ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
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Personalized Prophylaxis for Patients With ESBL Carriage Reduces Surgical Site Infection Risk
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.
Risk Factors for Infection in Closed Surgical Wounds Identified
Risk for infection influenced by defect size and use of complex layered closure in closed surgical wounds.
High Prevalence of Antibiotic Use in First Nations Communities
A high prevalence of antibiotic use and skin and soft tissue infections caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were identified in Indigenous Canadian communities.
S. aureus Colonization Increased in Skin Lesions in Lupus Patients
Patients with SLE have increased colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in cutaneous lupus erythematosus lesions.
Acyclovir Not Beneficial With HSV Oropharyngeal Reactivation
Preemptive use of acyclovir does not seem to reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) oropharyngeal reactivation.
Postoperative Infection With Risk for Long-Term Infection and Mortality
Data published in JAMA Surgery showed that patients with 30-day postoperative infection had a 3.2-fold higher risk for 1-year infection and a 1.9-fold higher risk for mortality compared with those with no infections.
Varicella Strain Identity in First and Second Herpes Zoster Infection Episodes
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is extremely stable during the varicella replication phase and subsequent establishment of latency in sensory ganglia throughout the body.
Household Environment Plays Role in MRSA Acquisition
Frequent handwashing may reduce likelihood of novel strain introduction into the household
Social Risk Factors Associated With Post-Colectomy Surgical Site Infections
Infection prevention programs targeting low-income groups undergoing colectomy may be important in reducing surgical site infections.
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Examined for Adult, Pediatric HAIs
The researchers found that the three most frequently reported pathogens were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella spp.
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