Dermatologists Can Play Important Role in the Prevention of Herpes Zoster Infection
Dermatologists have not traditionally played a systematic role in recommending and administering immunizations.
Viral Infections
Dermatology, Infectious Disease Collaboration May Optimize Detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Over the study period, significant increases in the number of screening tests, as well as the ratio between the tests and hospital admissions, was observed.
Trends in US Herpes Zoster Hospitalizations From 2001 to 2015
The 2007 and 2008 shingles and varicella vaccination recommendations may have contributed to the declining herpes zoster hospitalization rates in some groups.
CDC Examines Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
During the first eight months of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) use, there were reports of 4,381 adverse events, 3 percent of which were serious.
Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads
A statewide public health emergency was declared in Washington after a measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon, reached 31 cases on Friday.
Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State
An ongoing measles outbreak has led to a public health emergency being declared in Clark County, Washington.
Early Disseminated, Early Localized Lyme Borreliosis Show Similar Outcomes
At baseline, more symptoms associated with Lyme borreliosis were reported by those with multiple erythema migrans than with solitary erythema migrans.
Herpes Zoster Risk Among Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Investigators examined the incidence of herpes zoster in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who were and were not exposed to immunomodulation.
CDC: Invasive MRSA More Likely Among Injection Drug Users
Injection drug users are more than 16-fold more likely to develop invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Microneedling Plus Bleomycin Spraying Superior for Plantar Wart Treatment
Microneedling combined with bleomycin was associated with higher clearance rates and was less painful than the use of intralesional bleomycin injections.
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