Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
Cluster of Eye Syphilis Cases Prompts CDC Concern
“This is the first time such a cluster has been reported in the US.”
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Federal program offers free COVID, flu at-home tests, treatments
“With its expansion, the Home Test to Treat program will now offer free testing, telehealth, and treatment for both COVID-19 and for influenza (...
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New KDIGO guideline encourages use of HCV-positive kidneys for HCV-negative recipients
The update was triggered by the transplant of HCV-infected kidneys into uninfected recipients and the evolution of the viewpoint on the role of...
Commentary
Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise?
Given these findings, it seems that a bit more surveillance for this rare but devastating condition is well merited.
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New COVID variant JN.1 could disrupt holiday plans
Nearly 10,000 people were hospitalized for COVID in the U.S. for the week ending Nov. 25, the CDC said, a 10%...
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Some reasons to get off the fence about COVID booster
“The body of evidence from all these different studies converge on one single reality — that vaccines reduce the risk of long COVID.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Global measles deaths increased by 43% in 2022
The report also notes an increase in the number of countries experiencing significant measles outbreaks. There were 37 such countries in 2022,...
From the Journals
COVID vaccines lower risk of serious illness in children
“The findings in this report support the recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination for all children aged ≥6 months and highlight the importance of...
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Patients exposed to HIV, hepatitis at Massachusetts hospital
There is no evidence to date of any infections resulting from this incident.
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COVID vaccination protects B cell–deficient patients through T-cell responses
The findings demonstrate how vaccine-induced T-cell responses could potentially reduce COVID-19 severity, the authors write.
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All-oral regimen succeeds for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis
Safety and effectiveness of a bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid combination supports its use as a first-line treatment for adolescents and...