New guidelines for the management of candidiasis are now available online. The guidelines provide updated data on the appropriate use of echinocandins and expanded spectrum azoles in the management of candidemia and mucosal candidiasis.

In this issue: caution advised for use of linezolid for catheter-related bloodstream infections; flu is associated with GBS and not the flu vaccine; no benefit of steroids for virus-induced wheezing in children; and using hair to monitor therapeutic drug levels.  

IDSA Membership Renewal
Renew your IDSA membership for 2009!

Medical Scholars Program application deadline
March 2, 2009 (5:00 p.m. EST)

Fellows In-Training Exam
March 3-4, 2009

SHEA 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting
March 19-22, 2009
San Diego, CA

Clinical Practice Meeting
March 20-21, 2009
San Diego, CA

Society Awards application deadline
April 1, 2009 (5:00 p.m. EST)

Advancement to Fellow application deadline
April 1, 2009 (5:00 p.m. EST)

IDSA 47th Annual Meeting
October 29-November 1, 2009
Philadelphia, PA

• Registration opens to members only - March 31, 2009
• Abstract Submission deadline - May 20, 2009