Pediatrics
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Mortality rates higher among influenza B patients than influenza A patients
Influenza-attributable mortality was significantly greater in children with influenza B, compared with influenza A, investigators found.
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LAIV no better than IIV for influenza protection in children
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Mycobiome much more diverse in children than in adults
Key clinical point: The mycobiome of children is much more diverse than that of adults. Major finding: Malassezia species comprised 80%-99% the...
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Candida auris in Venezuela outbreak is triazole-resistant, opportunistic
Key clinical point: Isolates in an outbreak of nosocomially acquired Candida auris were fluconazole-resistant. Major finding: All C. auris...
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CDC reports two new cases of Zika-related birth defects
Two live-born infants with Zika virus–related birth defects were reported the week ending Aug. 4, 2016, bringing the U.S. total to 17.
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FDA approves generic version of Tamiflu
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate), a medication for the treatment of...
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Study evaluates Zika syndrome with joint contractures
Congenital Zika syndrome should be added to the differential diagnosis of congenital infections and arthrogryposis (joint contractures), results...
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Two-dose HPV vaccines at younger age are noninferior to standard three-dose vaccine
Two-dose HPV vaccines at ages 9-14 years were found to be no less effective than three-dose vaccines at 15-25 years of age.
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HPV vaccination provides protection for immunocompromised children
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Extended pneumococcal vaccination schedule boosts early immunity for preemies
Key clinical point: More widely-spaced pneumococcal vaccinations boosted early immunity but reduced the effectiveness of a 12-month booster in...
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HIV chemoprophylaxis shown effective in 15-year-olds
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – The licensed indication for daily emtricitabine/tenofovir for prevention of HIV infection could be expanded to include high...