Infectious Diseases
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HPV vaccination coverage among girls is low, CDC reports
Major finding: Missed opportunities increased from 20.8% in 2007 to 84% in 2012.Data source: National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS-Teen) survey...
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With baby boomers, show’s over for selective HCV screening
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Two approved antibiotics show new gonorrhea efficacy
Major finding: Gentamicin plus azithromycin was 100% effective and gemfloxacin plus azithromycin was 99.5% effective for eradication of urogenital...
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Fungal meningitis can masquerade as ischemic stroke
Major finding: Of three patients with fungal meningitis, one was diagnosed quickly enough after a series of what appeared to be strokes to be...
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Coinfection with chronic hepatitis C and occult hepatitis B related to poor outcomes
Major finding: Among chronic hepatitis patients followed for a median of 11 years, 19% developed hepatocellular carcinoma.
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RSV hospitalization risk greatest among children less than 1 month old
Major finding: The RSV hospitalization rate for children in their first month of life is 25.9 per 1,000.Data source: Prospective study of children...
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CDC moves to cast a wider Chlamydia screening net
Major finding: Universal, opt-out screening for chlamydial infection in U.S. women aged 15-24 years was projected to cost $1,372 per quality-...
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Analysis could help to predict West Nile epidemics
Major Finding: The overall West Nile neuroinvasive disease incidence rate in Dallas County was 7.30 per 100,000 residents in 2012, compared with 2...
Applied Evidence
Travelers' diarrhea: Prevention, treatment, and post-trip evaluation
Antibiotic prophylaxis is available, but may not always be desired or warranted. What are the options for preventing travelers’ diarrhea and...
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Benefits of PCV7 vaccination persisted over a decade
Major finding: Post- vs.