Infectious Diseases
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Surprising link between herpes zoster and dementia
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Current monkeypox outbreak marked by unconventional spread, clinical features
Dermatologists may be the first point of contact for a person infected with the monkeypox virus.
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People with HIV may need an additional COVID vaccine dose
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Pregnant women with monkeypox advised to have C-section
“We are aware infants and children are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill if they do catch monkeypox.”
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‘Medical maximizers’ dole out unneeded antibiotics for ASB
Why are patients with asymptomatic UTIs receiving treatment?
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Cases down, start of vaccinations near
New cases dropped for the first time in 8 weeks, but the Memorial Day holiday may have been a factor.
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Monkeypox largely a mystery for pregnant people
“Clinicians caring for pregnant women are likely to be faced soon with pregnant women concerned they may have the infection ... or who do have the...
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ECDC gives guidance on prevention and treatment of monkeypox
“Most current cases have presented with mild symptoms of the disease,”
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Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for children younger than 5
Children in this age group – the last to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines – could begin getting shots as early as June 21.
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Children & COVID: Rise in new cases slows
One measure of overall prevalence declined for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Focus on antivirals, vaccines as monkeypox continues