Diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum Strains on the Andaman Islands in India.

Fourteen Ralstonia solanacearum strains from solanaceous vegetables on the Andaman Islands, India, were characterized using a polyphasic approach. The strains wilted their respective hosts within 1 to 3 weeks postinoculation. Virulence assays on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), brinjal (eggplant; S.

Pharmacological management of cardiovascular conditions and diabetes in older adults with HIV infection.

This review looks at the evidence for potential and theoretical risks of combining antiretroviral treatment with drugs prescribed for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. These conditions are common in the HIV-infected population as a result of ageing and the increased risk associated with both HIV infection and antiretroviral intake.