Researchers analyzed data from patients with a recent diagnosis of IE hospitalized to see whether PCT, proADM, and copeptin have prognostic value in IE compared with CRP, a known biomarker for IE.
Researchers aimed to show that disinfection with chlorhexidine 2% with alcohol was superior to povidone iodine 5% with alcohol in preventing infectious complications.
There are high rates of macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae throughout the United States.
Both Kimyrsa and Orbactiv are oritavancin products indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.
Study authors conducted a retrospective, observational study to assess the prevalence and risk of recurrence of extraintestinal invasive E coli infections in the United States.
A sizable minority of older adults have used antibiotics for a nonintended purpose.
“The diagnosis of disseminated bullous impetigo can be challenging, and initial misdiagnosis is common,” noted the researchers.
Study authors sought to determine whether surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis administration following cord clamping led to an increase risk of surgical site infections.
The effect of ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy on facial scarring and quality of life was analyzed.
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has released a new guidance regarding adverse events associated with the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine and dermal fillers.
