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Flying Fox Hemolytic Fever
A novel mycoplasma causes a systemic infection characterized by fever, hemolytic anemia, and other cytopenias, sometimes with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, painful splenomegaly with risk of rupture, and response to doxycycline.
Voriconazole vs. Itraconazole for Treatment of Histoplasmosis
A retrospective cohort study found that patients treated with voriconazole had increased mortality during the first 42 days after the start of treatment compared to patients who received itraconazole.
Virtual Visits and Antibiotic Prescribing
Compared to in-person visits, virtual visits were associated with improved antibiotic prescribing practices for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Flu Shot Can Reduce Adverse Heart Outcomes
Those with heart disease can lower their risk of death or other serious complications by receiving the influenza vaccine.
Healthcare Personnel Hospitalizations and COVID-19 — with Possible Implications for Vaccine Prioritization
During the period of study, 5.9% of individuals hospitalized for COVID-19-related reasons were healthcare providers (HCP), with approximately one-third involving HCP who were not expected to have direct patient contact in the course of their work.
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Bamlanivimab
While the search for a vaccine continues, the agency adds to the list of stop-gap therapeutics to battle COVID-19.
AMA Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine with Coding Updates
Laying the administrative groundwork is an important part of ensuring success for administration of an eventual vaccine.
Remdesivir Injection (Veklury)
Remdesivir’s benefit appears to be modest, but may be better for those receiving low-flow oxygen.
Can Chopsticks Carry SARS-CoV-2?
This small study suggests salivary contamination of utensils with SARS-CoV-2 virus can occur. Sharing food and utensils, or using communal food bowls, probably is not a good idea if one is trying to avoid COVID-19.
Possible Aerosol Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in an Apartment Building
Although not definitive, evidence is consistent with aerosol spread of SARS-CoV-2 in an apartment building as a result of transport through the drainage system to apartments directly above.