Infectious Diseases
Government and Regulations
So far, flu vaccine only 23% effective
Government and Regulations
CDC: Flu remains widespread; antivirals underutilized
News
RSV peaks linked to increased pneumococcal pneumonia
Key clinical point: The incidence of pneumococcal pneumonia in young children is associated with seasonal peaks of respiratory syncytial and...
Expert Commentary
Sorting out optimal TB testing can be tricky
Government and Regulations
FDA approves peramivir, first IV flu antiviral
Government and Regulations
Experimental drug for vascular leak syndrome used to treat Ebola
Government and Regulations
Rapid syphilis test cleared for use in medical offices, hospitals
News
Presepsin is an accurate biomarker for late-onset sepsis in preterm newborns
Key clinical point: Presepsin may be a useful biomarker for late-onset sepsis in preterm infants. Major finding: P-SEP values were higher in...
News
Nursing home-onset C. difficile infections cut wide swath
Key clinical point: Nursing home-onset C. difficile infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Major finding: An...
News
Sierra Leone becomes center of Ebola outbreak in Africa
News
Influenza-related visits to hospitals, EDs remain high for young children despite increase in vaccinations
Key clinical point: Although vaccinations increased between 2000 and 2011 in Davidson County, Tenn., overall vaccinations remained under 50%....