Infectious Diseases (all articles)
An emergency department protocol to restore circulation doesn’t improve outcomes in septic shock
21 Jul, 2017 | 17:38h | UTCAn emergency department protocol to restore circulation doesn’t improve outcomes in septic shock – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Early, Goal-Directed Therapy for Septic Shock — A Patient-Level Meta-Analysis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
21 Jul, 2017 | 00:24h | UTCClinical Review: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection: Literature review and clinical update – Canadian Family Physician (free)
Use of antibiotics during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformations
21 Jul, 2017 | 00:22h | UTCUse of antibiotics during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformations: A population based cohort study – British Journal of Pharmacology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects – News Medical (free)
Related article: Use of antibiotics during pregnancy and risk of spontaneous abortion – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
In this large cohort clindamycin, doxycycline, quinolones, macrolides, and phenoxymethylpenicillin were associated with congenital malformations. Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, and nitrofurantoin were not associated with birth defects.
Enhanced Prophylaxis plus Antiretroviral Therapy for Advanced HIV Infection
21 Jul, 2017 | 00:20h | UTCEditorial: The Enduring Challenge of Advanced HIV Infection (free)
Among HIV-infected patients with advanced immunosuppression (CD4+ count < 100 cells/mm3), enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis combined with ART resulted in reduced rates of death.
Emerging arboviruses: Why today?
20 Jul, 2017 | 00:09h | UTCReview: Emerging arboviruses: Why today? – One Health (free) (RT @greg_folkers see Tweet)
Oral antifungal medication for toenail onychomycosis
20 Jul, 2017 | 00:08h | UTCCochrane What is the best medication for a fungal infection of the toenail? – Cochrane Library (free)
Full review: Oral antifungal medication for toenail onychomycosis – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Terbinafine probably leads to better cure rates than azoles, with the same risk of adverse events. Griseofulvin is no better and has more adverse effects than azoles.
Screening Criteria for Ophthalmic Manifestations of Congenital Zika Virus Infection
20 Jul, 2017 | 00:12h | UTCCommentaries: Zika: Check All Potentially Exposed Infants for Eye Damage – Medscape (free registration required) AND Which Infants Exposed to Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy Should Have Eyes Examined? – The JAMA Network (free)
“All infants with potential Zika virus exposure should have ophthalmic screening regardless of other abnormalities” (RT @PreetiNMalani see Tweet)
Risk factors for delayed antiretroviral therapy initiation among HIV-seropositive patients
18 Jul, 2017 | 22:55h | UTC
Update on the first-line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection
18 Jul, 2017 | 22:54h | UTCClinical Review: Update on the first-line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection – a continuing challenge from an old enemy – Biomarker Research (free)
Malaria in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela: current challenges in malaria control and elimination
18 Jul, 2017 | 22:43h | UTCReview: Malaria in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela: current challenges in malaria control and elimination – Malaria Journal (free)
Guideline: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
16 Jul, 2017 | 23:57h | UTCGuideline: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination – American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Recommendations and Conclusions (free)
Multidrug therapy for leprosy patients in Brazil
16 Jul, 2017 | 23:47h | UTCUniform multidrug therapy for leprosy patients in Brazil (U-MDT/CT-BR): Results of an open label, randomized and controlled clinical trial, among multibacillary patients – PLOS One (free) (RT @Onisillos)
Related WHO reports: Operational Manual 2016 – Global Leprosy Strategy 2016−2020 (free) AND Global Leprosy Strategy 2016−2020: Accelerating towards a leprosy-free world (free)
“Shorter courses Rx possible for Leprosy: Very important result” (RT @dr_michaelmarks see Tweet)
Editorial: WHO downgrades status of oseltamivir
16 Jul, 2017 | 12:45h | UTCEditorial: WHO downgrades status of oseltamivir – The BMJ (free)
“@WHO downgrades status of oseltamivir. BMJ editorial discusses important lessons from the Tamiflu story” (RT @bmj_latest see Tweet)
Four of the most lethal infectious diseases of our time and how we’re overcoming them
11 Jul, 2017 | 21:53h | UTCFour of the most lethal infectious diseases of our time and how we’re overcoming them – The Conversation (free) (RT @Onisillos see Tweet)
Meningococcal vaccine may protect against gonorrhoea
11 Jul, 2017 | 19:10h | UTCEffectiveness of a group B outer membrane vesicle meningococcal vaccine against gonorrhoea in New Zealand: a retrospective case-control study – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: More reason to use Meningococcal B vaccine – it could also cut the Clap – The Conversation (author’s commentary – free) AND Meningococcal Vaccine May Provide Immunity Against Gonorrhea – Medscape (free registration required) AND Meningitis vaccine may also cut risk of ‘untreatable’ gonorrhoea, study says – The Guardian (free)
Suspected Cholera Cases Pass 300,000 In Yemen, Red Cross Says
11 Jul, 2017 | 18:30h | UTCSuspected Cholera Cases Pass 300,000 In Yemen, Red Cross Says – NPR (free)
The rise of antibiotic-resistant infections threaten economies
10 Jul, 2017 | 14:55h | UTCThe rise of antibiotic-resistant infections threaten economies – Finantial Times (a few articles per month are free) (RT @greg_folkers see Tweet)
Related report: Drug-Resistant Infections: A Threat to Our Economic Future – World Bank (Free PDF) AND Infographic: Drug Resistant Infections: A Threat to Our Economic Future (free) AND News Release: By 2050, drug-resistant infections could cause global economic damage on par with 2008 financial crisis (free)
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise, new drugs needed
9 Jul, 2017 | 00:44h | UTC1 – Scientists warn that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is on the rise – World Health Organization (free)
News Release: Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise, new drugs needed – Word Health Organization (free)
Commentaries: Untreatable gonorrhoea on the rise worldwide – Nature News (free) AND New data show gonorrhea increasingly resistant to antibiotics STAT News (free) AND WHO warns of imminent spread of untreatable superbug gonorrhea – Reuters (free) AND Untreatable gonorrhoea ‘superbug’ spreading around world, WHO warns – The Guardian (free)
Related guideline: WHO guidelines for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy
7 Jul, 2017 | 14:07h | UTC
Cases of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection are increasing
7 Jul, 2017 | 14:04h | UTCCommentaries: Cases of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection are soaring – University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, via EurekAlert (free) AND Multiply Recurrent C difficile Infection Rates Sharply Rise – Medscape (free registration required) AND Demand for FMT likely to increase with rise in multiply recurrent C. difficile cases – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Marked increase seen in multiply recurrent C diff – CIDRAP (free)
Better diagnostics for fungal infections are badly needed
7 Jul, 2017 | 13:53h | UTCBetter diagnostics for fungal infections are badly needed – here’s why – The Conversation (free)
Revised diagnostic criteria for neurocysticercosis
7 Jul, 2017 | 13:52h | UTCRevised diagnostic criteria for neurocysticercosis – Journal of The Neurological Sciences (free)
Human African trypanosomiasis control: Achievements and challenges
7 Jul, 2017 | 13:50h | UTCReview: Human African trypanosomiasis control: Achievements and challenges – PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases (free)
Novel approaches to HIV therapy
7 Jul, 2017 | 13:40h | UTCReview: Novel approaches to HIV therapy – F1000 Research (free)
Leishmaniasis: a review
7 Jul, 2017 | 13:39h | UTCLeishmaniasis: a review – F1000 Research (free)