Antimicrobial-resistant infections
From the Journals
Cancer, heart disease increase MRSA mortality
Despite advancement in antimicrobial treatment, MRSA mortality rates have changed little in 9 years.
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Monoclonal antibody holds promise for S. aureus pneumonia
Staphylococcus aureus
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Rapid culture, stewardship improve S. aureus bacteremia outcomes
How well does the strategy translate to community hospitals?
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When fecal transplants for C. diff. fail, try, try again
C. difficile
From the Journals
E. coli, GBS account for majority of neonatal bacterial meningitis in Canada
Have Hib and pneumococcal immunizations changed the bacteria causing neonatal meningitis?
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Ribaxamase prevented C. difficile infections by protecting microbiome
VIENNA – Ribaxamase breaks down excess therapeutic antibiotics in the gut before they can damage the normal microbiome.
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Molecular tests for GAS pharyngitis could spur overuse of antibiotics
SAN FRANCISCO – Too much use of molecular-based tests for GAS in children with sore throats could lead to antibiotic overuse.
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VIDEO: Registry study will follow 4,000 fecal transplant patients for 10 years
CHICAGO – The AGA Fecal Microbiota Transplantation National Registry will be the first study to assess short- and long-term patient outcomes...
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VIDEO: Rifamycin matches ciprofloxacin’s efficacy in travelers’ diarrhea with less antibiotic resistance
CHICAGO – An investigational antibiotic was just as effective as ciprofloxacin at curing travelers’ diarrhea but was...
From the Journals
Each added day of pediatric MRSA bacteremia upped complication risk 50%
Every added day of MRSA bacteremia in children upped the risk of a complication by 50%.
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Adjunctive rifampicin doesn’t improve any outcome in S. aureus bacteremia
Staphylococcus aureus