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Interferon a-n1 (Wellferon), interferon a-n3 (Alferon), and interferon b-1b (Betaferon) were each found to have in vitro activity against a strain of the SARS coronavirus.
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Melioidosis is endemic in parts of Australia that may be visited by tourists. Allen Cheng reported that, as of March 20, 15 patients with melioidosis had been seen at the Royal Darwin Hospital during the 2003-2004 rainy season. The Royal Darwin is the referral center for the Top End region of the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Aspirin possesses potent activity against the formation of biofilms formed by Candida albicans and could be useful in combination for managing biofilm-associated infections.
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Almost 1 in 20 Candida species isolated were misidentified by clinical laboratories; these errors have potential for engendering adverse clinical outcomes. C glabrata was the species most frequently misidentified.
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Mupirocin application to the nose of hospitalized Staphylococcus aureus carriers did not decrease the incidence of nosocomial S aureus infection, but it did delay its appearance.
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The following summary of selected abstracts from 3 meetings will be published in multiple parts. The 43rd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) met in Chicago September 14-17, 2003. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) met in San Diego October 9-12, 2003. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene met in Philadelphia December 3-7, 2003.
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Animal Reservoirs for SARS; SARS Screening Identifies TB Cases Instead; Measles Outbreak Among Chinese Adoptees; Recovery of Vaccinia after Smallpox Inoculation; Risk of Hepatitis A in Travelers to Developing Countries
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Breast Cancer and the Use of Statins; Warnings Issued for IBS Drugs; FDA Actions
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The Binax NOW chromatographic assay was found to be the optimal method for detection of RSV in upper respiratory secretions of children, while DFA testing was optimal in adults.