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Update: FDA Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers: Renal Dosing and Administration Recommendations for Peramivir IV
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Questions and answers for renal dosing and administration for peramivir IV
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 14, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Placental malaria among HIV-infected and uninfected women receiving anti-folates in a high transmission area of UgandaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Prevalence of placental malaria was similar in HIV-infected women on TS and HIV-uninfected women on IPT-SP. Nonetheless, while nearly all of the women in this study were prescribed anti-folates, the overall risk of placental malaria and LBW was unacceptably high. The population attributable risk of placental malaria on LBW was substantial, suggesting that future interventions that further diminish the risk of placental malaria may have a considerable impact on the burden of LBW in this population.
Source: Malaria Journal - November 14, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Patrick NewmanHumphrey WanziraGabriel TumwineEmmanuel ArinaitweSarah WaldmanJane AchanDiane HavlirPhilip RosenthalGrant DorseyTamara ClarkDeborah Cohan Source Type: journals
2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Supply StatusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Every Friday, CDC will post updated 2009 H1N1 vaccine supply and distribution data. 26,248,100 doses have been shipped as of November 11, 2009.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Hospital Admissions Due to Norovirus in Adult and Elderly Patients in EnglandEmail this article to a colleague.
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Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 000, Latest Articles.
Norovirus generally causes a mild illness in the community. However, modeling routine hospital admission statistics, we estimate that ∼3000 norovirus admissions to English hospitals occur per year, accounting for 0.3% and 0.1% of emergency admissions among elderly and adult patients, respectively, at times of peak activity. These admissions pose a risk for subsequent nosocomial infection outbreaks.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article BRIEF REPORT Source Type: journals
Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Erythroderma Is Associated with Superantigenicity and HypersensitivityEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study describes a patient who met all criteria for TSS except erythroderma and desquamation. The associated staphylococcal superantigen was enterotoxin B. We demonstrate that erythroderma depends on preexisting T cell hypersensitivity amplified by superantigenicity.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article BRIEF REPORT Source Type: journals
Molecular and Clinical Assessment in the Treatment of AIDS Kaposi Sarcoma with Valproic AcidEmail this article to a colleague.
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The AIDS Malignancy Consortium undertook a pilot trial of valproic acid among patients with AIDS‐associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS). Treatment was associated with low toxicity, but the KS clinical response and KS herpesvirus lytic induction rates were not sufficiently high to meet predefined criteria for efficacy.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article HIV/AIDS Source Type: journals
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 7, 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity remained high in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 48 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined slightly from last week, but are still very high. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase and are very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation UpdateEmail this article to a colleague.
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This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 13, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 7, 2009 (Week 44)Email this article to a colleague.
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Latest information on influenza activity in the United States.
Source: CDC Flu updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Identification of a Parasitic Immunomodulatory Protein Triggering the Development of Suppressive M1 Macrophages during African TrypanosomiasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report the identification of a novel putative Trypanosoma brucei M1 cell–triggering protein. The recombinant trypanosome‐suppressive immunomodulating factor (rTSIF) induced TNF and NO secretion by macrophages. Moreover, M1 cells triggered by rTSIF block T cell proliferation in a manner dependent on NO, interferon γ, and cell contact. Furthermore, rTSIF could down‐regulate type 2–oriented immune responses. Therefore, trypanosome‐suppressive immunomodulating factor (TSIF) may represent a new parasite molecule with the potential to modulate the host immune network, whereby it could contribute to the inflammatory...
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Circumcision and Risk of Sexually Transmissible Infections in a Community‐Based Cohort of HIV‐Negative Homosexual Men in Sydney, AustraliaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. These are the first prospective data obtained from homosexual men to assess circumcision status as a risk factor for STIs. Circumcised men were at reduced risk of incident syphilis but no other prevalent or incident STIs. Circumcision is unlikely to have a substantial public health impact in reducing acquisition of most STIs in homosexual men.
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Pre‐ and Postexposure Use of Human Monoclonal Antibody against H5N1 and H1N1 Influenza Virus in Mice: Viable Alternative to OseltamivirEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 000, Latest Articles.
New strategies to prevent and treat influenza virus infections are urgently needed. A recently discovered class of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) neutralizing an unprecedented spectrum of influenza virus subtypes may have the potential for future use in humans. Here, we assess the efficacies of CR6261, which is representative of this novel class of mAbs, and oseltamivir in mice. We show that a single injection with 15 mg/kg CR6261 outperforms a 5‐day course of treatment with oseltamivir (10 mg/kg/day) with respect to both prophylaxis an...
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article BRIEF REPORT Source Type: journals
The Lambaréné Organ Dysfunction Score (LODS) Is a Simple Clinical Predictor of Fatal Malaria in African ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Background. Plasmodium falciparum malaria accounts for >1 million deaths annually, mostly among young children in sub‐Saharan Africa. Identifying those individuals who are likely to die is crucial. Several factors have been independently associated with death. Because malaria is a systemic disease, a quantitative score combining such risk factors may be superior. Methods. We used both forward and backward stepwise logistic regression to select the best predictors of death, as evaluated for 23,890 African children with severe P. ...
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Dengue Virus Infections and Maternal Antibody Decay in a Prospective Birth Cohort Study of Vietnamese InfantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dengue hemorrhagic fever can occur in primary dengue virus (DENV) infection of infants. The decay of maternally derived DENV immunoglobulin (Ig) G and the incidence of DENV infection were determined in a prospectively studied cohort of 1244 Vietnamese infants. Higher concentrations of total IgG and DENV‐reactive IgG were found in cord plasma relative to maternal plasma. Maternally derived DENV‐neutralizing and E protein–reactive IgG titers declined to below measurable levels in >90% of infants by 6 months of age. In contrast, IgG ...
Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Long‐Term Evolution and Determinants of Renal Function in HIV‐Infected Patients Who Began Receiving Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in 1997–1999, ANRS CO8 APROCO‐COPILOTEEmail this article to a colleague.
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Among 1121 patients (90% Caucasian) infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the glomerular filtration rate increased (+0.72 mL/min/1.73m2/month) from treatment initiation to month 16 (the rate increase was lower among men and those with low body mass index, AIDS, or receipt of indinavir), then remained stable up to 7 years. Kidney function should be monitored in patients previously exposed to indinavir.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article HIV/AIDS Source Type: journals
Listeriosis Risk to Fetuses Higher than Thought (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague.
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The risk of listeriosis to pregnant women and their fetuses is higher than previously thought, researchers said.
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Viremia, Resuppression, and Time to Resistance in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Subtype C during First‐Line Antiretroviral Therapy in South AfricaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Background. Episodes of viremia are common in African antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs. We sought to describe viremia, resuppression, and accumulation of resistance during first‐line combination ART (cART) in South Africa. Methods. Retrospective analysis of a cohort receiving zidovudine, lamivudine, and either efavirenz or nevirapine with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) RNA monitoring every 6 months. We assessed viremia (HIV RNA >1000 copies/mL after initial HIV RNA response) and resuppression (HIV RNA
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article HIV/AIDS Source Type: journals
Diagnosis of Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis by Antigen DetectionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. Testing for antigenemia, antigenuria, and antibodies using the complement fixation test offers a sensitive, noninvasive method for diagnosis of APH.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Cytomegalovirus‐Specific T Cell Immunotherapy Promotes Restoration of Durable Functional Antiviral Immunity following Allogeneic Stem Cell TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. These data confirm the ability of cellular immunotherapy to hasten reconstitution of antiviral immunity following allogeneic transplantation, indicating that significant clinical benefits may be conferred in terms of reduction of secondary viral infection episodes, potentially reducing exposure to the toxicities of antiviral drugs.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Clinical Effectiveness of Oseltamivir and Zanamivir for Treatment of Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1 with the H274Y Mutation: A Japanese, Multicenter Study of the 2007–2008 and 2008–2009 Influenza SeasonsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion. The effectiveness of oseltamivir, but not that of zanamivir, decreased significantly for H1N1 virus infection during the 2008–2009 season.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Health Care–Associated Bloodstream Infections Associated with Negative‐ or Positive‐Pressure or Displacement Mechanical Valve Needleless ConnectorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. We found strong evidence that MV‐NCs were associated with increased HA‐BSI rates, despite similar BSI surveillance, definitions, and prevention strategies. Hospital personnel should monitor their HA‐BSI rates and, if they are elevated, examine the role of newer technologies, such as MV‐NCs.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Notes from the Field: Outbreak of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus at a Large Public University in Delaware, April–May 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. pH1N1 spread rapidly through the University of Delaware community with a surge in illness over a 2‐week period. Although initial cases appear to be associated with travel to Mexico, a rapid increase in cases was likely facilitated by increased student interactions during Greek Week. No protective effect from receiving seasonal influenza vaccine was identified. Although severe illness was rare, the outbreak caused a substantial burden and challenge to the university health care system. Preparedness efforts in universities and similar settings should include enhancing health care surge capacity.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Economic Value of Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Vaccination during PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. Maternal influenza immunization is a highly cost‐effective intervention at disease rates and severity that correspond to both seasonal influenza epidemics and occasional pandemics. These findings justify ongoing efforts to optimize influenza vaccination during pregnancy from an economic perspective.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Pharyngeal Gonorrhea: An Important Reservoir of Infection?Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Source Type: journals
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Transmission from the Oropharynx to the Urethra among Men who have Sex with MenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. A more complete understanding of the risks of transmission of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae from oropharynx to urethra will help inform prevention and screening programs.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Dissemination of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 Sequence Type 8 Lineage in Latin AmericaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion. A variant CA‐MRSA USA300 clone has become established in South America and, in some countries, is endemic in hospital settings.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Oseltamivir Resistance: What Does It Mean Clinically?Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Source Type: journals
Africa: Groundbreaking Advances in Malaria Research Show Promise for Fight Against One of the World's Deadliest DiseasesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In a novel approach at disseminating scientific research, the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) will hold a web summit to release the latest breakthroughs in malaria research, including new approaches to boosting mosquito immunity to malaria, mapping mosquito migrations, and the promise of a rapid sputum test that could revolutionize the way malaria is tracked and tested for in rural areas, which are hotbeds for the disease.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics of an Outbreak of Novel H1N1 (Swine Origin) Influenza A Virus among United States Military BeneficiariesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. A novel H1N1 influenza A virus caused a significant outbreak among military beneficiaries in San Diego County, including a significant cluster of cases onboard a Navy ship. The outbreak described here primarily affected adolescents and young adults and resulted in a febrile illness without sequelae.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease Prevalence and Risk Factors: A Changing EpidemiologyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. NTM are frequently isolated from Oregon residents; more than one‐half of all isolates likely represent true disease. Pulmonary NTM is most common among elderly women, and M. avium causes most disease. Future efforts to monitor disease trends should be undertaken, and efforts made to validate the use of the ATS/IDSA microbiologic criteria alone to predict pulmonary NTM disease.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Telavancin: A Novel LipoglycopeptideEmail this article to a colleague.
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Telavancin, a derivative of vancomycin, is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic that has been shown to be effective for the treatment of complicated skin and skin‐structure infections. It has also been effective in the treatment of gram‐positive pneumonia. This antibiotic has a dual mechanism of action by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis and causing membrane depolarization. Telavancin is consistently active against Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin‐resistant S. aureus, vancomycin‐intermediate S. aureus, linezolid‐resistant S. ...
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article REVIEWS OF ANTI ‐INFECTIVE AGENTS Source Type: journals
Health Care–Associated Pneumonia: Perception versus RealityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Source Type: journals
Relationship of Reconstituted Adaptive and Innate Cytomegalovirus (CMV)–Specific Immune Responses with CMV Viremia in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant RecipientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. To our knowledge, this is the first study to prospectively compare multiple measures of innate and adaptive immune responses in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients with CMV viremia. The strongest immune correlates with protection against CMV viremia in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients are reconstitution of CMV‐specific T cell memory responses (LPA) and recovery of natural killer cell function. In contrast, positive CMV‐LPA before transplantation may be a marker of high risk of CMV reactivation after transplantation.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
4 Months of Rifampin Compared with 9 Months of Isoniazid for the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Meta‐analysis and Cost‐Effectiveness Study That Focuses on Compliance and Liver ToxicityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. The improved compliance, safety, and cost associated with the 4‐month rifampin therapy suggest that the efficacy of this approach needs to be evaluated in detail. An extended posttreatment follow‐up in future studies will clarify the unresolved issue of tuberculosis reactivation rates.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases Latest Issue - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article MAJOR ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Africa: Donors Backtracking on Funding Aids TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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Lives of AIDS patients in poor countries could be severely compromised if donors and rich nations continue reducing their funding commitments to AIDS programmes.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Program Response to Recommendations Executive SummaryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Executive Summary of the Program’s response to the findings and recommendations of the External Peer Review on DHAP’s programs and activities that were reviewed by the expert panel.
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
External Peer Review Final ReportEmail this article to a colleague.
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This report contains the findings and recommendations of the EPR and materials that provide background to the reader on DHAP’s programs and activities that were reviewed by the expert panel.
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
External Peer Review Executive SummaryEmail this article to a colleague.
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This page contains information on the peer review which was an external review that provided feedback on DHAP’s domestic HIV prevention programs, including research and non-research (i.e., public health practice). This page also contains the list of names of the panel reviewers.
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 7, 2009.Email this article to a colleague.
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During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing steeply and are now higher than what is seen at the peak of many regular flu seasons. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to go up nation-wide and are above what is expected for this time of year.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Updated Slide Set: HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Injection Drug UsersEmail this article to a colleague.
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HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Injection Drug Users (IDU) slide set through 2007
Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 7, 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing steeply and are now higher than what is seen at the peak of many regular flu seasons. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to go up nation-wide and are above what is expected for this time of year.
Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
Terrence Higgins Trust welcomes Department of Health nursing degree announcementEmail this article to a colleague.
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HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Health that all new nurses will be educated to degree level from 2013. Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) currently employs nurses who work in Chlamydia screening programmes for young people, HIV testing clinics and clinics that offer contraception services and screening for sexually transmitted infections. Jason Warriner, Clinical Director at Terrence Higgins Trust said “As our clinical services continue to grow, nurses will be pivotal in ensuring high quality services can be delivered in a variety of community settings. ...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations
FDA Okays Second H1N1 Vaccine for Young ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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The FDA has approved a second pandemic flu vaccine for children 6 months and older.
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ukraine Dead Increase to 239 - Still No SequencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the increase in H1N1 fatalities in Ukraine. A map of the outbreaks is linked. (11/12/09 20:21)
Source: Recombinomics - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
CDC Estimate of US H1N1 Pediatric Deaths Raised to 540Email this article to a colleague.
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The commentary discusses the CDC revision in H1N1 pediatric deaths in the US. (11/11/09 19:45)
Source: Recombinomics - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info
Pharmacokinetic Outcomes of a Simplified, Weight-Based, Extended-Interval Gentamicin Dosing Protocol in Critically Ill NeonatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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A simplified dosing protocol provides an option for gentamicin dosing in critically ill neonates. Pharmacotherapy
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info
SWAZILAND: Help Sex Workers - SenatorEmail this article to a colleague.
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MBABANE, Nov 12 (IPS) - It is one of the world's oldest professions,
dating so far back that it is even mentioned in the Bible.
But
in the deeply cultural and religious country of Swaziland,
Senator Thuli Msane stirred a hornet's nest when she
publicly challenged a new strict bill opposing prostitution.
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
RIGHTS-UGANDA: "You Cannot Tell Me You Will Kill Me Because I’m Gay"Email this article to a colleague.
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KAMPALA, Nov 9 (IPS) - The Ugandan government will put to death gay
citizens repeatedly caught having sex and throw into jail those
who touch each other in a "gay" way, if a new proposed
Bill becomes law.
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
HUD Threatens To Block Washington D.C.'s AIDS FundingEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is threatening to halt federal funding for the Washington D.C.'s AIDS programs after a Washington Post investigation found many delivered faulty services and failed to account for their work. "Assistant Secretary Mercedes M.
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news
Health Minister Calls For Ramped Up Fight Against HIV/AIDS In South AfricaEmail this article to a colleague.
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South African health minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday called for a reinvigorated effort in the country's fight against HIV/AIDS, echoing comments recently made by South African President Jacob Zuma,
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news
