Podcast 59: A conversation about bacterial coinfection in 2009 H1N1 flu deaths with Dianna Blau of the CDC

Early in the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, it was thought that bacterial coinfection was rare, but now that’s been shown to be untrue. Dr. Dianna Blau, one of the principal contributors to a study of coinfections in 77 fatal cases of 2009 H1N, is our guest.

This week’s interview links:

• H1N1 Update: Bacterial Coinfection in H1N1-Related Deaths
• CDC guidance on use of pneumococcal vaccine in H1N1 pandemic
• IDSA/ATS guidelines

This week’s news links:

• Benefits of Treating Mild Gestational Diabetes
• Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic Symptoms in Children Years Later
• Beneficial Effect of Weight Loss on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Diabetes

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