Updated Guidelines for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers
Guidelines have been updated for screening and treatment for tuberculosis infection among health care personnel.
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Effect of Azithromycin Studied in Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Azithromycin leads to significant drops in treatment intensification and step-up in hospital care.
University of Maryland Student Dies of Adenovirus-Related Illness
CDC testing of specimen revealed adenovirus type 7, a strain that may cause more severe illness.
Wildfire Respiratory Protection and Preventing Breathing Problems
The California wildfires are on just about everyone’s mind. If you practice near the affected areas or in another location prone to wildfires, take into consideration these wildfire respiratory protection instructions.
Hands Are Vehicles for Transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae
Hands can be vehicles for transmission of pneumococcus and lead to acquisition of nasopharyngeal colonization.
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Vs Azithromycin for Children With Bronchiectasis
Azithromycin and amoxicillin-clavulanate are equally effective for resolving nonsevere bronchiectasis in children.
Novel Point of Care Respiratory Viral Testing Service Shows Potential
A novel service to target appropriate antimicrobial prescription and improve antibiotic stewardship shows potential according.
Stratifying by Severity May Allow Shorter TB Tx Regimens
Stratifying tuberculosis patients by disease severity may enable shorter treatment regimens.
Homeopathy No Better Than Placebo for Respiratory Infections in Children
When compared to placebo, homeopathic medicines do not provide any additional benefit to children with acute respiratory tract infections.
IDSA/ATS CAP Guidelines Have Poor Specificity/Sensitivity for Some Bacteria
Recommended indications for Streptococcus pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila antigen testing for CAP have poor sensitivity and specificity for identifying patients to screen.
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