Probiotics More Effective Than Placebo for Reducing Recurrent UTI Risk
For children with a normal urinary tract, probiotics were more effective than placebo at reducing the risk for UTI after the first episode of a febrile UTI.
Pediatrics
Effect of Eliminating Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions in California
Although the percentage of up-to-date vaccinations among incoming kindergarteners increased after implementation of the 2016 senate bill, which eliminated nonmedical immunization exemptions, evidence for a replacement effect was found.
Disparity in Meningococcal Vaccine Uptake Observed Among Adolescent Patients
Factors contributing to reduced uptake of MenACWY were receipt of fewer non-MenACWY vaccines, reduced preventive care visits, and visits to nonpediatric providers.
Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children
However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose
2003 to 2014 Showed Decrease in Incidence of Herpes Zoster in Children
From 2003 to 2014, there was a decrease in herpes zoster incidence among children, with lower incidence rates for varicella-vaccinated versus unvaccinated children.
Intravenous Ceftriaxone at Home for Children With Cellulitis
At-home treatment with short-course ceftriaxone is safe and effective for children requiring intravenous antibiotics for cellulitis, and is less costly and preferred by patients, according to a study published in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases. No increased acquisition of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms was seen in this study of previously healthy children using ceftriaxone at home, but larger…
Characteristics of Pediatric S aureus Implant-Associated Infections
Immediate implant removal or surgery and antibiotic therapy may be successful in children with implant-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Long-Term, Prophylactic Antibiotics for UTIs Offer Little Benefit in Children
Long-term antibiotics to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children offer a modest benefit but may increase the occurrence of UTIs caused by resistant bacteria.
Early Extended Pamidronate May Help Reduce Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis Activity
Study showed that pamidronate might contribute to clinical improvement and improvement of radiologic outcome in chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis, however, relapses were frequent.
Late-Onset Infection With CC17 GBS a Result of Mother-Infant Transmission
The high prevalence of CC17 group B Streptococcus in cases of late-onset disease is likely a result of enhanced mother-to-infant postpartum transmission.
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