Majority of Cases of Childhood Encephalitis Caused by Viral Infections
Causes of childhood encephalitis are predominated by epidemic viral infections and frequently include vaccine-preventable diseases.
General Infectious Diseases
Interleukin Inhibitors Linked to Increased Infection, Cancer Risk
In patients with rheumatologic diseases, treatment with interleukin inhibitors may increase the risk of serious infections, opportunistic infections, and cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Natural History and Tumor Development: Adeno-Associated Virus in the Liver
Study provides a portrait of wild-type AAV infection in the liver with an identification of molecular forms, viral genotypes, viral integrations, and helper virus relationship and with AAV insertions positive selected during HCC development on noncirrhotic liver, which challenges the concept of AAV as nonpathogenic.
American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Passengers on several American Airline flights in the United States may have been exposed to hepatitis A by a flight attendant.
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infective Endocarditis Outcomes
Cardiac implantable electronic device-related infective endocarditis is diagnosed in a third of patients with implantable device related infections.
Influence of Trust and Proximity to Outbreaks on Vaccination Beliefs
Researchers sought to identify whether proximity to a measles outbreak and trust in government medical organizations influence an individual’s attitudes regarding vaccination.
Drug Abuse-Related Infective Endocarditis Rising at Alarming Rate
Investigators assessed national trends on the incidence and geographical distribution of drug abuse with infective endocarditis and contributing factors for outcome in this patient population.
Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Increased With Fluoroquinolone Use
Risk significantly increased for current use and recent use, but not past use within 61 to 365 days
What Role Does Bariatric Surgery Play in Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Researchers are still elucidating how weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiome and overall health.
Improving Hand Hygiene Adherence in Low-Resource Settings
Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that the tools for the collection and rapid visualization of hand hygiene adherence data are viable in low-resource settings.
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