New research was presented at IDWeek 2012, the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and the HIV Medicine Association, from October 17-21 in San Diego. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.

Meeting Highlights

Reducing Bloodstream Infections in the ICU

Examining the Effectiveness of Ultraviolet Light in Infection Control

Medication Errors for HIV Patients Often Unrecognized

HAART Dosing Mistakes Common in Admitted HIV Patients

EMRs Improve Treatment of ARV Recipients

News Releases from IDWeek 2012

Study Succeeds in Cutting Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing by Pediatricians

Pediatric Studies Show the Flu’s Deadly Danger, the Benefits of School Vaccinations


More from IDWeek 2012

Preliminary Program Primer (PDF)

Travel information for San Diego

Interactive Program Planner

Events Calendar

Schedule at-a-Glance

Educational Program

Keynote Speakers

Satellite Symposia and Affiliated Event Schedule

IDWeek Video

IDWeek Apple and Android App

IDWeek FAQs

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