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Endocrinologic dysfunction common among CNS infection survivors
Children who survived central nervous system (CNS) infections experience many endocrinologic imbalances, according to a study. Of these infections, meningitis poses the highest risk of subsequent endocrinopathies, particularly short stature.
Endocrinologic dysfunction common among CNS infection survivors
02 Apr 2025
Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B
In the absence of infant hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg), maternal tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) prophylaxis combined with infant hepatitis B virus (HBV) immunization provide sufficient protection against HBV infection in infants, findings from the iTAP-2 study suggest. However, the risk of infection was not demonstrably below 2 percent.
Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B
01 Apr 2025
Prenatal BPG delivery: 9-day treatment interval linked to higher risk of congenital syphilis
When treating late latent syphilis during pregnancy, extending the interval between benzathine penicillin G (BPG) doses to 9 days may put newborns at risk of congenital infection relative to 6–8-day intervals, according to new research.