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Respiratory Infections: Archives

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Acid Suppression and Risk for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

PPI use raised risk for acquiring pneumonia by about 30%.

Before You Refill the Quinolone, Think of TB

Mistaking TB for CAP can induce quinolone resistance, although only rarely.

ART for HIV/TB-Coinfected Patients Taking Rifampicin: Efavirenz or Nevirapine?

A study conducted in Thailand suggests that an efavirenz-based regimen might be preferable to a nevirapine-based one in HIV/TB-coinfected patients taking rifampicin.

How to Lessen Antibiotic Prescription Rate for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Prescribing rates were lower after introduction of C-reactive protein testing and communication skills training.

TB Screening of U.S.-Bound Immigrants and Refugees

For those diagnosed overseas with sputum smear–negative or inactive TB, follow-up evaluation after U.S. arrival is critical for detecting cases of active pulmonary TB.

A New Drug for MDR-TB?

A phase II study demonstrated encouraging results for the diarylquinoline TMC207, which inhibits mycobacterial ATP synthase.

PPIs and Pneumonia, Revisited

Among non–critically ill inpatients, PPI therapy was associated with a 30% increase in risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Characteristics of the Novel 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus

Genetic analysis reveals marked homogeneity and the absence of expected human-adaptation markers.

Hospitalized H1N1 Patients — A Profile

Details are provided for 30 patients hospitalized in California with confirmed or probable novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.

Reducing Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Communication skills training and use of bedside C-reactive protein testing reduce antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections without affecting patient outcomes.

Early Estimate of Pandemic Potential of Influenza A H1N1 "Swine Flu"

The current virus is transmitted efficiently but probably is less lethal than past pandemic viruses.

Vitamin D and TB Outcome

In a randomized, double-blind study conducted in Guinea-Bissau, 300,000 IU of cholecalciferol had no effect on clinical outcome.

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Infections Reported in Pregnant Women

The CDC recommends that pregnant women with confirmed, probable, or suspected novel influenza A (H1N1) infection receive antiviral therapy with oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

New Treatment for Bronchiolitis in Infants

Nebulized 3% saline in conjunction with bronchodilators shortened hospital stay and lowered clinical severity.

Combined Epinephrine and Dexamethasone Therapy for Bronchiolitis?

This study did not show clear benefit for combination therapy with nebulized epinephrine and oral dexamethasone.

A Comparative Evaluation of IGRAs for Detecting Latent TB Infection

The QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assay and the T-SPOT.<$EMPH_O>TB<$EMPH_C> test performed similarly well in TST-positive contacts of TB patients.

Inhaled Steroids Do Not Prevent Recurrent RSV-Induced Bronchiolitis

In infants admitted with RSV infection, early use of inhaled beclomethasone did not reduce the number of days or proportion of patients with wheeze at 1 year.

The CDC’s Report on the New Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

The formal surveillance report of the widely reported cases of S-OIV infection

Triple-Reassortant Swine Influenza A Viruses in the U.S.

From December 2005 through February 2009, viruses containing gene segments from swine, human, and avian influenza viruses infected at least 11 humans in the U.S.

Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) and HIV

The CDC offers guidance for HIV-infected patients potentially exposed to swine flu.

CDC Updates on Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1)

Dispatches describe the swine flu outbreak in Mexico and in a New York City school.

Swine Influenza Update

New information on antiviral susceptibilities and on the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorizations for two antiviral medications, a diagnostic test, and N95 respirators

Global Epidemiology of Drug-Resistant TB

Among regions with data available, parts of China and the former Soviet Union had the highest drug-resistance burden.

Severe Respiratory Infection Caused by Human Ad14

In two geographically separate outbreaks of respiratory infections, illness caused by human adenovirus serotype 14 ranged from mild to severe.

New Human Illness from Swine Flu Virus

Certain features suggest the risk for a pandemic.

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