Infectious Diseases
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S. lugdunensis osteoarticular infection often linked to orthopedic devices
Key clinical point: S. lugdunensis infections are often associated with orthopedic devices. Major finding: Of 138 cases of S. lugdunensis...
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Ebola virus in semen raises possibility of sexual transmission
The persistence and potential sexual transmission of the Ebola virus has implications for management of Ebola virus disease survivors but also...
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Infection prevention
Dr. Kristina K. Bryant emphasizes the need to adhere to standard precautions to prevent the spread of infections to and by health care providers...
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ICAAC: 2015 brings three major systematic reviews of diabetic foot infection therapy
Bottom line: No outcome differences between antimicrobials in diabetic foot infections
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Expert: Be alert for acute HIV infection
Individuals with acute HIV infection should be treated immediately to limit immunological damage and reduce their heightened risk of transmission...
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ICAAC: Enhanced disinfection practices in day care reduce antibiotic use
Antibiotic use was cut by 32% among children attending day care centers that adopted enhanced hard surface disinfecting practices using...
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HHS funds development of experimental Ebola drug
BARDA has promised to pay up to $38 million for the development and manufacturing of a new experimental drug for treating the Ebola virus disease...
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ICAAC: Synergistic effects of two pediatric vaccines highlighted
Pediatric rotavirus and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines provide co-contributory benefits extending well beyond the diseases they specifically...
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Readmissions for C. difficile infections high among elderly
More than 1 in 10 patients with Clostridium difficile infection at the time of hospital discharge are readmitted for C. difficile infection within...
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ICAAC: GI PCR test helped infection control in a children’s hospital
Using a multiplex gastrointestinal PCR test known as the GI FilmArray enabled clinicians to rapidly diagnose infective diarrhea at a children’s...
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Long-term ceftaroline use associated with neutropenia
The long-term use of ceftaroline is associated with neutropenia, results from a single-center retrospective study showed.