Prevalence and Seasonality of Rotavirus Disease After Vaccine Introduction
Implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program has significantly reduced the prevalence of rotavirus disease and altered its seasonal patterns in the United States.
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No Substantial Difference in HIV Risk Using Injectable, Intrauterine, or Implantable Contraceptives
When comparing hormonal contraceptive methods, particularly IM depot medroxyprogesterone acetate with an IUD and a levonorgestrel implant, there was no substantial difference in HIV risk among African women.
Five Cases of Vibrio vulnificus Necrotizing Fasciitis Outside Traditional Risk Areas
Researchers describe 5 cases of Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis that occurred after water or shellfish exposure in the Delaware Bay.
Predictors of Low-Risk Invasive Bacterial Infection in Febrile Infants
Infants have a low probability of invasive bacterial infection if they are ≤60 days old with a fever by history only and have a normal urinalysis result.
Polymyxin B and Sertraline Show Synergistic Activity Against P aeruginosa
The combination of polymyxin B with sertraline exhibited in vitro synergistic activity against highly polymyxin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Dynamics of Gut Amyloid-Producing E coli May Play a Role in T1D Onset
There is a correlation between a high level of amyloid-producing Escherichia coli in the intestines, followed by their depletion due to prophage induction and the initiation of autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes (T1D) progression, according to research findings presented at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2019, held June 20-24, 2019 in San Francisco,…
Characteristics of Risk Factors and Outcomes in Carbapenem-Resistant P aeruginosa
Compared with patients who have CSPA pneumonia, patients with CRPA pneumonia were more likely to be men and admitted from skilled nursing facilities and more often require mechanical ventilation.
Novel Antimicrobial Agent Shows Promise Against Gram-Negative Bacteria
A new antimicrobial agent, known as ADC56, has shown efficacy and selectivity in vitro and in vivo against Gram-negative pathogens.
Risk for Invasive Mold Infections in People with Immunosuppression After Hurricane Harvey
An investigation into mold exposures after Hurricane Harvey demonstrated that immunosuppressed adult residents were exposed to mold and water-damaged areas and many did not wear respiratory protection equipment or other personal protective equipment (PPE), according to a report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Researchers conducted interviews with a convenience sample of residents…
USPSTF: Grade A Recommendation for PrEP in Persons at High Risk of Acquiring HIV
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its 2013 recommendations on HIV screening and has assigned a Grade A for a new recommendation to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for all persons at high risk for HIV infection. The recommendation was published in Journal of the American Medical Association.1 In addition, as in 2013,…
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