Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Strain Causes More Infections
However, mortality after invasive susceptible, resistant S. aureus infections similar
Influenza Vaccine Linked to Reduced Stroke Incidence
Reduction in stroke incidence observed in first 59 days after influenza vaccination
Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Surgery, Chemo
10 percent rise in antibiotic resistance would lead to 2,100 more deaths, 40,000 more infections yearly
Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies
No increased risk for congenital anomalies with vaccination in any trimester, first trimester
Ebola Virus Can Persist in Semen of Survivors
Two studies describe sexual transmission from survivor, persistence of Ebola virus RNA in semen
Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy
Intervention included education and on-site laboratory testing in churches in Nigeria
Coadministering Tdap, Flu Vaccines Safe in Pregnancy
No difference in adverse events, birth outcomes with concomitant versus sequential vaccination
Enterovirus D68 Doesn’t Raise Mortality Risk in Children
But it increases the likelihood of respiratory distress compared with rhinovirus, non-EV-D68
HAART Tied to Lower HBV Rate in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Risk factors for incident HBV include younger age, more than one sexual partner, HIV infection
Intervention Cuts Contamination in Protective Gear Removal
Contamination of skin or clothing common in personnel removing personal protective equipment
