Infectious Diseases
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CDC updates recommendation for serologic Lyme disease detection
The CDC’s updated recommendation is based on the approval of a new test that uses a modified two-test methodology different from the two-test...
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How to nearly eliminate CLABSIs in children’s hospitals
One hospital went 6 months without a central line–associated bloodstream infection after quality improvements.
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FDA approves drug combo to treat highly resistant TB
From the Journals
Possible role of enterovirus infection in acute flaccid myelitis cases detected
High levels of enterovirus peptides were found in the cerebral spinal fluid of individuals with AFM.
From the Journals
Study: Cardiac biomarkers predicted CV events in CAP
The results suggest a change in usual practice is needed to reduce cardiovascular community-acquired pneumonia complications, according to a study...
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Favorable Ebola results lead to drug trial termination, new focus
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FDA panel backs Descovy as HIV PrEP for men and transgender women who have sex with men
From the Journals
HCV-infected people who inject drugs also have substantial alcohol use
Conference Coverage
Too many blood cultures ordered for pediatric SSTIs
SEATTLE – Culture draws were associated with a 20% increase in hospital length of stay.
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DRC Ebola epidemic continues unabated despite international response
HHS summarized the U.S. response to Ebola on the 1-year anniversary of the latest outbreak, which continues unabated in the Democratic Republic of...
Conference Coverage
Sinusitis treatment depends on classification, duration of symptoms
ORLANDO – In bacterial rhinosinusitis with have fever, symptoms longer than 10 days, purulence, and feeling lousy, guidelines recommend antibiotic...