Infectious Diseases
Government and Regulations
C. difficile burden in U.S. documented in 2011 estimates of infections, deaths
News
Newly discovered virus led to fatal infection in Kansas man
Government and Regulations
Postexposure smallpox vaccination not recommended for immunodeficient patients
Government and Regulations
Difficult-to-clean ERCP duodenoscopes linked to serious infections
News
Methylprednisolone cuts treatment failure in severe CAP
Key clinical point: Acute methylprednisolone decreased the rate of treatment failure in severe community-acquired pneumonia with a high initial...
News
Meta-analysis: Oseltamivir shortens time to flu relief
Key clinical point: Oseltamivir shortens the time to flu symptom alleviation, but nausea and vomiting are risks. Major finding: The time to...
Government and Regulations
CDC: Suspect measles when seeing fever and rash
Government and Regulations
Second group B meningitis vaccine wins FDA nod of approval
Government and Regulations
FDA panel backs antifungal for invasive aspergillosis, mucormycosis
News
Chlorhexidine wipes don’t prevent ICU infections
Key clinical point: Save your money: Chlorhexidine wipes don’t cut infection rates in the ICU. Major finding: The composite rate of ICU infections...
News
Hospitalization for pneumonia raises CVD risk
Key clinical point: Among older adults, hospitalization for pneumonia raises both short-term and long-term risks of a CVD event.