Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Carbapenem-resistant sepsis risk factors vary significantly
NEW ORLEANS - When it comes to sepsis, it's the risk factors that are important.
News from the FDA/CDC
‘Chronic Lyme’: Serious bacterial infections reported with unproven treatments
Five case reports illustrate the dangers of unproven treatments for so-called chronic Lyme disease.
Conference Coverage
Hospital antibiograms may not apply to emergency department patients
Choose empiric antimicrobial therapy for urinary tract infections in the emergency department based on factors associated with differences in...
Conference Coverage
Whole blood PCR improves diagnosis of pediatric bacterial sepsis
MADRID – Multiplex PCR using a small blood sample yields fast results unimpeded by prior antibiotic therapy.
Case Reports
Infectious Sacroiliitis in a Patient With a History of IV Drug Use
A 29-year-old man presented for evaluation of unabating left-sided low back pain
From the Journals
HCV seroconversion rate 0.1% after occupational exposure
The rate in this single center is lower than that found in a literature review.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Fluoroquinolone use not linked to retina detachment, aortic problems
The FDA has found no evidence of a link between fluoroquinolone usage and retinal detachment or aortic aneurysm and dissection.
Conference Coverage
Consider strongyloidiasis before giving oral steroids
Strongyloides stercoralis infection can flare dramatically when patients take oral steroids.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Some Shigella strains show reduced ciprofloxacin susceptibility
The CDC has identified an increase in Shigella isolates with reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, and has released an official health...
News from the FDA/CDC
Decline in U.S. flu activity puts end of season within sight
For the week ending April 1, the CDC reports “minimal” influenza activity in 27 states and Puerto Rico.
From the Journals
Study nixed magnesium for infants with acute bronchiolitis
The addition of magnesium to usual care for infants with acute bronchiolitis may cause more harm than good.