Antimicrobial-resistant infections
News
Time to positivity doesn’t predict mortality in bloodstream infections with enterococci
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Untreatable, drug-resistant fungus found in Texas and Washington, D.C.
Clinical
Acid suppression therapy increases intestinal colonization of MDROs
Is acid suppression therapy associated with an increased risk of intestinal colonization with multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs)?
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Antimicrobial resistance threat continues during COVID-19
For some patients, the pandemic and antimicrobial resistance are intertwined.
SHM Converge
Smart prescribing strategies improve antibiotic stewardship
Ruling out UTIs and limiting antibiotic duration in pneumonia patients can help reduce resistance and improve outcomes.
News
New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
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Ceftolozane-tazobactam found effective in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
The primary outcome of the study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of C/T therapy.
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C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.
News
Real-world safety, efficacy found for fecal transplants
The study didn't yield any findings on indications other than Clostridioides difficile. "In no way, shape, or form does it mean you can use it for...
HM20 Virtual
Simplifying the antibiotic selection process
“I won’t necessarily expect attendees to use everything I talk about, but if you have a patient on service that infectious disease started...