Infectious Diseases
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AAP Shifts Stance, Updates Guidance on Breastfeeding With HIV
Bringing the organization’s guidance into alignment with the new CDC recommendations issued in 2023, the AAP now advises nonjudgmental counseling...
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Global Analysis Identifies Drugs Associated With SJS-TEN in Children
The study provides an update on “the spectrum of drugs potentially associated with SJS-TEN in the pediatric population,” the authors concluded.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
HPAI A (H5N1) infection should be considered in people who show signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness, including conjunctivitis, who...
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New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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COVID Vaccines and New-Onset Seizures: New Data
There was no statistically significant difference in risk for seizures among vaccinated individuals vs placebo recipients.
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In the Story of the Rubella Virus as a Source of Granulomas, the Plot Is Still Thickening
On dermatopathology, these commonly feature a robust granulomatous inflammation with multinucleated giant cells and lymphocytic infiltrate.
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Primary Care Shortage Reshaping How Patients Seek Care
While retail clinics, urgent care, and telehealth help close the gap in acute needs they are not medical homes.
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Vaccine ‘Will Not Curb’ Dengue Epidemic, Says PAHO
The most important actions to take in addition to vaccination are field operations, vector control, prevention, and education.
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Recently Immunized Febrile Infants Have Low Infection Risk
The study findings support the general recommendation to obtain a urinalysis for all recently immunized infants over 60 days presenting with fever...
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Worldwide Uptick in Invasive Group A Streptococcus Disease Post Pandemic — What Should We Know?
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Antibiotics of Little Benefit in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
“Patients had unrealistic expectations regarding the duration of LRTI and the effect of antibiotics, which should be the target of antibiotic...