Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Conjugate typhoid vaccine safe and effective in phase 2 trials
The conjugate vaccine could be safely administered to children as young as 6 months of age.
News
In close vote, advisory panel prefers Shingrix over Zostavax
Eight committee members voted for the recommendation, and seven voted against it.
Conference Coverage
Sepsis response team does not improve mortality/organ dysfunction
A sepsis response team did not have a positive effect on mortality or organ dysfunction in septic patients, compared with standard treatment by a...
Conference Coverage
From cells to socioeconomics, meth worsens HIV outcomes
BERLIN – Rising rates of methamphetamine use – particularly among men who have sex with men – are raising concerns.
From the Journals
Flu study shows overall efficacy of LAIV, but weakness for one strain
The efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccine against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 strains is lower than that of inactivated influenza vaccine.
Conference Coverage
Staph bloodstream infection algorithm shortens treatment course
SAN DIEGO - Average antibiotic duration was shortened by almost 2 days.
Commentary
Flu shots and persuasion
Employ the same techniques you use in persuading your patients to get flu shots to encourage other healthy behaviors.
From the Journals
Further evidence supports link between Zika and GBS
How can health care professionals better identify GBS during Zika outbreaks?
News
CDC data show decline in some hospital-acquired infections
SAN DIEGO - Reduced use of urinary catheters and central lines appears to be having an effect in controlling some HAIs.
Conference Coverage
Rio Olympics tally for U.S. athletes is 6% West Nile infections, no Zika
SAN DIEGO - A comparison of risk prevention behaviors in those who were and were not infected suggested that use of mosquito repellent did provide...
Conference Coverage
Involving experts in S. aureus bacteremia treatment reduces mortality
SAN DIEGO – Either involvement of an antimicrobial stewardship team or an infectious disease consultant will do.