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Dermatologic Challenges to Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Linda Peckel

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.

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Better Hospital Nurse Staffing Tied to Fewer Sepsis Deaths

Improving hospital nurse staffing could significantly reduce deaths from sepsis.

Disinfectant Wipes Transfer C Difficile Spores

Bradley van Paridon

Study authors tested the effect of disinfectant wipes on spore loads and cross-contamination risk for Clostridioides difficile.

Molluscum contagiosum occurs in approximately 5% to 18% of HIV-infected people, but is becoming rare in areas of the world with good access to highly effective antiretroviral therapies (HAART).16 It is caused by an infection of the epidermal keratinocytes by the molluscum contagiosum virus, a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Poxviridae family.16,17 Patients present with small (≤5 mm in diameter), raised lesions that are usually white, pink, or flesh colored with a dimple or pit in the center.17 The lesions are typically smooth, firm, and pearly appearing, and can affect any area of the body, although they are rarely found on the palms or soles. They may occur as solitary lesions or in groups and typically resolve within 6 to 12 months without any scarring.17 Genital lesions may take longer to resolve, and healing times up to 4 years have been reported.16,17 Photo Credit: Medical Images RM/AL LAMME.

European Guideline Offers Recommendations on the Diagnosis, Management of Genital Molluscum Contagiosum

Brandon May

Evidence-based recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of molluscum contagiosum and its prevention are detailed.

No Clinical Benefit With Double Anaerobic Therapy for Intra-Abdominal Infections

Sweta Gupta

Double anaerobic therapy with piperacillin/tazobactam plus metronidazole was compared to piperacillin/tazobactam alone to manage patients with intra-abdominal infections.

Public Awareness Low for Invasive Fungal Diseases

More than two-thirds of individuals have never heard of any of six invasive fungal diseases.

CDC: Pet Hedgehogs, Bearded Dragons May Carry Salmonella

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.

Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg

For patients with chronic edema of the leg and cellulitis, compression therapy results in a lower incidence of cellulitis recurrence.

Sivextro Approval Expanded to Include Pediatric Patients

Brian Park, PharmD

The FDA has expanded the approval of Sivextro.

Cannabis Smoking May Increase Risk for Fungal Infection

The likelihood of having a fungal infection was increased in association with cannabis use in 2016.

Personalized Prophylaxis for Patients With ESBL Carriage Reduces Surgical Site Infection Risk

Zahra Masoud

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.

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