News
The lost year – even for common respiratory viruses
Blunted 2019-2020 and nearly absent 2020-2021 respiratory virus season may have set the stage for intense 2021-2022 rebounds for the non–SARS-CoV-...
Opinion
2020-2021 respiratory viral season: Onset, presentations, and testing likely to differ in pandemic
Expect variations on the traditional parade of seasonal respiratory viruses, with increased numbers of coinfections.
Opinion
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.
Opinion
Young children with neuromuscular disease are vulnerable to respiratory viruses
How much does palivizumab help?
Opinion
Uptick in adult syphilis means congenital syphilis may be lurking
Diagnosing/managing congenital syphilis is not always clear cut.
Opinion
Kawasaki disease: New info to enhance our index of suspicion
Now the seasonality trends appear blurred in the youngest cases and the male predominance is blurred in the oldest cases.
News
Vaccines: Effectiveness vs. efficacy
Here’s a review of the math and meanings of vaccine effectiveness, vaccine efficacy, and confidence intervals.
Opinion
Foodborne illnesses of foreign, domestic origin: On the rise?
Consider the diversity of origin of foodborne-illness outbreaks in the United States.
News
Bacterial colonizer vs. pathogen
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison discusses the issue of bacterial colonizers vs. pathogens as it pertains to acute otitis media.
News
Why so many pertussis outbreaks despite acellular pertussis vaccine? A call to action
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison explores pertussis outbreaks and the viability of the acellular pertussis vaccine.
News
The importance of UA in diagnosing UTIs in infants under 2 months
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison discusses the importance of urinalysis in diagnosing urinary tract infections in infants under 2 months old.
