Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Infective endocarditis isn’t what it used to be
News
Take stronger steps to prevent staph infections and sepsis
CDC Vital Signs report suggests that declines in staph infections and death have leveled off.
Practice Alert Podcast
Don’t overlook this step in combatting the rise in STIs
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt discusses the recent rise in sexually transmitted infections and how best to screen patients and...
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases jumped 30% last week
2019 shaping up to be a big year as U.S. total hits 206 cases.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season shows signs of peaking
Latest News
Delaying antibiotics in elderly with UTI linked to higher sepsis, death rates
Older patients who were prescribed antibiotics immediately after a UTI diagnosis had the best outcomes in a large study.
Conference Coverage
Anthrax booster expanded to 3 years for moderate-risk groups
ACIP extended interval for pre-exposure anthrax vaccine boosters for persons aged 18 years and older with potential for future exposure.
Conference Coverage
ACIP unanimously supports updates to Japanese encephalitis vaccination
ACIP agrees on changes related to Japanese encephalitis vaccination including primary series and booster.
News
CDC: United States has hit a plateau with HIV
Conference Coverage
Fauci, Messonnier testify on measles outbreaks
Federal health leaders stressed the safety of measles vaccines and warned that misinformation is among the factors keeping more children from...
Conference Coverage
Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is ...