Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
H. pylori antibiotic resistance reaches ‘alarming levels’
Resistance to clarithromycin, metronidazole, and levofloxacin reached 15% or more in almost all World Health Organization regions.
From the Journals
Medical exemptions spike after vaccine policy change
Vaccine-averse parents claim allergies, autoimmune diseases to support medical exemptions for school entry.
Conference Coverage
Full-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine shows increased efficacy in children
ACIP hears data on safety and immunogenicity as manufacturer pursues expanded license.
Conference Coverage
Vaccine protects against flu-related hospitalizations in pregnancy
Conference Coverage
Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
Conference Coverage
ACIP resuscitates pertussis working group
News
What infectious disease should parents be most worried about?
You may be surprised to find out what infectious disease Dr. Kristina A. Bryant considers the most dangerous to your teen patients.
News
FDA clears Abbott’s Influenza A & B 2, Strep A 2 assays
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes unanimously in favor of immunization schedule update and redesign
Conference Coverage
ACIP supports hepatitis A vaccine for homeless individuals
Conference Coverage
Swollen knee in a kid? Above 9, treat for Lyme
SAN FRANCISCO – Rule out septic arthritis in hours, not days.