Infectious Diseases
News
Early pneumonia linked with later asthma and wheeze
Key clinical point: Lower respiratory illness in childhood is associated with later development of asthma and wheeze that can persist into...
Photo Rounds
Painless penile papule
The asymptomatic lesion on our HIV-positive patient’s penis suggested an STD, but the patient said he hadn’t had any sexual partners for many...
Practice Alert
Immunization update: What’s changed, what’s on the way
A 9-valent HPV vaccine may soon be marketed and 2-dose schedules could be on the horizon. Two new meningococcal B vaccines will also be available...
Case Reports
Weight loss • diarrhea • mild eosinophilia • Dx?
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Case studies highlight HCV health care transmission risk
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ACIP votes on incorporating 9-valent HPV vaccine into recommendations
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ACIP recommends meningococcal B vaccine during college outbreaks
Clinical Inquiries
How well do antivirals shorten genital herpes pain duration?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Oral and intravenous (IV) acyclovir each shorten the duration of pain for a first primary outbreak of herpes by about 50%;...