Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Inhalational Anthrax
THURSDAY, May 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Final guidance has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to assist in the development of drugs for the prevention of inhalational anthrax for individuals who may have been exposed but who have not yet displayed related signs or symptoms.
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
THURSDAY, May 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral (SVP) solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations, according to a report published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Children Typically Have 14 Simple Infections by Age 3 Years
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children experience a median of 14 infections during their first three years of life, though there is large variation in incidence, according to a study published online May 24 in Pediatrics.
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Most Premature Infants Receive Early Antibiotics
TUESDAY, May 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most premature infants receive empirical antibiotic therapy, according to a study published online May 25 in JAMA Network Open.
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Outbreaks associated with treated recreational water with confirmed infectious etiology are usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, or Pseudomonas, according to research published in the May 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
AAP Recommending Injectable Flu Shot for 2018-19 Flu Season
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Parents are advised to choose the injectable flu vaccine for the 2018 to 2019 season, according to a decision published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which will publish a formal policy statement on the issue in September.
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients served by the beleaguered Veterans Affairs health system may have wider access to private care, thanks to a bill approved Wednesday by the Senate. President Donald Trump is known to support the bill, which now awaits his signature.
Delay of Lactate Draws in Sepsis Ups Risk of In-Hospital Death
Few Staff Receive Formal Training on CLABSI Surveillance for Home Infusion 
7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019 
U.S. Deaths From Infective Endocarditis Increasing in the Young 
Antiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures 
Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection 
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement 
Preoperative IV Iron Beneficial for Patients With Anemia Undergoing Cardiac Surgery 
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 
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