Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Monkeypox mutating faster than expected
It’s not clear if these mutations have aided the transmissibility of the virus or have any other clinical implications.
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Doctors still overprescribing fluoroquinolones despite risks
“There probably is overprescription by primary care doctors for urinary tract infections and respiratory infections, when there could be...
Practice Alert
Monkeypox: What FPs need to know, now
Here’s how to distinguish monkeypox from other exanthems and what to do if you suspect it in your patient.
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Widespread rash in toddler
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White House expands access to monkeypox vaccines
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Vaccination off to slow start for the newly eligible
New cases continue to fall, but they are still “far higher than 1 year ago.”
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Racial/ethnic disparities exacerbated maternal death rise during 2020 pandemic.
Sorting out the best way to do this type of research will be important for looking at excess deaths and maternal mortality following other events...
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CDC releases new details on mysterious hepatitis in children
The findings suggest that there may be many different causes behind these severe hepatitis cases, the authors wrote, and it is estimated that...
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How can doctors protect their practices against monkeypox?
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Provider recommendation key to boosting teen HPV vaccines
“Targeted strategies are needed to increase coverage and narrow down inequalities.”
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Children and COVID: Vaccines now available to all ages
Among parents, eagerness to vaccinate their young children is not universal.