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Do Chlorhexidine Vaginal and Neonatal Wipes Prevent Sepsis?

Although chlorhexidine did not significantly reduce neonatal mortality from vertically transmitted sepsis in this study, we should not abandon this intervention.

Rapid Influenza Test Helps Identify Low-Risk Febrile Infants

A positive rapid influenza test result predicted low risk for serious bacterial infection in febrile infants younger than 3 months.

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections of the Cheek

Researchers describe a series of seven children with such infections. Recovery took many months, and clarithromycin did not seem to hasten resolution.

Chest X-Ray Abnormalities Associated with H1N1 Influenza Infection

Patchy consolidation, often bilateral, was the most common finding.

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children with UTIs

Prophylaxis was associated with a modest but significant reduction in recurrent UTI.

Prophylactic Acetaminophen Could Lower Response to Childhood Immunizations

With or without acetaminophen, few infants suffered high fevers after immunization.

Lactoferrin and Sepsis: Good News for Low Birth Weight Infants

Lactoferrin reduced the incidence of late-onset sepsis in neonates.

Do Antipyretics Prevent Febrile Seizures?

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are no better than placebo for preventing recurrences of febrile seizures.

Is Your Shower Like the Shower in the Bates Motel?

Researchers analyzed the microbial population living inside showerheads.

Do Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Eczema Herpeticum Have a Unique Phenotype?

Certain characteristics were more common in patients with AD and history of EH than in other AD patients.

Strep Antibodies and PANDAS: An Animal Study

Researchers tie behavioral abnormalities to strep-associated antibodies.

New Options for HPV Vaccine

An FDA panel recommends approval of a new indication for the quadrivalent HPV vaccine and approval of a new HPV vaccine.

Bacteremia in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

<$EMPH_O>Streptococcus pneumoniae, Salmonella<$EMPH_C> species, and <$EMPH_O>Haemophilus influenzae<$EMPH_C> commonly cause bacteremia in Kenyan children with sickle cell anemia.

CA-MRSA as a Cause of Otitis Media

Children with acute otitis media and tympanic membrane perforation who presented in 2001–2006 were more likely to have CA-MRSA isolated from ear aspirates than were children who presented in 1993–1998.

Good News and Bad News About 2009 H1N1 Influenza ("Swine Flu")

Only a minority of stored serum samples in the U.S. contained antibodies against H1N1, but a new vaccine easily elicited them.

S. aureus Colonization Predicts Atopic Dermatitis in Infants

Colonization of the anterior nares with <$EMPH_O>S. aureus<$EMPH_C> at age 6 months was associated with the development and severity of atopic dermatitis during the first 2 years of life.

A New Treatment for Head Lice

Spinosad creme rinse was more effective than permethrin in two trials.

The CDC's Recommendations for Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Vaccine

Target groups for initial vaccine supplies include pregnant women as well as children and young adults.

Azithromycin Reduces Child Mortality in Ethiopia

A single mass oral azithromycin treatment to control trachoma was associated with a substantial reduction in child mortality.

Antivirals Slightly Shorten Duration of Seasonal Flu in Children

Treatment was well tolerated and slightly reduced transmission to household contacts.

Fever and Bulging Fontanelle: Not Necessarily Nefarious

Only 1 of 153 infants with fever and bulging fontanelles who underwent lumbar puncture had bacterial meningitis.

Prophylactic Probiotics for Cold and Flu Symptoms

Probiotics reduced the incidence of cold symptoms and antibiotic use.

What's New with the Flu?

New clinical information and updated preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic recommendations geared for pediatricians

A Wait-and-See Approach to Management of Otitis Media in Children: Readers Weigh In

The preponderance of evidence opposes the routine use of antibiotics, although some readers disagree.

MRSA Coinfection in Children Hospitalized for Influenza

Six percent of children hospitalized for influenza in Atlanta had MRSA coinfection.

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