February 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2016. This roundup includes the...
Zika Infection Linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Most patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré during Zika outbreak have Zika virus IgM
Addition of Amphotericin B to Optisol-GS Needs Further Study
Authors call for more research on the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS
FDA Approves Emergency Use of CDC Test for Zika Virus
CDC says emergency action to bolster U.S. laboratory capacity for Zika testing
CDC Issues Advice for Travel to Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Pregnant women should consider not travelling to the 2016 Olympics, Paralympics
No Evidence for Benefits of ‘Vaginal Seeding’
Practice is increasingly common, but no evidence of benefit, or indication that procedure is safe
CDC: Zika Found in Nine U.S. Pregnancies
Four cases ended in either miscarriage or abortion, one involved severe birth defect
Suggestions for Optimizing Practice Feedback Effectiveness
Practice feedback interventions relate to nature of desired action, feedback display, delivery of feedback
CDC: Flu Season Continues to Be Mild; Vaccine Is Effective
Health officials report flu vaccine is 59 percent effective so far
Research Links Zika Virus to Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Demise
Ultrasound demonstrated severe microcephaly, hydranencephaly, intracranial calcifications
