Infectious diseases arise from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can spread through contact, contaminated food or water, or weakened immunity. Common types include bacterial infections (e.g., strep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and pain, often in the lower legs. Tom Warren, MD, explains it results from bacteria entering compromised skin barriers…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Measuring procalcitonin levels, which are relatively high with bacterial versus viral infections, can help reduce antibiotic use in treating respiratory tract infections, according…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The results of a small study suggest that supplementation with vitamin D can restore production of an antimicrobial peptide in patients with atopic…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Adolescent immunization rates are far from optimal, and many opportunities to make sure that teenagers receive recommended immunizations are being missed, according to…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Elective cesarean section is associated with a lower rate of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) than is vaginal delivery, according to…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The results of a new study indicate that the intradermal vaccination route offers greater protection against influenza than the standard intramuscular route in…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) For the 5% to 10% of adults who fail to mount an adequate response to the standard hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine regimen, a…
Francis Cordova, MD, Medical Director, Lung Transplantation Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses indications for lung transplantation in COPD patients and the use of the BODE index.…
Kathleen Brennan, MD, Director of the Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic at Temple University School of Medicine, discusses the indications for pneumococcal vaccination. References and Resources Deuter, C., et al.…
Dr. John Huang at the Yale Eye Center discusses the most common causes of intermediate uveitis. References and Resources Rothova, A., et al. Uveitis and systemic disease. Br…
Dr. Danielle Zerr at Seattle Children’s Hospital discusses the CDC’s latest recommendation for childhood flu shots. References and Resources Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine Children and the…
