Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Household MRSA contamination predicted human recolonization
Pets do not need to be colonized with MRSA to be reservoirs. They can carry it in “the petting zone.”
From the Journals
New data dissect global burden of scabies
Children and teens are most affected.
Conference Coverage
Dentist-prescribed antibiotics implicated in community-acquired C. diff
SAN DIEGO – Dental antibiotics help drive community-acquired C. difficile infections.
Conference Coverage
HIV antiretroviral resistance can affect more than 10% of pregnant women
HIV antiretroviral resistance among pregnant women may be even more common now that antiretrovirals are widely available.
News
FDA approves test to screen donated blood for Zika virus
The cobas Zika test is the first test approved for screening the blood supply.
From the Journals
Not recommending LAIV didn’t reduce flu vaccination in Oregon children
An ACIP recommendation had no apparent adverse effect on children getting needed flu vaccinations in Oregon.
Conference Coverage
How to have a rational approach to the FUO work-up
CHICAGO – A stepwise approach focuses on infection without ignoring the zebras.
Conference Coverage
Anidulafungin effectively treated invasive pediatric candidiasis in open-label trial
SAN DIEGO – The intravenous echinocandin anidulafungin effectively treated invasive candidiasis in children, with a safety profile resembling that...
Conference Coverage
Thinking may be shifting about first-line AOM treatment
But a 10-day antimicrobial course is still best for younger children.
From the Journals
Current pneumococcal vaccines knock out many serotypes, but others take their place
Trying to target the latest serotype before another one pops up.
Feature
Hepatitis C drug’s lower cost paves way for Medicaid, prisons to expand treatment
The recent approval of a less expensive drug that generally cures hepatitis C in just eight weeks may make it easier for more insurers and...