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infectious diseases

The following statements have been tagged with "infectious diseases".

Azithromycin use in paediatrics: A practical overview

Posted: Jun 7 2013
Committee(s): Drug Therapy and Hazardous Substances Committee
Topic(s): drug therapy, infectious diseases

The use of antiviral drugs for influenza: Guidance for practitioners, 2012/2013; Paediatric summary

Posted: Mar 1 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): drug therapy, immunization, infectious diseases

Minimizing infection risks after paediatric organ transplants: Advice for practitioners

Posted: Mar 1 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): hospital paediatrics, immunization, infectious diseases

Acute otitis externa

Posted: Feb 1 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): community paediatrics, infectious diseases

Transfusion and risk of infection in Canada: Update 2012

Posted: Dec 3 2012
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Influenza vaccine recommendations for children and youth for the 2012/2013 season

Posted: Oct 1 2012
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): health promotion, immunization, infectious diseases, prevention and anticipatory guidance

Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Indigenous communities in Canada

Posted: Sep 7 2012
Committee(s): First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Committee
Topic(s): aboriginal health, infectious diseases

Biologic response modifiers to decrease inflammation: Focus on infection risks

Posted: Mar 1 2012
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, infectious diseases

Preventing respiratory syncytial virus infections

Posted: Oct 1 2011
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Paediatric complicated pneumonia: Diagnosis and management of empyema

Posted: Sep 1 2011
Committee(s): Hospital Paediatrics Section
Topic(s): hospital paediatrics, acute care, infectious diseases

Pneumonia in healthy Canadian children and youth: Practice points for management

Posted: Sep 1 2011
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Management of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin abscesses in children

Posted: Feb 1 2011
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Antifungal agents for the treatment of systemic fungal infections in children

Posted: Nov 1 2010
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Tuberculosis in children: New diagnostic blood tests

Posted: Oct 1 2010
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Management of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected children

Posted: Aug 1 2010
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Infective endocarditis: Updated guidelines

Posted: Apr 1 2010
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Protecting young babies from influenza

Posted: Nov 1 2009 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Management of acute otitis media

Posted: Sep 9 2009
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): general paediatrics, infectious diseases

Congenital syphilis: No longer just of historical interest

Posted: Apr 1 2009 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Lyme disease in Canada: Q & A for paediatricians

Posted: Feb 1 2009
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Health implications of children in child care centres Part B: Injuries and infections

Posted: Jan 1 2009 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Community Paediatrics Committee
Topic(s): child care, infectious diseases, injury prevention

School and daycare exclusion policies for chickenpox: A rational approach

Posted: Dec 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2012
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): child care, infectious diseases

Foodborne infections

Posted: Nov 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Head lice infestations: A clinical update

Posted: Oct 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): community paediatrics, general paediatrics, infectious diseases

A bite in the playroom: Managing human bites in child care settings

Posted: Jul 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): child care, infectious diseases, injury prevention

Vertical transmission of the hepatitis C virus: Current knowledge and issues

Posted: Jul 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, infectious diseases

West Nile virus in the context of climate change

Posted: Jun 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Infection control in paediatric office settings

Posted: May 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): general paediatrics, health promotion, infectious diseases, prevention and anticipatory guidance

Needle stick injuries in the community

Posted: Mar 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2012
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases, injury prevention

Testing for HIV infection in pregnancy

Posted: Mar 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): fetal and maternal issues, infectious diseases

Antifungal agents for common paediatric infections

Posted: Dec 1 2007 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases, community paediatrics, general paediatrics

Prevention of congenital rubella syndrome

Posted: Nov 1 2007 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): fetal and maternal issues, infectious diseases

Human papillomavirus vaccine for children and adolescents

Posted: Sep 1 2007 Updated: Jan 1 2008
Committee(s): Adolescent Health Committee, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): adolescent health, advocacy, immunization, infectious diseases, sexual health

Current management of herpes simplex virus infection in pregnant women and their newborn infants

Posted: Aug 1 2006 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2010
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): fetal and maternal issues, infectious diseases, newborn medicine

Antimicrobial products in the home: The evolving problem of antibiotic resistance

Posted: Mar 1 2006 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): environmental health, family health, health promotion, infectious diseases

West Nile virus – Mosquitoes no longer just an annoyance!

Posted: Jun 1 2003 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2013
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): infectious diseases

Disclaimer: The recommendations in this position statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. Internet addresses are current at time of publication.