Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Maternal immunization protects against serious RSV infection in infancy
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “This is a historic study.” – Dr. Flor M. Munoz
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
News
Infections within first year of life predicted IBD
The correlation was strongest for onset by age 10 years.
Commentary
Part 2: Why the Increase?
The burning question is: Why has there been an increase in sexually transmitted infections among older Americans? Here’s some “educated...
Conference Coverage
Flu vaccine visits reveal missed opportunities for HPV vaccination
BALTIMORE – Adolescents were significantly more likely to miss getting the HPV vaccine than the Tdap or MenACWY...
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases climb to over 800 for the year
New analysis predicts the 25 counties at the highest risk for a measles outbreak in 2019.
Conference Coverage
No exudates or fever? Age over 11? Skip strep test
BALTIMORE – There are a few key variables to define when it’s safe to forgo strep testing in pharyngitis.
News
Rotavirus vaccine had strong protective effect in routine U.K. practice
Vaccine effectiveness was high in children with laboratory-confirmed rotavirus infection, although effects on all-cause gastroenteritis could not...
News
Zero HIV transmission rate when viral load suppressed
This study comprised 782 serodiscordant male gay couples.
Commentary
Part 1: A Disturbing Trend
Today’s older Americans are living longer, healthier, and more active lives than their predecessors did. One consequence? Increasing rates of...