Articles Tagged With: antivirals
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Severe Monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has summarized 57 cases of individuals hospitalized with severe monkeypox, most of whom were immunocompromised men and a number of whom had delayed initiation of antiviral therapy.
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Flu Season Charts an Unusual Course, Beginning With a Predominant B Victoria Strain
Frontline providers confronted an unusual influenza season, with flu activity spiking as early as December. B virus strains, which usually lead to worse outcomes in children, was predominant in the early part of the season. By mid-February, flu activity remained widespread throughout the United States.
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CDC Updates Guidance on Two Public Health Crises
Ongoing cases of vaping-related lung injuries, severe flu season prompt action.
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ID Groups Demand Border Patrol Give Detainees Flu Shots
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to not vaccinate migrants in detention facilities against flu and other infections is being slammed by leading clinicians and public health officials. -
Letermovir Prophylaxis Is Effective in Preventing Cytomegalovirus Infection After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
A Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial that included patients 18 years of age or older undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation found that prophylaxis with letermovir resulted in significantly lower risk for cytomegalovirus infection in the first 24 weeks than placebo. Safety and adverse events were similar between letermovir and placebo.
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Warning: Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus Coinfection During Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Prior to initiation of hepatitis C virus treatment with direct-acting antivirals, patients should be screened for hepatitis B virus coinfection. Those who are hepatitis B virus-infected should receive ongoing monitoring for flares and reactivation of hepatitis B.