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Measles Outbreak in the U.S. — Why?

Measles was introduced into Indiana by an unvaccinated girl who spread it to 33 others, nearly all of them unvaccinated.

Progress Against Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Children

Improvement in the immunologic status of HIV-infected children since the introduction of potent combination ART is associated with reduced incidence of many common infections.

Late-Onset Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis

Patients with onset after age 17 appear to have a somewhat extended period of susceptibility after measles exanthema.

Dangerous Shoes: Another Sports Risk

<$EMPH_O>S. aureus<$EMPH_C>-related toxic shock syndrome can develop in benign wounds.

Influenza: The Burden of Disease in Children

It’s often unrecognized.

A Potential Vaccine for the Group B Meningococcus

Genomic analysis has led to a candidate vaccine against group B <$EMPH_O>Neisseria meningitidis.<$EMPH_C>

Is Preadmission Antibiotic Treatment for Suspected Meningococcal Infection Effective?

The benefit of preadmission antibiotics remains uncertain.

Meningococcal Disease in the Office: To Treat or Not to Treat?

The effectiveness of antibiotic treatment before hospital admission remains uncertain.

Flu During Pregnancy and the Risk to Offspring

Offspring with some congenital abnormalities were more likely to have a mother who had flu during pregnancy.

Prehospital Parenteral Antibiotics for Suspected Meningococcal Disease?

Despite several studies on the effects of prehospital parenteral treatment of suspected meningococcal disease, benefits remain unproven.

What Is the True Burden of Influenza in Children?

The burden is substantial, yet most cases go undiagnosed, both in the doctor’s office and in the hospital.

Tattooing: Another Risk for Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus

CDC reports six clusters of MRSA infection among 44 tattoo recipients.

Nitazoxanide: Potential New Tool for Treating Rotavirus Diarrhea

An oral suspension of nitazoxanide significantly shortened the duration of severe rotavirus diarrhea in hospitalized children in Egypt.

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections: Difficult to Diagnose in Immunocompromised Patients

The disorder may present differently in immunocompromised children.

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Short Supply

Vaccine delay recommended for 11- to 12-year-olds.

Botulism Immune Globulin as a Therapy for Infant Botulism

Human botulism immune globulin facilitated recovery in cases of infant botulism in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Evolution of Perinatal HCV

Infants infected with hepatitis C virus can develop HCV genetic variants if their inflammatory response is weak.

Mumps Outbreak in the U.S. Midwest

As of May 2, nearly 3000 cases have been reported to the CDC.

Ondansetron Improves Success of Oral Rehydration for Gastroenteritis

For children with mild-to-moderate dehydration due to gastroenteritis, ondansetron greatly reduced the likelihood of vomiting and of needing IV fluids.

Fever in 2- to 6-Month-Old Infants

Fever in infants older than 2 months can be associated with serious bacterial infections, particularly UTIs.

Humidity of No Value for Croup

Even when delivered in small droplets that can deposit in the larynx.

Mumps! It’s Baaaack!

Parotitis is the tip-off!

Community-Acquired MRSA Infections: Now in Newborns, Too

MRSA carriers and poor infection-control practices in hospital nurseries are the likely culprits.

Mist Doesn’t Work for Croup

. . . even when administered in particle sizes optimized to reach the larynx.

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Protection in Infancy

Rates of invasive pneumococcal disease have declined since the vaccine's introduction, even among infants too young to be vaccinated.

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