Infectious Diseases
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CDC begins coronavirus diagnostic test kit distribution; new case confirmed in Wisconsin
Conference Coverage
Measles, scarlet fever among infectious diseases to watch for in 2020
ORLANDO – In 2019, data on the safety and effectiveness of the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine in immunocompromised patients became available....
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FDA approves novel pandemic influenza vaccine
This is the first and only adjuvanted, cell-based pandemic vaccine to provide active immunization against influenza A virus H5N1 strain.
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ACIP updates recommendations for adult vaccines
The update includes changes regarding the administration of the influenza, HPV, hepatitis A and B, meningitis B, and PCV13 vaccines.
Outcomes Research in Review
Switching from TDF- to TAF-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy: Impact on Bone Mineral Density in Older Patients Living With HIV
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HHS declares coronavirus emergency, orders quarantine
The order “offers the greatest level of protection for the American public in preventing introduction and spread,” Dr. Cetron said.
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CDC: First person-to-person spread of novel coronavirus in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said “the full picture of how easy and how sustainable this virus can spread is unclear.”
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Occult HCV infection is correlated to unfavorable genotypes in hemophilia patients
Unfavorable interferon gentoypes were correlated to occult HCV infection in paitents with hemophilia.
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CDC: Risk in U.S. from 2019-nCoV remains low
The genetic sequence for all five viruses detected in the United States to date has been uploaded the CDC website.
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FDA approves fidaxomicin for treatment of C. difficile–associated diarrhea in kids
Approval was based on results from SUNSHINE, a phase 3, multicenter, investigator-blind, randomized, parallel-group study in 142 pediatric...