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Which age group is recommended to receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
Which age group is recommended to receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
- Children aged 1-5 years
- Children under 6 months
- Children aged 6 months and older (correct)
- Adults aged 65 and older
Which immunomodulatory agents have been shown to reduce 28-day mortality in patients with severe COVID-19?
Which immunomodulatory agents have been shown to reduce 28-day mortality in patients with severe COVID-19?
- Dexamethasone
- Infliximab and abatacept (correct)
- Baricitinib and tocilizumab
- Cenicriviroc
Why are infliximab and abatacept not routinely used for COVID-19?
Why are infliximab and abatacept not routinely used for COVID-19?
- They have more side effects compared to other immunomodulatory agents
- They are not effective against COVID-19
- They do not offer clear advantages over baricitinib or tocilizumab (correct)
- They are not approved for this indication in the United States
What is the effect of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine on the risk of COVID-19 infection?
What is the effect of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine on the risk of COVID-19 infection?
What is the risk factor for invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the risk factor for invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the effect of fetal delivery on ventilatory parameters in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the effect of fetal delivery on ventilatory parameters in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the current recommendation for continuous antibiotic infusion in critically ill patients with sepsis?
What is the current recommendation for continuous antibiotic infusion in critically ill patients with sepsis?
Which of the following is true about the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following is true about the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
What was the risk of culture-confirmed typhoid fever in urban areas compared to the rural site in India?
What was the risk of culture-confirmed typhoid fever in urban areas compared to the rural site in India?
Which of the following statements about rezafungin is true?
Which of the following statements about rezafungin is true?
What is the most appropriate use of echinocandins for the treatment of invasive candidiasis?
What is the most appropriate use of echinocandins for the treatment of invasive candidiasis?
What was the purpose of the prospective study performed in India between 2017 and 2020?
What was the purpose of the prospective study performed in India between 2017 and 2020?
Which of the following diagnostic tools was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following diagnostic tools was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following is the causative agent of the fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?
Which of the following is the causative agent of the fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?
How many confirmed cases of fungal meningitis have been reported as of June 14, 2023?
How many confirmed cases of fungal meningitis have been reported as of June 14, 2023?
What is the recommended empiric therapy for patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis?
What is the recommended empiric therapy for patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis?
Which surgical centers should evaluate patients who received epidural anesthesia since January 2023 for meningitis?
Which surgical centers should evaluate patients who received epidural anesthesia since January 2023 for meningitis?
What is the excess risk associated with HIV infection?
What is the excess risk associated with HIV infection?
What type of therapy was evaluated in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
What type of therapy was evaluated in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
How many persons were included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
How many persons were included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
What age group was included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
What age group was included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
Which COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to target the Omicron variant?
Which COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to target the Omicron variant?
What is the recommended number of updated mRNA vaccines for immunocompetent individuals aged five years and older?
What is the recommended number of updated mRNA vaccines for immunocompetent individuals aged five years and older?
How many updated mRNA vaccines are recommended for individuals who are four years or younger or have an immunocompromising condition?
How many updated mRNA vaccines are recommended for individuals who are four years or younger or have an immunocompromising condition?
Which bivalent vaccines are no longer available for COVID-19?
Which bivalent vaccines are no longer available for COVID-19?
What is the recommended updated vaccine for all individuals aged six months and older?
What is the recommended updated vaccine for all individuals aged six months and older?
Which age group should receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
Which age group should receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
How often are all topics updated in UpToDate?
How often are all topics updated in UpToDate?
Which of the following is a typical cause of infective endocarditis according to the 2023 Duke criteria?
Which of the following is a typical cause of infective endocarditis according to the 2023 Duke criteria?
Which diagnostic tool was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which diagnostic tool was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
What is the most appropriate use of echinocandins for the treatment of invasive candidiasis?
What is the most appropriate use of echinocandins for the treatment of invasive candidiasis?
What was the risk of culture-confirmed typhoid fever in urban areas compared to the rural site in India?
What was the risk of culture-confirmed typhoid fever in urban areas compared to the rural site in India?
What age group was included in the prospective study performed in India between 2017 and 2020?
What age group was included in the prospective study performed in India between 2017 and 2020?
Which of the following immunomodulatory agents has been shown to reduce 28-day mortality in patients with severe COVID-19?
Which of the following immunomodulatory agents has been shown to reduce 28-day mortality in patients with severe COVID-19?
What was the outcome of the trial evaluating the efficacy of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection?
What was the outcome of the trial evaluating the efficacy of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection?
What is the current recommendation for the use of infliximab and abatacept for COVID-19?
What is the current recommendation for the use of infliximab and abatacept for COVID-19?
What is the recommended approach to advanced respiratory support for critically ill patients with COVID-19?
What is the recommended approach to advanced respiratory support for critically ill patients with COVID-19?
What is the effect of fetal delivery on ventilatory parameters in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the effect of fetal delivery on ventilatory parameters in critically ill pregnant patients with COVID-19?
What is the current recommendation for the use of continuous antibiotic infusion in critically ill patients with sepsis?
What is the current recommendation for the use of continuous antibiotic infusion in critically ill patients with sepsis?
What was the outcome of the trial comparing continuous infusion and intermittent infusion of meropenem in patients with sepsis?
What was the outcome of the trial comparing continuous infusion and intermittent infusion of meropenem in patients with sepsis?
Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for patients with a 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score?
What is the causative agent of the fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?
What is the causative agent of the fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?
Which age group is recommended to receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
Which age group is recommended to receive the updated mRNA vaccine?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
What is the purpose of the fecal microbiota oral capsule (SER109; Vowst) that was approved in 2023?
How many persons were included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
How many persons were included in the randomized trial for primary prevention in persons with HIV?
What is the recommended empiric therapy for patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis?
What is the recommended empiric therapy for patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis?
Which surgical centers should evaluate patients who received epidural anesthesia since January 2023 for meningitis?
Which surgical centers should evaluate patients who received epidural anesthesia since January 2023 for meningitis?
Which of the following diagnostic tools was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following diagnostic tools was incorporated into the revised Duke criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis?
What is the excess risk associated with HIV infection?
What is the excess risk associated with HIV infection?
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