Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Infective endocarditis isn’t what it used to be
From the Journals
Developing an HCV vaccine faces significant challenges
From the Journals
Possible biomarkers found for progression to liver cancer in chronic HCV infection
Mannose-binding lectin and ficolin-2 are potential biomarkers for the development of liver cancer in chronic HCV infection.
News
Take stronger steps to prevent staph infections and sepsis
CDC Vital Signs report suggests that declines in staph infections and death have leveled off.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases jumped 30% last week
2019 shaping up to be a big year as U.S. total hits 206 cases.
Conference Coverage
Point-of-care VL testing improves HIV suppression
SEATTLE – Use has not caught on yet in the United States, but may be expanding.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu season shows signs of peaking
Latest News
Delaying antibiotics in elderly with UTI linked to higher sepsis, death rates
Older patients who were prescribed antibiotics immediately after a UTI diagnosis had the best outcomes in a large study.
Conference Coverage
Anthrax booster expanded to 3 years for moderate-risk groups
ACIP extended interval for pre-exposure anthrax vaccine boosters for persons aged 18 years and older with potential for future exposure.
Conference Coverage
ACIP unanimously supports updates to Japanese encephalitis vaccination
ACIP agrees on changes related to Japanese encephalitis vaccination including primary series and booster.
News
CDC: United States has hit a plateau with HIV