Infectious Diseases
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Congenital cytomegalovirus declined in wake of COVID-19
Racial disparities remained but were lower in the pandemic period, compared with previous prepandemic studies.
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Pediatric vaccines & infectious diseases, 2022
Important developments in pediatric infectious diseases, with commentary by Christopher J. Harrison, MD.
Letters from Maine
AI and reality – diagnosing otitis media is a real challenge
Evaluating a high-resolution photograph taken through an operative scope inserted into the cerumenless ear canal of a sedated, afrebrile child is...
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Pediatricians urge flu vaccine for children
“We should not underestimate the flu, especially when other respiratory viruses like COVID-19 are circulating within our communities.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases close out August with a second straight increase
The vaccination effort did not finish the month with a flourish.
From the Journals
Dolutegravir in pregnant patients with HIV showed more viral suppression at delivery vs. other treatments
Dolutegravir-based ART yields similar birth outcomes to other ART options.
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Many young kids with COVID may show no symptoms
The relationship between symptoms and viral load also differed between adults and young children in a new study.
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FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters to target newest variants
The agency cited data to support the safety and efficacy of this next generation of mRNA vaccines targeted toward variants of concern.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases increase; hospital admissions could follow
Parents do not seem to be rushing to have children vaccinated before school starts.
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Chlorophyll water can trigger pseudoporphyria, expert warns
The risk of photosensitivity increases in children who are taking other medications such as doxycycline, methotrexate, or even naproxen.
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Vaccine hope now for leading cause of U.S. infant hospitalizations: RSV
New data show a universal immunization strategy with nirsevimab could substantially reduce the health and economic burden for U.S. infants in...