Infectious Disease

Stephen L. Foster, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, discussed the new vaccine and RSV prevalence at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2023 Convention and Expo.

Group B streptococcus is the most common cause of early- and late-onset neonatal sepsis.

Considering recent legal challenges to gender affirming and reproductive healthcare, pharmacists play an essential part to help marginalized populations have access to HIV prevention.

A new study found that more patients hospitalized with RSV needed standard flow oxygen, HFNC, NIV, and ICU admission than the patients with COVID-19 and influenza.

Based on data from an ongoing clinical trial and other studies, the R21 vaccine has been shown to have a high degree of efficacy when administered just before the high transmission season, with data showing a 75% reduction in cases of malaria in the 12 months following the 3-dose series.

A refresher on best interventions for common respiratory disorders in children.

Beyond female gender, comorbidities independently associated with C diff infection in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 included peptic ulcer disease, renal failure, weight loss, diabetes mellitus with complications, and congestive heart failure.

A study found that the 3 leading cell type therapies used to treat COVID-19 were mesenchymal stem cells or multipotent stromal cells, natural killer cells, and mononuclear cells.

Investigators saw there was a significant difference of lower treatment initiation in people younger than 30 years old, females, Hispanic and Asian individuals, and people who inject drugs.

Abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination containing two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).

Patients who were vaccinated and reinfected showed symptoms of few lesions, little mucosal disease, and minimal analgesia requirements.

Previous clinical data has shown that the vaccine also generates a strong response to the EG.5 and FL.1.5.1 variants.

The CDC and WHO are currently tracking several variants that are driving the majority of new cases around the world.

The respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (Abrysvo) is the first and only maternal RSV vaccine used to help protect infants from the virus.

A recent study found that Infants younger than 3 months, those born prematurely, and those who were publicly insured were at a higher risk for intubation.

PXVX0317 has received Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA.

Chronic pain is among the comorbidities for people diagnosed with HIV, but there has been a lack of data on the prevalence and risk factors in women.

A 510(k) clearance, or a Premarket Notification, requires device manufacturers to notify the FDA at least 90 days ahead of registration with their intent to market a medical device.

Children who tested positive were more likely to report long COVID symptoms at 90 days than children who tested negative.

According to the CDC, HPV is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US, with a prevalence of 45.2% of men and 39.9% of women aged 18-59 in 2013-2014.

Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, urged those in the LGBTQ+ community to get fully vaccinated against the disease.

Investigators said that RSV-prevention products and socioeconomic determinants of health for AI/AN children are “urgently needed.”

Ycanth (cantharidin) was approved for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older as an in-office administered therapy.

A study examined STI rates following doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis to see if it could reduce infection rates.

Vaccination can minimize health care costs associated with influenza.