Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – January 1, 2008

January 1, 2008

• 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).

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• HPV Infection in Men

  These three studies published back to back in the Journal of Infectious Diseases serve to better characterize HPV infection in heterosexual men.

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• Cognitive Decline After CABG: A Note for Travel

  Cognitive decline after surgery requiring cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) may be due to cellular debris picked up by the cardiotomy suction device.

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• ISTM Course 2008

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• Pharmacology Watch: FDA Warnings Dominate Pharmaceutical News

  In this issue: FDA warnings for existing drugs dominate pharmaceutical news this month.

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