Infectious Diseases
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
From the Journals
Infections within first year of life predicted IBD
The correlation was strongest for onset by age 10 years.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases climb to over 800 for the year
New analysis predicts the 25 counties at the highest risk for a measles outbreak in 2019.
Conference Coverage
N.Y. hospitals report near-universal CMV screening when newborns fail hearing tests
BALTIMORE – Screening by saliva swab, with urine PCR confirmation.
Conference Coverage
No exudates or fever? Age over 11? Skip strep test
BALTIMORE – There are a few key variables to define when it’s safe to forgo strep testing in pharyngitis.
From the Journals
Zero HIV transmission rate when viral load suppressed
This study comprised 782 serodiscordant male gay couples.
From the Journals
DOPPS participation associated with lower HCV rates in dialysis patients
HCV infection decreased from 2.9 to 1.2 per 100 patient-years in countries participating in the initial phase of DOPPS.
From the Journals
Fournier gangrene cases surge in patients using SGLT2 inhibitors
Serious complications and death are likely if Fournier gangrene is not recognized.
Conference Coverage
Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
Conference Coverage
Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.
From the Journals
Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...