Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first two-drug tablet for HIV
News from the FDA/CDC
Large measles outbreak reported in Michigan
From the Journals
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits may lead to pediatric antibiotic overprescribing
A study found that children were more likely to be prescribed antibiotics at DTC telemedicine visits than in other settings .
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity falling but still elevated
Photo Rounds
Newborn with desquamating rash
The patient’s age and the appearance of the lesions pointed us to the proper diagnosis in this case.
Case Reports
Subacute polyarticular arthralgias • swelling of the ankles and right knee • recent travel to the Dominican Republic • Dx?
► Subacute polyarticular arthralgias
► Swelling of the ankles and right knee
► Recent travel to the Dominican Republic
Feature
NIH to undertake first in-human trial of universal influenza vaccine
Conference Coverage
STIs pose complex challenge to HIV efforts
SEATTLE – ...
Conference Coverage
Noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers have high rates of obesity
NEW ORLEANS – Obesity and reactive airway disease are more prevalent in noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles: Latest weekly count is the highest of the year
New outbreaks are occurring in California and New Jersey, with a state of emergency declared in one New York county.
News from the FDA/CDC
2018-2019 flu season: Going but not gone yet