The Fine Art of Administering a Tuberculin Skin Test
When administered correctly, the Mantoux test can be an invaluable tool for the detection of tuberculosis.
Infectious Disease
Influenza Vaccine Dosing Algorithm: 6 Months-8 Years
Influenza vaccine dosing algorithm for children 6 months to 8 years of age.
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations: Egg Allergies
Influenza vaccine recommendations for individuals who report an allergy to eggs.
Influenza Vaccine Comparisons
Compare and contrast influenza vaccines currently available for the 2018-2019 flu season including indicated ages, allergies, and how supplied.
Community Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines
Diagnose, treat, and prevent community acquired pneumonia using key recommendations from the IDSA/ATS CAP guidelines.
Antiviral Agents Compared for Treatment of Influenza
In otherwise healthy patients, influenza treatment with baloxavir marboxil was found to be comparable, and on some efficacy measures, superior to neuraminidase inhibitors.
Antiviral Agents Compared for Treatment of Influenza
In otherwise healthy patients, influenza treatment with baloxavir marboxil was found to be comparable, and on some efficacy measures, superior to neuraminidase inhibitors.
Influenza Outcomes Associated with IFITM3 Genetic Marker
The rs34481144 risk allele may serve as a genetic marker for identifying individuals at increased risk for severe influenza infection.
Asthma Reduces Sepsis Risk in Patients With Infections
Pro-inflammatory pathways associated with asthma reduce sepsis and sepsis related mortality in patients with infection.
Morbidity, Mortality in VZV-Related Community-Acquired Pneumonia
A large cohort study of critically ill patients with varicella-zoster virus-related community-acquired pneumonia found that significant morbidity and mortality are associated with the disease.
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