Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Journal of Infectious Diseases Collaboration: The First Fruits From a New Tree - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Journal of Infectious Diseases Collaboration: The First Fruits From a New Tree
Clinical Scorecard: Collaboration Between the Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the Journal of Infectious Diseases: Initial Outcomes from a New Partnership
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Central Nervous System (CNS) infections caused by various pathogens
Key Mechanisms
Pathogen ability to overcome host anatomic and immunologic defenses; host–pathogen interactions influenced by developmental and maturational factors
Target Population
Both pediatric and adult patients with CNS infections
Care Setting
Infectious disease specialty care, including clinical and research settings
Key Highlights
Journals JID and JPIDS have initiated a collaborative series focusing on neurovirulence in CNS infections.
The series covers diverse pathogens including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites affecting CNS.
Differences in pathogenesis between children and adults provide insights into host–pathogen interactions.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Consider developmental and maturational factors when evaluating CNS infections in different age groups.
Utilize multidisciplinary approaches integrating basic science and clinical insights for diagnosis.
Management
Tailor management strategies recognizing similarities and differences in CNS infection pathogenesis between children and adults.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Monitor clinical manifestations with attention to age-specific host responses.
Risks
Recognize that pathogen-specific neurovirulence mechanisms vary and impact disease progression.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Pediatric and adult patients with CNS infections caused by pathogens such as Zika, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, group B streptococci, and others.
Treatment approaches should consider pathogen-specific features and host developmental status; collaboration between pediatric and adult infectious disease expertise enhances care.
Clinical Best Practices
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across pediatric and adult infectious disease specialties.
Incorporate insights from basic science and translational research into clinical practice.
Engage in ongoing education and review of emerging literature on neurovirulence and CNS infections.
Protection against spread appeared strongest within 6 months of vaccination, while exposed vaccinated contacts showed no measurable reduction in infection risk.
