RSV604, a novel benzodiazepine, inhibits replication of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the most important respiratory pathogen in infants and young children, according to a recent report. Reuters Health Information
In countries with a low incidence of tuberculosis (TB), immigrants from high-incidence countries are unlikely to spread TB in the host country, according to findings from a 12-year study. Reuters Health Information
Tenofovir, a drug intended to treat HIV infection, is better than adefovir, a drug intended to treat hepatitis B virus infection. Medscape Medical News
Real-timer polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can detect toxigenic Clostridium difficile in stool samples just as quickly as enzyme immunoassay, but with greater sensitivity, according to a report in the November 1st issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Compared to others, children who survived meningitis in infancy are significantly less likely to pass school-graduation exams, according to a study published in the November issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Even meningitis survivors who seemed to be normal at age 5 are at increased risk for poor academic performance. Reuters Health Information
The risk of serious events caused by existing vaccines or aluminum adjuvants is very small, and preparing to address the causes of these adverse events is important. Expert Review of Vaccines
