The Latest in Infectious Disease

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U.S. Zika epidemic could cost billions, or less

May 11, 2017

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For vertebral osteomyelitis, early switch to oral antibiotics is feasible

May 11, 2017

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Ribaxamase prevented C. difficile infections by protecting microbiome

May 11, 2017

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HCV pregnancy increase suggests need for broader screening

May 11, 2017

Hepatitis

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Topical imiquimod boosted response to intradermal hepatitis B vaccine

May 11, 2017

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Molecular tests for GAS pharyngitis could spur overuse of antibiotics

May 11, 2017

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Survival in the first 3 years of ART continues to improve

May 11, 2017

HIV

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Safe, effective backup for U.S. MMR vaccine exists

May 10, 2017

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Time to therapy for gram-positive bacteremia reduced from 60 hours to 4 hours

May 10, 2017

Pediatrics

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Adult vaccination is low, with minimal improvement in recent years

May 10, 2017

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Lower-dose aluminum hydroxide–adjuvanted polio vaccine noninferior to standard IPV

May 9, 2017

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Consider strongyloidiasis before giving oral steroids

May 9, 2017

International ID

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Dalbavancin proves highly effective in osteomyelitis

May 9, 2017

International ID

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UTI predictors identified in infants under 3 months of age

May 9, 2017

Pediatrics

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VIDEO: Registry study will follow 4,000 fecal transplant patients for 10 years

May 8, 2017