Outcomes After Delaying Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children With Viral Respiratory Infections
Patients with viral respiratory infections exhibited poorer outcomes following transplantation compared with patients without infection.
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Aspergillosis, ABPA-Related Hospitalizations in Cystic Fibrosis Confer Worse Outcomes
Nearly one-third of patients with cystic fibrosis-related hospitalizations have aspergillosis, which is associated with worse outcomes.
Effect of RSV Infection on Lung Function in Transplant Patients
Patients with established chronic lung allograft dysfunction may have a higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus infections, but lung function decline does not appear to be significantly affected.
Can Vitamin C Infusion Reduce Organ Failure in Sepsis and ARDS?
Among patients with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, administration of high-dose vitamin C via intravenous infusion does not significantly reduce organ failure.
Acute Respiratory Viral Illness Surveillance Possible in Long-Term Care
Active acute respiratory illness surveillance can be implemented among patients and staff in an adult long-term care facility.
CDC: Seasonal Influenza Viruses Circulating in Southern Hemisphere
Seasonal influenza viruses are circulating widely in the Southern Hemisphere, but influenza activity is currently low in the United States.
Oral Amphotericin B Formulation Gets Orphan Drug Status for Cryptococcosis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug designation to MAT2203 (Matinas BioPharma) for the treatment of cryptococcosis.
North Carolina Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Traced to Hot Tub Display
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 116 and killed one at the state fair may have started at a hot tub display.
RSV Prefusion F-Based Subunit Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Data on a prefusion respiratory syncytial virus fusion glycoprotein subunit vaccine antigen strongly support this vaccine’s development as a method of preventing the virus in infants by immunizing pregnant women.
Improved Maternal Vaccination in Obstetric Setting With CDC’s AFIX Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization quality improvement program may improve the uptake of maternal immunizations in the obstetric care setting.
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