Infectious Diseases
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For Gram-negative bacteremias, 7 days of antibiotics is enough
MADRID – Two weeks of antibiotic treatment conferred no benefits over 7 days of treatment in patients with Gram-negative bacteremias.
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Three days of beta-lactam beat clinically stable CAP
For some community-acquired pneumonia patients, short-term antibiotic therapy is a viable alternative to traditional longer courses.
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ESBL-B before colorectal surgery ups risk of surgical site infection
MADRID – ESBL-B appears to be a factor in infection after colorectal surgery.
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Which infants with invasive bacterial infections are at risk for adverse outcomes?
TORONTO - Adverse outcomes are associated with prematurity, ill appearance, and bacterial meningitis.
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Probiotics reduce the risk of Clostridium difficile –associated diarrhea in patients receiving antibiotics
Do probiotics prevent Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD) in adults and children receiving antibiotics?
Clinical
What is the microbiology of liver abscess?
Entamoeba histolytica is the most common cause of liver abscess worldwide.
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ESBL-resistant bacteria spread in hospital despite strict contact precautions
Adherence to strict contact isolation and hand hygiene is never 100% in a real-life scenario.
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CAZ-AVI appears safe, effective in pediatric complicated UTI, intra-abdominal infections
MADRID The combo CAZ-AVI, with or without metronidazole, cured close to 90% of UTIs and intra-abdominal infections in both studies.
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Zika topped Lyme in 2016
In the race between ticks and mosquitoes, who do you root for: Lyme or Zika?
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Don’t shorten therapy for older, sicker cellulitis patients
Elderly patients with cellulitis and comorbid conditions probably need a full 12-day course of treatment.
