Infectious Diseases
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Delaying antibiotics in elderly with UTI linked to higher sepsis, death rates
Older patients who were prescribed antibiotics immediately after a UTI diagnosis had the best outcomes in a large study.
Conference Coverage
Anthrax booster expanded to 3 years for moderate-risk groups
ACIP extended interval for pre-exposure anthrax vaccine boosters for persons aged 18 years and older with potential for future exposure.
Applied Evidence
Inpatient antibiotic resistance: Everyone’s problem
Whether you’re seeing patients in the hospital or after discharge, awareness of their inpatient antibiotic exposure and support of antibiotic...
Practice Alert
CDC provides advice on recent hepatitis A outbreaks
Although rates of hepatitis A virus infection have steadily declined since 1995, recent spikes in community outbreaks compel a renewed effort in...
Conference Coverage
ACIP unanimously supports updates to Japanese encephalitis vaccination
ACIP agrees on changes related to Japanese encephalitis vaccination including primary series and booster.
Applied Evidence
Antibiotic overprescribing: Still a major concern
Antibiotic overuse has far-reaching effects on patients’ general health, as well as possible connections to HIV, diabetes, and obesity. Here’s...
News
CDC: United States has hit a plateau with HIV
Practice Alert
Screening for tuberculosis: Updated recommendations
Each of the available testing methods has advantages and disadvantages. An individual’s age, level of risk, and other personal factors help...
Conference Coverage
Fauci, Messonnier testify on measles outbreaks
Federal health leaders stressed the safety of measles vaccines and warned that misinformation is among the factors keeping more children from...
Clinical Inquiries
Which interventions are effective in managing parental vaccine refusal?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It’s unclear whether educational initiatives alone alter vaccine refusal. Although about a third of parents cite herd...
Conference Coverage
Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is ...