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Top stories in infectious disease: CDC updates recommendations for HPV vaccination, researchers investigate nonbite transmission of P. multocida
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The top story in infectious disease last week was the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices changing its recommendations for HPV and pneumococcal vaccination.
Other highlights were from the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology and included a study that found 34 cases of Pasteurella multocida infection were not associated with a bite from a dog or cat, research that showed cannabidiol was effective against gram-positive bacteria, a study that suggested skin shedding may contribute to spread of Candida auris and data that indicated bacteriophages may be living in household kitchen sponges.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices changes recommendations for HPV, pneumococcal vaccines
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, approved new recommendations for HPV and pneumococcal vaccination in adults. Read more.
Researchers investigate nonbite transmission of P. multocida
SAN FRANCISCO — Researchers investigated 79 cases of pet-associated Pasteurella multocida infection that occurred over a 30-month period and found that 34 were not associated with a bite from a dog or cat, the usual mode of transmission, according to findings presented at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting. Read more.
CBD demonstrates activity against gram-positive bacteria
SAN FRANCISCO — Cannabidiol, or CBD, showed surprising effectiveness against gram-positive bacteria in vitro, including some that were resistant to vancomycin and daptomycin, a speaker said. Read more.
Skin shedding may contribute to spread of C. auris
SAN FRANCISCO — Patients colonized with Candida auris carry a high burden of the emerging and often multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen on their skin, suggesting that the natural process of skin shedding among these patients leads to contamination of the heath care environment and contributes to transmission, according to a speaker. Read more.
Students find phages in their kitchen sponges
SAN FRANCISCO — According to presented data, bacteriophages may be living in household kitchen sponges. Read more.