Once-daily therapy with amoxicillin is as effective as twice daily penicillin V in the treatment of children with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis, New Zealand researchers report in the June issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Reuters Health Information
The phage lytic enzyme Cpl-1 is a promising candidate for antibacterial therapy against Streptococcus pneumoniae, according to findings in rats with experimental pneumococcal meningitis, Swiss and US researchers report in the June 1st issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
The incidence of paratyphoid fever is increasing in the United States, and most isolates show decreased susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, according to a report in the June 1st Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) is highly transmissible during primary maternal infection in the third trimester, there appear to be no serious consequences in neonates, Israeli researchers report in the June issue of BJOG International. Reuters Health Information
Influenza vaccination reduces coronary ischemic events in patients with optimally treated coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a report in the June European Heart Journal. Reuters Health Information
What are the epidemiologic and clinical considerations for the management of CDI? A hospital medical epidemiologist reviews current and emerging trends. Medscape Infectious Diseases
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a reaffirmation recommendation statement about screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults; nonpregnant women and men do not need screening. Medscape Medical News
A study found that a 23-minute video shown in the waiting rooms of various sexually transmitted disease clinics is effective in reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. Medscape Medical News
The stressful environment that astronauts experience during space flights apparently suppresses cell mediated immunity, permitting reactivation and oral shedding of infectious varicella zoster virus (VZV). Reuters Health Information
