Kimyrsa Approved for Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections
Both Kimyrsa and Orbactiv are oritavancin products indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.
Bacterial Infections
Invasive E coli Infections Cause Significant Burden on US Healthcare Systems
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.
Many Older Adults Keep and Use Leftover Antibiotics
A sizable minority of older adults have used antibiotics for a nonintended purpose.
Diagnosing Disseminated Bullous Staphylococcal Impetigo in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
“The diagnosis of disseminated bullous impetigo can be challenging, and initial misdiagnosis is common,” noted the researchers.
Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis After Umbilical Cord Clamping Does Not Increase SSI
Study authors sought to determine whether surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis administration following cord clamping led to an increase risk of surgical site infections.
Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Reduces Facial Scarring, Improves Quality of Life
The effect of ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy on facial scarring and quality of life was analyzed.
Facial Fillers and the COVID-19 Vaccine
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.
Better Hospital Nurse Staffing Tied to Fewer Sepsis Deaths
Improving hospital nurse staffing could significantly reduce deaths from sepsis.
Alcaligenes faecalis: An Emerging Extensively Drug-Resistant Bacterium
Retrospective analysis was conducted to assess the presence of A faecalis infection, extensively drug-resistant A faecalis infection, and the susceptibility of commonly used antibiotics for the treatment of A faecalis and XDR A faecalis.
Disinfectant Wipes Transfer C Difficile Spores
Study authors tested the effect of disinfectant wipes on spore loads and cross-contamination risk for Clostridioides difficile.
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