Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Routine vaginal cleansing seen ineffective for unscheduled cesareans
Large study showed no difference in post-cesarean infections when the vagina was cleansed with povidone-iodine prior to unscheduled cesarean...
News
FDA approves 2-month dosing of injectable HIV drug Cabenuva
“Adults living with HIV have a treatment option that further reduces the frequency of medication,” said Candice Long of Janssen Therapeutics.
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Why do some people escape infection that sickens others?
“In the event that we could identify what makes some people resistant, that immediately opens avenues for therapeutics that we could apply in all...
From the Journals
Antibody mix may prevent COVID symptoms in some asymptomatic people
The results suggest new potential for monoclonal antibodies currently used for postexposure prophylaxis and treatment of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2....
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Future respiratory infection risk raised by early life virus exposure
“The interferon-related gene activity caused by an early first viral infection is thought to create a proinflammatory environment that makes...
From the Journals
Chronic respiratory conditions occur more often in RSV vs. flu
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HIV stigma persists globally, according to Harris poll
Pervasive stereotypes and stigmatization only serve to magnify preexisting social inequities that affect access to appropriate care.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID-19: The Omicron tide may have turned
New pediatric cases down by 30% as admissions, ED visits, and vaccinations follow suit.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC issues new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults
PCV15 and PREVNAR20 received approval from the FDA in July 2021, providing an impetus for the revised recommendations.
From the Journals
Pandemic pushed death rates to historic highs
Historical data may help support preparation for future pandemics.
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Kids’ mask use linked with fewer childcare closings
Researchers analyzed nationwide survey results and found that, when kids wore masks in childcare centers, closings were reduced by 14%.