Infectious Diseases in Children Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Infectious Diseases in Children.

Table of Contents

• Further development of prevention, treatment options for RSV required
• Antimicrobial stewardship programs reduced antibiotic use in hospitals
• CDC: Severe flu season continues; antivirals underused
• Antibiotic resistant bacteria: A pandemic in the making Jason Newland, MD
• FDA approves Kalydeco for patients with specific cystic fibrosis mutation
• FDA grants CLIA waiver for influenza A, B test
• Contaminated household fomites may cause recurrence of S. aureus skin infections
• Earlier booster vaccination may be required after DTaP
• Efficacy of pertussis booster vaccination varied by resurgence method
• Inclusion of vaccine education improved efficacy of text message reminders
• Involvement with bullying increased risk for suicidal thoughts, behaviors
• Low rotavirus vaccine coverage linked to greater rates of rotavirus
• MMRV showed higher risk for febrile seizures vs. MMR, varicella
• One-fourth of caregivers adhered to car seat safety guidelines
• Prevalent asthma in inner city linked to demographics, not urban factors
• Researchers map chikungunya spread in Panama
• Tetravalent dengue vaccine safe, effective in Latin American children
• US incidence of meningococcal disease highest among infants
• Rash, swelling in a 2-year-old febrile girl Carrie C. Coughlin, MD; Marissa J. Perman, MD
• Possible varicella, pneumonia in an 8-month-old febrile male James H. Brien, DO