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A computer rendering of Clostridium difficile

C. Diff Carriers May Pose Hidden Infection Threat

Small study finds almost 40% of carriers developed symptoms within 6 months

A computer rendering of Clostridium difficile

Study: Fecal Transplants Cut Sepsis Risk in Patients With C. Diff

FMT also tied to shorter length of hospital stay, better overall survival vs antibiotics

A photo of two pharmacists in a room with shelves of medication

In Urgent Care, Don't Forget the Pharmacist

Key player in antibiotic stewardship

A computer rendering of clostridium difficile bacteria

Do Fungi Play a Role in C. Diff Infection?

Small study finds evidence of role fungus might play in dysbiosis associated with C. difficile

ASM Microbe over an image Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA.

10 Years Later, Is There Still No 'ESKAPE' From Bad Bugs?

Expert who coined acronym notes progress, challenges in antibiotic research, stewardship

Women pouring medicine into hand.

Antibiotics After Operative Vaginal Delivery: To Give or Not to Give

Results indicate "urgent need to change WHO antibiotic guidelines," author says

Radiograph of chest and heart with implanted pacemaker system.

Allergy to Heart Device Can Be Overcome

Small study shows diagnosis, reimplantation can yield good outcome

2019 SIR Meeting Convention in Austin, Texas

No Support for Pre-Op Antibiotics in Chest Port Placement

But other factors correlate with infection risk

HIV Exposure in Womb Tied to Metabolic Disease in Later Life

Upped risk for immune dysfunction as well, possibly due to inflammation

Antibacterial Envelope Cuts Heart Device Infections

Adjunctive use resulted in 40% lower incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic devices infection versus only standard care

Sepsis and Death; Bag Mask Ventilation: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics also include complications of shoulder surgery and induction of labor

How Best to Monitor Critically Ill Patients?

Continuous surveillance achieved through EHR data could provide key insights

Similar Endotypes Identified for Pediatric ARDS and Sepsis

Shared biology between children with sepsis, respiratory failure could predict mortality risk, study shows

Antibiotics Rx Common, but Variable, in Pediatric ICU

Children given antibiotics were on mechanical ventilation for fewer days

CDC May Have a Better Mousetrap for Sepsis Surveillance

Researchers compare the CDC's simplified criteria against SOFA criteria

Risky Antibiotics Still Widely Prescribed at Hospital Discharge

Programs aimed at reducing fluoroquinolone use fail to address discharge practices

2018 Landmark Infectious Diseases Trials, in Graphic Form

New flu antiviral, oral abx for stable endocarditis among standouts

Medical 'Dog Wash' Cuts Risk of MRSA Spread From Therapy Dogs

Pilot study of intervention in pediatric oncology ward shows promising results

Levaquin With Chemo Reduces Bacteremia in Pediatric AML/ALL

But no advantage seen among those undergoing transplant

ESC: Oral Antibiotics Safe for Stable Endocarditis

Switching after a period of IV antibiotics didn't raise event rates in POET trial

'Test and Treat' Programs Reduce HIV Infections

Multi-disease attack shows benefits across the board

More Antibiotics Around Cardiac Device Procedures Doesn't Cut Important Infections

Huge randomized trial shows no better than possible modest effect

Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts

AAAAI: Penicillin Allergy Label Linked to MRSA, C. difficile

Increase attributable to use of alternative antibiotics

'Fungal Superbug' Raising Fears

But few Candida auris cases so far in U.S.

Hepatitis A Outbreak to Greet IDWeek

Homeless bear brunt of disease; delegates at low risk

Make the Diagnosis: More Than a Mosquito Bite

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who had returned from an end-of-summer camping trip in Vermont two weeks earlier went to the doctor complaining of a severe headache in the front of his head and a widespread rash of blanching macules. The illness had started a few days earlier with just a mild fever, myalgias, and some loss of appetite. Despite feeling terrible, he joked that his trip was fun, but he's pretty sure the mosquito is the unofficial bird of Vermont. What is your diagnosis?

Engineered Enzyme Beats C. Diff

Blocks activity of antibiotics in the small intestine

DDW 2017: Diversity Will Be Meeting's Strength

Four-society meeting has plenty to offer across and among specialties

CDC Issues Guide to Prevent Surgical Site Infection

Recommendations for hygiene, antimicrobials, glycemia, oxygen

Heater-Cooler Infections: Incidence Most Likely Underreported

'We've only begun to scratch the surface'

FDA Warns on Cardiac Surgery Heater-Cooler Device

Cites mycobacterial contamination risk

Nitrile Gloves Can Move Microbes

Contaminated gloves play part in transmission of pathogens among health staff

ASM Microbe: Two Meetings in One

Microbiology society combines two premier meetings

Hep C Virus Outbreak Tied to Unsafe Injection Practices

Calif. prolotherapy clinic shuttered after patients developed HCV infections

Lab Mystery: How Did Worker Get HIV Infection?

"Perfect storm of errors," researchers speculate

Morning Break: Zika, Zika, Zika; Stem Cell Clinics; Stopping Chipotle Burrito Blues

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 麻豆传媒 staff

Five CDC Cartoons, Out of Context

Agency likes to keep it simple in illustrating infectious disease

Are Masks a Good Alternative to Flu Shots for Healthcare Workers?

At some hospitals, it's vaccinate or be fired

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

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