Pediatrics
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Some household pets found to be colonized with S. aureus
In households of children with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection, pet dogs and cats were often colonized with S. aureus...
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VIDEO: Antibiotic stewardship program impacted C. diff. rates in kids
Following implementation of an antibiotic stewardship program, hospitalized children were more than three times less likely to develop Clostridium...
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Study: Disproportionately high HIV infection rate for Hispanics
Hispanics or Latinos, particularly homosexual males and those engaging in intravenous drug use, make up a disproportionately high percentage of...
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Carbapenem resistance on the rise in children
The prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in children is low but has increased significantly since 1999, particularly among...
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Oral H. pylori vaccine found effective, safe
Key clinical point: For the first time, an oral vaccine against H. pylori infection proved effective and safe in a phase III trial. Major finding...
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VIDEO: Flu shot lowered hospitalization risk for influenza pneumonia
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Widespread rotavirus vaccination caused plunge in pediatric hospitalizations
Rhode Island’s universal vaccine policy led to widespread vaccination against rotavirus, steep drops in pediatric hospitalizations for...
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Some 4% of healthy U.S. children carry antibiotic-resistant E. coli isolates
Third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli infection carriage was present in 4.2% of healthy children who underwent stool testing,...
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Two-way text reminders boost adolescent vaccine use
Receipt of all services was highest among children whose parents texted back requesting that the pediatric office call them to set up an...