media.  American Journal of Diseases of Children. 139:280-284, 1985.

(A)   159.    Brook, I.: The Role of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Failure of Penicillin to Eradicate Group A Streptococci. Pediatric Infectious Disease. 4:491-495, 1985.

(A)   160.    Brook, I., Hirokawa, R.: Treatment of Patients with a History of Recurrent Tonsillitis due to Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci: A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Penicillin, Erythromycin, and Clindamycin. Clinical Pediatrics. 24:331-336, 1985.

(A)   161.    Jacob, E., Arendt, D.M., Brook, I., Durham, L.C., Falk, M.C., Schaberg, S.J.: Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay for Detection of Antibodies to Staphylococcus aureus Cell Walls in Experimental Osteomyelitis.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology.  22:547-552, 1985.

(A)   162.    Brook, I., Rollins, D.M., Rogers, J.E., Collbaugh, J.C., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Aeromonas.  Journal of Infection. 10:32-38, 1985.

(A)   163.    Brook, I.: Enhancement of Growth of Aerobic and Facultative Bacteria in Mixed Infections with Bacteroides species.  Infection and Immunity. 50:929-931, 1985.

(A)   164.    Brook, I., Gober, E.A.: Rapid Practical Method for Detection of Beta Lactamase-Producing Bacteria.  Microbios. 43:177-179, 1985.

(A)   165.    Walker, R.I., Brook, I., Costerton, J.W., MacVittie, T.J., Myhal, M.L.: Possible Association of Mucous Blanket Integrity with Post-Radiation Colonization Resistance.  Radiation Research 104:346-357, 1985.

(C)   166.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.  The Philippines Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 14:45-51, 1985.

(A)   167.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Fusobacterium species. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 21:93-100, 1986.

(C)   168.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections of Children.  Comprehensive Therapy. 12:48-55, 1986.

(C)   169.    Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobes in Pulmonary Infections in Cystic Fibrosis.  Internal Medicine for the Specialist. 7:211-219, 1986.

(A)   170.    Patchen, M.L., MacVittie, T.J., Brook, I.: Glucan-induced hemopoietic and Immune Stimulation: Therapeutic Effects in Sublethally and Lethally Irradiated Mice.  Methods and Findings in Experimental Clinical Pharmacology.  8:151-155, 1986.

(C)   171.    Brook, I.: Determination of Lactic Acid in Body Fluid as a Tool in Detection of Bacterial Infection.  American Clinical Products Review. 5:12-18, 1986.

(C)   172.    Brook, I.: Clinical Spectrum and Management of Anaerobic Infection in Childhood.  American Family Physician. 34:130-136, 1986.

(A)   173.    Brook, I.: Presence of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria and Beta-Lactamase Activity in Abscesses.  American Journal Clinical Pathology.  86:97-101, 1986.

(A)   174.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Osteomyelitis in Children.  Pediatric Infectious Disease, 5:550-556, 1986.

(A)   175.    Brook, I.: Induction of Subcutaneous and Intraperitoneal Abscess in Mice by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Bacteroides sp. American of Journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, 155:424-428, 1986.

(A)   176.    Brook, I.: Isolation of capsulate Anaerobic Bacteria from Orofacial Abscess. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 22:171-174, 1986.

(A)   177.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I.: Pathogenicity of Clostridium species with other Bacteria in Mixed Infections.  Journal of Infections, 13:245-253, 1986.

(A)   178.    Brook, I., Cole, R., Walker R.I.: Changes in the Cell Wall of Clostridium species following Passage in Animals.  Antonie van Leewenhoek, Journal of Microbiology, 52:273-280, 1986.

(A)   179.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I., MacVittie, T.J.: Effects of Radiation Dose on the Recovery of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria from Mice.  Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 32:719-722, 1986.

(A)   180.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A.: Comparison of the Microbiology of Recurrent Tonsillitis between Children and Adults.  Laryngoscope, 96:1385-1388, 1986.

(C)   181.    Brook, I.: Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Synergistic Infection.  Microbiological Reviews, 50:452-457, 1986.

(C)   182.    Brook, I.: Direct and Indirect Pathogenicity of Branhamella catarrhalis. Drugs, 31(Sup 3): 97-102, 1986.

(C)   183.    Brook, I.: Managing Anaerobic Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients.  Journal of Respiratory Disease.  7:74-76, 1986.

(C)   184.    Brook, I.: Role of Aerobic and Anaerobic Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 6:310-316, 1987.

(C)   185.    Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Otitis Media.  American Journal of Otolaryngology, 8:109-117, 1987.

(C)   186.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity and Therapy of Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 6:131-136, 1987.

(A)   187.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Human and Animal Bite Wounds.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 6:29-32, 1987.

(A)   188.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Retropharyngeal Abscesses in Children.  American Journal of Diseases of Children.  141:202-204, 1987.

(C)   189.    Brook, I.: Synergistic Combinations of Antimicrobial Agents Against Anaerobic Bacteria.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 6:332-335, 1987.

(C)   190.    Brook, I.: Microbiological Rapid Methods Useful in the Office Laboratory. American Clinical Product Review.  Part I: 6:34-36, 1987.  Part II 6:38-41, 1987.

(A)   191.    Patchen, M.L., D'Alesandro, M.M., Brook, I., Blakely, W.F., MacVittie, T.J.: Glucan: Mechanisms Involving its “Radioprotective” Effect.  Journal of Leukocyte Biology.  42:95-105, 1987.

(C)   192.    Brook, I.: Effect of Beta Lactamase-Producing Bacteria on Streptococcal Tonsillitis.  The Journal of Respiratory Disease, 8:9-10, 1987.

(A)   193.    Brook, I.: Bacteremia and Seeding of Encapsulated Bacteroides sp. and Anaerobic cocci.  Journal Medical Microbiology, 23:61-67, 1987.

(A)   194.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Abscesses of the Head and Neck in Children.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 96:429-433, 1987.

(A)   195.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Intraabdominal Abscesses in Children.  American Journal of Diseases in Children.  141:1148-1149, 1987.

(C)   196.    Brook, I.: Synergie Bacterienne dans les Infections der Voies Aeriennes Superieures.  Infectologie. 18:8-15, 1987.

(C)   197.    Brook, I.: Synergistic Aerobic and Anaerobic Infections.  Clinical  Therapeutics. 10 (Sup A):19-35, 1987.

(A)   198.    Brook, I.: Microbiological Studies of Tracheostomy Site Wounds.  European Journal of Respiratory Diseases. 71:380-383, 1987.

(A)   199.    Brook, I.: Metronidazole and Spiramycin in Abscesses Caused by Bacteroides spp. and Staphylococcus aureus in mice.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 20:713-718, 1987.

(A)   200.    Brook, I.: Recovery of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Pediatric Infections.  Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 33:888-895, 1987.

(A)   201.    Brook, I.: Comparison of Two Transport Systems for Recovery of Anaerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria from Abscesses.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 25:2020-2022, 1987.

(C)   202.    Brook, I.: Pathogenic features of Bacteroides in Ear, and Nose Infections.  Infections in Medicine. 3:413-422, 1987.

(A)   203.    Brook, I.: Effect of Prophylactic Antibiotics Upon Mixed Infections with Bacteroides fragilis.  Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics. 165:491-495, 1987.

(C)   204.    Brook, I.: Bacterial Synergy in the Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Archives of Gynecology. 241:133-143, 1987.

(C)   205.    Brook, I.: The Role of Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Respiratory Infection.  Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Disease.  Suppl 57:41-49, 1988.

(A)   206.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Non-Puerperal Breast Abscess. Journal of Infections Disease. 157:377-379, 1988.

(C)   207.    Brook, I.: Use of Antibiotics in the Management of Post-irradiation Wound Infection and Sepsis.  Radiation Research. 115:1-25, 1988.

(A)   208.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Comparison of the Microbiology of Group A Streptococcal and Non-group A Streptococcal Tonsillitis.  Annals Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology.  97:243-246, 1988.

(C)   209.    Brook, I.: Approval of AZT for AIDS (A Commentary).  JAMA 258:1517, 1987. (also appeared in the Japanese Edition of JAMA) 2:124, 1988.

(A)   210.    Brook, I.: Recovery of Anaerobic Bacteria from Clinical Specimens in 12 Years at Two Military Hospitals.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 26:1181-1188, 1988.

(C)   211.    Patchen, M.L., Chirigos M.A., Brook, I.: Use of Glucan and other Immunopharmacological Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Radiation Injuries.  Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. 11:573-574, 1988.

(A)   212.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I., MacVittie, T.J.: Effect of Antimicrobial Therapy on the Bowel Flora and Bacterial Infection in Irradiated Mice.  International Journal of Radiation Biology. 53:709-718, 1988.

(A)   213.    Brook, I.: Effect of Streptococcus faecalis on the Growth of Bacteroides Species and Anaerobic Cocci in Mixed Infection.  Surgery. 103:107-110, 1988.

(C)   214.    Brook, I.: Management of Infection after Intra-Abdominal Trauma. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 6:626-632, 1988.

(A)   215.    Brook, I.: Emergence and Persistence of Beta-Lactamase-Producing-Bacteria in the Oropharynx following Penicillin Treatment. Archives of Otolaryngology. 114:667-670, 1988.

(A)   216.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Purulent Nasopharyngitis in Children.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology 26:592-594, 1988.

(C)   217.    Brook, I.: Synergy Between Spiramycin and Metronidazole in the Treatment of Polymicrobial Infections.  The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 22:(Sup B) 77-85, 1988.

(A)   218.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity of Encapsulated and Non-Encapsulated Members of Bacteroides fragilis and melaninogenicus Groups in Mixed Infection with Escherichia coli and Streptococcus pyogenes. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 27:191-198, 1988.

(A)   219.    Brook, I.: Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Head and Neck Infections. Laryngoscope. 98:428-431, 1988.

(A)   220.    Brook, I.: Presence of Anaerobic Bacteria in Conjunctivitis Associated with Wearing Contact Lens. Annals of Ophthalmology. 20:397-399, 1988.

(A)   221.    Brook, I.: Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Aortofemoral Graft Infection. Surgery 104:843-845, 1988.

(A)   222.    Brook, I.: A Clinical Review of Anaerobic Bacteriology.  Infections in Medicine. 5:531-542. 1988, and Infections in Surgery. 5:661-672, 1988.

(C)   223.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity of Branhamella catarrhalis in Respiratory Tract Infections.  Immunology & Allergy Practice. 10:342-348, 1988.

(C)   224.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Intraabdominal Trauma-Focus on Non-fragilis Bacteroides fragilis.  Infection in  Surgery. Suppl. 31-44, 1988.

(A)   225.    Patchen, M.L., Chirigos, M.A., Brook, I.: Use of Glucan and Sixteen Other Immunopharmaceutical Agents in Prevention of Acute Radiation Injury.  Comments in Toxicology. 2:217-231, 1988.

(A)   226.    Brook, I.: Enhancement of Growth of Aerobic, Anaerobic, and Facultative Bacteria in Mixed Infections with Anaerobic and Facultative Gram Positive Cocci.  Journal of Surgical Research.  45:222-227. 1988.

(A)   227.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Bacteria in Suppurative Genitourinary Infections. Journal of Urology. 141:889-893, 1989.

(C)   228.    Brook, I.: The Inoculum Effect: Reviews of Infectious Disease. 11:361-368, 1989.

(C)   229.    Brook, I.: Human and Animal Bite Infections.  The Journal of Family Practice.  28:713-718, 1989.

(A)   230.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Post-thoracotomy Sternal Wound Infection.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 27:806-807, 1989.

(A)   231.    Brook, I.: Metronidazole and Spiramycin therapy of mixed Bacteroides spp. and Neisseria gonorrhaeae Infection in Mice.  Chemotherapy 35:105-112, 1989.

(A)   232.    Brook, I., Hirokawa, R.: Microbiology of Wound Infections after Head and Neck Surgery.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology. 98:323-325, 1989.

(A)   233.    Brook, I., Elliott, T.B.: Treatment of Wound Sepsis in Irradiated Mice.  International Journal of Radiation Biology. 56:75-82, 1989.

(A)   234.    Foote, P.A., Brook, I.: Penicillin and Clindamycin Therapy in Recurrent Tonsillitis. Archives of Otolaryngology of Head and Neck Surgery. 115:856-859, 1989.

(C)   235.    Brook, I.: Impact of Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria on the Management of Pelvic-Inflammatory-Disease.  Infectious and Medical Disease Letters for Obstetrics and Gynecology. 11:23-28, 1989.

(A)   236.    Brook, I.: Effect of Encapsulated Bacteroides asaccharolyticus and Bacteroides fragilis on the Growth of Aerobic and Facultative Bacteria in Mixed Infections.  Journal of Surgical Research 47:92-95, 1989.

(A)   237.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Quantitative Cultures and Beta Lactamase Activity in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 98:293-297, 1989. Selected as one of the 100 best articles relevant to Pediatric Allergy and Immunology for 1989 in Pediatric Synopsis Book.  Meltzer, E.O., Editor.

(A)   238.    Brook, I.: Bacteriology of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis in Adults.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 98:426-428, 1989.

(C)   239.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity of Bacteroides fragilis Group.  Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences. 19:360-375, 1989.

(A)   240.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Bartholins Glands Abscess.  Surgery Gynecology & Obstetrics. 169:32-39, 1989.

(A)   241.    Brook, I.: Medical Treatment of Non-Streptococcal Tonsillitis.  American Journal of Otolaryngology.  10:227-233, 1989.

(A)   242.    Brook, I.: In-vitro Susceptibility and In Vivo Efficacy of Antimicrobials in the Treatment of Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli Infection in Mice.  Journal of Infectious Disease.  160:561-656, 1989.

(A)   243.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Bacterial Bacteremia: 12 Years Experience in Two Military Hospitals.  Journal of Infectious Disease. 160:1071-1074, 1989.

(A)   244.    Madonna, G.S., Ledney, G.D., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Ulrich, J.T., Myers, K.R., Patchen, M.L. Walker, R.I..  Trehalose Dimycolate Enhances Resistance to Infection in Neutropenic Animals.  Infection and Immunity. 57:2495-2501, 1989.

(A)   245.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Infected Pilonidal Sinuses.  Journal of Clinical Pathology. 42:1140-1142. 1989.

(A)   246.    Brook, I.: A 12 year study of aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of intraabdominal and Post Surgical Abdominal Wound Infection.  Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics. 169:387-392, 1989.

(C)   247.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Intra Abdominal Abscesses in Children. Southern Medical Journal. 82:1479-1482, 1989.

(A)   248.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Biliary Tract Disease.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 27:2373-2375, 1989.

(A)   249.    Brook, I.: Treatment of Patients with Acute Recurrent Tonsillitis Due to Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococci. A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Penicillin and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium. The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 24:227-233, 1989.

(A)   250.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Infected Epidermal Cysts.  Archives of Dermatology. 125:1658-1661, 1989.

(A)   251.    Elliott, T.B., Madonna, G.S., Ledney, G.D., Brook, I.: Combined Therapy for Post-irradiation Infection.  Microecology and Therapy. 19:105-108; 1989.

(C)   252.    Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Ledney, G.D.: Therapy of Klebsiella pneumoniae Sepsis Following Irradiation.  Microecology and Therapy.  19:97-99, 1989.

(A)   253.    Brook, I.: The Concept of Indirect Pathogenicity by Beta-Lactamase Production, Especially in Ear, Nose and Throat Infection.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 12:(Suppl. B) 63-72, 1989.

(A)   254.    Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Ledney, G.D., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I.: Combined Therapy of Septicemia in Irradiated, Wounded Mice with Ofloxacin, Gentamicin, Oxacillin, and/or Synthetic Trehalose Dimycolate (S-TDCM).  Microecology and Therapy 19:135-139; 1989.

(C)   255.    Brook, I.: The Clinical Implication of the Inoculum Effect with Beta Lactam Antibiotics.  Infections in Medicine. 7:17-19, 1990.

(A)   256.    Brook, I, Elliott, T.B., Ledney, G.D.: Quinolone Therapy of Klebsiella pneumoniae Sepsis following Irradiation.  Comparison of Pefloxacin Ciprofloxacin and Ofloxacin.  Radiation Research 122:215-217, 1990.

(A)   257.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A. Jr.: The Microbiology of Normal Tonsils. Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology. 99:980-983, 1990.

(A)   258.    Brook, I.: Bacteria from Solid Tumors.  Journal of Medical Microbiology . 32:207-210, 1990.

(B)   259.    Brook, I.: Facial Gas Gangrene after Penetrating Injury.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal 9:222-223; 1990.

(A)   260.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Wounds and Cutaneous Abscess.  Archives of Surgery 125:1445-1451. 1990.

(A)   261.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Empyema in Children and Adolescents.  Pediatrics. 85:722-726, 1990. (Reviewed in the 1992 Yearbook of Pediatrics pg. 282-283).

(A)   262.    Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Stiefel, S.M.: Quantitative Study of Wound Infection in Irradiated Mice.  International Journal of Radiation Biology. 58:341-350; 1990.

(A)   263.    Brook, I.: In Vitro Sensitivity and In Vivo Efficacy of Cephalosporins Against Bacteroides fragilis.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 26:158-161; 1990.

(A)   264.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Oral Ofloxacin Therapy of Pseudomonas Sepsis in Mice after Irradiation.  Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 34:1387-1389; 1990

(A)   265.    Brook, I.: Microbiological Studies of Decubitus Ulcers in Children.  Journals of Pediatric Surgery. 26:207-209; 1991.

(A)   266.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Paronychia.  Annals of Emergency Medicine. 19:994-997; 1990.

(A)   267.    Brook, I.: Growth of Bacteroides fragilis Group in Agar and Broth Media.  Journal of Applied Bacteriology. 69:697-700; 1990.

(C)   268.    Brook, I.: Cefoxitin in the Prevention and Treatment of Infection.  Hospital Practice. 25:(suppl. 4):38-35; 1990.

(A)   269.    Brook, I.: Intra-Abdominal Abscess in Children.  Hospital Practice. 25:(Suppl. 4) 20-23; 1990.

(C)   270.    Brook, I.: Management of Bite Infection.  Cortland Forum. 3:78-83; 1990.

(C)   271.    Brook, I.: Bacteremia due to Anaerobic Bacteria in Newborns.  Journal of Perinatology. 10:351-356; 1990.

(C)   272.    Brook, I.: Role of Encapsulated Bacteroides sp. in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.  Medicine et Maladies Infectious. 20:37-44; 1990.

(C)   273.    Brook, I., Gerald, A., Lambe., D.W., Maclaan, D.M., Patrick, S., Sebald, M.: Pathogenic Anaerobes. Medicine et Maladies Infectious. 20:37-44; 1990.

(C)   274.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity of Propionibacterium acnes in Mixed Infections with Facultative Bacteria. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 34 249-252. 1991.

(A)   275.    Brook, I., Leyva, F. Discrepancies in the Recovery of Group A beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Both Tonsillar Surfaces.  Laryngoscope 101:795-976; 1991.

(A)   276.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Thomas, R.L. Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiologic factors and Recovery of Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria from Obstetrical and Gynecological Infections.  Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics. 172: 138-144; 1991.

(A)   277.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Acute Suppurative Parotitis.  Laryngoscope 101:170-172; 1991.

(A)   278.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Gher, M.E.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Periodontal Abscess.  Oral Microbiology and Immunology.  6:123-125; 1991.

(A)   279.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Thompson, D.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Peritonsillar Abscess.  Laryngoscope 101:289-292; 1991.

(A)   280.    Brook, I., Myhal, M.: Adherence of Bacteroides fragilis  Group Species.  Infection and Immunity. 59:742-744; 1991.

(A)   281.    Brook, I.: The Effect of Antimicrobial Therapy on Mixed Infection with Bacteroides sp.: is Eradication of the Anaerobes Important?  The Journal of Infection 22:27-35; 1991.

(A)   282.    Madonna, G.S., Ledney, G.D., Moore, M.M., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I: Treatment of Mice with Sepsis with Antibiotics and Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate (S-TDCM) Following Irradiation and Trauma in Mice.  Journal of Trauma 31:316-325; 1991.

(A)   283.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Ofloxacin and Penicillin-G in the Prevention of Bacterial Translocation and Animal Mortality after Irradiation.  Antimicrobial Agent and Chemotherapy. 35:1685-1686; 1991.

(A)   284.    Brook, I.: Should Penicillin be Still Used for Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis?  Two Views.  Infectious Disease News. 4:18-21; 1991.

(A)   285.    Brook, I., Elliott., T.B.: Quinolone Therapy in the Prevention of Mortality after Irradiation. Radiation Research 128:100-103; 1991.

(C)   286.    Brook, I.: The Role of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Obstetrical and Gynecological Infection.  Gynecologic and Obstetrics Investigation. 32:44-50; 1991.

(C)   287.    Brook, I.: In-vitro Susceptibility and In Vivo efficacy of Various Antimicrobial Agents Against the Bacteroides fragilis Group.  Reviews of Infectious Disease. 13:1170-1180; 1991.

(C)   288.    Brook, I.: Penicillin may not be the Drug of Choice.  Infectious Diseases in Children. 4:19; 1991.

(C)   289.    Brook, I.: Pathogenie in Indirect Par Production de Beta-Lactamases Dans les Infection Oral.  Infectiologie du Practicien. 10:11-14; 1991.

(C)   290.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Oral Aminoglycoside and Ofloxacin Therapy in the Prevention of Gram-Negative Sepsis after Irradiation.  Journal of Infectious Diseases. 164: 917-921; 1991.

(C)   291.    Brook, I.: Management of Sinusitis.  Resident Staff Physician. 37: 29-37; 1991.

(C)   292.    Brook, I.: Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Pelvic.  Inflammatory disease.  Complications in Surgery 10: 23-29; 1991 and Infections in Medicine. 8:23-29; 1991.

(A)   293.    Brook, I.: Frazier, E.H.: Infections Caused by Propionibacterium Species.  Reviews of Infectious Disease. 13: 819-822; 1991.

(C)   294.    Brook, I.: Role of Anaerobic Bacteria In Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology. 100: (Suppl.) 11-13; 1991.

(C)   295.    Brook, I.: Strep Throat: Why Does Penicillin Treatment Sometimes Fail?  Beta-Watch 2:7-10. 1991.

(A)   296.    Brook, I.: The Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Neonatal Breast Abscess.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 785-786. 1991.

(A)   297.    Tanz, R., Shulman, T., Sroka, A., Marubio, S., Brook, I., Yogev, R.: Lack of Influence of Beta-Lactamase-Production Flora on Recovery of Group A Streptococci after Treatment of Acute Pharyngitis.  Journal of Pediatrics 117:859-863; 1990. (Reviewed in The Yearbook of Pediatrics pg. 63-65; 1992).

(A)   298.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H: Recovery of Bacteroides fragilis Group from Clinical Specimens following Antimicrobial Therapy.  Canadian Journal of Microbiology . 38:226-229. 1992.

(C)   299.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D., Madonna, G.S., Debell, R.M., Walker, R.I., Therapies for Irradiation Injury:  A Perspective In Research. Military Medicine. 157:130-136; 1992

(A)   300.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Short and Long Courses of Ofloxacin Therapy of Klebsiella pneumoniae Sepsis following Irradiation. Radiation Research 130, 61-64. 1992.

(A)   301.    Brook, I., Jackson, E.J.: Changes in the Microbial Flora of Airline Headset Devices After Their Use.  Laryngoscope.  102-88-89. 1992.

(C)   302.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Use of Quinolones in Selective Gastrointestinal Decontamination.  Association for Gnotobiotics Newsletter (pg. 3a) 1992.

(A)   303.    Patchen, M.L., MacVittie, T.J., Solberg, B.D., D'Alesandro, M.M., Brook, I.: Radioprotection by Polysaccharides Alone and in Combination with Aminothiols.  Advances in Space Research 12: 233-248. 1992.

(C)   304.    Brook, I., Burke, P.: The Management of Acute, Serous and Chronic Otitis Media: The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria.  Journal of Hospital Infection 22 (Supplement A): 75-87, 1992.

(A)   305.    Ledney, G.D., Madonna, G.S., Moore, M.M., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I.: Synthetic Trehalose Dicorynomycolate and Antibiotics Increase Survival from Sepsis in Mice Immunocompromised by Radiation and Trauma.  Journal of Medicine.  23:253-254; 1992.

(C)   306.    Brook, I.: Microbiology and Management of Cutaneous Abscess. Complications  in Surgery. 34-38; 1992.

(A)   307.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.: Infections Caused by Veillonella Species.  Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. 1:377-381, 1992.

(A)   308.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Scalp Abscess in Newborns.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 11:766-768. 1992. Reviewed in the Yearbook of Dermatology, pg. 73-74, 1993.

(C)   309.    Brook, I.: Diagnosis and Management Parotitis. Archives Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 118:469-471. 1992 (A State of the Art Review). (Also Appeared in the French Edition of The Journal 11:171-174. 1992).

(A)   310.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Use of Selective Decontamination in the Prevention of Infection After Irradiation: A Review. Medical Microbiology Letters. 1:195-202. 1992.

(A)   311.    Brook, I., Myhal L.A., Dorsey, C.H.: Encapsulation and Pilus Formation of Bacteroides spp. in Normal Flora, Abscesses, and Blood. Journal of Infection. 25:251-257. 1992.

(A)   312.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Thompson, D.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of External Otitis. Clinical Infectious Disease 15:995-998. 1992.

(C)   313.    Brook, I.: Treating Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infections: Implication of Beta-Lactamase Resistance. Drug Therapy. May, 51-59. 1992.

(B)   314.    Brook, I.: Tooth Ache with A Bite.  Cortland Forum. July; 50. 1992.

(A)   315.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Intracranial Abscesses.  Pediatric Neurology 8:210-214. 1992.

(C)   316.    Brook, I.: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Continuous vs Intermittent Dosing. Infections in Medicine. Sup. 24-26. 1992.

(A)   317.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Secondarily Infected Diaper Dermatitis. International Journal of Dermatology. 31:700-702. 1992.

(C)   318.    Brook, I.: Diagnosis and Management of Anaerobic Infections of the Head and Neck.  Annals of Otology Rhinology Laryngology. 191: (sup. 155) 9-15. 1992.

(A)   319.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Subphrenic Abscesses in Children.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. 11: 679-680. 199220

(A)   320.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Stump Wound Infection.  Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics.  175:548-550, 1992.

(A)   321.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A. Jr., Slots, J., Jackson, W. Immune Response to Prevotella intermedia in Patients with Recurrent Nonstreptococcal Tonsillitis. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 102: 113-116. 1993.

(A)   322.    Brook, J.Z., Brook, I.: Types of Bacteria in the Canals of Amsterdam.  Microbios 73: 59-50, 1993.

(B)   323.    Brook, I., Hulburd, C.H., Pseudomonas aeruginosa Iatrogenic Blepharoconjunctivitis. Archives Ophthalmology. 111:26-27, 1993.

(C)   324.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Use of Selective Decontamination in the Prevention of Infection after Accidental Irradiation.  A Review. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 8:85-88, 1993.

(A)   325.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Significant Recovery of Nonsporulating Anaerobic Rods from Clinical Specimens. Clinical Infectious Diseases 16:476-480, 1993.

(A)   326.    Brook, I.: In Vivo Efficacies of Quinolones and Clindamycin for Treatment of Infections with Bacteroides fragilis and/or Escherichia coli in Mice:  Correlation with In Vitro Susceptibilities. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 37:997-1000, 1993.

(A)   327.    Brook, I.: Prophylaxis of and Therapy for Polymicrobial Infection in Mice with Cefoxitin, Cefotetan, and Cefmetazole. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 16(Suppl 4):S425-6, 1993.

(C)   328.    Rosenblatt, J.E., Brook, I.: Clinical Relevance of Susceptibility Testing of Anaerobic Bacteria. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 16(Suppl 4):S446-S448, 1993.

(A)   329.    Brook, I.: Infections Caused by Beta-Lactamase-Producing Fusobacterium spp in Children. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 12:532-533, 1993.

(C)   330.    Brook, I.:  Paronychia:  A Mixed Infection. Microbiology and Management. Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), 18B:358-359, 1993.

(C)   331.    Brook, I.:  Antimicrobial Therapy of Skin and Soft Tissue Infection in Children. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 83:398-405, 1993.

(A)   332.    Brook, I.: Use of Cephalosporins for Prophylaxis and Therapy of Polymicrobial Infection in Mice. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 37:1531-1535, 1993.

(A)   333.    Brook, I.: Frazier, E.H. Anaerobic Osteomyelitis and Arthritis in a Military Hospital.  A 10 Year Experience. The American Journal of Medicine 94: 21-28. 1993.

(A)   333a.  Brook, I.: Frazier, E.H. Aerobic and anaerobic microbiology of empyema. A retrospective review in two military hospitals. Chest. 1993 ;103:1502-7.

(A)   334.    Brook, I., Gilmore, J.D.: Evaluation of Bacterial Interference and Beta-Lactamase Production in Management of Experimental Infection with Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci.. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 37:1452-1455, 1993.

(C)   335.    Brook, I.: Intraabdominal Infections in Children: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management. Drugs, 46:53-62, 1993.

(A)   336.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Liver Abscesses in Children. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 12:743-6, 1993.

(A)   337.    Patchen, M.L., Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Jackson, W.E.: Adverse Effects of Pefloxacin in Irradiated C3H/HeN Mice:  Correction with Glucan Therapy. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 37:1882-1889, 1993.

(A)   338.    Brook, I.: Splenic Abscess in Children:  Role of Anaerobic Bacteria. Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, 2:345-348, 1993.

(A)   339.    Brook, I., Tom, S.P., Ledney, G.D.: Development of Infection with Streptococcus bovis and Aspergillus sp. in Irradiated Mice after Glycopeptide Therapy. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 32:705-713, 1993.

(A)   340.    Brook, I., Tom, S.P., Ledney, G.D.: Quinolone and Glycopeptide Therapy for Infection in Mouse Following Exposure to Mixed-Field Neutron-Gamma-Photon Radiation. International Journal of Radiation Biology, 64, 6:771-777, 1993.

(A)   341.    Brook, I.: Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Clinical Infections.  Zentralblatt für Bakteriologie.  International Journal of Medical Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, and Infectious Diseases, 279:443-446, 1993.

(A)   342.    Brook, S.J., Brook, I.: Contamination of Bar Soaps in a Household Setting. Microbios, 76:55-57, 1993.

(A)   343.    Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D.:  Increased Resistance of Encapsulated Bacteroides fragilis to Clindamycin. Chemotherapy, 40:16-20, 1994.

(A)   344.    Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Perinephric and Renal Abscesses in Children. Pediatrics, 93:261-264, 1994.

(A)   345.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: Effect of Antimicrobial Therapy on the Gastrointestinal Bacterial Flora, Infection and Mortality in Mice Exposed to Different Doses of irradiation. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 33:63-74, 1994.

(C)   346.    Brook, I.: Indirect Pathogenicity. Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, 3(Suppl 1):521-527, 1994.

(C)   347.    Brook, I.: Penicillin Failure and Copathogenicity in Streptococcal Pharyngotonsillitis. The Journal of Family Practice, 38:175-179, 1994.

(A)   348.    Brook, I.: de Leyva F.: Microbiology of Tonsillar Surfaces in Infectious Mononucleosis. Archives Pediatric and Adolescence Medicine, 148:171-173, 1994.

(C)   349.    Brook, I.: Microbiology and Management of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infections. Reviews in Medical Microbiology, 5:3-11, 1994.

(A)   350.    Brook, I., Ledney, G.D.: The Treatment of Irradiated Mice with polymicrobial Infection Caused by Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 33:243-252, 1994.

(A)   351.    Brook, I.: The Role of Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Synergistic Infections. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 13:65-74, 1994.

(A)   352.    Brook, I.: Management of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Superiority of Therapy Effective Against Anaerobic Bacteria. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 13:188-193, 1994.

(A)   353.    Brook, I, Ledney, G.D.: Quinolone Therapy in the Prevention of Endogenous and Exogenous Infection after Irradiation. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 33:777-784, 1994.

(C)   354.    Brook, I.: Pharyngotonsillitis. Infectious Diseases Practice for the Clinician, 18:17-23, 1994.

(C)   355.    Brook, I., Van De Heyning, P.H.: Microbiology and Management of Otitis Media. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Suppl 93:20-32, 1994.

(C)   356.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I., Ledney, G.D.: Quinolone Therapy after irradiation. Medical Corps International, 9:4, 1994.

(A)   357.    Brook, I., Fusobacterial Infection in Children. Journal of Infection, 28:155-165, 1994.

(A)   358.    Brook, I.: Microaerophilic Streptococcal Infection in Children. Journal of Infection, 28:241-249, 1994.

(A)   359.    Cohen, M., Conners, C.K., Brook, I., Feldman, S., Mason, J.K., Dugas, M., Collis, L., Copeland, B., Lewis, O., Denhoff, E.: Neurological Sequelae of the Operation “Baby Lift” Airplane Disaster. Critical Reviews in Neurobiology, 8:163-174, 1994.

(C)   360.    Brook, I., Walker, R.I., Ledney, G.D.: Selective Decontamination in the Prevention of Infection after Irradiation.. Navy Medicine, 85:25-27, 1994.

(A)   361.    Brook, I.: Infection caused by Propionibacterium in Children. Clinical Pediatrics, 33:485-489, 1994.

(C)   362.    Brook, I.: Otitis Media:  Microbiology and Management. The Journal of Otolaryngology, 23:269-275, 1994.

(A)   363.    Brook, I.: Peptostreptococcal Infection in Children. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 26:503-510, 1994.

(A)   364.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microaerophilic Streptococci as a Significant Pathogen: A Twelve-Year Review. Journal of Medicine, 25:129-144, 1994.

(A)   365.    Brook, S.J., Brook, I.: Are Public Library Books Contaminated by Bacteria? Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 10:1173-1174, 1994.

(A)   366.    Brook, J.Z., Brook, I.: Recovery of Organisms from the Handrails of Escalators in the Public Metro System in Washington, DC. Journal of Environmental Health, 57:13-14, 1994.

(C)   367.    Brook, I.: The Clinical Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Pathogens-Broad Spectrum Strategies and their Justification. JAMA Southeast Asia, Suppl 1:298-303, 1994.

(A)   368.    Brook, I., Thompson, D.H., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology and Management of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.  Archives of Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surgery, 120:1317-1320, 1994.  Also in the French Issue of Archives of Otolaryngology Journal d'Orl, 14:13-16, 1995.

(C)   369.    Brook, I.: Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Clinical Infectious. Complications in Surgery, 13:776-782, 1994 and Infections in Medicine, 11:776-782, 1994.

(C)   370.    Brook, I.: Pathogenicity and Management of Polymicrobial Infections Due to Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria. Medicinal Research Review, 15:73-82, 1995.

(A)   371.    Brook, I., Santosa, G.: Microbiology of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in Children in Surabaya, Indonesia. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 31:23-28, 1995.

(A)   372.    Brook, I.: Clostridium Infection in Children. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 42:78-82, 1995.

(C)   373.    Brook, I., Lolkha, S.: The Clinical Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) Pathogens - Broad Spectrum Strategies and their Justification. Research and Clinical Forums, 17:17-31, 1995.

(C)   374.    Brook, I.: Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Chronic Otitis Media and Cholesteatoma. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 31:153-157, 1995.

(A)   375.    Brook, I.: Prevotella and Porphyromonas Infections in Children. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 42:340-347, 1995.

(A)   376.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager, J.K.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Kerions. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal , 14:326-327, 1995.

(C)   377.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections in Children with Neurological Impairments. American Journal of Mental Retardation, 99:579-594, 1995.

(C)   378.    Brook, I.: Infections of the ear, nose and throat involving anaerobic bacteria.  The Journal of Clinical Anaerobic Infections, 1:24-25, 1995.

(A)   379.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Foote, P.A., Jr.: Changes in the Core Tonsillar Bacteriology of Recurrent Tonsillitis, 1977-1993.  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  21:171-176, 1995.

(A)   380.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E., Leyva, F.: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Penicillin and Clindamycin on Expression of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Capsule.  Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.  39:1565-1568, 1995.

(A)   381.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Clinical Features and Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiological Characteristics of Cellulitis.  Archives of  Surgery.  130:786-792, 1995.

(A)   382.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Secondary Bacterial Infection in Scabies Lesions.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology.  33:2139-2140, 1995.

(A)   383.    Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D.: Expression of Capsules by Haemophilus influenzae in Mixed Infections.  Journal of Infection.  30:219-222, 1995.

(A)   384.    Brook, I.: Bacteroides Infections in Children.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  43:92-98, 1995.

(A)   385.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Gastrostomy Site Wound Infections in Children.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  43:221-223, 1995.

(A)   386.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Clinical and Microbiological Features of Necrotizing Fasciitis.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology.  33:2382-2387, 1995.

(C)   387.    Brook, I.: Brain Abscess in Children: Microbiology and Management.  Journal of Child Neurology.  10:283‑288, 1995.

(A)   388.    Kuhn, J.J., Brook, I., Waters, C.L., Church, L.W.P., Bianchi, D.A., Thompson, D.H.: Quantitative Bacteriology of Tonsils Removed from Children with Tonsillitis Hypertrophy and Recurrent Tonsillitis with and without Hypertrophy.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology.  104:646-652, 1995.

(A)   389.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Bacteriology and Beta-Lactamase Activity in Ear Aspirates of Acute Otitis Media that Failed Amoxicillin Therapy.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.  14:805-809, 1995.

(C)   390.    Brook, I.: Microbiology and Management of Sinusitis.  Lab Medica International.  12:18-21, 1995.

(C)   391.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Alpe Adria Microbiology Journal.  4:75-84, 1995.

(A)   392.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Role of Bacterial Interference and Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in the Failure of Penicillin to Eradicate Group A Streptococcal Pharyngotonsillitis.  Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.  121:1405-1409, 1995.

(A)   393.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Antimicrobial management of Chronic Sinusitis in Children.  The Journal of Laryngology and Otology.  109:1159-1162, 1995.

(A)   394.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Cox, M.E., Yeager, J.K.: The Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Pustular Acne Lesions.  Anaerobe.  1:30-5-307, 1995.

(A)   395.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Prophylaxis with Amoxicillin or Sulfisoxazole for Otitis Media:  Effect on the Recovery of Penicillin-Resistant Bacteria from Children.  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  22:143-145, 1996.

(A)   396.    Brook, I.: Pneumonia in Mechanically Ventilated Children..  Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases.  27:619-622, 1995.

(A)   397.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Superficial Suppurative Thrombophlebitis.  Archives of  Surgery.  131:95-97, 1996.

(A)   398.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiological Analysis of Pancreatic Abscess.  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  22:384-385, 1996.

(A)   399.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbial Dynamics of Persistent Purulent Otitis Media in Children.  The Journal of Pediatrics.  128:237-240, 1996.

(A)   400.    Brook, I., De Leyva, F.: Immune Response to Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia in Patients with Infectious Mononucleosis.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  44:131-134, 1996.

(A)   401.    Brook, I.: Pyomyositis in Children, Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria.  Journal of Pediatric Surgery.  31:394-396, 1996.

(A)   402.    Brook, I.: Veillonella Infections in Children.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology.  34:1283-1285, 1996.

(A)   403.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Frazier, E.H.: Bacteriology and Beta-Lactamase Activity in Acute and Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.  Archives of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.  122:418-423, 1996.

(A)   404.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Infected Hemorrhoids.  The American Journal of Gastroenterology.  91:333-335, 1996.

(A)   405.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Gher, M.E.: Microbiology of Periapical Abscesses and Associated Maxillary Sinusitis.  Journal of Periodontology.  67:608-610, 1996.

(C)   406.    Brook, I.: Otitis Media:  Microbiology and Treatment.  Pediatric Review and Communication.  8:227-238, 1996.

(A)   407.    Brook, I.: Isolation of Non-sporing Anaerobic Rods from Infections in Children. Journal of Medical Microbiology.  45:21-26, 1996.

(A)   408.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Necrotizing Fasciitis in Children.  Pediatric Dermatology.  13:281-284, 1996.

(A)   409.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Subperiosteal Orbital Abscess and Associated Maxillary Sinusitis.  Laryngoscope.  106:1010-1013, 1996.

(C)   410.    Brook, I.: Microbiology and Management of Sinusitis. The Journal of Otolaryngology.  25:249-256, 1996.

(A)   411.    Brook, I., Gillmore, J.D.: Enhancement of Growth of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci in Mixed Infections with Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria.  Clinical Microbiology and Infection.  1:179-182, 1996.

(A)   412.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Acute Pericarditis: A 12-Year Experience in a Military Hospital.  Archives of  Internal  Medicine.  156:1857-1860, 1996.

(C)   413.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Otitis Media.  Indian Journal of Otology.  2:26-29, 1996.

(A)   414.    Brook, I.: Treatment of Aspiration or Tracheostomy-Associated Pneumonia in Neurologically Impaired Children:  Effect of Antimicrobials Effective Against Anaerobic Bacteria.  International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.  35:171-177, 1996.

(A)   415.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Foote, P.A.: Microbiology of the Transition from Acute to Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  45:372-375, 1996.

(C)   416.    Brook, I.: Management of Streptococcal Tonsillopharyngitis:  The Role of Cefprozil.  The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis.  Supplement:14-17, 1996.

(A)   417.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager, J.K.: Microbiology of Infected Atopic Dermatitis.  International Journal of Dermatology.  35:791-793, 1996.

(A)   418.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: In-Vitro Effects of Penicillin and Clindamycin on the Expression of Streptococcus pneumoniae Capsule.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  45:505-506, 1996.

(A)   419.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Jr., Slots, J.: Immune Response to Anaerobic Bacteria in Patients with Peritonsillar Cellulitis and Abscess.  Acta Otolaryngol (Stockholm).  116:888-891, 1996.

(A)   420.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager, J.K.: Microbiology of Nonbulbous Impetigo.  Pediatric Dermatology.  14:192-195, 1997.

(A)   421.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A., Slots, J.: Immune Response to Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella intermedia and Other Anaerobes in children with Acute tonsillitis.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.  39:763-769, 1997.

(A)   422.    Brook, I.: Uvulitis Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria.  Pediatric Emergency Care.  13:221, 1997.

(A)   423.    Brook, I.: Bacterial Colonization of Pacifiers of Infants with Acute Otitis Media.  Journal of Laryngology and  Otology.  111:614-615, 1997.

(A)   424.    Brook, I.: Bacterial Flora of Stethoscopes’ Earpieces and Otitis Externa.  Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.  106:751-752, 1997.

(A)   425.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: The Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Perirectal Abscess.  Journal of Clinical Microbiology.  35:2974-2976, 1997.

(A)   426.    Brook, J.Z., Brook, I.: Seasonal Changes in Bacteria Recovered from Urban stream, Washington DC. Journal of Fresh Water Ecology.  12:635-636, 1997.

(C)   427.    Brook, I.library: Microbiology and Management of Mastoiditis.  Indian Journal of Otology.  3:109-112, 1997.

(A)   428.    Brook, I., Foote, P.A.: Effect of Penicillin or Cefprozil Therapy on Tonsillar Flora.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.  40:725-728, 1997.

(A)   429.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Foote, P.A.: Microbiology of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis:  Comparison Between Specimens Obtained by Sinus Endoscopy and by Surgical Drainage.  Journal of Medical Microbiology.  46:430-432, 1997.

(C)   430.    Brook, I.: Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infection.  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases.  10:77-84, 1997.

(C)   431.    Brook, I.: Anaerobic Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Children.  Clinical Pulmonary Medicine.  4:1-7, 1997.

(A)   432.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Monthly Changes in the Rate of Recovery of Penicillin-Resistant Organisms from Children.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.  16:255-257, 1997.

(A)   433.    Clark, W.B., Brook, I., Bianki, D., Thompson, D.H.: Microbiology of Otitis Externa.  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 116:23-25, 1997.

 (C)  434.    Brook, I.: Microbiology and Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children. Infections  in Medicine, Special Supplement: 31-42, 1997.

(A)   435.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Role of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria in Pacemaker Infections.  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  24:1010-1012, 1997.

(A)   436.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Bacterial Tracheitis in Children.  Pediatric Emergency Care.  13:16-18, 1997.

(A)   437.    Brook, I.:  Transmission of Bacteria by Stethoscopes. Biomedical Letters. 56:115-118. 1997.

(A)   438.    Brook, I.: Microbiology of Nosocomial Sinusitis in Mechanically Ventilated Children. Archives of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.  124:35-38,1998.

(A)   439.    Brook, I.: Dacrocystitis caused by Anaerobic Bacteria in the Newborn. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.  17:172-173, 1998.

(A)   440.    Brook, I.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Infections after Trauma in Children. J Accid Emerg Med. 15:162-7. 1998.

(C)   441.    Brook, I. Experience with Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Otitis Media: Implications  for therapy. Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practic. 7 (Suppl 4): s256-s261. 1988.

(C)   442.    Brook, I. Microbiology and Management of Respiratory tract Infections. J Infect Dis Antimicrob Agents. 15: 139-150. 1998.

(A)   443.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Keratitis. Ann Ophthalmol 31: 21-26. 1999.

(A)   444.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Retroperitoneal Abscesses. Clin Infect Dis. 26:938-41. 1998

(A)   445.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Bacterial Interference in the Nasopharynx Following Antimicrobial Therapy of Acute Otitis Media. J Antimicrob Chemother. 41:489-92. 1998

(A)   446.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K. Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Otorrhea Associated with Tympanostomy Tubes in Children. Acta Otolaryngol (Stockh). 118:206-10. 1998.

(B)   447.    Brook, I. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Spiramycin and Their Clinical Significance. Clin Pharmacokinet. 34:303-10. 1998.

(A)   448.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager J.K. Microbiology of Infected Eczema Herpeticum.  J Am Acad Dermatol. 38: 627-9. 1998.

(A)   449.    Brook, I. Frazier, E.H. Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Dacryocystitis.  Am J Ophthalmol. 125:552-4. 1998.

(A)   450.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H. Aerobic and Anaerobic Infection Associated with Malignancy.  Support Care Cancer. 6:125-31. 1998.

(A)   451.    Brook, I. Microbiology of Necrotizing Fasciitis Associated with Omphalitis in the Newborn Infant. J Perinatol. 18:28-30. 1998.

(A)   452.    Brook, I. Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Infection After Trauma. Am J Emerg Med. 16:585-91. 1998.

(A)   453.    Brook, I, Microbiology of Perianal Cellulitis in Children: Comparison of Skin Swabs and Needle Aspiration. Int J Dermatol. 37:922-4. 1998.

(A)   454.    Brook I, Gober, A.E.: Microbiologic Characteristics of Persistent Otitis Media.  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 124:1350-2. 1998.

(A)   455.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Liver and Spleen Abscesses. J Med Microbiol. 47:1075-80. 1998.

(B)   456.    Brook, I. Recovery of Anaerobic Bacteria from a Post-Traumatic Nasal Septal Abscess. A report of Two Cases. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 107: 959-60. 1998 .

(A)   457.    Brook, I. Sinusitis in Neurologically Impaired Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 119:357-60, 1998.

(A)   458.    Brook, I., Gober, A E. Persistence of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci in Toothbrushes and Removable Orthodontic Appliances Following Treatment of  Pharyngotonsillitis.  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 124:993-5. 1998.

(C)   459.    Brook, I. Microbial Factors Leading to Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Pediatr Infect Dis J. 17(8 Suppl):S62-7. 1998.

(A)   460.    Brook, I. Superficial Suppurative Thrombophlebitis in Children, Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria.  J Pediatr Surg. 33:1279-82, 1998.

(C)   461.    Brook, I. Microbiology of Common Infections in the Upper Respiratory Tract. Primary Care. 25:633-48. 1998.

(A)   462.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Cervical Lymphadenitis in Adults. Acta Otolaryngol (Stockh). 118:443-6,1998.

(A)   463.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Chronic Venous Ulcers.  Int J Dermatol. 37:426-8, 1998.

(A)   464.    Brook, I. Bacterial Infection Associated with Malignancy in Children. International J. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 5:379-386, 1998.

(C)   465.    Brook I. Therapy for Otitis Media, Sinusitis &Tonsillitis. Cur. Infect. Dis Report.  1:11‑12, 1999

(C)   466.    Blumer JL, Brook I, Culpepper L, Phillips RW, Dowell SF. Acute Otitis Media: Challenging the Guidelines and Antimicrobial Therapy. Medical Crossfire. 1:37-45,1999.

(C)   467.    Brook I, Gober, A.E.: Resistance to Antimicrobials Used for Therapy of Otitis Media and Sinusitis: Effect of Previous Antimicrobial Therapy and Smoking. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 108:645-7. 1999.

(C)   468.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of Retroperitoneal Abscesses in Children. J Med Microbiol. 48:697-700. 1999.

(A)   469.    Brook I, Gober, A.E.: Interference by Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria in Children with Recurrent Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Tonsillitis. Arch Otolaryngol Head &  Neck Surg. 125:552-4. 1999.

(A)   470.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.: Immune Response to Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia in Patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.  Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 108:293-5. 1999.

(A)   471.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Surgical-Site Infection Following Spinal Fusion. J Clin Microbiol. 37:841-3. 1999.

(A)   472.    Brook, I, Frazier, E.H.: Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa. J. Med. Microbiol. 48:103-5. 1999.

(C)   473.    Bartlett G, Bradley F, Herwald LA, Jacobs MR, Perl T M, Poole M D, Bayer D, Brook I, Copland C, Dowell S, Evans J, Holbrook J, Zimmerman S. A Round Table Discussion of Antimicrobial Resistance: Putting the Lessons to Practice. American Journal of Medicine 106(5A):s48-s52, 1999.

(C)   474.    Brook, I. Soft Tissue and Muscular Infection (Including Group A Streptococci).  Baillier Clinical Rheumatology. 13:95-114, 1999.

(C)   475.    Brook, I. Anaerobic Infections. Reviews in Medical Microbiology. 10:137-153. 1999.

(C)   476.    Brook, I.  Therapy for Otitis Media, Sinusitis, and Tonsillitis.  Curr Infect Dis Rep.  1:11-12, 1999.

(A)   477.    Brook, S., Lowell, E., Brook, I., Elliott, T.B.  Development of Resistance to Mouthwash in Oral Bacteria.  Microecology and Therapy.  28:25-29, 1999.

(C)   478.    Brook, I.  Treatment of Otitis Externa in Children.  Paediatr Drugs.  1:283-289, 1999.

(A)   479.    Pikina, A.P., Smeianov, V.V., Efimov, B.A., Bainov, N.A., Brook, I., Reeves, G., Korshunov, V.M.  The Primary Screening of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli Strains to Development of Effective Probiotic Preparations Based on Them.  Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol.  6:34-38, 1999.

(A)   480.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Mycotic Aortic Aneurysm.  Clin Infect Dis.  28:928-929, 1999.

(A)   481.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Bacterial Interference in the Nasopharynx and Nasal Cavity of Sinusitis Prone and Non-Sinusitis Prone Children.  Acta Otolaryngol.  119:832-836, 1999.

(A)   482.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Microbiology of Subphrenic Abscesses:  A 14-Year Experience.  Am Surg.  65:1049-1053, 1999.

(C)   483.    Brook, I.  Bacterial Interference.  Crit Rev Microbiol.  25:155-172, 1999.

(A)   484.    Brook, I., Yocum, P.  Bacterial Interference in the Adenoids of Otitis Media-Prone Children.  Pediatr Infect Dis J.  18:835-837, 1999.

(A)   485.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager, J.K.  Microbiology of Infected Pustular Psoriasis Lesions.  Int J Dermatol.  38:579-581, 1999.

(C)   486.    Brook, I.  Bacterial Interference in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.  Reviews in Medical Microbiology.  10:225-233, 1999.

(C)   487.    Brook, I.  The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Otitis Media and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  Indian Journal of Otology.  5:121-125, 1999.

(C)   488.    Brook, I.  Innovations in the Management of Pharyngotonsillitis.  The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis.  Supplement, September 2-7, 1999.

(C)   489.    Brook, I.  Decreased Susceptibility of Streptococcus pneumoniae to Fluoroquinolone Growing Concern.  Curr Infect Dis Rep.  2:113-114, 2000.

(A)   490.    Brook, I.  The Effects of Amoxicillin Therapy on Skin Flora in Infants.  Pediatr Dermatol.  17:360-363, 2000.

(A)   491.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology in Intra-Abdominal Infections Associated with Diverticulitis.  J Med Microbiol.  49:827-830, 2000.

(C)   492.    Pichichero, M.E., Reiner, S.A., Brook, I., Gooch, W.M., 3rd, Yamauchi, T., Jenkins, S.G., Sher, L.  Controversies in the Medical Management of Persistent and Recurrent Acute Otitis Media.  Recommendations of a Clinical Advisory Committee.  Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Suppl.  183:1-12, 2000.

(A)   493.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  In Vitro Bacterial Interference in the Nasopharynx of Otitis Media-Prone and Non-Otitis Media-Prone Children.  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.  126:1011-1013, 2000.

(A)   494.    Choe, C.H., Bouhaouala, S.S., Brook, I., Elliot, T.B., Knudson, G.B.  In Vitro Development of Resistance to Ofloxacin and Doxycycline in Bacillus anthracis Sterne.  Antimicrob Agents Chemother.  44:1766, 2000.

(A)   495.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Reliability of the Microbiology of Spontaneously Draining Acute Otitis Media in Children.  Pediatr Infect Dis J.  19:571-573, 2000.

(A)   496.    Brook, I., Shah, K., Jackson, W.  Microbiology Healthy and Diseased Adenoids.  Laryngoscope.  110:994-999, 2000.

(A)   497.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H., Yeager, J.K.  Microbiology of Infected Poison Ivy Dermatitis.  Br J Dermatol.  142:943-946, 2000.

(A)   498.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Dynamics of Nasopharyngitis in Children.  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.  122:696-700, 2000.

(A)   499.    Brook, I., Frazier, E.H.  Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of Wound Infection Following Spinal Fusion in Children.  Pediatr Neurosurg.  32:20-23, 2000.

(A)   500.    Brook, I., Gober, A.E.  Bacterial Interference in the Nasopharynx and Nasal Cavity of Sinusitis Prone and Non-Sinusitis Prone Children.  Acta Otolaryngol.  119:832-836, 1999.

(A)   501.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K.  Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriology of Concurrent Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion and Chronic Sinusitis in Children.  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.  126:174-176, 2000.

(C)   502.    Brook, I.  Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract, Head, and Neck.  The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria.  Postgraduate Medicine Special Report.  37-48, 2000.

(C)   503.    Brook, I., Anon, J., Gooch, W.M., Reiner, S., Sher, L.  The Sinusitis Debate.  Taking on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.  Medical Crossfire.  2:53-61, 2000.

(C)   504.    Brook, I.  Cellulitis and Fasciitis.  Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases.  2:127-146, 2000.

(C)   505     Brook, I., Gooch, W.M., 3rd, Jenkins, S.G., Pichichero, M.E., Reiner, S.A., Sher, L.  Yamauchi, T. Medical Management of Bacterial Sinusitis. Recommendation of Clinical Advisory Committee on Pediatric and adult Sinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Suppl.  182:1-20, 2000.

(C)   506.    Brook, I.  Diagnosis and Management of Acute Sinusitis.  The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis.  Suppl. Jan:1-10, 2000.  Le Clinicien.  Suppl. Jan:1-10, 2001.

(C)   507.    Brook, I., Yocum, P., Shah, K.  Microbiology of Serous Otitis Media in Children: Correlation with Age and Length of Effusion. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol.: 110:87-90. 2001.

(C)   508.    Brook, I., Frazier E. H. Correlation Between Microbiology and Previous Sinus Surgery in Patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 110:148-151. 2001.

(C)   509.    Brook, I. Two Cases of Diskitis Attributable to Anaerobic Bacteria in Children.
Pediatrics.;107:E26. 2001.

(A)  510.     Pikina, A.P., Efimov, B.A., Smeianov, V.V., Bainov, N.A., Brook, I., Reeves, G., Korshunov, V.M.  Effect of bifidobacteria and lactobacillus and antibiotics in combination with common gnotobiological isolation on the survival of mice with acute radiation sickness
Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol.:55-8. 2000.

(C)  511.     Brook, I. Calm under pressure and fear under fire: personal experience of a medical officer.
Mil Med.;166(12 Suppl):61-2. 2001.

(A)  512.     Brook, I., Frazier E. H. The microbiology of mucopyocele.  Laryngoscope.;111:1771-3. 2001.

(C)   513.    Brook, I. Failure of penicillin to eradicate group A beta-hemolytic streptococci tonsillitis: causes and management. J Otolaryngol.;30:324-9. 2001.

(A)   514.     Brook, I., Aronovitz G. H., Pichichero M. E. Open-Label, parallel-group, multicenter, randomized study of cefprozil versus erythromycin in children with group A streptococcal pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Clin Ther.;23:1889-900.2001.

(A)   515.    Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Pryor H. I., Sautter T. E., Gnade B. T., Thakar J. H., Knudson, G.B. In vitro resistance of Bacillus anthracis Sterne to doxycycline, macrolides and quinolones.
Int J Antimicrob Agents.;18:559-62. 2001.

(C)   516.    Fendrick A.M., Saint S., Brook I., Jacobs M.R., Pelton S., Sethi S. Diagnosis and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in the primary care setting. Clin Ther.;23:1683-706. 2001.

(C)   517.    Brook I., Shah K. Bacteriology of adenoids and tonsils in children with recurrent adenotonsillitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol.;110:844-8. 2001.

(C)   518.    Brook I., Shah K.  Effect of amoxycillin with or without clavulanate on adenoid bacterial flora. J Antimicrob Chemother.;48:269-73. 2001.

( A)   519.   Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S., Peacock S., Ledney G. D., Knudson, G.B.  Susceptibility of irradiated mice to Bacillus anthracis sterne by the intratracheal route of infection. J Med Microbiol.;50:702-11. 2001.

(A)    520.   Brook, I., Frazier E. H. Bacteriology and beta-lactamase activity in acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Int J Infect Dis.;5:74-7. 2001.

(B)    521.   Brook I.  Recovery of anaerobic bacteria from four children with postthoracotomy sternal wound infection. Pediatrics.;108:E17. 2001.

(C)    522.    Brook I.  The role of beta-lactamase producing bacteria and bacterial interference in streptococcal tonsillitis. Int J Antimicrob Agents.;17:439-42. 2001.

(B)    523.   Brook I.  Recovery of anaerobic bacteria from 3 patients with infection at a pierced body site. Clin Infect Dis.;33:e12-3. 2001.

(C)    524.   Brook I. Clinical Trials Report. Curr Infect Dis Rep.;3:207-208. 2001.

(C)    525.   Brook I.  Sinusitis - overcoming bacterial resistance. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol.;58:27-36. 2001.

(B)    526.   Brook I. Role of anaerobic bacteria in pyomyositis in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J.;20:231-2. 2001.

(A)   527.    Brook I. Tympanocentesis in the Diagnosis and treatment of Otitis Media. Infection in Medicine.; 18 : 363-6. 2001.

(C)   528.    Brook, I.  Aspiration pneumonia. Current Treatment options in Infectious Diseases.: 179-92. 2001.

(C)   529.    Brook, I., Elliott, T.B., Ledney G. D., Knudson, G.B. Management of postirradiation sepsis.
Mil Med. ;167(2 Suppl):105-6. 2002.

(C)   530.    Knudson, G.B., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Shomaker M.O., Pastel R. H., Lowy R. J., King G. L., Hertzig T. C., Landaurer M. R., Wilson S. A., Peacock S., Bouhaouala, S.S., Jackson W. E. 3rd , Ledney G. D. Nuclear, biological, and chemical combined injuries and countermeasures on the battlefield.  Mil Med.;167(2 Suppl):95-7. 2002.

(C)   531.    Brook I. Meningitis and shunt infection caused by anaerobic bacteria in children.
Pediatr Neurol.;26:99-105. 2002.

(A)   532.   Brook I., Gober A. E. Effect of amoxicillin and co-amoxiclav on the aerobic and anaerobic nasopharyngeal flora.  J Antimicrob Chemother.;49:689-92. 2002.

(C)   533.   Brook I.  Pericarditis due to Anaerobic Bacteria. Cardiology.;97:55-8. 2002.

(A)   534.   Brook I. Bacteriology of acute and chronic frontal sinusitis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. ;128:583-5. 2002.

(C)   535.    Brook I. Anaerobic bacteria in upper respiratory tract and other head and neck infections.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol.;111:430-40. 2002.

(A)   536.    Brook I. Aerobic and anaerobic microbiology of suppurative sialadenitis. J Med Microbiol.;5:526-9. 2002.

(C)    537.   Brook I.  Clinical Trials Report. Curr Infect Dis Rep.;4:191-193.2002.

(A)    538   Brook I.  Bacterial contamination of saline nasal spray/drop solution in patients with respiratory tract infection.  Am J Infect Control.;30:246-7. 2002.

(A)    539.   Brook I. Suppurative parotitis caused by anaerobic bacteria in newborns.
Pediatr Infect Dis J.;21:81-2. 2002.

(C)    540.    Brook I. Antimicrobial Management of Acute Sinusitis: A review of therapeutic Recommendations. Infection in Medicine. 2; 19: 231-7. 2002.

(A)    541.    Elliott, T.B., Brook, I., Harding, R.A., Bouhaouala, S.S., Peacock S., Knudson, G.B. Bacillus anthracis infection in irradiated mice: susceptibility, protection, and therapy. Mil Med. ;167(2 Suppl):103-4. 2002.

(C)    542.    Brook  I. Microbiology and Management of Suppurative Sialadenitis. ENT News. 11: 54-56, 2002.

(C)    543.    Brook I. Clinical Review: Bacteremia Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria in Children. Critical Care . 6:205-11.2002.

 

   (C)    544.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of bacterial cervical lymphadenitis in children.        Oto-Rhino-laryngologia.; 12:97-102. 2002.

 

   (C)    545.    Brook I. Antimicrobial management of  acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis in the  elderly. Clinical Geriatrics.; 10:27-32. 2002.

 

(C)    546.    Brook I. Clinical Trials Report. Curr Infect Dis Rep. ;4:191-193. 2002.

 

(C)    547.    Brook I. Cutaneous and subcutaneous infections in newborns due to anaerobic bacteria.
                   J Perinat Med.;30:197-208. 2002.

 

(C)    548.    Brook I. Clinical review: bacteremia caused by anaerobic bacteria in children. Crit Care.    ;6:205-11.2002.

 

(C)    549.    Brook I. Antibiotic resistance of oral anaerobic bacteria and their effect on the management of upper respiratory tract and head and neck infections. Semin Respir Infect.;17:195-203. 2002.

 

(C)    550.    Brook I. Endocarditis due to anaerobic bacteria. Cardiology.;98:1-5. 2002.

 

(A)    551.    Elliott TB, Brook I, Harding RA, Bouhaouala SS, Shoemaker MO, Knudson GB. Antimicrobial therapy for bacillus anthracis-induced polymicrobial infection in (60)Co gamma-irradiated mice. Antimicrob Agents Chemother.;46:3463-71. 2002.

 

(C)    552.    Brook I. Antibacterial therapy for acute group a streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis: short-course versus traditional 10-day oral regimens. Paediatr Drugs.;4:747-54. 2002.

 

(B)    553.    Brook I. Recovery of anaerobic bacteria from a glossal abscess in an adolescent. Pediatr Emerg Care. ;18:358-9. 2002.

 

(C)    554.    Brook I. Joint and bone infections due to anaerobic bacteria in children. Pediatr Rehabil. ;5:11-9. 2002.

 

(C)    555.    Brook I. The prophylaxis and treatment of anthrax. Int J Antimicrob Agents. ;20:320-5. 2002.

 

(C)    556.    Brook I. Secondary bacterial infections complicating skin lesions. J Med Microbiol.;51:808-12. 2002.

 

(A)    557.    Brook I. Bacteriology of acute and chronic sphenoid sinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. ;111:1002-4. 2002.

 

(C)    558.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of polymicrobial female genital tract infections in adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 15:217-26. 2002.

 

(C)    559.    Brook I. Microbiology of polymicrobial abscesses and implications for therapy.
J Antimicrob Chemother.;50:805-10. 2002.

 

(C)    560.    Brook I. Anaerobic infections in children. Microbes Infect. ;4:1271-80. 2002.

 

(C)    561.    Brook I. Acute bacterial suppurative parotitis: microbiology and management.
J Craniofac Surg.;14:37-40. 2003.

 

(C)    562.    Brook I. Unexplained fever in young children: how to manage severe bacterial infection.
BMJ.;327(7423):1094-7.2003.(invited review).

 

(A)    563.   Yalowitz M, Brook I. The recovery of bacteria from the handpiece of a high school telephone. J Environ Health.;65:18-20, 31.2003.

 

(C)    564.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of post-surgical wounds infection in children.
Pediatr Rehabil.;5:171-6. 2002.

 

(A)    565.    Brook I. Acute and chronic frontal sinusitis.Curr Opin Pulm Med.;9:171-4. 2003.

 

(C)    566.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of acute suppurative thyroiditis in children.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. ;67:447-51. 2003.

 

(C)    567.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of intra-abdominal infections in children.
Pediatr Int.;45:123-9. 2003.

 

(C)    568.    Brook I. Effects of antimicrobial therapy on the microbial flora of the adenoids.
J Antimicrob Chemother. ;51:1331-7. 2003.

 

(C)    569.    Brook I. Clinical Review: Azithromycin versus penicillin in acute Group A streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis. Curr Infect Dis Rep.;5:191-193. 2003.

 

(A)    570.    Brook I, Yocum P, Shah K, Feldman B, Epstein S. Increased antimicrobial resistance in organisms recovered from otitis media with effusion. J Laryngol Otol. 117:449-53. 2003.

 

(C)    571.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of deep facial infections and Lemierre syndrome. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec.;65:117-20. 2003.

 

(C)    572.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of human and animal bite wound infections.
Prim Care. ;30:25-39. 2003.

 

(A)    573.    Brook I, Shah K. Effect of amoxicillin or clindamycin on the adenoids bacterial flora.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. ;129:5-10. 2003.

 

(C)    574.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of chronic suppurative otitis media in children.
J Trop Pediatr. ;49:196-9. 2003.

 

(B)    575.    Brook I.  Prevotella intermedia meningitis associated with cerebrospinal fluid leakage in an adolescent. Pediatr Infect Dis J.;22:751-3. 2003.

 

(A)    576.    Brook I. , Frazier E H. Immune response to Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia in the sputum of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.
Chest. ;124:832-3. 2003.

 

(C)    577.    Brook I. Ocular infections due to anaerobic bacteria. Int Ophthalmol. ;24:269-77. 2003.

 

(C)    578.    Brook I. Microbial dynamics of purulent nasopharyngitis in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol.;67:1047-53. 2003.

 

(C)    579.    Brook I. Microbiology and management of periodontal infections. General Dentistry.
50;424-8, 2003.

 

(C)    580.   Brook I. Microbiology and management of endodontic infections in children. J Clin Pediatr Dent.;28:13-7. 2003.

(C)    581.    Brook I. Anaerobic pulmonary infections in children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2004 ;20:636-40.

(A)    582.    Brook, I. Frazier, E.H.: Microbiology of recurrent acute rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope.;114:129-31. 2004.

(C)    583.    Brook I. Tetanus in children. Pediatr Emerg Care. ;20:48-51. 2004.

(C)    584.    Brook I. Management of Anaerobic Infection. Exper Review of Anti-infective Therapy. 2: 89-94, 2004.

(A)    585.   Brook I.  Gober A E. Antimicrobial resistance in the nasopharyngeal flora of children with acute maxillary sinusitis and maxillary sinusitis recurring after amoxicillin therapy.
J Antimicrob Chemother.;53:399-402. 2004.

(C)    586.   Brook I. Urinary tract and genito-urinary suppurative infections due to anaerobic bacteria.
Int J Urol.;11:133-141. 2004.

(A)    587.   Brook I. Gober A E.  Eradication of Streptococcus pneumoniae in the Nasopharyngeal Flora of Children with Acute Otitis Media after Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Therapy. Antimicrob Agents Chemother.;48:1419-21. 2004.

(C)    588.  Brook I, Elliott TB, Ledney GD, Shoemaker MO, Knudson GB. Management of postirradiation infection: lessons learned from animal models. Mil Med.;169:194-7. 2004.

(A)    589.  Brook I.. Microbiology of infected hemangiomas in children. Pediatr Dermatol.; 21:113-6. 2004.

(A)    590.   Bentzel DE, Elliott TB, Keller CE, Brook I, Shoemaker MO, Knudson GB. Antimicrobial therapies for pulmonary Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in B6D2F1/J mice immunocompromised by use of sublethal irradiation. Comp Med.;54:185-92, 2004.

(C)     591.  Brook I.  Effect of Amoxicillin and Coamoxiclav on the Aerobic and Anaerobic Nasopharyngeal Flora. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2004;6:169-170.

(C)     592. Brook I. Eradication of Streptococcus pneumoniae in the Nasopharyngeal Flora of Children with Acute Otitis Media after Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Therapy. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2004;6:170-171.

(C)     593. Brook I. Microbiology and management of brain abscess in children.  Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2004; 2: 125-130.

(C)     594. Brook I. Microbiology and management of infectious gangrene in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004;24:587-92.

(C)     595. Brook I. Discrepancies in the recovery of bacteria from multiple sinuses in acute and chronic sinusitis. J Med Microbiol. 2004;53:879-85. 

(C)     596.  Brook I. Beta lactamase –producing bacteria in mixed infections. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. 2004; 10: 777-784.

(C)     597.  Brook I. Intra-abdominal, retroperitoneal, and visceral abscesses in children. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2004;14:265-73.

(C)     598.  Brook I. Microbiology and management of myositis. International Orthopaedics. 2004. 28:257-60.

(C)     599.  Brook I. Role of anaerobic bacteria in infections following tracheostomy, intubation, or the use of ventilatory tubes in children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2004 ;113:830-4.

(A)     600. Brook I, Foote PA Jr. Effect of antimicrobial therapy with amoxicillin and cefprozil on bacterial interference and beta-lactamase production in the adenoids. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2004 ;113:902-5.

(C)     601. Brook I. Microbiology and management of peritonsillar, retropharyngeal, and parapharyngeal abscesses. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 2004, 62:1545-1550.

(C)     602. Meltzer EO, Hamilos DL, Hadley JA, Lanza DC, Marple BF, Nicklas RA, Bachert C, Baraniuk J, Baroody FM, Benninger MS, Brook I, Chowdhury BA, Druce HM, Durham S, Ferguson B, Gwaltney JM, Kaliner M, Kennedy DW, Lund V, Naclerio R, Pawankar R, Piccirillo JF, Rohane P, Simon R, Slavin RG, Togias A, Wald ER, Zinreich SJ. Rhinosinusitis: Establishing definitions for clinical research and patient care.  J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004;114(6 Suppl):155-212. and  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004  ;131(6 Suppl):S1-S62.

(C)      603.  Brook I. Clinical clues to diagnosis of anaerobic infections. Infections in Medicine. 2004, 21:616-621.

(C)      604. Brook I. The role of bacteria in chronic rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2005 ;38:1171-92.

(A)      605. Brook I, Gober AE. Antimicrobial resistance in the nasopharyngeal flora of children with acute otitis media and otitis media recurring after amoxicillin therapy. J Med Microbiol. 2005 ;54(Pt 1):83-5.

(A)      606. Brook I, Gober AE. Treatment of non-streptococcal tonsillitis with metronidazole. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005; 69: 65-68.

(C)      607. Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in tonsillitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005 ;69: 9-19.

(C)      608. Brook I. Pseudomembranous colitis in children.  J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 ;20:182-6.

(B)      609. Brook I. Recovery of anaerobic bacteria from wounds after lawn-mower injuries. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005;21:109-10.

(C)      610. Brook I. Microbiology and management of infected neck cysts. J. Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 2005; 63:392-5.

(C)      611. Brook I. Gatifloxacin Therapy in Otitis Media in Children. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2005;7:163-164.

(C)      612. Brook I. Microbiology of acute and chronic maxillary sinusitis associated with an odontogenic origin. Laryngoscope. 2005;115:823-5.

(C)      613. Brook I., Frazier, E.H.: Bacteriology of chronic maxillary sinusitis associated with nasal polyposis. J Med Microbiol.  2005 ;54:595-7.

(C)      614. Brook I, Gober A E: Long-term effects on the nasopharyngeal flora of children following antimicrobial therapy of acute otitis media with cefdinir or amoxycillin-clavulanate.
J Med Microbiol. 2005 ;54:553-6.

(C)      615.  Preuss H G, Echard B, Enig M, Brook I, Elliott. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of herbal essential oils and monolaurin for gram-poitive and gram-negative bacteria. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. 2005; 272:29-34.

(B)      616. Brook I. Infected neonatal cephalohematomas caused by anaerobic bacteria.
J Perinat Med. 2005;33:255-8.

(C)      617. Brook I, Gober AE. Recovery of potential pathogens and interfering bacteria in the nasopharynx of smokers and nonsmokers. Chest. 2005;127:2072-5.

(A)      618. Brook I. Management of human and animal bite wounds: an overview.
Adv Skin Wound Care. 2005;18:197-203.

(A)      619. Brook I. Microbiology and antimicrobial management of sinusitis.
J Laryngol Otol. 2005;119:251-8

(C)      620. Brook I. The human indigenous microbial flora in health and disease. Infections in Medicine. 2005; 22:259-272.

(A)      621. Brook I, Gober AE. Recovery of potential pathogens and interfering bacteria in the nasopharynx of otitis media-prone children and their smoking and nonsmoking parents.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 ;131:509-12.

(A).    622. Brook I. Bacteriology of acute and chronic ethmoid sinusitis. J Clin Microbiol. 2005 ;43:3479-80.

(C)     623.  Brook I, Elliott TB, Shoemaker MO, Ledney GD. Antimicrobials in the Management of Post-Irradiation Infection. Published in proceedings of the Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) Panel Research Task Group (RTG) 099 Meeting, “Radiation Bioeffects and Countermeasures,” Bethesda, MD, USA, June 21-23, 2005. Compact disc: AFRRI CD 05-2. http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil/www/outreach/reports.htm#ReportChapters.

(C)     624. Brook I. The role of bacterial interference in otitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005;133:139-46.

(A)     625. Brook I, Gober A E. Effects of amoxicillin and cefdinir on nasopharyngeal bacterial flora. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005;131:785-7.

(C)     626. Brook I. A pooled comparison of cefdinir and penicillin in the treatment of group a beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis. Clin Ther. 2005 ;27:1266-73.

(C)     627. Brook I. Beta-lactamase-producing bacteria and their role in infection. Reviews in Medical Microbiology. 2005;16: 91-99.

(A)     628.  Brook I, Germana A, Giraldo DE, Camp-Hyde TD, Bolduc DL, Foriska MA, Elliott TB, Thakar JH, Shoemaker MO, Jackson WE, Ledney GD. Clindamycin and quinolone therapy for Bacillus anthracis Sterne infection in 60Co-gamma-photon-irradiated and sham-irradiated mice. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2005; 56: 1074-80.

(C)     629.  Brook I, Lewis MA, Sandor GK, Jeffcoat M, Samaranayake LP, Vera Rojas J. Clindamycin in dentistry: more than just effective prophylaxis for endocarditis? Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2005;100:550-8.

(A)     630.  Brook I, Foote PA. Efficacy of Penicillin versus Cefdinir in Eradication of Group A Streptococci and Tonsillar Flora. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2005 ;49:4787-8.

(A)     631.  Brook I, Hausfeld JN. Recovery of Interfering Bacteria in the Nasopharynx following Antimicrobial Therapy of Acute Maxillary Sinusitis with Telithromycin or Amoxicillin-Clavulanate. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2005;49:4793-4.

(A)     632.  Brook I, Giraldo DE, Germana A, Nicolau DP, Jackson WE, Elliott TB, Thakar JH, Shoemaker MO, Ledney GD. Comparison of clarithromycin and ciprofloxacin therapy for Bacillus anthracis Sterne infection in mice with or without 60Co gamma-photon irradiation.
 J Med Microbiol. 2005 ;54(Pt 12):1157-62.

(C)     633.  Brook I. Chronic sinusitis in children and adults: role of bacteria and antimicrobial management. Current Allergy and Asthma. 2005; 5: 482-490.

(C)     634.  Brook I. Microbiology of intracranial abscesses and their associated sinusitis.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005;131:1017-9.

(C)     635.  Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in acute and chronic mastoiditis.
Anaerobe. 2005;11:252-7.

(A)     636. Brook I, Foote PA, Hausfeld JN. Eradication of pathogens from the nasopharynx after therapy of acute maxillary sinusitis with low- or high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2005;26:416-9.

(C)     367.  Brook I, Microbiology of intracranial abscesses associated with sinusitis of odontogenic origin. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2006;115:917-20.

(C)      638.  Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in mediastinitis. Drugs. 2006;66:315-20.

(A)     639.  Brook I., Hausfeld J N. Effect of telithromycin and azithromycin on nasopharyngeal bacterial flora in patients with acute maxillary sinusitis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 ;132:442-5.

(A)     640.  Brook I, Foote PA, Hausfeld JN. Frequency of recovery of pathogens causing acute maxillary sinusitis in adults before and after introduction of vaccination of children with the 7-valent pneumococcal vaccine. J Med Microbiol. 2006 ;55:943-6.

(C)     641. Brook I. Safety and Immunogenicity of 26-Valent Group A Streptococcus Vaccine. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2005;8:179-180.

(B)     642.  Brook I. Recovery of anaerobic bacteria from a case of dissecting cellulitis.
Int J Dermatol. 2006;45:168-9.

(C)     643. Brook I. Prescription practices in acute pediatric infections and their implications on the worldwide antimicrobial resistance. Editorial. Journal of Pediartic infectious Diseases. 2006; 1: 3-5.

(A)     644. Brook I, Gober A E.  Increased recovery of Moraxella catarrhalis and Haemophilus influenzae in association with group A beta-haemolytic streptococci in healthy children and those with pharyngo-tonsillitis  J Med Microbiol. 2006 ;55:989-92.

(C)     645. Brook I. Prediction of the temperature response to antibiotic treatment in children with pneumonia. Editorial. Journal of Pediartic infectious Diseases. 2006; 2: 71-2.

(C)     646. Brook I. Sinusitis of odontogenic origin. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135:349-55.

(A)     647.  Benninger M, Brook I, Farrell DJ. Disease severity in acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is greater in patients infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae than in those infected with Haemophilus influenzae. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135:523-8.

(A)     648.  Brook, I., Foote, P.A. Jr. Isolation of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the surface and core of tonsils in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006;70:2099-2102.

(A)     649.  Brook  I., Bacteriology of chronic sinusitis and acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 ;132:1099-101.

(A)     650.  Brook I., Gober E. Recovery of interfering and beta-lactamase-producing bacteria from group A beta-haemolytic streptococci carriers and non-carriers. J Med Microbiol. 2006;55:1741-1744.

(C)      651.  Brook I, Dohar JE. Management of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis in children.  J Fam Pract. 2006 ;55:S1-S12.

(C)      652.  Marple B, Brook I, Benninger M. Management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis: Current issues and controversies. Contemporary Pediatrics  2007; 24: Supp. 2-16. and Patient Care Infectious Disease. 2007 ;41: Supp. 2-16

(A)      653. Brook I, Microbiology and management of infected solid tumours. European Journal of Cancer Care. 2007; 16: 12-16.

(C)      654. Brook I, Botulism: the challenge of diagnosis and treatment. Rev Neurol Dis. 2006;3:182-9.

(C)      655. Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in sinusitis. Anaerobes. 2006; 12:5-12.

(C)      656. Brook I. The role of bacterial interference in upper respiratory tract infections in children. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 2006: 1;  187-194.

 (C)      657. Brook I. Infant botulism. J Perinatol. 2007 ;27:175-80.

(A)       658. Brook I, Gober AE. Effect of smoking cessation on the microbial flora.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 ;133:135-8.

(C)       659. Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in upper respiratory tract and other head and neck infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2007; 9:208-17.

(C)       660. Brook I. Wait-and-See Versus Immediate Antibiotic Treatment in the Management of Acute Otitis Media in Children. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2007;9:184-5.

(C)       661. Brook I. Watchful waiting versus immediate antibiotic treatment in the management of acute otitis media in children. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2007 ;9:183-4.

(C)       662. Brook I. Penicillin failure in the treatment of acute and recurrent tonsillopharyngitis is associated with copathogens and alteration of microbial balance: A role for cephalosporins. Clinical Pediatrics. 2007; 46: 17s-24s.

(A)       663. Brook I. Microbiology of acute sinusitis of odontogenic origin presenting with periorbital cellulitis in children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2007 ;116:386-8.

(A)       664. Brook I, Gober AE. Frequency of recovery of pathogens from the nasopharynx of children with acute maxillary sinusitis before and after the introduction of vaccination with the 7-valent pneumococcal vaccine. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 71:575-9. 2007.

(C)       665. Brook I. Overcoming penicillin failures in the treatment of Group A streptococcal pharyngo-tonsillitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2007;71:1501-8.

(C)       666. Brook I. Current issues in the management of acute bacterial sinusitis in children.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2007;71:1653-61.

(C)       667. Brook I. Cephalosporins in overcoming beta-lactamase-producing bacteria and preservation of the interfering bacteria in the treatment of otitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2007;5:939-50.

 

(C)       668. Brook I. The role of anaerobic bacteria in cutaneous and soft tissue abscesses and infected cysts. Anaerobe. 2007.13; 171-177.

 

(C)       669. Brook I. Treatment of anaerobic infection. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2007 ;5:991-1006.

 

(C)       670. Brook I. Microbiology and management of soft tissue and muscle infections.
International Journal of Surgery. 2008; 6:328-38.

 

(C)       671. Brook I. Microbiology and management of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis.

                   Am J Perinatol. 2008; 25: 111-118.

 

(A)       672. Brook I, Gober AE. Failure to eradicate streptococci and beta-lactamase producing bacteria. Acta Paediatrica. 2008; 96; 193-195.

(C)       673. Brook I. Microbiology and management of joint and bone infections due to anaerobic bacteria. J Orthop Sci. 2008;13:160-9.

(C)       674. Brook I. Ocular infections due to anaerobic bacteria in children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2008;45:78-84.

(A)       675. Brook I, Gober AE. Concurrent influenza A and group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117:310-2.

 

(C)       676. Brook I. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections of the eyes.

                   Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2008;10:179-80.

 

(C)       677. Brook I. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections of the sinuses.

                    Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2008;10:180-1.

 

(C)       678. Brook I.  Microbiology and management of abdominal infections.

                   Dig Dis Sci. 2008:53:2585-91.

 

(C)      679. Brook I. Diagnosis and Management of Pharyngotonsillitis. Israeli Journal of Emergency     Medicine. 2008, 8: 26-34.

 

(A)      680. Brook I, Foote PA, Hausfeld JN. Increase in the frequency of recovery of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in acute and chronic maxillary sinusitis. J Med Microbiol.  2008;57:1015-7.

 

(C)       681.  Brook I. Current concepts in the management of Clostridium tetani infection.

                     Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2008 :327-36.

 

(C)      682. Brook I. Actinomycosis: diagnosis and management. South Med J.2008;101:1019-23.

 

(C)      683. Brook I. Pericarditis caused by anaerobic bacteria.Int J Antimicrob Agents

 2009; 297-300.

 

(A)      684. Brook I, Gober A E. Recovery of potential pathogens in the nasopharynx of healthy and otitis    media-prone children and their smoking and nonsmoking parents. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117:727-30.

 

(C)      685. Brook I. Infective endocarditis caused by anaerobic bacteria. Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2008 ;101:665-76.

 

(C)      686. Brook I. Current management of upper respiratory tract and head and neck infections.                 Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009;266:315-23.

 

(C)      687.   Brook I. Neck Cancer- A Physicians’ Personal Experience. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009;135:118. 

 

(C)     688.  Brook I. Anaerobic Infections in children. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 4: 1, 2009.

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(C)     689.  Brook I. Overview of anaerobic Infections in children. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 4: 3-9, 2009.

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(C)     690.  Brook I. Anaerobic bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract and Head and Neck Infections in Children: Microbiology and Management. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.4: 17-26, 2009.

 

(C)     691.   Brook I. Microbiology and antimicrobial treatment of orbital and intracranial complications of sinusitis in children and their management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 2009;73:1183-6.

 

(A)     692.   Brook I, Gober A E.  Rate of eradication of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci in children with pharyngo-tonsillitis by amoxicillin and cefdinir. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 ;73:757-9.

 

(C)     693.   Brook I. Are antimicrobials needed to treat acute rhinosinusitis? Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2009 ;11:171-2.

 

(A)     694.   Brook I, Gober A E. The effects of treatment of acute otitis media with a low dose vs a high dose of amoxicillin on the nasopharyngeal flora. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 ;135:458-61.

 

(C)     695.   Brook I.  Non-odontogenic abscesses in the head and neck region. Periodontol 2000. 2009 ; 49:106-25.

 

(C)     696.   Brook I. Sinusitis. Periodontol 2000. 2009 ; 49:126-39.

 

(C)     697.   Brook I. Anaerobic bacteria as a cause of mycotic aneurysm of the aorta: microbiology and antimicrobial therapy. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2009 ;5 :36-9.

 

(C)     698.   Brook I. Rediscovering my voice. JAMA.2009; 302; 981.

 

(A)     699.   Brook I, Gober A E. Bacteriology of spontaneously draining acute otitis media in children before and after the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 ;28:640-2.

 

(C)     700.  Brook I. Role of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in head and neck infections. J Laryngol Otol. 2009 ;123:1301-7.

 

 (C)    701.   Brook I. Microbiology and antimicrobial treatment of orbital and intracranial complications of sinusitis in children and their management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009;73:1183-6.

                     One of the top ten down loaded or requested articles for the year from the Journal.

 

(C)    702.  Brook I. Management of human and animal bite wound infection: an overview. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2009 ;11:389-95.

 

(C)    703.  Brook I. The role of beta-lactamase-producing-bacteria in mixed infections. Bio Medical Central Infect Diseases. ;9:202. 2009.

 

(C)    704.   Brook I.  A physician's experience as a cancer of the neck patient.  Surgical Oncology. 2010 ;19:188-92.

 

(C)    705.  Brook I.  The role of anaerobic bacteria in bacteremia. Anaerobe. 2010;16:183-9.

 

(C)    706.  Brook I.  Chronic Sinusitis in Children. Pediatric Annals. 2010; 39; 41-47.

 

(C)    707.  Brook I.  Treatment modalities for bacterial rhinosinusitis. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2010;11:755-69.

 

(C)    708.  Brook I. Effects of exposure to smoking on the microbial flora of children and their parents. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2010;74: 447-50.

 

(C)    709.  Brook I.  A physician's personal experience as a cancer of the neck patient. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010;143:324-326.   

 

(C)    710.  Brook I. Guest Editorial: The challenges of rediscovering my voice after laryngectomy. Ear Nose & Throat Journal; 80: 294-295; 2010.

 

(C)    711.  Brook I. A simple method to cover the donor site of a partial-thickness skin graft: How I do it. Ear Nose & Throat Journal.  80; (10) E43 ; 2010

 

(C)    712. Brook I. Regaining my voice: A physician personal experience. Advance-for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists. 20: 11-14; 2010.  http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Archives/Article-Archives/Regaining-My-Voice.aspx?zz=0

 

(C)    713.  Kunz AN, Brook I. Emerging Resistant Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacilli in Hospital-Acquired Infections. Chemotherapy. 2010: 24;56:492-500.

 

(C)    714. Brook I. Anaerobic infections in children. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 2011;697:117-52.

 

(C)     715. Brook I. A Physician's Personal Experiences as a Cancer of the Neck Patient: Errors in My Care. Am J Med Qual. 2011 ;26:73-4.

 

(C)     716. Brook I.  A physician's personal experience as a neck breather needing emergency care. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29: 233-4.

 

(C)     717. Thomas NM, Brook I. Animal bite-associated infections: microbiology and treatment. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011 ;9:215-26. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/739023

 

(C)      718. Brook I. Microbiology of Sinusitis.  Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2011 :90-100.

 

(C)      719.  Brook I. Clinical trial report: viral coinfections with invasive pneumococcal disease. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2011 ;13:109-11.

 

(C)      720. Brook I. Urgent Care of Neck Breathers. J Emerg Nursing. 2011 ;37:163-4.

 

(C)       721. Brook I. Impact of smokining on oral and nasopharyngeal flora. Journal of Dental Research. 2011; 90: 704-10.

(C)      722. Benninger M, Brook I, Bernstein JM, Casey JR, Roos K, Bradeley M, Farrar JR. Bacterial interference in upper respiratory infections: A systematic review. Am. J. Rhinoll. Allergy. 2011; 25: 82-8.

(C)       723. Brook I. A physician as a cancer of the neck patient: Am I cured.  Palliative and Supportive Care. 2011; 9: 213-4.

(C)      724. Brook I. A physician as a cancer of the neck patient: getting irradiated. Support Care Cancer. 2011; 19: 1061-64.

(C)      725. Brook I. Antimicrobial treatment of anaerobic infections. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011 ;12: 1691-707.

(C)      726. Brook I. Experience of a physician with neck cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2011; 15; 436-7.

(A)      727. Brook I. Recovery of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in sinus fungal ball.  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 ;145: 851-2.

(C)      728. Brook I. Living with the late effects of irradiation treatment: a physician as a cancer of the neck patient perspective. J Palliat Med. 2011 ;14:1262-3.

(C)      729. Brook I. Abscesses from actinomyces infection: Why so difficult to diagnose? Expert Rev. Ant. Infect. Ther. 2011; 9: 1097-9.

(C)     730. Brook I, Hausfeld JN. Microbiology of acute and chronic maxillary sinusitis in smokers and nonsmokers.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2011;120:707-12

(A)      731. Brook I, Hausfeld JN. Microbiology of acute and chronic maxillary sinusitis in smokers and nonsmokers. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2011;120:707-12.

(A)     732. Brook I, Complications of Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Children and their Management. Pediatrics & Therapeutics 2011; 2; e 104.

(C)     733. Brook I. A physician as a cancer of the neck patient: Overcoming depression after laryngectomy. Palliative and Supportive Care. 2012; 10, 63-64.

(C)      734. Brook I. Management of bacterial rhinosinusitis in children, European Respiratory Diseases. 2012; 8: 56-60.

(C)      735. Brook I., Anaerobic bacteria in upper respiratory tract and head and neck infections: microbiology and treatment. Anaerobe. 2012; 214-220.

(C)     736. Brook I. The increased risk of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in neck infections in young children. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2012 ;14:119-20.

(C)      737. Chow AW, Benninger MS, Brook I, Brozek JL, Goldstein EJ, Hicks LA, Pankey GA, Seleznick M, Volturo G, Wald ER, File TM Jr. IDSA clinical practice guideline for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in children and adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Apr ;54(8):e72-e112.

(C)     738. Brook I. Medical intelligence article: Ventilation of neck breathers undergoing a diagnostic procedure or surgery. Anesth Analg. 2012 ;114:1318-21.

(C)    739. Brook I. Eating Again: A Physician's Personal Experience After Laryngectomy. Nutr Cancer. 2012;64: 635-6.

(C)    740. Brook I. Management of acute rhinosinustis in children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice. 2012; 9: 1-22.

(C)     741. Cunningham M, Guardiani E, Kim HJ, Brook I. Otitis media. Future Microbiol. 2012;7:733-53.

(C)     742. Brook I. Amoxicillin-clavulanate as the gold standard empirical therapy of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Expert Rev. Anti Infect. Ther.2012; 10: 1367–1369.

(C)     743. Brook I. The role of beta-lactamase-producing-bacteria in mixed infections in children.  Pediatrics & Therapeutics. 2012; 2:e 105.

(C)    744. Brook I. Acute sinusitis in children. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2013 ;60: 409-24.

(C)    745. Brook I. Penicillin failure in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngo-tonsillitis.  Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2013 ;15:232-5.

(C)    746. Brook I. Fusobacterial infections in children. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2013 ;15:288-94. 

(C)    747. Brook I, Wexler HM, Goldstein EJC. Antianaerobic antimicrobials. Spectrum and susceptibility testing. Clinical Microbilogical Reviews.  2013: 25: 526-36.

        (A)    748. Brook I, Bogaardt H, van As-Brooks C. Long-term use of heat and moisture exchangers among laryngectomees: medical, social, and psychological patterns. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2013 ;122:358-63.

        (C)    749. Brook I. Penicillin failure in the treatment of Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal tonsillitis: Causes and solution. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.  2013;8; 59–69.

        (C)    750. Brook I. The effects of antimicrobials and exposure to smoking on bacterial interference in the upper respiratory tract of children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014.78; 179-185.

(C)    751. Thomas NM. Brook I.   Otitis media: an update on current pharmacotherapy and future perspectives. Expert Opin Pharacother. 2014;15: 1069-83.

(C)    752. Brook I. The experience of a battalion physician in the Yom Kippur War. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. 161: 304-7: 2015.

(C)    753. Rosenfeld RM, Piccirillo JF, Chandrasekhar SS, Brook I, Ashok Kumar K, Kramper M, Orlandi RR, Palmer JN, Patel ZM, Peters A, Walsh SA, Corrigan MD. Clinical practice guideline (update): adult sinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;152 (2 Suppl):S1-S39.

(C)    754. Rosenfeld RM, Piccirillo JF, Chandrasekhar SS, Brook I, Kumar KA, Kramper M, Orlandi RR, Palmer JN, Patel ZM, Peters A, Walsh SA, Corrigan MD. Clinical practice guideline (update): adult sinusitis executive summary. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;152: 598-609.

(C)    755. Brook I. Fusobacterial head and neck infections in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015; 79: 953-8.

(C)    756. Brook I. Treating appendicitis with antibiotics. Am J Emerg Med. 2016 ;34:609-10.

(C)    757. Brook I. Antimicrobials therapy of anaerobic infections. J Chemother. 2016; 28: 143-50.

(C)    758. Brook I. Clostridial Infections in Children: Spectrum and Management. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2015; 17: 47.

 (C)   759. Brook I. Spectrum and treatment of anaerobic infections. J Infect Chemother. 2016 ; 22:1-13.

(C)    760. Brook I. Microbiology and choice of antimicrobial therapy for acute sinusitis complicated by subperiosteal abscess in children. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2016; 84: 21-26.

(C)    761. Brook I. Infectious complications of circumcision and their prevention. European Urology Focus. 2016; 2: 453–459. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2016.01.013

(C)    762. Brook I. Cancer of the Throat: A Physician’s Experience as a Patient. Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal; 2016; 7: 1-8. e0025.  http://www.rmmj.org.il/userimages/583/0/PublishFiles/583Article.pdf

(C)    763. Brook I. Microbiology of chronic rhinosinusitis. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 ;35:1059-68.

(C)     764. Brook I. Otolaryngologist-Beware of Zika. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;143(1):84-85.

(C)    765. Brook I. The microbiology of normal non-inflamed sinuses. B-ENT.2016; 12: 297-304.

(C)    766. Brook I. Microbiology and treatment of brain abscess. J Clin Neurosci. 2017;38:8-12.

(C)    767. Brook I. Treatment Challenges of Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngo-Tonsillitis. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2017;21:286–296. https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0036-1584294

(C)     768. Pynnonen MA, Gillespie MB, Roman B, Rosenfeld RM, Tunkel DE, Bontempo L, Brook I, Chick DA, Colandrea M, Finestone SA, Fowler JC, Griffith CC, Henson Z, Levine C, Mehta V, Salama A, Scharpf J, Shatzkes DR, Stern WB, Youngerman JS, Corrigan MD. Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults Executive Summary. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;157:355-371; Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 ;157(2 suppl):S1-S30.

(C)      769. Brook I. The role of antibiotics in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2017: 10;2:104-108.

(B)      770. Brook I. The challenges of treating tracheobronchitis in a laryngectomee due to nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2018: 20;12: 242. https://goo.gl/ssYtQG

(A)      771.  Rapoport SK, Smith AJ, Bergman M, Scriven KA, Brook I, Mikula SK. Determining the utility of standard hospital microbiology testing: Comparing standard microbiology cultures with DNA sequence analysis in patients with chronic sinusitis. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 ;5:82-87. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6617130/pdf/main.pdf

(B)      772. Brook I. Paroxismal hypertensive episodes caused by direct massage of the carotid artery by a Doppler ultrasound of the neck in a laryngectomee. Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 28; 114-117; 2020; https://www.jmuonline.org/temp/JMedUltrasound282114-5705609_155056.pdf

(C)      773. Brook I, Goodman J F. Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Use and

           Maintenance in Laryngectomees. International Archieves of Otolaryngology. 2020; 20(2); DOI: 10.1055/s-00025477 https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0039-3402497.pdf

(C)      774. Brook I. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Related to COVID-19 in Children. Editorial. InternationaL Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 9: 65-66, 2020. https://theijcp.org/index.php/ijcp/article/view/389/322

(C)     775. Brook I. Late side effects of radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Radiation Oncology Journal. 2020;38:84-92.   https://drive.google.com/file/d/130lZk_5g_V8IuF_f5aT0qFCvjYwQHvnC/view?usp=sharing

(C)     776. Brook I. Prevention of COVID-19 Infection in Neck Breathers, Including Laryngectomees. Editorial. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2020. 24(3):e253–e254https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0040-1713140 https://bit.ly/3ivn4Ev

(B)     777.  Margulis M, Ben-Zvi l, Brook I, Bernfeld B. A novel approach for simultaneous tibiofibular synostosis takedown and peroneus longus ligamentoplasty for posttraumatic tibiofibular synostosis: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 14:104, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-020-02397-7

(C)     778. Brook I. “The Laryngectomee Guide” is available in 18 languages (Free eBooks). World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 7(4),312-317. 2021. https://bit.ly/3lXGCDQ  

(C)     779. Brook I. Management of Severe COVID-19 Infection in Children: A Therapeutic Challenge. Editorial. International. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 9:103-4, 2020. https://theijcp.org/index.php/ijcp/article/view/404/342

(C)    780. Brook I, Cord L, Orestes M, Davidson B. Swallowing difficulties caused by a voice prosthesis in a laryngectomee. European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck diseases .137: 411–413, 2020. https://bit.ly/33Yaicn Annales Francaises d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de pathologie. 137: 380-2, 2020.

(C)    781. Brenner MJ, Cramer JD, McGrath BA, Balakrishnan K, Stepan KO, Pandian V, Roberson DW, Shah RK, Chen AY, Brook I, Nussenbaum B. Oral Intubation Attempts in Patients With a Laryngectomy: A Significant Safety Threat. tolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 164(5):1040-1043.

            https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F16TAa2BWxHNWEGjd5KPuEuN4osa0L3a/view?usp=sharing

(C)      782. Brook I. Early side effects of radiation treatment for head and neck cancerAcute side effects of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Cancer Radiotherapy. 2021;25(5):507-513.

            https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COF3o8Sj1vrssujL0pe2IWlBL_4w-ep6/view?usp=sharing

 (C)      783. Brook I. Neonatal Tetanus. Pediatr Emerg Med J. 2021;8:1-7. https://pemj.org/upload/pdf/pemj-2021-00269.pdf

(C)      784. Brook I, Cohen E, Stemer A. Correction of carotid artery stenosis by stent placement ameliorated paroxysmal hypertension after radiation treatment of hypopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report. J Med Case Rep. . 2022 ;16(1):70. https://rdcu.be/cHaXa

(C)      785. Brook I, Omicron variant and Children. Editorial. International. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2022. 1(1): 1. https://theijcp.org/index.php/ijcp/article/view/474/395

 

 

 

CHAPTERS AND BOOKS

 

1.           Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pediatric Infections.  Advances in Pediatrics, Volume 21 (pg. 163-193). L.A. Barnes, Editor, Yearbook Medical Publishers, Chicago, IL, 1980.

2.           Brook, I.: The Role of Anaerobes in Pediatric Patients.  Current Problems in Pediatrics, Yearbook Medical Publishers, Chicago, IL, Volume 11, number 2, December 1980. (40 pages).

3.           Brook, I.: Metronidazole for Treatment of Anaerobic Infections in Children. In: First United States Metronidazole Conference. S.M. Finegold, Biomedical Information Corporation. NY, 1982. (pg. 319-330).

4.           Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections in Pediatrics.  The Upjohn Company.  Kalamazoo, MI 1982. (17 pages).

5.           Brook, I.: Anaerobic Infections in Children. A Textbook. 359 Pages G.K. Hall Medical Publisher.  Boston.  1983. Second Printing Yearbook Medical Publisher, Chicago, 1986.

6.           Brook, I.: Editor.  A Medical Update on Lincomycin: The Management of Infectious Diseases.  Omega Communication, Springfield, NJ (46 pg), 1983.

7.           Brook, I.: Anaerobier-Infectionen bei Kinden: Diagonose und Therapie, (pg. 63-76).  In Anaerobier Infektionen-und es gibt sie doch.  Editors, C. Krasemann and H. Werner, Walter de Gryter Co., Berlin, 1984.

8.           Brook, I.: Listeria monocytogenes Infections. In Current Pediatric Therapy.  Editors Gellis & Kagan, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, 11th Edition, 1984. (pg. 511-512)

9.           Brook, I.: Mixed Infections and Their Control.  In The Pathophysiology of Combined Injury and Trauma.  Walker, R.I., Gruber, D.F. MacVittie, T.J., and Conklin, J.J. (Eds), University Park Press, Baltimore, MD 1985, (pg. 165-174).

10.        Brook, I.: Aspiration pneumonia. (pg. 121-123).  Listeria monocytogenes Infections (pg. 513-514), Infection due to Anaerobic Cocci and Gram-Negative Bacilli (pg. 535-536).  In Current Pediatric Therapy.  Ed. Gellis & Kagan, W.B. Saunders. Philadelphia PA, 12th Edition. 1986.

11.        Brook, I.: Experimental Evidence of mixed Aerobic and Anaerobic Infections - Animal and Clinical Studies.  (pg. 29-38).  In The Clinical Significance of Indirect Pathogenicity and Role of Beta-Lactamase.  Eds. Maddock, J.L., Mitsuhashi, S.  University of Tokyo Press. 1986.

12.        Brook, I.: Bacterial Synergy in Upper Respiratory Infection.  (16 pages).  Current Hospital Topics.  Upjohn Company,  1986.

13.        Brook, I.: Infections of the Ear, Nose and Throat caused by Bacteroides species. (pg. 5-13).  In: Treatment of Bacteroides Infections. Ed. Finegold, S.M. & Ueno, K. University of Tokyo Press, 1986.

14.        Brook, I.: Pharyngo-tonsillitis.  In Text of Infection of the Head and Neck.  Ed. Schlossberg, D.  Springer-Verlag Publishers Inc., (pg 121-132), 1986.

15.        Brook, I.: Direct and Indirect Pathogenicity of Anaerobic Bacteria in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children.  In Advances in Pediatrics, Ed. Burness A.L. Yearbook Medical Publisher, Chicago, IL 34:357-378, 1987.

16.        Brook, I.: Role of Encapsulated Anaerobic Bacteria in Synergistic Infections. CRC Critical Review In Microbiology.  CRC Press Inc., Boca Raton, Fl., Vol. 14:171-193, 1987.

17.        Brook, I.: The Clinical Microbiology of Waldeyer's Ring.  The Otolaryngological Clinics of North America.  Vol. 20, No. 2, 259-272, 1987.

18.        Brook, I.: Combined Antimicrobial Therapy of Mixed Infection.  In:  The Pathophysiology of Combined Injury and Trauma.  Management of Infectious Complications in Mass Casualty Situations.  Ed. Gruber, D., et al (pg. 147-163), 1987.

19.        Brook, I.: Controversies in Anaerobic Infections in Childhood.  Current Problems in Pediatrics.  Yearbook Medical Publisher, Chicago, IL, Vol. 17, No. 10, (pg. 589-620), 1987.

20.        Brook, I.: Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: their Role, Pathogenicity, Beta-Lactamase-Production and Management.  Upjohn International Inc. 1987.

21.        Brook, I.: The Swollen Neck: Cervical Lymphadenitis, Parotitis, Thyroiditis and Infected Cysts.  Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America.  2:221-236, 1988.

22.        Brook, I.: Microbiology of Intra-Abdominal Infections.  Focus on non-fragilis Bacteroides.  In Current Issues in the Management of Surgical Infections.  Shapiro Inc. NJ. 1988.

23.        Brook, I.: Pediatric Infections. (pg. 541-566) In Anaerobic Infection.  Ed. Finegold, S.M., & George, L.  Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, Fl. 1989.

24.        Brook, I.: Pediatric Anaerobic Infections Diagnosis and Management.  A Textbook.  Mosby Publisher, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 1989. (2nd  edition of ref 5), 393 pages.

25.        Brook, I.: Direct and Indirect Pathogenicity of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Mixed Infections in Children.  CRC Critical Reviews in Microbiology.  16:161-180, 1989.

26.        Brook, I., Rubenio A. 1) Infection Due to Anaerobic cocci and Gram Negative Bacilli. (pgs. 668-672. 2) Botulism (pgs. 673-675).  3) Gas Gangrene and Subcutaneous Tissue Infection.  (pg. 675-678)  In Current Therapy in Pediatrics.  Ed. Eichenwald H.F & Stroder J. Decker, B.C. Inc. Philadelphia, PA. 1989.

27.        Brook, I.: Bacterial synergy in Intra-Abdominal Infections Implications and Management.  In: The Role of Monotherapy in Serious Surgical Infection. Ed. Solomkin, J.S.  Excerpta Medica, Princeton, N.J., pg. 7-12, 1989.

28.        Ledney, G.D., Madonna, G.S., Chesney, D.G., Elliott, T.B., Brook, I.: Complications of Combined Radiation Damage and Skin wound Trauma in Mouse Models. In:  Treatment of Radiation Injuries.  Ed. by Browne, D. et al. (pg. 153-164). Plenum Press NY, 1990.

29.        Brook, I.: Antibiotics in Post-irradiation Infection. pg 87-93. In Treatment of Radiation Injuries. Ed. Browne, D. et al. Plenum Publishing Corp. NY, NY, 1990.

30.        Brook, I.: Anaerobes. In Infections in Immunocompromised Infants and Children. Ed. Patrick, C.  Churchill Livingstone. New York. (pg. 522-537). 1992.

31.        Brook, I.: Lung Abscess and Pleural Empyema in Children.  In Advances in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Ed.: Aronoff S.C. Mosby Yearbook Inc., St. Louis  8:(pg. 159-176). 1992.

32.        Brook, I.: Clindamycin in the Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. In: Clindamycin in the Treatment of Human Infections Ed. Zambrano, D. First Edition, The Upjohn Comp. Kalamazoo (pg. 4-1 to 4-37) 1992.  Second Edition Excerpta Medica Asia Ltd.  Hong Kong, 1997.

33.        Brook, I.: Role of Aerobic and Anaerobic Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Scientific Press. Hong Kong, 1992. (11 Pages).

34.        Brook, I.: Ledney, G.D.: Quinolone Therapy in the Management of Infection After Irradiation. Critical Reviews in Microbiology. 18:235-246. CRC Press Inc. Boca Raton, Fl. 1992.

35.        Brook, I.: Commentary to “Changes in Tonsillar Bacteriology of Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis 1980 vs 1989.”  Yearbook of Pediatrics, Mosby Yearbook Inc., St. Louis (pg. 407-408). 1992.

36.        Brook, I.: Commentary to: “Perirectal Abscess in Infants and Children Mosby Yearbook Inc.: Report of 52 Cases and Review of Literature.”  Yearbook of Pediatrics, Mosby Yearbook Inc. St. Louis (pg. 77-78), 1992.

37.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Gram-Positive non-sporulating Bacilli” (Chapter 227 pg 2206-2210) and “Anaerobic cocci” (Chapter 226; pg 2204-2206). in Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases.  Forth Edition. Eds. Mandel G.L., Douglas, R.G., Bennett, J. John Wiley & Suns Publication New York. 1995.

38.        Brook, I.: “Clostridial Sepsis and Anaerobic Infections.”  in Current Therapy of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Kaplan, S.L. Editor 3rd Ed. Decker, B.C. Publisher (pg. 180-184) 1993.

39.        Commentary to “Acute Conjunctivitis in Childhood.” Yearbook of Pediatrics, Mosby Yearbook Inc., St. Louis (pg. 422-423) 1994.

40.        Brook, I.: “Infection Due to Anaerobic Cocci and Gram-Negative Bacilli” (Chapter 154, pg. 754-759). “Botulism” (Chapter 155, pg. 759-761). “Gas Gangrene and Subcutaneous Tissue Infection” (Chapter 156, pg. 762-764). In Pediatric Therapy Eichenwald & Ströler, 3rd Ed., Mosby Company, St. Louis 1993.

41.        Brook, I.: “Aspiration Pneumonia.” In Gellis and Kagan's Current Pediatric Therapy. Eds. Burg, Ingelfinger and Wald, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia (pg. 128-129) 1993.

42.        Brook, I.: “Concept of Mixed Aerobic-Anaerobic Obstetric and Gynecological Infection.” In Obstetric and Gynecologic Infectious Disease, Ed. J. G. Pastorek II, Raven Press, Ltd., New York 1994.

43.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Infections in Neonate.” Advances in Pediatrics, Mosby Yearbook Inc., St. Louis (41:369-383) 1994.

44.        Brook, I.: “The Role of Organisms Other than Group A Streptococci in Pharyngitis.” In Acute Bacterial Pharyngitis. Ed. J.C. Pechere. Cambridge Medical Publication, West Sussex, England (pg. 57-66) 1994.

45.        Brook, I.: The Changing Etiology of Acute Bronchitis.  In: Clinical Concerns in The Treatment of Bronchitis. Ed. Wallace, R.J, Lederle Co. (pg. 11-16), 1991.

46.        Brook, I.: “Indigenous Microbial Flora of Humans” in Surgical Infectious Diseases 3rd Edition.  Ed. Howard R & Simmons R.L. Appleton & Lange, Norwalk, Connecticut (pg. 37-46), 1995.

47.        Brook, I.:, Editor of “Upper Respiratory and Head and Neck Infections,” an Infectious Diseases Teaching Atlas. Volume IV. Editor in Chief Mandell G.L. Current Medicine, Philadelphia, PA First Edition 1995, second edition 2000.

48.        Brook, I.: “The Use of Ofloxacin in Combination Therapy.” Penetration, Annual Issue. In International Update on Ofloxacin, Biomedis, A Division of PMSI, Tokyo, Japan (pg. 24-29) 1995.

49.        Brook, I.: “Microbiology and Medical Treatment of Otitis Media.” In Secretory Otitis Media, University of Antwerp Publication, Artishok Inc., Belgium (pg. 4-11) 1995.

50.        Brook, I.: “Cefprozil in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.”  Asian Medical News, Medi Media Communication, Hong Kong, February 1996.

51.        Brook, I.: “Pharyngotonsillitis.”  In Current Therapy of Infectious Diseases.  (pg 12-15)  Ed. Schlossberg D. Mosby.  Yearbook, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1996. Second Edition (pg14-18), 2000..

52.        Brook, I.: “Peritonsillar, Retropharyngeal, and Parapharyngeal Abscesses,”  (Chapter 26, pg. 207-211); “Acute Infection of the Upper Airways,” (Chapter 31, pg. 240-245); “Infections Related to Trauma,” (Chapter 93, pg. 580-585).  In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1996.

53.        Brook, I.: Chloramphenicol (Chapter 11, part 3, pg. 113-115), Clindamycin (Chapter 11, part 4, pg. 115-117), Metronidazole (Chapter 11, part 5, pg. 118-119), Oropharyngeal Anaerobes (Chapter 22, pg. 193-200).  In Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Therapy of the Ears, Nose and Throat.  Eds. Johnson, J.T., Yu, V.L.  W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1997.

54.        Brook, I.: Contributing Editor, Chapter 4, “Upper Respiratory and Head and Neck Infections.”  In Essential Atlas of Infectious Diseases for Primary Care. Editor in Chief G.L. Mandel, Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, PA, 1997. 2nd Edition 2001. 3rd Edition 2004.

55.        Brook, I.: “Infectious Complications Following Trauma in Children.”  In Advances in Pediatrics, Chapter 13, 44:429-451, 1997, Mosby Yearbook, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1997.

56.        Brook, I.: “Pharyngotonsillitis.”  In Current Therapy in Adult Medicine, Kassires & Greene, 4th Ed., Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1997.

57.        Brook, I.: “Fusobacterium.” Encyclopedia of Immunology. Delves PJ, Editor. Academic Press, London. (pg 962-963), 1998.

58.        Brook, I.:  Clostridium Species.” In Antimicrobial Therapy and Vaccines. Yu VL, Mergan TC, Barriere SL. Editors. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Md.(pg. 146-148 ) 1999.

59.        Brook, I.: “Infections due to Anaerobic Cocci and Gram Negative bacilli.” In Gellis & Kagan ,Current Pediatric Therapy, 16 ed. Burg, Ingelfinger, Wald & Polin Eds. W B Saunders Co. Phil. (pg. 52-54 ) 1999.

60.        Brook, I. Dunkle, L M.: “Anaerobic Infections.” Oski`s Pediatric Principles and Practice. McMillan JA, De Angelis C D ,Feigin R O, Warshaw J B, Eds. 3rd Ed , Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Phil. Chapter 159 (pg. 937-950).  1999.

61.        Brook, I.: “Sinusitis – From Microbiology to Management.”  Mosby-Wolfe.  Medical Communication.  First Edition, 1999.  Second Edition, 2001.

62.        Brook, I, Elliott TB, Ledney GD.: “Infection after Ionizing Radiation.”  Handbook of Animal Models of Infection: Experimental Models in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.  Zak O, Sande M, Editors.  Chapter 17 (pg 151-161).  San Diego, California: Academic Press, 1999.

63.        Brook, I.: “Intra-abdominal Abscess.”  Handbook of Animal Models of Infection: Experimental Models in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.  Zak O, Sande M, Editors.  Chapter 18 (pg 162-172).  San Diego, California: Academic Press, 1999.

64.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Bacteria.”  Infectious Diseases. Armstrong and Cohen, Editors.  Chapter 21 (pg 21.1-21.15).  Mosby.  London, 1999.

65.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Infections in Children.  Advances in Pediatrics.  Chapter 12.  Mosby.  St. Louis, Missouri, 47:395-437. 2000.

66.        Brook I.:  “Pharyngotonsillitis, Peritonsillar, Retropharyngeal, and Parapharyngeal Abscess, and Epiglotittis”.,in Expert Guide to Infectious Diseases. Chapter 18. Pg 354-75.1st Edition. Tan J. S. Editor. American College of Physicians Press. Philadelphia, PA, 2002

67.        Brook, I.: “Pediatric Anaerobic Infections Diagnosis and Management”.  A Textbook.  Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York. 2002. (3rd edition of ref 5, Revised and Expanded), 611 pages.

68.        Brook I.: “Tetanus Neonatourum”. In Gellis & Kagan`s Current pediatric Therapy. 17th Edition. Pg 105-106.  Burg F D, Inglefield J R, Polin R A, Gerson A A, Editors. W B Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 2002.

69.        Brook I.: “Abscesses”. Chapter 9, in Polymicrobial Diseases .pg 153-68.  Brogden KA, Guthmiller JM, Editors. American Society for Microbiology Press, Washington DC, 2002.

70.        Brook, I.:  Propionibacterium acnes.” (pg 533-535) “Clostridium Species.” (pg 223-225) In Antimicrobial Therapy and Vaccines. Yu VL, Weber R, Raoult D. Editors. 2nd Edition , 2002. Apple Trees Productions, LLC.NY. 

71.        Brook, I. Outer Ear Disorders. (pg1253-1255) The Merck Manual of Medical Information. 2nd ed. Home Edition. Merck research Laboratories. 2003.

72.        Brook, I. Long S.: “Anaerobic bacteria: Classification, normal flora, and clinical concept,”(Chapter 202, pg. 971-981); In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Churchill Livingstone, New York,2nd ed,  2003.

73.        Brook, I. “Clostridium tetani,”  (Chapter 203, pg. 981-984); “ Clostridium difficile” (Chapter 205, pg. 991-994); “Clostridium species”(Chapter 206, pg. 994-997);  Bacteroides and Prevotella species and other anaerobic  Gram-negative bacilli” ( Chapter 207, pg 997-1000), “ Fusobacterium species” ( Chapter 208, pg 1000-1001), “ Anaerobic cocci” ( Chapter 209, 1001-1003), “ anaerobic Gram-positive nonsporulating bacilli ( Actinomycosis )” ( Chapter 210, pg 1003-1005). In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Churchill Livingstone, New York,2nd ed,  2003.

74.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Bacteria” in  Infectious Diseases. Cohen J& Powdery WG, Editors.  Chapter 232 (pg 2265-2283).  Mosby.  London, 2004.

75.        Brook I.: “Actinomycosis” in Cecil Textbook of Medicine. Goldman L.& Ausiello D. Editors. Chapter 337 (pg. 1883-1885) 22nd Edition, 2004. Chapter 350 (pg. 2328-2331)23 nd Edition, 2007; Saunders. Philadelphia. Pa.

76.        Brook I , Douma M. Antimicrobials Therapy Guide for the Dentist. Handbooks in Health Care Co. Newtown, Pennsylvania. 2004.

77.        Brook I. Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Anaerobic Infections. Handbooks in Health Care Co. Newtown, Pennsylvania. 2004.

78.        Brook I . Microbiology and antimicrobial management of sinusitis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am.;37:253-66. 2004.

79.        Sih TM, Brook I.”Antimicrobial Agents Most Often used in the Main Otolaryngolarynglogical Infections in Children; Emphasis on Sinusitis. “ In Pediatric Nasal and Sinus Disorders.  Sih T & Clement PAR, Editors. Chapter 27 (pg 461-483). Taylor & Francis group, Boca Raton FL, 2005.

80.        Brook I. Editor “ Sinusitis from Microbiology to Management” Taylor & Francis Group. New York, London. 2005.

81.        Brook I. Infectious Causes of Sinusitis. . Chapter 8 (pg 145-178). In “ Sinusitis from Microbiology to Management ” Brook I. Editor,  Taylor & Francis Group New York, London. 2005.

82.        Brook I. Antimicrobial Management of Sinusitis. Chapter 9. ( pg 179-202 ). In “ Sinusitis from Microbiology to Management” Brook I. Editor, Taylor & Francis Group New York, London. 2005.

83.        Brook I . Mumford J. Sinusitis of Odontogenic Origin. Chapter 19 ( Pg 403-418 ). In “ Sinusitis from Microbiology to Management”, Taylor & Francis Group New York, London. 2005.

84.        Brook I. The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Tonsillitis. In “IAPO - Interamerican Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 4th Manual of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology” Sih T et al. Editors. Pg 59-66.

85.        Brook I., The role of bacteria in chronic rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2005 ;38:1171-92.

86.        Brook I., Lung Abscess and Pulmonary Infections due to Anaerobic Bacteria. Chapter 30 ( Pg. 478-484) In Kending`s Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children. Chernick V, Boat TF, Wilmott RW, Bush A, Editors.Saunders-Elsvier. Philadelphia PA, 2006.

87.        Brook, I. Dunkle, L M.: “Anaerobic Infections.” Oski`s Pediatric Principles and Practice. McMillan JA, Feigin R O, De Angelis C D, Jones Jr. M D, Eds. 4 th Ed, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Phil. Chapter 153 (pg. 1030-1044), 2006.

88.        Brook I.: “Anaerobic Infections”. In Current Pediatric Therapy. 18th Edition. Pg 686-692.  Burg F D, Inglefield J R, Polin R A, Gerson A A, Editors. W B Saunders & Elsevier Company, Philadelphia, 2006.

89.        Brook I.: Diagnostic and management of Pediatric Sinusitis. Professional Communication, Inc. West Islip, NY, 2007.

90.        Brook I. Bacterial infection and antibiotic treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis. In Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Pathogenesis and Medical management. Editors Hamilos D L & Baroody F M, Informa Healthcare. Pg 147-162; 2007. Clinical Allergy and Immunology Series. Kaliner M A & Lockey RF. Eds.

91.        Brook I. Microbiology and principles of antimicrobial therapy for head and neck infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007 ;21:355-91

92.        Brook I. Acute and chronic bacterial sinusitis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007;21:427-48.

93.        Brook, I.: “Anaerobic Infections Diagnosis and Management”.  A Textbook.  Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. New York. 2007. (4rd edition of ref 5), 417 pages.

94.        Brook, I. Long S.: “Anaerobic bacteria: Classification, normal flora, and clinical concept,”(Chapter 202, pg. 946-956); In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 3rd ed, 2008.

95.        Brook, I. “Clostridium tetani (tetanus),”  (Chapter 187, pg. 981-984); “ Clostridium difficile” (Chapter 190, pg. 967-968); “other Clostridium species”(Chapter 191, pg. 969-971);  Bacteroides and Prevotella species and other anaerobic  Gram-negative bacilli” ( Chapter 192, pg 971-974), “ Fusobacterium species” ( Chapter 193, pg 974-975), “ Anaerobic cocci” ( Chapter 194, 975-977), “ anaerobic Gram-positive nonsporulating bacilli ( including Actinomycosis )” ( Chapter 195, pg 977-979). In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 3rd Ed, 2008.

96.        Brook I.:  “Pharyngotonsillitis, Peritonsillar, Retropharyngeal, and Parapharyngeal Abscess, and Epiglotittis.” in Expert Guide to Infectious Diseases. Chapter 19, Pg 365-386. 2nd Edition Tan J. S., FileTM, Salata, RA, Tan MJ. Editors. American College of Physicians Press. Philadelphia, PA,. 2008.

97.        Brook, I.: “Pharyngotonsillitis.”  In Clinical Infectious Diseases.  Ed. Schlossberg D. (Chapter 4, pg 31-38). First Edition. 2008 (Chapter 4, pg 33-41). Second Edition. 2015,  Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Third Edition. 2022. (Section 2, Chapter 2, pg. 35-41). Oxford University Press.

   98.   Brook I. Microbiology and Antimicrobial Management of Head and Neck Infections in Children. Advances in Pediatrics. 55: 305-325. 2008. Kappy MS, et al Editors. Elsevier-Mosby. Philadelphia PA.

99.    Brook I. Bacteriology of the paranasal Sinuses and the Nose in Health and Disease. pg 211-230. 2009. Chapter 18. Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery. Stucker et al. Editors. Springer –Verlag Berlin.

100.  Brook I. Microbiology and Medical Management of Bacterial Sinusitis. Chapter 30. pg 422-434. de Souza C et al, Editors. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD. New Delhi, India. 2009.

101.  Brook I. The Bacteriology of Salivary Gland Infections. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 21 (3), 269-274, 2009.

102.  Brook I. Antibiotic Resistance of Anaerobic Bacteria. In Antimicrobial Drug Resistance, Chapter 21. pg 873-899, First Edition, Mayers D L. Editor. Human press. Part of Springer Science and Business Media. New York, NY, 2009; Chapter 63, pg 1007-1040, Second Edition, Mayers DL. Sobel JD, Quellette M, et al. Editors. Springer International publishing, Cham, Switzerld, 2017.

103.  Brook I. My Voice: A Physician’s Personal Experience with Throat Cancer. ISBN:1-4392-6386-8 CreateSpace Publication, Charleston SC, 2009  http://www.createspace.com/900004368. E-Book at Lulu Press:http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/my-voice-a-physicians-personal-experience-with-throat-cancer/10656778  Download from American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS website at http://bit.ly/37eBzWC

         Translation into Turkish. Bir Doktorum Kisisel Girtlak Kanseri Deneyimi. Sebad Publications. 2017. ISBN: 978-99944-5388-8-0. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B97F0spKl2OwT2xvZ2JoMjBxRVU/view?usp=sharing

         Reviewed in: Singer M. Head & Neck 33; 762, 2011; Tan M. Annal Otol. Rhin. Laryn. 120: 529, 2011; ORL-McKennis AT. ORL-Head and Neck Nursing. 29,19,2011.

104.   Brook, I.: “Brain Abscess and other Focal Pyogenic Infetions of the Central Nervous System” Chapter 20 (co-authored with Townsend G.C., pg 227-36), and “Anaerobic Bacteria” Chapter 173 (pg 1757-76), in  Infectious Diseases. Cohen J, Powdery WG, Opal SM, Editors.  3 rd Ed. Mosby-Elsevier. London, England, 2010.

105.   Brook I.: “Actinomycosis” in Goldman’s Cecil Textbook of Medicine. Goldman L.& Scaffer D. Editors.; Chapter 337 (pg 1967-9) 24th  Edition,  2011; Chapter 329, (pg 2060-2) 25th Edition, 2015; Chpter 313, (pg 2029-32) 26th Edition, 2019; Elsevier-Saunders. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

106.  Brook I. Goldstein E: “Diseases Caused by Non-Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria” in Goldman’s Cecil Textbook of Medicine. Goldman L. & Scaffer D. Editors.; Chapter 305 (pg 1847-1851) 24th Edition, 2011;  Elsevier-Saunders. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.

107. Brook I. “Anaerobic Bacteria in Upper Respiratory Tract and Head and Neck Infection in Children.” ( General Consideration Section Chapter 4, pg 42-57 ); “Anaerobic Bacteria in Tonsillitis.” ( Mouth, Head & Neck Section Chapter 3, pg 103-119 ), “ Sinusitis in Children: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Perspective.” ( Nose and Sinus chapter 1, pg 151-173); In “IAPO - Interamerican Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 10th Manual of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology” Sih T et al. Editors.  Editora e Grafica Vida & Consciencia, San Paulo, Brazil. 2010

108. Brook I. “In the Sands of Sinai: a Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur War.” ISBN-10: 1466385448, 2011. CreateSpace Publication, Charleston SC: http://amzn.to/1chHEQi, E-Book at Lulu Press, Raleigh, North Carolina: http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/in-the-sands-of-sinai-a-physicians-account-of-the-yom-kippur-war/18666171 

109. Brook I. Anaerobic Infections. Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases. David M Z. Editor Greenwood Press, Westport, Con. 2012.

110. Brook I. “Botulism Symptoms, Incubation Period and Complications, Diagnosis and Management.  In Clostridium botulinum”. A Spore Forming Organism and A Chalange to Food Safety. Rasetti-Escargueil, Surman-Lee S. Eds. Chapter 6, Pg 135-152, Novaq Science Publishers Inc . NY, NY. 2012.

111. Brook I. “Preventing Errors in Oncology: Perspective of a Physician who is also a Cancer Patient.” 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. 32:e28-e30, 2012.

112.  Brook I. “A Physician’s personal Experienceas a Cancer of the Neck patient; Communication of Medical Errors to Cancer Patients and their families.”  In New Chaleenges in communicatn with Cancer  Patients. Surbone A., Zwitter M., Rajer M., Stiefel R. Editors. Pg 253-274. Chapter 22. Springer,New York,NY. 2012.

113. Brook, I. “Clostridium tetani (tetanus),”  (Chapter 188, pg. 966-970); “other Clostridium species”(Chapter 191, pg. 979-982);  Bacteroides and Prevotella species and other anaerobic  Gram-negative bacilli” ( Chapter 192, pg 982-985). In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Elsevier Saunders, New York, 4th ed, 2012.

114. Brook, I. Long S.: “Anaerobic bacteria: Classification, normal flora, and clinical concept,”(Chapter 187, pg. 958-966); In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Elsevier Saunders, New York, 4th ed, 2012.

115. Brook I. Pneumonia, Aspiration due to Acinomycosis. Encyclopedia of Intensive Care Medicine. Jean-Louis Vincent and Jesse B. Hall (Eds). Chapter1546: Pages 1761-3.  Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.

116. Brook I.: “The Laryngectomee Guide”. ISBN-13: 9781483926940. CreateSpace Publication, Charleston SC. 2013.  https://www.createspace.com/4216332 E-Book at Lulu Press,        Raleigh, North Carolina, at http://www.lulu.com/shop/itzhak-brook-md/the-laryngectomee-guide/ebook/product-20949065.html. 2013. Download from AAO-HNS website at http://bit.ly/2QvcUGD . Review:  https://www.entandaudiologynews.com/reviews/book-reviews/post/the-laryngectomee-guide   

       Published in 20 additional languages in Kindle Direct and Lulu Publication. Turkish: 2014, http://goo.gl/c7LZXY and 2017 by Sabad Publication.  https://shorturl.at/lHSTV,   https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B97F0spKl2OwOTRoVF9zVW8yMWs/view?usp=sharing;         Russian; 2017: https://goo.gl/gxs97l; Italian, 2017: https://goo.gl/oiEXi C, Tradisional Chinese 2018: https://goo.gl/3zTRzq  ; Simplified Chinese https://goo.gl/e7CfLx , Bulgarian 2018: https://goo.gl/a1w9Gg ; Portugese 2018: https://goo.gl/twyqdd,  https://goo.gl/aBXGD8 ;Malaysian http://bit.ly/2X29Rcu ,  Spanish (Central American version http://bit.ly/2UgU0Hz ; Spanish (Andine; version http://bit.ly/2X2cBFD;   Spanish (Spain version): http://bit.ly/2UtGcWR; Spanish (South American version) http://bit.ly/2WmFM58 ,French http://bit.ly/2T7Ozd8 ; Romanian https://goo.gl/qpNkC5  ; Arabic 2018: https://goo.gl/PdSMKC;  Farsi 2018: https://goo.gl/sqEi8y ; Korean http://bit.ly/2F2k2py,  Japanese 2019: http://bit.ly/2OTdWgs ; Filipino: http://bit.ly/39IDwvC;  Greek  https://bit.ly/2Coh0No ; Croatian https://bit.ly/2DHDlGi ;  Bosnian: http://bit.ly/39mV1Ca ; and Indonesian: https://bit.ly/39ja1BJ   .

117. Brook I.: A Physician’s personal experience as a cancer of the neck patient. XII Intenational Association of Pediatric Otolaryngology (IAPO) Manual of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Pg 31-37. Eds Sih T, Chinski A, Eavery R, and Godinho R., Editora e Grafica Vida & Consciencia, San Paulo, Brazil, 2013.

118. Brook I.: Tetanus. In Infections of the Central Nervous System. Pg 634-657. 4th Ed. Eds: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, and Marra CM. Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2014.

119. Moffa M, Brook I. Tetracyclines, Glycylcylines, and Chloramphenicol. Mandell, Douglas and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases.Pg. 322-349. 8th Ed. 2014. Pg. 318-336. 9th Ed. 2019.Editors Bennet J., Dolin R., and Blasser MJ. Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, PA,

120. Brook I. Recognition and facing medical errors: the perspective of a physician who is also the patient. In Clinical Oncology and Error Reduction. Pg. 17-28. Eds Surbone and Rowe, Wiley  Blackwell, Chichester, UK, 2015.

121. Brook I. Finding My Voice: A Laryngectomee’s Story. The Voices of Patients, HealthCare Providers, Care Givers and Families: Personal Experience with Critical Care and Invasive Medical Procedures. Eds. Bernstein L.H. and Thornton G. S. 2016. Leaders in Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence (LPBI) Group, Boston, MA. https://pharmaceuticalintelligence.com/2016/05/08/finding-my-voice-a-laryngectomee-laryngectomy-story/

122. Brook, I.: “Brain Abscess and other Focal Pyogenic Infetions of the Central Nervous System” Chapter 21 (pg 198-207), and “Anaerobic Bacteria” Chapter 184 (pg 1628-44), in Infectious Diseases. Cohen J, Powdery WG, Opal SM, Editors.  4th Ed. Elsevier. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2016.

123. Brook I. Antimicrobial Agents Active against Anaerobic Bacteria. Chapter 118, (Pg. 827-831). Textbook of Critical Care. Vincent J-L, Abraham E, More FA, Kochanek PM, and Fink MP.Editors. 7 th Ed. Elsevier. Philadelphia, PA.

124. Brook I. The Laryngectomee Guide Expanded Edition. ISBN: 978-1-365-89658-3. Lulu Press.     Raleigh, North Carolina, 2017; Kindle Publication, Seattle, Washington, 2018.

125. Brook I. The Laryngectomee Guide Expanded Edition. 3rd Edition. ISBN: 978-1-795-50829-2. Kindle Publication, Seattle, Washington, 2019. https://goo.gl/VnQtUQ

126. Brook, I. “Clostridium tetani (tetanus),”  (Chapter 188, pg. 995-999); “other Clostridium species”(Chapter 191, pg. 1009-1011);  “ Bacteroides and Prevotella species and other anaerobic  Gram-negative bacilli” ( Chapter 192, pg 1012-1014). In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, 5th ed, 2018.

127. Brook, I. Long S.: “Anaerobic bacteria: Classification, normal flora, and clinical concept,”(Chapter 187, pg. 987-995); In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Pickering, L.K., and Prober, C.G.  Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, 5th ed, 2018.

128. Brook I. “Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens in Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections.” (Chapter 2, pg 15-29) In Infections of the Ears, Nose, Throat, and Sinuses. Editors: Durand, M. L., Deschler, D. G. Springer Nature, NY, NY, 2018.

129. Brook I: “Diseases Caused by Non-Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria” in Goldman’s Cecil Textbook of Medicine. Goldman L. & Scaffer D. Editors. Chapter 297 (pg 1931-4) 25th Edition, 2015; Chapter 281 (pg 1897-1900) 26th Edition, 2019;  Elsevier-Saunders. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.

130.  Brook I: “Laryngectomee Guide for COVID-19 Pandemic. Lulu Press. Raleigh, North Carolina, 2020. English Edition https://bit.ly/2AY41RO, Italian Edition https://bit.ly/2RfdrgE, Spanish Edition https://bit.ly/3bFgPeb, Bosnian Edition: https://bit.ly/2TzfKfG , Japanese Edition https://bit.ly/3jd85yf, Portuguse https://bit.ly/3eFcYPN , Romanian https://bit.ly/3nfGSgO   and Turkish https://bit.ly/2RHYIeg .    

131.  Stamer H, Brook I. “Care of Patient with Laryngectomy.” Chapter 9,  (pg 245-79) in Tracheostomies. The Complete Guide. Editors: Morris L & Afifi S. Benchmark Health Publishing. 2nd  Edition. 2021.

132.  Brook, I.: “Anerobic Infections.”  In Clinical Infectious Diseases.  Ed. Schlossberg D. 4th Edition. (Section 18, Chapter 122, pg 840-53). Oxford University Press. 2022.

133. Brook, I. Albenger L, Zong W, Long S.: “Anaerobic bacteria: Classification, normal flora, and clinical concept,”(Chapter 187, pg. 987-995); In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Prober, C.G., Fischer M, & kimberlin D.W.  Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, 6th Ed, 2022.

134.  Brook, I. “Clostridium tetani (tetanus),”  (Chapter 188, pg. 1013-1017); “other Clostridium species”(Chapter 191, pg. 1027-1030);  “ Bacteroides and Prevotella species and other anaerobic  Gram-negative bacilli” ( Chapter 192, pg 1030-1033). In Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Eds. Long, S.S., Prober, C.G., Fischer M, & kimberlin D.W.  Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, 6th Ed, 2022.

135. Brook, I. “Moments in my Life”. https://abbasaba.blogspot.com/p/moments-in-my-life.html. 2022.

 

Internet  PUBLICATIONS 

  1. Brook, I.: “Bacteroides Infection,” In Medicine and Surgery Textbook, Brand J D, Ed. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/233339-overview St Petersburg, Fl. 2000. Updated 2008.
  2. Brook, I.:  “Brain Abscess.” In Medicine and Surgery Textbook.. Brand J D, Ed. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212946-overview St Petersburg, Fl. 2000. Updated 2008.
  3. Brook, I.: “Peptostreptococcal Infection.” In Medicine and Surgery Textbook.. Drevets DA, et al. Eds. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225140-overviewSt Petersburg, Fl. 2000. Updated 2008.
  4. Brook I., Segal, G.. Kumar A, Ed “ Peritonsillar Abscess ” In Pediatric Textbook. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. Kumar A., et al. Eds  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/970260-overview St Petersburg, Fl. 2006. Updated 2008.
  5. Brook, I., Leblebicioglu H., Hokelek M.: “Toxoplasmosis” In Pediatric Textbook.. Tolan R W, , Ed. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1000028-overview St Petersburg, 2002.
  6. Brook, I., Donaldson, J. D.: “Mastoiditis”. In Pediatric Textbook. Noel G.J. et al, Ed. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/966099-overview St Petersburg, Fl. 2002. Updated 2008.
  7. Leblebicioglu H, Brook I. “Influenza.” Jaimovich D.et al , Ed. eMedicine from WebMD. Updated April 27, 2009. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/972269-overview.
  8. Brook I. Management and Prevention of Dental Infections. Medscape Clinical Updates. ( a 5000 words educational, CME program ). http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2241 April 17, 2003.
  9. Brook I, The role of anaerobic bacteria in infection at a pierced body site. Sociededad Iberoamericana de Informacion Cientifica.( SIIC). siicsalud www.siicsalud.com/dato/dat032/03717000a.htm
  10. Brook I. Contributor to section “Nuclear and Radiobiological Terrorism” in Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) of the US Dep. Health Services and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2006. Folten GL, Schonfeld DJ, Shannon MW. Editors.  http://www.ahrq.gov/research/pedprep/pedresource.pdf
  11. Brook I. Suppurative Thyroidits in Children and Adolescents. Uptodate 2010. http://www.uptodate.com
  12. Brook I. Microbiology and antibiotic management of chronic rhinosinusitis. Uptodate 2008. http://www.uptodate.com
  13. Brook I., Razek OAA, Brown SM, et al. Chronic Sinusitis, In General Medicine Textbook,  Ed.   Cunha  BA. E-Medicine on line Textbooks. St Petersburg, Fl. 2008. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/232791-overview.  
  14. Brook I. Another way to stop Tracheo-esophageal leak. Webwhispers.org/library. 2009. http://www.webwhispers.org/library/TEPProsthesis.asp
  15. Brook I., My Voice- A Physician Personal Experience with Throat Cancer: Suspicions. http://webwhispers.org/news/may2010.asp
  16. Brook I. A Physician as a Cancer of the Neck Patient: Overcoming Depression after Laryngectomy. Whispers on the Web: A Monthly OnLine Newsletter for Webwhispers. September 2010. http://webwhispers.org/news/sep2010.asp
  17. Brook I. My Voice. http:/dribrook.blogspot.com/  2011.   

18.   Brook I. a physician Laryngectomy Experience. The ASHA Leader on line, a Journal of the American Speech language and Hearing Association. September 21, 2010. http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2010/100921/Speaking-Again.htm

19. Brook I. To Cover or Not to Cover. Whispers on the Web: A Monthly OnLine Newsletter for    Webwhispers. December 2010. http://webwhispers.org/news/dec2010.asp

20. Brook I.  Oral Cancer Foundation Patient Story.  December 2010. http://oralcancerfoundation.org/patient_stories/Itzhak-Brook.htm

 

21. Brook I. A laryngectomy shakes this physician to the core. KevinMD.com MedPage. January 19, 2011. http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/01/laryngectomy-shakes-physician-core.html

22. Brook I. Cancer of the Neck Patient: Errors in My Care - A Physician's Personal Experiences. Disabled World. January 19, 2011 http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/neck-cancer-patient.php

23. Brook I, Cohen AJ, Coleman JA, et al. Acute Sinusitis In General Medicine Textbook, Ed.   Cunha B A, E-Medicine on line Textbooks St Petersburg, Fl, 2011.  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/232670-overview

24. Brook I. A Physician’s Experience as a Cancer of the Neck Patient: The Importance of Patient Participation. Journal Participatory Medicine. 3:e20; 2011. http://www.jopm.org/perspective/narratives/2011/04/18/a-physician%E2%80%99s-experience-as-a-cancer-of-the-neck-patient-the-importance-of-patient-participation/

25. Brook I. Rescue Breathing for Laryngectomees and other Neck Breathers. 2011. Atos Medical Website: http://www.atosmedical.com/For_professionals/Clinical_resources/rescuebreathing.aspx

26. Brook I. Cancer Survivor perspective of Wounded Warriors. KevinMD.com MedPage. November  17, 2011. http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/11/cancer-survivors-perspective-wounded-warriors.html

27. Brook I. I changed my perspectives about patient’s participation in their care. KevinMD.com MedPage. April 4, 2012. http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2012/04/changed-perspective-patient-participation-care.html

28. Brook I. Mastoiditis. First Consult. 2012. http://www.firstconsult.com/das/pdxmd/body/352501390-32/0?type=med&eid=9-u1.0-_1_mt_1014190&tab=M

29. Brook I.  Medical mistaes mistakes occurred at all levels of my care. KevinMD.com MedPage. May 18, 2013. http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/05/medical-mistakes-occurred-levels-care.html

30. Brook I. A battalion physician experience in the Yom Kippur War. The Israeli Defence Forces Armored Corps Blog. September 7, 2013.  http://idf-armor.blogspot.co.il/

31. Brook I.  The meaning of courage: A doctor’s lessons from the Yom Kippur War. The Times of Israel. September 10, 2013.  http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-meaning-of-courage-memories-of-the-yom-kippur-war/

32. Brook I. A struggle to survive at all odds. The Yom Kippur War. The Israel Forever Foundation. October 9, 2013  http://israelforever.org/history/yom_kippur_war/struggle_for_survival/

33. Brook I. The Upper Respiratory Infection That Won't Go Away: Case Challenge. Medscape Pediatric. October 28, 2013. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/813028

34. Brook I. Acute Sinusitis - eMedicine – Medscape. 2014. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/232670-overview

35. Brook I, Goldstein EJC. Anaerobic Infections. In: Singh AK, editor. Scientific American Medicine [online]. Hamilton (ON): Decker Intellectual Properties; July 2017. DOI: 10.2310/7900.1233  https://www.deckerip.com/products/scientific-american-medicine/table-of-contents/

36. Brook I. Finding my Voice: a Laryngectomee Story. Chapter 1.5. The VOICES of Patients, Hospitals CEOs, Health Care Providers, Caregivers and Families: Personal Experience with Critical Care and Invasive Medical Procedures; Patient-Centered Medicine; Volume 1. Bernstein L, Thornton G, Eds.; Bio Med e Series. 2017. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HGB6MZ

37. Brook I. An Israeli Doctor Guide for Voiceless Even in Arab Countries.  October 7, 2018.  https://israelforever.org/interact/blog/dr_brook_israeli_doctors_guide_for_voiceless_even_in_arab_countries/

38. Brook I. Visiting China: a glimpse into life as a Chinese laryngectomee. Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Bulletin. December 2018. https://www.headandneck.org/visiting-china-glimpse-life-chinese-laryngectomee/

39. Brook I, Mental Health America. Overcoming Depression after Laryngectomy: The Personal Experience of a Physician. Jannuary 25, 2019. https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/blog/overcoming-depression-after-laryngectomy-personal-experience-physician

40. Brook I., Laryngectomee Newsletter. March 2020. https://laryngectomeenewsletter.blogspot.com/

41. Brook I. Respiratory infection prevention for laryngectomees. Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. February 10, 2020. https://www.headandneck.org/respiratory-infection-prevention-for-laryngectomees/

42. Brook I. Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cancer and COVID-19 Helping Neck Breathers Cope With the COVID-19 Pandemic. April 22, 2020. https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/patient/cancer-and-covid-19/

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE TO EDITORS

 

1.           Brook, I., Brook, D.: Removal of Foreign Bodies from Extremities.  Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 13:460, 1978.

2.           Brook, I., Rodriguez, W.J., Controni, G., Ross, S.: CSF Lactic Acid for Differential Diagnosis of Meningitis.  The Lancet, 1035, 1979.

3.           Brook, I.: Group B Beta Hemolytic Streptococci Causing Balanitis: A Case Report.  Southern Medical Journal. 73:1095, 1980.

4.           Brook, I., Yocum, P., Calhoun, L.: Beta-lactamase Producing Bacteroides species Recovered from Children: Possible Clue to Failure of Penicillin Treatment.  The Lancet I: 332, 1981.

5.           Brook, I.: Anaerobes as a Cause of Urinary Tract Infection in Children.  The Lancet I: 835, 1981.

6.           Brook, I.: CSF Lactate in Suspected Bacterial Meningitis.  Journal of Pediatrics. 99:332, 1981.

7.           Brook, I.: Sinusitis.  Pediatrics 68:465-466, 1981.

8.           Brook, I.: Treatment of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. J.A.M.A. 247:2496, 1982.

9.           Brook, I.: In Vitro Alternations of Lactate Concentration in Cerebrospinal Fluid.  American Journal Clinical Pathology 78:137, 1982.

10.       Brook, I.: Chronic Mastoiditis.  Journal of Pediatrics, 103:170, 1983.

11.       Brook, I.: Cutaneous Amebiasis.  Pediatrics. 72:746, 1983.

12.       Brook, I.: Frontal Sinusitis.  Pediatric Infections Disease. 3:284, 1984.

13.       Brook, I.: Sputum Cultures for Identification on Anaerobic in Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Pediatrics. 105:505, 1984.

14.       Brook, I.: Balloons as Cause of Suffocation.  Pediatrics. 75:615-616, 1985.

15.       Brook, I.: Microbiology of Neonatal Conjunctivitis: The Role of Anaerobes.  Journal of Pediatrics, 107:159-160, 1985.

16.       Brook, I.: Penicillin V. and Rifampin for Streptococcal Pharyngitis. Journal of Pediatrics. 107:825 1985.

17.       Brook, I.: Anaerobic Bacteria in Omphalitis.  Pediatric Infectious Disease 4:704, 1985.

18.       Brook, I.: Vaginal Flora of Infants and Mother.  Pediatric Infectious Diseases 4:704-705, 1985.

19.       Brook, I., Gober, A.E.: Rapid Practical Method for Retection of Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria.  Clinical Microbiology Newsletter 7:23-24, 1985.

20.       Brook, I. Beta-Lactamase Interference with Antibiotic Activity.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. 7:302-303, 1988.

21.       Brook, I. A Practical Method to Incubate Bacterial Cultures: Human Incubator.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. 7:437, 1988.

22.       Brook, I.: Recovery of Group-A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Both Tonsillar Surfaces.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. 7:438. 1988.

23.       Brook, I.: Choice of Antibiotics in Aspiration Pneumonia.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (Questions & Answers Section). 7:893-894, 1988.

24.       Brook, I.: Recovery of Group-A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci from Both Tonsillar Surfaces.  The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal 7:438. 1988.

25.       Brook, I., Foote, P.A. Jr. Microbiology of Tonsils and Adenoids.  Archives. Otolaryngol and Head Neck Surgery. 115:1388. 1989.

26.       Brook, I. The Clinical Importance of all Members of Bacteroides fragilis Group. The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 25:473-474. 1990.

27.       Brook, I. The Risks of Substitution of Therapeutic Modalities by Cheaper and Sometimes Less Effective Agents.  Archives of Internal Medicine. 150:688-689, 1990.

28.       Brook, I.: Less Expensive is not Always Less Effective. Archives Internal Medicine. 150:2420-2421. 1990.

29.       Brook, I.: Bacterial Flora of “Normal” Sinuses.  Pediatrics 86:659. 1990.

30.       Brook, I.: Phenoxymethyl-Penicillin vs Co-Amoxycla in Recurrent Tonsillitis.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 25:274 1990.

31.       Brook, I.: Acute vs Recurrent Pharyngitis. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 10:626-627, 1991.

32.       Brook, I.: Bacteria in Epidermal Cysts. Archive of Dermatology. 121:1103. 1990.

33.       Brook, I.: Clostridial Cellulitis with Gas.  Pediatric Infection Diseases Journal 9:1103. 1990.

34.       Brook, I. Thompson, D.: Infectious Perichondritis versus Relapsing Polychondritis (invited commentary). Infection in Medicine 8: 52, 1991.

35.       Brook, I.: Role of Oral Bacteria. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 10:628, 1991.

36.       Brook, I., Tanz, R.R., Shulman, T., Yogev, R.: Acute vs Recurrent Pharyngitis.  The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 8:626-627. 1991.

37.       Brook, I. Role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa In Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 12:355-356, 1993.

38.       Brook, S.J., Brook, I.: Bacteria No! Fungus Yes!  Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.  48:1183-1184, 1995.

39.       Brook, I.: The Stethoscope as a Potential Source of Transmission of Bacteria.  Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.  18:608, 1997, 19: 298-9, 1998 and 19:477-8, 1999.

40.       Brook I,: An Earful of Antibiotics. The Washington Post, Health section, pg 5. May 5, 2000.

41.       Brook I,: Role of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pyomyositis in Children. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 20:231-2, 2001.

42.       Brook I. Microbiology of Acute and Chronic Frontal Sinusitis. Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery. 129: 497, 2003.

43.       Brook I. Altenative ways to manage periodontal infection?  General Dentistry. 50: 8, 2004.

44.       Brook I. Korchak Memorial Statue. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. A Photograph. 23:649, 2004.

45.       Brook I. Suppurative sialadenitis associated with anaerobic bacteria in newborns.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006;25:280.

46.       Brook I. Anaerobic bacteria in bite wounds. Infectious Diseases in Children. 19:3, 2006.

47.       Brook I, Foote P A. Recovery of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the surface and core of tonsils in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 ;25:757-8.

48.       Brook I, Recovery of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus From a Child with Acute Otitis Media. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 ;27:372-3.

49.       Brook I. The Role of Fusbacteria in ear infections. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008; 27:1121-2.

50.       Brook I. Abdominal infections. Dig Dis Sci. 2009; 422.54.

51.       Brook I.A tip for tracheo-esophageal fistula. The Voice of the Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County, Maryland. pg 2. February, 2009.

52.       Brook I. Neck Cancer- A Physicians’ Personal Experience. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 54: (2), 4, 2009; and News from Support for People with Head and Neck and Oral Cancer (SPONC) Newsletter, 19 (2), 4, 2009.

53.       Brook I. Preventing tracheo-esophageal prosthesis (TEP) fluid leak. Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 ;88:1024.

54.       Brook I. Rediscovering my voice. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 54: (3), 4, 2009, and News from Support for People with Head and Neck and Oral Cancer (SPONC) Newsletter, 19 (2), 4, 2009.

55.       Brook I. Rediscovering my voice. Heads Up Newsletter. Department of otolaryngology and Communication sceiences. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. November 2009.pg 3.

56.       Brook I. In His Own Words. In Touch Newsletter, Fall 2009. Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer Foundation. New York.NY. 10003.

57.       Brook I. Keeping the seal in the heat and moisture exchange filter. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 55: (1), 6, 2010.

58.       Brook I. Taking Your Thyroid Medication. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 55: (2), 6, 2010.

59.       Brook I. Am I cured? The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 55: (3) 10-11, 2010.

60.       Brook I. My Voice. Atos Bulletin. Pg 6-10. Summer 2010.

61.       Brook I. The Challenges of Rediscovering My Voice after Laryngectomy. The Oklahoma Speech and Language Hearing Association (OSLA) Newsletter. Guest Editorial. 31:7-8, 2010. and Pennsylvania Speech-language-Hearing Association (PSHA) Keystater, Fall 2010. page 5.

62.       Brook I. Perspective: Speaking again: A physician’s laryngectomy experience. The ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing association) Leader. September 21, 2010. pg 36. http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2010/100921/Speaking-Again.htm

63.       Brook I. Emergency care for neck breathers. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 55: (4), 6-8, 2010.

64.       Brook I. A physician as a cancer of the neck patient: experiences in the otolaryngological ward after laryngectomy. Clin. Otolary. 35: 514, 2010.

65.       Brook I. Helping a person in distress as a laryngectomee. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 56: (2), 14-15, 2011.

66.       Brook I. A physician’s personal experience with neck cancer: Deciding whether to share my diagnosis. The Journal of Supportive Oncology. 9:120, 2011.

67.       Brook I. Am I cured? A physician’s personal experience. Support Care Cancer. 19; 443, 2011.

68.       Brook I. Caring for a loved one with cancer. Support Care Cancer.  19, 731, 2011.

69.       Brook I. Undergoing a medical procedure or surgery as a laryngectomee. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 57: (1), 11-12, 2012.

70.       Brook I. Caring for a loved one with cancer. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 57: (2), 6, 2012.

71.       Brook I. Right questions critical before surgery. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 58: (1), 8 & 13, 2013.

72.       Brook I. Dental issues and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 60: (4), 9, 2015.

73.       Brook I.Vocal cords grown from human cells. The Voice of the Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County, Maryland. pg 3. December, 2015.

74.       Brook I. Continual medical follow-up by specalists including imaging (MRI, PET and CT scans, and ultrasound). The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 61: (1), 9, 2016.

75.       Brook I. Genital Anaerobic Bacterial Overgrowth and the PrePex Male Circumcision Device, Rakai, Uganda. J Infect Dis. 2016 214:1125-6.

76.       Brook I. Travelling and Driving as a laryngectomee. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 61: (4), 9-10, 2016.

77.       Brook I, Prevention of Oral Thrush. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 64: (1), 8, 2018.

78.       Brook I. “The Laryngectomee Guide” is available now in Portuguese. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjorl.2019.06.007

79.       Brook I. “The Laryngectomee Guide” in Korean. Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2019;62(7):420.

80.       Brook I. "The Laryngectomee Guide" is available now in Portuguese. Brazilian Journal of Otolaryngology. 2019: 85, 809. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S180886941930076X?via%3Dihub

81.       Brook I. Laryngectomee Guide information. The National Association of laryngectomee Clubs Newsletter. June, 2020, pg 5. https://www.laryngectomy.org.uk/files/4715/9161/0011/Clan_June_2020.pdf

82.       Brook I, Preventing Respiratory Infections including Corona and Influenza Viruses in Laryngectomees & Ensuring Adequate Care for Laryngectomees During Hospitalization. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 69: (2), 5-7, 2020. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/c6a15bae/files/uploaded/IAL%20Newsletter%202020%20July.pdf

83.       Brook I. “The Laryngectomee Guide” in Greek. Archives of Hellenic Medicine.37 (5):714, 2020..

84.       Brook I. "The Laryngectomee Guide” - Bosnian Edition. Medical Archieves; 74 (4): 325, 2020. https://search.proquest.com/openview/a8ea63421b2d1cf719917870d39541f8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1276343

85.       Brook I. Ensuring Adequate Care during Hospitalization for Neck Breathers Including Laryngectomee. Annals of Otolaryngolog, Rhinology & Laryngology. 129: (9), 944, 2020.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g8gREiGrL-GqnsfhoBz1XPrDzLbsj3i8/view?usp=sharing

86.       Brook I. The Laryngectomee Guide. European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck diseases 137: 443, 2020. https://bit.ly/3dpGAQz Annales françaises d'Oto-rhino-laryngologie et de Pathologie Cervico-faciale 137;408, 2020.

87.       Brook I.“The Laryngectomee Guide” Philippine Edition. Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 35(2): 54,2020.

88.       Brook I. “ Don’t Put Off Medical Care” . New York Times. December 22, 2020. http://nyti.ms/3mI1sVZ

89.       Brook I. "The Laryngectomee Guide for COVID-19 pandemic" is available now in Portuguese. Brazilian Journal of Otolaryngology. 87 (3): 375, 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.01.003

90.       Brook I, Preventing Mishap. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 70:(1), 4, 2021. https://bit.ly/3bEkJo7

91.       Brook I, A Physician as a cancer of Neckpatient: overcoming Depression after Laryngectomy.. The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 70: (1), 9-10, 2021. https://bit.ly/3bEkJo7

92.       Brook I, Policy for COVID-19 testing of patients with pre-existing tracheostomes (Tracheostomy/

laryngectomy). The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 70:(2), 6, 2021. https://bit.ly/3uIvmyo

93.       Brook I. Laryngectomees and hot weather.  The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 70:(3), 5, 2021. https://irp.cdn-website.com/c6a15bae/files/uploaded/103445%20IAL%20Newsletter%20August%202021%20PDF1%20Web.pdf

94.       Brook I., Tedla M. “The laryngectomee Guide” in Slovac. Otorinolarylogy Foniatra. 70 (4):1.2021.

95.       Brook I. “The Benefits to Laryngectomees of Getting COVID -19 Vaccine”.  The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 70:(4), 7, 2021 https://irp.cdn-website.com/c6a15bae/files/uploaded/IAL%20Newsletter%20November%202021%20pdf1.pdf

96.       Brook I. Tracheitis in a laryngectomee due to Gram-negative bacteria. European Annal of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases. 2022. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ru_mM5LuIVvYqOO35Ue2CyJF3VmQKw19/view?usp=sharing

97.       Brook I. “Cring for the airways and neck in cold weather”.  The International Association of Laryngectomees News. 71:(1), 11, 2022 https://irp.cdn-website.com/c6a15bae/files/uploaded/WEB%20IAL%20Newsletter%20February%202022.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIA PRESENTATIONS

 

1.           Physician Radio Network-In Practice: Recurrent Tonsillitis.  August 17, 1985, PRN Guide, Vol. 12, page 22, 1985.

2.           Current Medical Topics.  Video Presentation: Bacterial Synergy in Upper Respiratory Infections.  (20 minute video).  The Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI, 1986.

3.           Physician Radio Network: Issues in the Use of AZT for AIDS.  April 15, 1987.

4.           Educational Movie: “Anaerobes, The Dangerous Breed.” Produced by Medicine, London.  1988.

5.           British Broadcasting Coreperation News. “AIDS on Trial ”. September 1989.

6.           Public Radio Network. Therapy of AIDS. January 23, 1990.

7.           British Broadcasting Coreperation News.  FDA approval of Zidovidine (AZT). February 28, 1993.

8.           ABC News. “Day One.” Approval Process of AZT by the FDA. October 18, 1993.

9.           New Direction in Antimicrobial Therapy: Penicillin Failure in Streptococcal Pharyngitis. Video Presentation (8 minutes). Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. December 1994.

10.        British Broadcasting Coreperation News. “Panorama”:  Studies and Approval Process of AZT.  March 18, 1996. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_tDDZfgnb8&feature=related

11.        Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport CME Round Table Meeting:  Effective Treatment of Upper Respiratory Infection.  Co-chairman.  September 9, 1996.

12.        The Role of Beta-lactamase Producing Bacteria in Respiratory Tract Infections.  Educational Video, sponsored by Schering-Plough, 1999.

13.        Editorial Board and Case Reports Contributor for Educational Internet Site: Antibiotic.org.1999-present.

14.        Medical Cyber session: “Management of Tonsillitis “Conceptis Technology, Montreal, Quebec,1999.

15.        Regional Course Director “Improved Outcome in Otitis Media Management.” A continuing Medical Education Program, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 1999-2000, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Orlando.

16.        Innovation in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.  Educational CD.  Kelly Philips Production, Montreal, Quebec. (BMS).

17.        Channel 8 News, Washington, DC.  “Healthline” Guidelines for the Treatment of Sinusitis.  June 7, 2000.

18.        Hungarian Radio ( Mayyar ). “Matrix “ Program. Bioterrorism. Nov 13, 2001.

19.        Brook I. MicrobeWorld Radio. Interview on antimicrobial resistance. American Society for Microbiology. May, 2003.

20.        Brook I. MicrobeWorld Radio. Interview on bacterial interference in smokers. American Society for Microbiology. April, 2007. http://www.flpradio.com/microbeworld/audio/070319-070413/070320.mp3

21.        Brook I. MicrobeWorld Radio. Interview on the effects of passive exposure to smoking on children.. American Society for Microbiology. Novermber, 2007. http://www.flpradio.com/microbeworld/audio/070903-070928/MW070925.mp3

22.        Brook I. Interview Smoking, Infection and the Nasal Microbial Flora. Published in on the website www.Vitasearch.com  in the Experts Speak Archives Clinical Pearls Database Vitasearch.com.  http://www.vitasearch.com/CP/experts/IBrookAT05-13-07.htm; 2007

23.        Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Physician’s Reference Video presentation as CD presentation. Focus Media Ltd. Singapore. 2009.

24.        Fox News. Interview on working and teaching as in Georgetown University Hospital as a physician who is also a laryngectomee. February 12, 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3bobLFTU1E

25.        NBC News. Interview on working and teaching as in Georgetown University Hospital as a physician who is also a laryngectomee. February 9, 2011. http://www.wbir.com/national/article/157270/16/Doctor-learns-to-speak-again-after-losing-his-voice-box-to-cancer

26.        Rescue Breathing of laryngectomees and neck breathers. A 12 minutes educational video. February, 2011. DVD produced by Atos Medical Inc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-n8cgl77Q

27.     Experts Sound Off: How Will Radiation Burns Affect Japan Plant Workers? An ABC News interview. March 24, 2011.   http://abcnews.go.com/Health/radiation-burns-affect-fukushima-workers/story?id=13214851

28.    Georgetown University Homepage Feature Story: “A gift of a voice” July 20, 2011.    http://gumc.georgetown.edu/news/stories/230883.html

29.    ARTE TV. Interview in “1973, Journal De Gurre”. A documentary film by Vincent de Cointet about the 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. October 8, 2013.  http://download.pro.arte.tv/uploads/1973-Journal-de-guerre.pdf

30.    iHeart Radio.Treatment SOS: Help for Laryngectomees.  Feb 21, 2014. Fifty 0ne minutes interview by Joni Aldrich. http://www.iheart.com/talk/show/22958786?episode_id=25344099

31.    WQLL, 1370AM, FM 99.9. Commemorating the fallen Israeli soldiers, on Commemoration Day and Israel’s 66 Independence Day.  Baltimore Maryland. May 4, 2014.

32. The Hugging Documentery. Director: Christina Welsh. August 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG6AFlPQtM8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWTOSquzlJU

33. Brainfood from the Heartland. The Louie B. Free Radio Show. The 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem.  May 18, 2017. http://www.vindy.com/podcasts/vindy-radio/2017/may/26/dr-itzhak-brook-vtr/

34. Cure Today video presentations: Head and Neck Cancer: Through the Eyes of a Patient. August 30, 2018. https://www.curetoday.com/cure-connections/hnscc/head-neck-cancers  

35.   Israeli public Broadcasting Authority, Kan-Reka, English:  An Israeli physician helps improve the lives throughout the Middle East. Jannuary 17, 2019. https://omny.fm/shows/english-news-highlights/israeli-physician-draws-from-personal-experience-t https://www.kan.org.il/radio/player.aspx?ItemId=66816 (minute 23-29)

 

36. Health Central. This Doctor Lost his Voice to Throat Cancer. What Life is Right Now. March 8, 2019. https://www.healthcentral.com/article/life-with-laryngectomy-after-throat-cancer-according-to-survivor

 

 

PUBLICATIOs in local and national newspapers

  1. Los Angeles Times (http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/23/health/la-he-my-turn-hugs-20110523), and Baltimore Sun ( http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/la-he-my-turn-hugs-20110523,0,7927427.story  ), Health & Wellness Section: My Turn: Touched by another human’s touch. page E2, May 23, 2011.
  2. Picture your Life after Cancer. July 23, 2013. Health section, New York Times.  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/08/health/cancer-survivor-photos.html?ref=health#51e82ecf7c147154ab000041 
  3. Brook I. The 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. The Jewish Veteran. Spring 2013. Page 11.http://www.jwv.org/images/uploads/Spring_2013_Jewish_Veteran.pdf
  4. Brook I. The Yom Kippur War. A Struggle for Survival Against All Odds. The Jewish Magazine. August/September 2013. http://www.jewishmag.com/177mag/yom_kippur_war/yom_kippur_war.htm
  5. Brook I. Memories of the Yom Kippur War. Jewish Wire, Jewish Online News from Australia and New Zealand. August 19, 2013. http://www.jwire.com.au/featured-articles/memories-of-the-yom-kippur-war/36624#more-36624
  6. Brook I.  The 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. 5 Towns Jewish Times. August 21, 2013. http://5tjt.com/the-40th-anniversary-of-yom-kippur-war/
  7. Brook I.  A Battalion Physician Looks Back at his Experience in the Yom Kippur War. Jewish Standard, Op-Ed . August 29, 2013. http://www.jstandard.com/content/item/40_years_since_the_yom_kippur_war/28352/
  8. Brook I. The Yom Kippur War-Struggle for Survival against All Odds. Heritage Florida Jewish News, 5(51), September 6, 2013 http://www.heritagefl.com/story/2013/09/06/features/the-yom-kippur-war-a-struggle-for-survival-against-all-odds/1352.html
  9. Brook I. The 40th Anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. The Center Line. Jewsh community Center, Augusta, Georgia, 5:11; 13, 2013. http://www.augustajcc.org/
  10. Brook I. A look back: The 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.The Jewish Tribune. North York, Ontario, Canada. 72 (5), 2013. http://www.jewishtribune.ca/commentary/2013/09/10/a-look-back-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-yom-kippur-war
  11. Brook I.  Reflections of a battalion physican. Jewish Exponent. Philadelphia, PA. September 12, 2013; 234 (25) 1, 2013. http://www.jewishexponent.com/reflections-of-a-battalion-physician
  12. Brook I. It’s all right to be afraid. Mishpacha; Jewish Family Weekly. 476: 53, 2013.  Brooklyn, New York; Jerusalem, Israel. Sep. 11, 2013.
  13. Brook I, Painful Price Still Felt. Jewish Independent. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sep. 20, 2013. http://jewishindependent.ca/archives/sept13/archives13sept20-04.html
  14. Brook I. In the Sands of Sinai, a Physician’s account of the Yom Kippur War. Jewish Voice. Delaware & Brandywine Valley Valley. 45 (5); 27-29. 2013. http://editions.us.com/jewishvoice_1213/#/1/zoomed
  15. Brook I. Perspectives: A battalion physician’s personal reflections. The Canadian Jewish News. Pg 7, October 2, 2014. http://www.cjnews.com/opinions/battalion-physicians-personal-reflections
  16. Los Angeles Times, Letters to the Editor: “Jonathan Pollard is no hero”. November 24, 2015.  http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-le-1124-tuesday-jonathan-pollard-20151124-story.html
  17. The Jerusalem Post, Opinion-Letters to the Editor: “Pollard’s Freedom”. November 24, 2015.  http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/November-24-Pollards-freedom-435100
  18. The Jewish Voice, Letters to the Editor: “Did Pollard Make the Lives of US Jews More Difficult?” http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12870:letters-to-the-editor&catid=101:jv-editorial&Itemid=284
  19. The Jewish Week. New York. Letter to the Editor: “Pollard Downside”. December 2, 2015. http://www.thejewishweek.com/editorial-opinion/letters/pollard-downside
  20. Caring for Captured and Wounded Enemy Soldiers by the Israeli Defense Forces – a Fundamental Core Value. Kol Habirah Voice of the Capital, page 26; Jewish Link of New Jersey; The Times of Israel; Kol Jewish News of Phoenix Arizona; Stand With Us; Israel Forever Foundation, Jewish Exponent (Philadelphia); San Diego Jewish World; The Jewish Chronicle  (Pittsburgh); Atlanta Jewish Times; Washington Jewish Week; Heritage-Florida Jewish News; Jewish Time (Baltimore) and The Jewish Advocate. June 22, 2017. http://yomkippurwarphysiciansaccount.blogspot.com/2017/06/caring-for-captured-and-wounded-enemy.html
  21. The Jerusalem Post. Letter to the Editor: Core Values. July 7, page 14, 2017. Jerusalem http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/July-7-2017-Indian-soldiers-499012
  22. The Jerusalem Post. Opinion: An Israeli physician helps improve the lives throughout the Middle East. August 25, 2018. https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/An-Israeli-physician-helps-improve-the-lives-throughout-the-Middle-East-565774  
  23. San Diego Jewish World. Israeli doctor authors guide for throat cancer patients. September, 26, 2018. http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2018/09/26/israeli-doctor-authors-guide-for-throat-cancer-patients/
  24. The Jewish News of Northen California. Israeli born physician and cancer survivor reaches out to cancer patients in Middle East with free guidebook. 122: 20; 16, 2018.
  25. Hamodia, Features Section. 11-13. Dr. Itzhak Brook. The perseverance of a laryngectomee.March 13, 2019. Pg 10-12. https://hamodia.com/features/dr-itzhak-brook-m-d-perseverance-laryngectomee/
  26. Kirk Douglas embodied the new Jewish man.  Jewish Exponent. Feb 19, 2020. https://www.jewishexponent.com/2020/02/19/opinion-kirk-douglas-embodied-the-new-jewish-man/  ; Jewish News of Greater Phoenix and Northen Arizona, Feb 24, 2020. http://www.jewishaz.com/opinion/kirk-douglas-embodied-the-new-jewish-man/article_445a451e-5751-11ea-9175-1393f37a707b.html  ; Washington Jewish Week. Vol 56, No 8. Feb 20, 2020. https://washingtonjewishweek.com/64328/letters-feb-19-2020/editorial-opinion/letters/ ; Remembering Kirk Dougla. Baltimore Jewish Times. Feb 20, 2020;  https://jewishtimes.com/104598/remembering-kirk-douglas/opinion/  ; Kirk Douglas and his impact on me. Montreal Jewish Magazine.Feb 24, 2020. https://montrealjewishmagazine.com/kirk-douglas-and-his-impact-on-me/

 

  1. Brook I. Los Angeles Times. Send Trump back to the Hospital and Take Away the Nuclear Code. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-10-07/send-trump-back-to-the-hospital-say-doctors?_amp=true   October 8, 2020.
  2. Laryngectomee Guide for COVID-19. CLAN National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs Newsletter (United KIngtom). 154 (9) :5;2020. https://mcusercontent.com/e5cbccb19f81be87bf6048ccf/files/60de9508-3f3c-4f47-a55f-88fdcc0b6e3e/Clan_September_2020.01.pdf
  3. Brook I. Opinion: Can we safely have in-person Seders?  Baltimore Jewish Times. March 12, pg15, 2021.  https://www.jewishtimes.com/opinion-can-we-safely-have-in-person-seders/ ; San Diedo Jewish World. March 16, 2021  https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2021/03/16/safety-of-celebrating-seder-in-2021/ Washington Jewish Week. March 18, 2021; 57 (11) pg 19, 2021. https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/how-safe-is-an-in-person-seder /  The Jewish Veteran. 75 (1); 2. 2021. https://www.jwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Jewish-Veteran-Issue-1-2021.pdf

 

 

EDITORSHIP OF SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS

1.           Brook, I. (Editor) A Medical Update in Lincomycin: The Management of Infectious Diseases.  Omega.  Communication Inc., Springfield, N.J., 1983 (43 pages).

2.           Brook, I. (Editor) Management of Respiratory Tract Infectious and their Complication in Children.  Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 6:309-338, 1987.

3.           Brook, I., Nord, C.E. (Editors) Current Trends in the Management of Upper Respiratory Infections.  Scandinavian Journal Infectious Diseases. Suppl. 57:1-64, 1988.

4.           Brook, I., Finch, R. (Editors) Peer Review for Clinical Drug Investigation:  A Seminar in Print.  The Role of Pefloxacin in Community and Hospital Infections.  Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy 11:Suppl 2:1-47, 1996.

5.           Brook, I. (Guest Editor) From data Presented at a Mini-Symposium entitled “Clindamycin:  Optimizing use in Persistent Respiratory Tract Infection.”  Presentation in Focus.  Reports and Expert Commentary.  2000.

6.           Brook I. Guest Editor. Special Isuue: Anaerobic Infections in Children. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 4: 2009.

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