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Progress in Understanding the Link Between RSV Infection and Recurrent Wheezing

Healthy, late preterm infants treated with anti-RSV monoclonal antibody during an RSV season had 61% fewer days of wheezing during the first year of life than controls.

Severe Illness from a Novel Avian Influenza Virus in China

A novel reassortant H7N9 virus is causing an outbreak of severe respiratory illness in China, with possible limited human-to-human spread.

Avian Influenza A (H7N9): Origin and Diversity

The H7N9 virus might have evolved from four origins; the multiple reassortant events may have involved wild birds and poultry.

Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus in Humans and Poultry

Isolates from a chicken and from a human with H7N9 virus infection after poultry exposure were nearly identical, suggesting poultry-to-person transmission.

Long-Term Macrolides for Bronchiectasis

Fewer exacerbations occurred, but at the cost of antibiotic resistance.

Novel Avian-Origin Influenza A (H7N9) Virus in China

Testing of throat-swab specimens from three patients who died of severe lower respiratory tract disease revealed infection with a novel reassortant H7N9 virus.

Respiratory Viruses and Otitis Media

Seasonal activity of respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus was strongly correlated with seasonal diagnosis of acute otitis media.

Neuraminidase Inhibitor Resistance Uncommon with Latest Pandemic Influenza A Strain

Although little NAI resistance was seen in the most-recent pandemic influenza A strain (H1N1pdm2009), it was detected in a few patients — mainly young children — after oseltamivir treatment.

Another Look at That Old Friend, Pneumonia

Pneumococcal pneumonia foretold considerably higher 10-year mortality than the expected rate.

Tdap Vaccination of Women During Every Pregnancy Recommended

Expanded strategy to protect neonates against pertussis

Mycobacterium abscessus Transmitted Among Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Phylogenetic analysis implicated cross infection; the exact mechanism of transmission remains to be established.

Does Clarithromycin Use Lead to CV Events?

In patients with COPD or pneumonia, clarithromycin was associated with prolonged excess risk for adverse cardiovascular events.

Influenza Can Sneak Past Surgical Masks

Air samples yielded small-particle viral RNA as far as 6 feet from infected patients.

Sunshine and Tuberculosis: Is There a Relationship?

What does a seasonal variation in TB incidence mean with regard to sun exposure and vitamin D status?

Yes, Flu Vaccination Is Safe During Pregnancy

Two large cohort studies confirm influenza vaccination does not carry risk for adverse effects in pregnant women or their newborns.

Novel Coronavirus Causes Lethal Respiratory Disease

Among 14 patients with confirmed novel coronavirus infection, 8 have died; so far, no cases have been reported in the U.S.

Home Oxygen Therapy for Young Children with Bronchiolitis

Combining the use of an observation unit and home oxygen therapy resulted in shorter hospital stays and cost savings.

Telomere Length Predicts Vulnerability to the Common Cold

In young adults, shorter telomeres were associated with weaker viral immunity.

New TB Vaccine Not Efficacious in Infants

MVA85A given to infants previously vaccinated with BCG induced modest immune responses but did not prevent tuberculosis or infection with <$EMPH_O>Mycobacterium tuberculosis<$EMPH_C>.

ECMO Does Not Improve Outcome for Influenza A (H1N1)–Associated ARDS

Comparison of patients treated with conventional mechanical ventilation and matched patients treated with ECMO showed no difference in intensive care unit mortality.

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2013

Highlights of the updated recommendations and a link to the CDC's vaccine resources

The Scope of Human Metapneumovirus in Young Children

HMPV infection is a common cause of outpatient visits and hospitalizations.

Viral Shedding in Influenza A Infections

Up to 96% of total infectiousness in children — and 82% in adults — could be accounted for by individuals in the top 20% of cumulative viral shedding.

Pediatric Hospital Readmissions Vary Widely by Hospital and Diagnoses

Ten diagnoses account for about 30% of readmissions.

Trends in Undervaccination: A National Issue

Prevalence is increasing, and undervaccinated children have fewer outpatient visits but more hospitalizations.

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