Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
Influenza: U.S. activity was low this summer
A(H3N2) was predominant, but it’s too early for CDC to make predictions for the fall and winter.
From the Journals
Influenza vaccination modestly reduces risk of hospitalizations in patients with COPD
Older patients with COPD need more effective influenza vaccines and other preventive strategies.
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California bans “Pay for Delay,” promotes black maternal health, PrEP access
Two laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed black maternal health and made PrEP available without a prescription.
From the Journals
HCV+ kidney transplants: Similar outcomes to HCV- regardless of recipient serostatus
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IDWeek examined hot topics in the clinical treatment of infectious diseases
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Oral beta-lactams provide noninferior postdischarge pyelonephritis treatment
WASHINGTON – Beta-lactams were noninferior to fluoroquinolones or trimethoprim-...
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Measles 2019: Most cases occurred in close-knit, undervaccinated communities
CDC researcher report on 22 outbreaks in 17 states.
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Oral drug cut viral respiratory tract infections in elderly
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News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Descovy as HIV PrEP for men and transgender women who have sex with men
The new drug combo provides an alternative to Truvada for PrEP for the defined populations.
From the Journals
Lefamulin found noninferior to moxifloxacin for bacterial pneumonia
From the Journals
Vitamin C infusion falls short for sepsis and ARDS patients