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It’s time for universal CMV screening at birth
Most cases are missed.
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Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
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Encourage influenza vaccination in pregnant women
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CDC: Trivalent adjuvanted influenza vaccine aIIV3 safe in elderly adults
ATLANTA – Postlicensure surveillance shows no new or unexpected adverse events with aIIV3 (FLUAD).
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PCV13 moderately effective in older adults
ATLANTA - As ACIP reevaluates PCV13 for certain older adults, a case-control study shows moderate effectiveness against invasive pneumococcal...
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Point-of-care test for respiratory viruses lowers antibiotic use
PARIS – In patients presenting with respiratory infections, a point-of-care test for viral infections has been associated with a reduction in...
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Getting the most out of IDWeek 2018
IDWeek 2018 is being held at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, with official programming from Wed., Oct. 3., through Sun., Oct. 7.
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Taking a global perspective on infectious disease
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PIDS 40th anniversary and a spotlight on pediatric ID
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Residents curb IV antibiotic overuse in children
ATLANTA – A 21-fold price difference was seen between an IV antibiotic and its oral equivalent.
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Age, risk factors should guide chlamydia, gonorrhea screening of HIV-infected women
WASHINGTON –