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February 2008 Volume 18, Issue 2
In the IDSA Journals
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Europe Reports High Percentage of Oseltamivir-resistant Influenza Virus
European health officials have reported finding oseltamivir resistance in a surprisingly high percentage of H1N1 influenza virus isolates tested so far this season....Read More
EIN: Decolonize MRSA Patients or Not?
An Emerging Infections Network (EIN) member in Saudi Arabia asked whether he should attempt to decolonize a 53-year-old male patient with psoriasis carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). ...Read More
Multidrug-resistant Staph Reported among MSM
The Annals of Internal Medicine last month reported an outbreak of a multi-drug resistant strain of virulent Staphylococcus aureus among men who have sex with men in San Francisco and Boston....Read More
Health Alerts, Drug Approvals, Recalls, Adverse Events
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IDSA Policy & Advocacy Update: IDSA Opposes Anti-Thimerosal Legislation
IDSA continues to advocate at the state level against legislation banning the use of thimerosal in vaccines due to unfounded concerns about its link to autism. ...Read More
CDC Survey Shows Less Effective Flu Medications Still Used
A recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that many primary care physicians (PCPs) prescribed amantadine and rimantadine last influenza season despite a warning about viral resistance. ...Read More
Third Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Meeting: May 18-20
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Meeting on Key Issues in TB Drug Development
May 5 - 6, 2008, New Delhi, India
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Welcome, New IDSA Members!
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Calendar of Future Meetings and Events
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CMS Requires NPI on Claims Starting March 1
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Dates to Remember
Oct. 25-29, 2008
IDSA/ICAAC Joint Meeting
Washington, DC
Abstract submission deadline: May 19, 2008
June 3-4, 2008
Fellows' In-Training Exam
Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2009
47th Annual Meeting of IDSA
Philadelphia, PA
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