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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Spain, 2013–2021 CME / ABIM MOC
The mortality rate for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever from 2013 to 2021 was 30%. The most common genotype in southern Spain was III.
January 23, 2023
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Infant Botulism, Israel, 2007–2021 CME / ABIM MOC
The prevalence of infant botulism might be increasing.
January 20, 2023
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Comprehensive Review of Emergence and Virology of Tickborne Bourbon Virus in the United States CME / ABIM MOC
A new deadly virus emerges in the Central United States.
December 21, 2022
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Multicenter Case–Control Study of COVID-19–Associated Mucormycosis Outbreak, India CME / ABIM MOC
Judicious use of COVID-19 therapy and optimal glycemic control are needed to prevent COVID-19-linked mucormycosis.
December 19, 2022
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Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics and Therapeutic Management of Patients With Vibrio Infections, Bay of Biscay, France, 2001–2019 CME / ABIM MOC
A new study highlights the microbiology and effect of infection with Vibrio spp.
November 18, 2022
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Acinetobacter baumannii Among Patients Receiving Glucocorticoid Aerosol Therapy During Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, China CME / ABIM MOC
The risk of infection for Acinetobacter baumannii after inhalation therapy with corticosteroids during invasive mechanical ventilation is assessed.
November 17, 2022
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Multispecies Outbreak of Nocardia Infections in Heart Transplant Recipients and Association With Climate Conditions, Australia CME / ABIM MOC
An outbreak of Nocardia infections in heart transplant recipients suggests increased host exposure to extreme weather conditions and increased host susceptibility related to immunosuppression.
October 21, 2022
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Severe Pneumonia Caused by Corynebacterium striatum in Adults, Seoul, South Korea, 2014–2019 CME / ABIM MOC
C striatum is an emerging pathogen accounting for a larger proportion of severe hospital-acquired pneumonia, warranting further study.
October 19, 2022
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Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Associated With Fungal Infection Risk, United States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC
Male sex is a risk factor for fungal infections, and certain infections are more common among Black and Hispanic patients.
September 21, 2022
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Foodborne Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Europe, 1980–2021 CME / ABIM MOC
Vaccination programs and public awareness campaigns may reduce the number of patients with foodborne tick-borne encephalitis.
September 15, 2022
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Increasing Incidence of Invasive Group A Streptococcus Disease, Idaho, USA, 2008–2019 CME / ABIM MOC
Lack of identified risk factors contributing to increasing invasive group A Streptococcus incidence in the general population suggests a potential role for vaccination as a preventive strategy.
August 22, 2022
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Fetal Loss and Preterm Birth Caused by Intraamniotic Haemophilus influenzae Infection, New Zealand CME / ABIM MOC
Invasive H influenzae disease should be considered in pregnant women with signs of chorioamnionitis, and appropriate antibiotics given.
August 16, 2022
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Lack of Evidence for Ribavirin Treatment of Lassa Fever in Systematic Review of Published and Unpublished Studies CME / ABIM MOC
Well-conducted clinical trials to clarify ribavirin’s effectiveness for Lassa fever are needed, suggests a systematic literature review.
July 25, 2022
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Weighing Potential Benefits and Harms of Mycoplasma genitalium Testing and Treatment Approaches CME / ABIM MOC
A systematic review of M genitalium epidemiology shows increasing antimicrobial resistance and gaps in understanding of the natural history.
July 20, 2022
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Natural History of and Dynamic Changes in Clinical Manifestation, Serology, and Treatment of Brucellosis, China CME / ABIM MOC
Diagnosing and managing human brucellosis can be challenging, are you up to date on the most current research?
June 21, 2022
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Updated Estimates and Mapping for Prevalence of Chagas Disease Among Adults, United States CME / ABIM MOC
Do you know who is most suspectable to contracting Chagas disease in the US?
June 17, 2022
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Antimicrobial-Resistant Shigella spp. in San Diego, California, USA, 2017–2020 CME / ABIM MOC
A new study finds high rates of Shigella spp. infection among gay and bisexual men as well as persons experiencing homelessness.
May 23, 2022
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Cross-Sectional Study of Clinical Predictors of Coccidioidomycosis, Arizona, USA CME / ABIM MOC
Eosinophilic count robustly predicted coccidioidomycosis regardless of admission status; rash was predictive only in outpatient settings.
May 20, 2022
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Invasive Group A Streptococcus Outbreaks Associated With Home Healthcare, England, 2018–2019 CME / ABIM MOC
No definitive source of outbreaks found.
April 18, 2022
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Genomic Epidemiology of Global Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli, 2015–2017 CME / ABIM MOC
The carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli population is dominated by diverse sequence types with different characteristics and varied geographical distributions, requiring ongoing genomic surveillance.
April 15, 2022
