USPSTF Recommends Latent Tuberculosis Infection Screening
Screening for LTBI in persons at increased risk of infection provides moderate net benefit
AAP Releases Updated Guidance for Flu Vaccination in Children
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a special effort to vaccinate certain groups
Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis
Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
August 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for August 2016. This roundup includes the...
Healthy Gut Microbiome Compromised in ICU Patients
Increased levels of harmful bacteria boost the risk for hospital-acquired infections, researchers say
First Case of Zika-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy Reported
Honduran man with Zika infection presented with sensory nerve damage
Ebola Virus Lingers in Semen Longer Than Expected
And virus is more likely to be found in male survivors older than 40, researchers report
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
