Infectious Diseases Archives - Page 78 of 104

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Residents curb IV antibiotic overuse in children
September 23, 2018
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
September 22, 2018
ICU admission for severe influenza was an independent risk factor with correspondingly higher mortality rates resulting.
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Most in-hospital pneumonia deaths may not be preventable
September 20, 2018
Adults who are hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at high-risk for short-term mortality.
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FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
September 14, 2018
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
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Zika virus infection: Novel assay extends diagnostic window
September 13, 2018
A novel pyrosequencing-based RT-PCR assay improves and expands diagnostic capabilities for Zika virus infection.
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NYC outbreak of Candida auris linked to 45% mortality
September 12, 2018
About 45% of Candida auris–infected patients died within 90 days and 98% of patient isolates were found resistant to fluconazole.
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Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
September 11, 2018
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
September 11, 2018
ATLANTA – Seven Minnesota cases of C. diphtheriae highlight imported infection among travelers to diphtheria-endemic countries.
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Danish endocarditis strategy halved hospital days
September 10, 2018
MUNICH – POET trial shows early discharge after switch from intravenous to oral antibiotics is safe and effective.
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Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
September 5, 2018
A new single-dose influenza antiviral drug has similar time to symptom alleviation compared with oseltamivir, but greater reductions in viral load.