Infectious Diseases
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Simple bedside tool effectively detected sepsis in the ED
An innovative measurement was successful in detecting sepsis.
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Hospital safety program curbs surgical site infections
An AHRQ-designed program significantly reduced SSIs and improved safety culture in Hawaiian hospitals.
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MDR Candida auris is on the move
MADRID - C. auris made its first appearance in Spain 2 years ago, and infection control specialists are still struggling to eradicate it.
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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.
Clinical
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.