Infectious Disease General
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Cirrhosis and Infections
Infections in patients with cirrhosis are frequent and potentially lethal, with pneumonia associated with the highest risk for mortality.
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Influenza Vaccination Reduces the Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
A meta-analysis of six randomized, controlled trials revealed receipt of influenza vaccination reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to the unvaccinated, with 56 patients needing vaccination to prevent one event. Higher-risk patients had 45% reduced risk.
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Travelers Need Pre-Trip Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A continues to be a problem for international travelers in much of the world. More widespread use of hepatitis A vaccine could be warranted.
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Monkeypox in the United States
The first 17 patients in the United States affected by the current monkeypox outbreak are described. Of note is the absence of reported fever in 10, and the frequent presence of lymphadenopathy, as well as of genital and perianal lesions.
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Monkeypox in Europe and North America: What to Expect, What to Do
Data on outcomes of monkeypox cases managed in Europe and North America are limited but provide some clues on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and outcome.
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Need a Pig Heart? Beware Porcine Cytomegalovirus
The first recipient of a transplanted pig heart died with evidence of infection with a porcine cytomegalovirus.
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International Outbreak of Acute Hepatitis in Children — Putative Role of Adenovirus 41
Cases of acute hepatitis in children, tentatively ascribed to adenovirus 41 infection, while first reported from a single hospital in Alabama, are being seen internationally.
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Aminoglycoside-Induced Ototoxicity: Test Before You Treat?
Mitochondrially inherited, aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity can cause irreversible hearing loss. Approximately 0.2% of the population is at risk, and new point-of-care genetic testing could prompt avoidance of aminoglycoside use without undue delay in antibiotic administration.
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Midlines vs. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Midline catheters are, at a minimum, at least as safe or safer than peripherally inserted central catheters for durations of at least 14 days, thus offering an effective alternative for venous access.
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Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome
The authors reviewed 102 patients with menstrual toxic shock syndrome requiring intensive care over 16 years in France. Despite the severity of illness, there were no deaths.