Infectious Diseases
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VIDEO: Gut microbiota may predict C. diff treatment response
Gut microbiota may be an effective predictor of Clostridium difficile treatment response.
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Fewer doses of PCV13 could save money – but at what cost?
Dr. Michael E. Pichichero raises questions about the wisdom of changing the PCV immunization schedule from 3+1 to 2+1.
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CHEST: Oral solithromycin shows pneumonia pivotal-trial efficacy
Solithromycin may offer a way to once again have a macrolide available for empiric oral treatment of more severe community-acquired pneumonia.
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C. difficile risk score identifies high-risk patients
Researchers have created a risk score to help identify patients at high risk for Clostridium difficile infection after hospitalization, for future...
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IDWeek: EV-D68 found more virulent but not more deadly in children
Key clinical point: Enterovirus D68 was more virulent – but not more lethal – than other strains of EV and rhinovirus. Major finding: Among 87...
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Experts debate infection control merits of ‘bare beneath the elbows’
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IDWEEK: Smother and pull, but don’t chop – how to identify and remove botfly larvae
Identifying a botfly infestation can be the toughest part of treating it.
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HHS awards $2.2 billion for HIV/AIDS care in FY 2015
Over $2.2 billion in grants from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program were awarded to states, cities, and local organizations in fiscal year 2015,...
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Provider hesitancy hamstrings HPV vaccine uptake
Inconsistent recommendation of the HPV vaccine and discomfort discussing the HPV vaccine are common among primary care providers, likely...
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Infections from endemic fungi, mycobacteria rare in patients on TNFIs
Key clinical point: The incidence of select mycobacterial and fungal infections in patients taking TNFIs is low. Major finding: Only 0.51% of...