A review shows that handwashing and wearing a mask are effective physical barriers that, if used routinely in the long-term, could help reduce respiratory tract virus infections at low cost. Medscape Medical News
Two doses of rotavirus vaccine provided high protection against rotavirus gastroenteritis, with an overall reduction of admissions for gastroenteritis for 2 consecutive rotavirus epidemic seasons. 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
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), an emerging pathogen, was found in more than one quarter of cases of children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infections, Italian researchers report. Reuters Health Information
DAS181, a novel sialidase fusion protein, protects mice against lethal infection with avian influenza H5N1 virus, according to a report in the November 15th issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
