Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 45th Annual Meeting
October 4 - 7, 2007, San Diego, California
This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Conference News- CME Novel Adjuvant Stimulates Greater Response to HBV Vaccination in Older AdultsA greater immune response in older adults was generated by vaccination with a new adjuvant than by vaccination with the standard vaccine.
Medscape Medical News, October 12, 2007 - Updated Treatment Guidelines Previewed at IDSATreatment guidelines for Clostridium difficile infection; antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer; and the immunization of infants, children, adolescents, and adults were previewed at Infectious Diseases Society of America 45th Annual Meeting.
Medscape Medical News, October 11, 2007 - CME Higher Doses of Vancomycin Are Associated With Increased NephrotoxicityCurrent recommendations for trough concentrations of vancomycin are associated with greater risk for nephrotoxicity.
Medscape Medical News, October 9, 2007 - Suspension of Privileges Improves Physician Adherence to Hand HygieneMaking hand hygiene a priority — with serious consequences for poor hygiene — made a dramatic difference in physician compliance.
Medscape Medical News, October 9, 2007 - CME HPV Infection Is More Diverse, Persistent in the Anus Than in the Cervix of HIV-Positive WomenPreliminary data indicate that human papillomavirus infection of the anus is both more diverse, in terms of strains of virus present, and less likely to clear than infection of the cervix.
Medscape Medical News, October 8, 2007 - Assisted Reproduction in HIV Serodiscordant Couples Can Be SafeIn this small study, artificial fertilization of an egg with semen from an HIV-positive man was safe, effective, and did not lead to HIV infection of either the mother or child.
Medscape Medical News, October 8, 2007 - HSV-2 Shedding Can Persist After Initiation of TherapyHerpes simplex virus 2 shedding can continue even after resolution of the lesion, which may have implications for treatment.
Medscape Medical News, October 8, 2007
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