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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.
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Service, please: Hospital setting matters for pneumonia
September 5, 2018
Frequency of bacteriology/microbiology testing, CT scans differs between inpatient and ED settings.
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Hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone for adults with septic shock
September 5, 2018
Does hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone improve the clinical outcomes of patients with septic shock?
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United Kingdom experience provides important lessons for controlling C. auris outbreaks
September 4, 2018
A C. auris outbreak in the United Kingdom provides important lessons on checking for environmental survival to identify and control infections.
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Variation in bacterial drug susceptibility tied to TB relapse risk
August 29, 2018
Higher pretreatment drug concentrations close to susceptibility breakpoint predicted relapse in patients with TB.
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Patient transfers between hospitals contribute substantially to CDI burden
August 29, 2018
Patient-sharing networks contribute substantially to the spread of CDI, underscoring the importance of regional efforts to minimize health care–associated infections.
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Hand hygiene linked to reduced ICU health care–associated infections
August 28, 2018
A hospital-wide infection control program appeared to be associated with improved outcomes, mortality in the ICU.
