Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Gene mutations tied to viral skin infection in pediatric AD patients
These findings may lead to identification of a new AD phenotype in children.
Opinion
Preexposure prophylaxis among LGBT youth
LGBT youth are at high risk of HIV, and the risks and benefits of HIV PrEP need to be considered in this vulnerable population.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves topical antibiotic for impetigo infections
Ozenoxacin is effective against common bacterial infections as well as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
From the Journals
Counseling parents may curb nonmedical vaccine exemptions
California and Washington are states with such laws.
From the Journals
MMRV vaccine cut chickenpox hospitalizations in young Brazilian children
Direct costs of varicella-zoster virus–related admissions fell 38% after introduction of the MMRV vaccine.
Conference Coverage
Inpatient antiviral treatment reduces ICU admissions among influenza patients
In-hospital flu vaccinations could keep adults out of the ICU
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Testing for latent tuberculosis infection
The newest recommendations focus on when and for whom it is best to use the tuberculin skin test, Interferon Gamma Release Assay, or both.
From the Journals
A broadly effective meningitis B vaccine has been proved effective in a Danish study
A meningitis B vaccine that targets a common surface lipoprotein has promise in preventing infections in teens and young adults.
From the Journals
PCVs reduced CAP hospitalizations in young children but not other age groups
The 16-year retrospective study identified almost 156,000 CAP hospitalizations in the Netherlands.
From the Journals
Flu vaccine did not protect children with acute leukemia
Receiving a trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) did not protect children and adolescents with acute leukemia from developing the flu,...
News from the FDA/CDC
Vaccine exemptions more common in western states
Only two of the nine highest exemption rates among kindergartners were in eastern states.