Infectious Disease Alert – December 1, 2009
December 1, 2009
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Treatment of Severe 2009 Pandemic Novel H1N1 Infection. Many Questions, Few Answers.
During the week ending October 31, 2009, 7.4% of all deaths in the United States reported to the CDC were due to pneumonia and influenza and > 99% of all subtyped influenza A viruses were 2009 influenza A H1N1 viruses. -
Influenza H1N1 Can Hurt Muscles Bad
It has been known for decades that influenza viruses have a propensity to affect muscle. Muscle aches from mild to severe occur regularly with the acute attack of the virus. -
Red-cell ATP depletion and Protection Against P. falciparum Malaria
Blood was drawn from healthy individuals living in Toronto with normal hemoglobins and from donors who were known to have protein kinase deficiency (PKD), G6PD deficiency, and Beta thalassemia. -
Respiratory Symptoms among Military Personnel Deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan
In this study, 77,047 participants from the U.S. Department of Defense prospective Millenium Cohort Study were enrolled in 2001; 55,021 underwent follow-up screening in 2004-2006. -
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Children
A prospective, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of daily trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ; 2 mg TMP and 10 mg SMZ per kg) vs. placebo was conducted in four centers in Australia during 1998-2007 among children birth to 18 years of age with a history of at least one symptomatic, culture-proven urinary tract infection. -
Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis B from HBsAg-Negative Mothers
A study of vertical transmission of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) was conducted among 2,365 pregnant women in Germany who were negative for HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). -
Updates By Carol A. Kemper, MD, FACP
Various strains of human influenza virus can infect other mammalian species. -
Pharmacology Watch: Insulin Regimens in Type 2 Diabetes
In this issue: Efficacy of once-daily insulin, aldo-sterone use in heart failure, erectile dysfunction Clinical Practice Guidelines, and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement