The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated an ongoing concern about antimicrobial resistance in dermatology and requires a recommitment from clinicians to follow guidelines that promote good stewardship.
Double anaerobic therapy with piperacillin/tazobactam plus metronidazole was compared to piperacillin/tazobactam alone to manage patients with intra-abdominal infections.
In this year of surprising threats to public health, the CDC is now investigating a pair of Salmonella outbreaks among people who cuddled pet hedgehogs and bearded dragon lizards.
Screening for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) carriage before and personalizing prophylaxis for carriers after elective colorectal surgery reduces the risk of surgical site infections.