Infectious Diseases
News
Bacterial epidemiology shifting nationally in febrile infants
Major finding: E. coli was the most common cause (42%) of bacteremia seen in positive blood cultures.Data source: Retrospective chart study of 183...
News
Don’t bother with blood cultures for uncomplicated pediatric SSTIs
Major finding: No positive blood cultures appeared in children hospitalized with uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, vs.
PURLs
Corticosteroids for a Sore Throat?
CE/CME
Herpes Zoster Infection
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article....
News
FDA issues strong warning about oral ketoconazole
News
Two approved antibiotics show new gonorrhea efficacy
Major finding: Gentamicin plus azithromycin was 100% effective and gemfloxacin plus azithromycin was 99.5% effective for eradication of urogenital...
Article
Travelers' diarrhea: Prevention, treatment, and post-trip evaluation
Antibiotic prophylaxis is available, but may not always be desired or warranted. What are the options for preventing travelers’ diarrhea and...
Medicolegal Issues
Foot “Sprain” Hiding Virulent Infection
CE/CME
Infectious Mononucleosis
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.