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2009 H1N1 Influenza in a Tour Group in China

Influenza developed in 30% of tour members who had talked with an H1N1-infected woman in the group but in none who had not.

New Approach to Treating Tuberculosis

Targeting nonreplicative bacteria might avert long courses of therapy for TB patients.

Is Your Shower Like the Shower in the Bates Motel?

Researchers analyzed the microbial population living inside showerheads.

Antibiotic Guideline Compliance and Outcomes for CAP

Two large studies support guideline-based care.

Strep Antibodies and PANDAS: An Animal Study

Researchers tie behavioral abnormalities to strep-associated antibodies.

Pneumonia Severity and Bacterial Load

In patients with community-acquired pneumococcal pneumonia, high bacterial load at admission was associated with need for mechanical ventilation, development of shock, and in-hospital death.

CAP Treatment Recommendations: Guided in the Right Direction

Results of two large cohort studies indicate that adherence to guidelines for treating community-acquired pneumonia is a good thing.

Procalcitonin Algorithm Reduces Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Without increasing adverse outcomes of disease

More on Blood β-Glucan to Diagnose PCP

In a study conducted in Japan, 96% of patients with HIV-related PCP had abnormal β-glucan levels.

Comparative Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Inactivated vaccine was more efficacious than live-attenuated vaccine in healthy adults.

2009 H1N1 Influenza — The Pandemic Continues

Since the emergence of this virus in spring 2009, the number of infections has remained uncharacteristically high, presaging a bad winter for influenza.

Candida Pneumonia in Critically Ill Patients?

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Neurological Impairments After H5N1 Viral Infection: An Animal Study

Long-term parkinsonian symptoms might follow acute H5N1 influenza.

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.

2009 H1N1 Vaccine: Will One Dose Be Enough?

A single 15-µg dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine, without an adjuvant, produced strong immune responses in 97% of healthy adults.

Preexisting Immunity to the 2009 H1N1 Virus

Very few individuals younger than 30 have protective levels of cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies against this virus.

Which Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults with COPD?

In a small study, serologic responses were generally better with the 7-valent protein-conjugate vaccine than with the currently approved 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine.

Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus ("Swine Flu") Probably Is More Virulent Than Seasonal Flu Virus

In animal models, the pandemic virus replicates faster and damages lungs more.

Inhaled Steroids in COPD: Is Risk for Pneumonia Really Higher?

Risk was not elevated in patients who received budesonide.

Who Should Receive Flu Vaccine?

A mathematical model incorporating transmission dynamics suggests that priority be given to immunizing schoolchildren and adults aged 30 to 39.

Upper-Airway Specimens at ICU Admission to Guide VAP Treatment?

Microorganisms identified in upper-airway specimens fairly accurately predicted the pathogens underlying early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia.

What's New with the Flu?

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

Reducing Radiation Exposure in the ED

Careful history and physical exam can obviate the need for radiologic tests in children with headache or wheezing.

Moxifloxacin Instead of Isoniazid for Pulmonary TB?

In a multinational trial, rates of culture negativity after 2 months of therapy were similar between the two drugs.

Trends in Antibiotic Use in Acute Respiratory Tract Infections

Overall use continues to decline, but broad-spectrum antibiotic use rose dramatically.

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