Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae most common cause of bacteremic CAP
Narrow-spectrum aminopenicillins should be used specifically to treat children hospitalized from suspected bacterial CAP.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles incidence has slowed as summer begins
New York continues to be the measles hot spot, with more than half of the new cases last week occurring there.
From the Journals
U.S. travelers to Europe need up to date measles immunization
With the highest measles cases in the 21st century seen in Europe last year, the CDC is urging all U.S. travelers there to be sure they’re fully...
Conference Coverage
Booster vaccines found largely safe in children on immunosuppressive drugs
MADRID –
Conference Coverage
Rapid assay distinguishes viral from bacterial infection
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Aim is to cut inappropriate antimicrobial therapy in febrile children while awaiting culture...
ID Consult
Get patients vaccinated: Avoid unwelcome international travel souvenirs
A trip to a travel medicine physician can protect patients from returning from international travel with an unwelcome infection.
Conference Coverage
How to have ‘the talk’ with vaccine skeptics
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – It’s all about reframing the issues, an expert says.
Conference Coverage
Scabies rates plummeted with community mass drug administration
MILAN – With the geographic serendipity of Fiji’s isolated islands, mass administration of ivermectin kept impetigo...
Conference Coverage
Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
From the Journals
USPSTF reaffirms HIV screening recommendations
Screening is recommended for all patients aged 15-65 years; for adolescents and older adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection; and...
From the Journals
Waning pertussis immunity may be linked to acellular vaccine