Infectious Diseases
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Admission eosinopenia predicted severe CDI outcomes
Significant predictors of mortality included having more comorbidities and lower systolic blood pressure at admission.
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Point-of-care test for respiratory viruses lowers antibiotic use
PARIS – In patients presenting with respiratory infections, a point-of-care test for viral infections has been associated with a reduction in...
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Residents curb IV antibiotic overuse in children
ATLANTA – A 21-fold price difference was seen between an IV antibiotic and its oral equivalent.
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Severe influenza increases risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU
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FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
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Zika virus infection: Novel assay extends diagnostic window
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NYC outbreak of Candida auris linked to 45% mortality
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Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
Environmental pathogens associated with medical devices or device reprocessing are often the cause of HAI-related investigations.
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Cutaneous lesions? Consider C. diphtheriae in those with foreign travel
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Danish endocarditis strategy halved hospital days
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