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Respiratory Infections: Archives

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A Whole-Virus Vaccine for Avian Flu Appears Safe and Immunogenic

A dose-sparing vaccine performed well, offering promise that supplies could be stretched to protect more people.

Influenza and Inflammation — A Lethal Link

Virulence of the H5N1 and the 1918–1919 pandemic influenza A viruses has been linked to induction of host inflammatory responses.

Defining Macrolide Resistance in MAC Lung Disease

A retrospective review suggests that macrolide resistance develops least frequently in patients treated with a three-drug regimen.

Offer Flu Vaccine in Your Cardiology Practice

The AHA and ACC have jointly published a detailed, practical science advisory recommending flu vaccination for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Faster Diagnosis of MDR-TB

The microscopic-observation drug-susceptibility assay is faster and more sensitive than existing methods for diagnosing TB and multidrug-resistant TB.

Mycobacterial Target of INH Identified

Isoniazid was found to kill mycobacteria by inhibiting InhA, an enzyme necessary for mycolic-acid biosynthesis.

Human Bocavirus: More Evidence for Pathogenic Potential

In two studies, researchers found human bocavirus more often in patients with respiratory symptoms than in asymptomatic controls.

Influenza Vaccination of Children: Benefits, Risks, Costs

Influenza vaccination was most cost-effective for children aged 6–23 months and for those with underlying medical conditions.

Influenza Vaccination for School-Age Children

Two doses of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine are needed for vaccine-naive 5- to 8-year-olds.

Airline Travel Speeds Flu Spread

International air-travel volume was correlated with the introduction of new viral strains into the U.S.; domestic air-travel volume was correlated with their interregional spread.

Treatment of MDRTB Can Work in Resource-Poor Countries

With appropriate support, approximately 70% of MDRTB patients in five resource-poor areas were cured or completed therapy.

Are Antibiotics Effective in Acute Purulent Rhinitis?

The potential for adverse effects is greater than the modest benefit.

Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants?

Nitric oxide is not ready for widespread use.

Limited H5N1 Transmission Despite Extensive Poultry Contact

A seroepidemiologic survey in Cambodia in an area with H5N1 poultry outbreaks showed no H5N1 antibodies in healthy residents.

The Toxic Erythema of Acute Coccidioidomycosis

Perhaps we should keep the windows closed when driving in the Southwest.

Antibiotics for Purulent Rhinitis

Does the benefit outweigh the risks?

Examining the 4-Hour Rule for Pneumonia Treatment

The mandate for early antibiotic administration raises concerns.

Heliox or Airox for Infants Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis?

Infants with moderate-to-severe RSV bronchiolitis who received heliox had significantly improved respiratory distress scores.

Challenges for Infants and Families After Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis

Families report ongoing symptoms, dysfunction, and disruption of routines after discharge.

Treatment of Pneumonia: Is Timing of Antibiotics a Quality Indicator?

For patients with atypical symptoms, pressure to start therapy for pneumonia within 4 hours after admission could promote inappropriate use of antibiotics.

Viral Respiratory Infections in the First Year of Life

PCR analysis of nasopharyngeal aspirates from children with acute viral infections showed that rhinoviruses were most commonly responsible for these illnesses.

The "New" Respiratory Viruses and LRTIs in Children

Each of the newly discovered viruses caused LRTIs with a specific epidemiology and presentation.

Short-Course PZA/RIF for Latent TB, Revisited

Completion rates were higher with 2 months of pyrazinamide/rifampin than with 9 months of isoniazid, but despite intensive monitoring, so was hepatotoxicity risk.

Children Who Keep On Coughing

Look for <$EMPH_O>Bordetella pertussis<$EMPH_C> infection.

Blood Cultures Usually Not Helpful in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Another small study suggests that it’s wrong to equate obtaining blood cultures with quality.

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