Infectious Disease Alert – December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007
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HPV Infection in Men
These three studies published back to back in JID serve to better characterize HPV infection in heterosexual men. -
New Recommendations for the Prevention of Hepatitis A
Previously, the recommendation in the United States for post-exposure prophylaxis of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection has consisted of the administration of a single dose of immune serum globulin (ISG). -
Multi-Faceted Approach to Hypervirulent C. difficile Control
Beginning in 2000, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian experienced a marked increase in hospital-acquired C. difficile infection, from 2.7 infections per 1000 discharges (0.46 per 1000 patient days) in the 2 preceding years to 7.2 per 1000 discharges (1.17 per 1000 patients days). -
Resolution of Chest X-ray Abnormalities for Pneumonia
This interesting study from the Netherlands prospectively evaluated 288 consecutive patients with severe CAP (ATS pneumonia severity index > 90) admitted to the hospital on which clinical data and CXR's were available at admission, day 7, and day 28. Mean age of patients was 69.7 years and 53.5% had comorbid -
Here We Go Again! Adenovirus 14: Another Emerging Pathogen
The death of a 12-day-old infant in New York City in May of 2006 was found to have been due to adenovirus serotype 14. -
Invasive Aspergillosis in the ICU
Meersseman and colleagues at Gasthuisberg University Hospital in Leuven, Belgium, have extensive experience in studies of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in critically ill patients, including those without the traditional risk factors. -
Yogurt for Diarrhea
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, Hickson and colleagues hypothesized that they could reduce the occurrence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) among older hospitalized patients taking antibiotics by feeding them a commercially-available probiotic yogurt drink. -
Updates by Carol A. Kemper, MD, FACP
The possible causative infectious agents of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) in men remain somewhat controversial. -
Pharmacology Watch: Adult Immunization Guidelines from CDC Released
In this issue: Updated Immunization Guidelines from the CDC; Do antivirals have a role in the treatment of Bell's palsy? Topiramate is a promising treatment for alcohol dependence; and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement