Predictors of Failed Pseudomonas aeruginosa Eradication in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Investigators sought to determine whether resistance to antibiotic treatment was associated with failed eradication therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Bacterial Infections
Lefamulin May Offer Alternative in Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
In patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, lefamulin may offer a much-needed IV/oral empiric monotherapy alternative to other antibiotic classes.
Vaginal pH Regulator Gets Fast Track Status for Gonorrhea Prevention
EVO100 is pH-modulating vaginal gel designed to reduce certain vaginal infections by balancing vaginal pH, thereby maintaining healthy vaginal flora.
Case Report Highlights Potential for Severe Infection Following Epinephrine Auto-Injection
The 60-year-old male patient presented to the ED complaining of “the worst pain in his life” in his right thigh.
Bacteriotherapy: A Promising Topical Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Because protective coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is deficient on the skin of patients with AD, the researchers hypothesized that reintroducing a protective strain of CoNS could provide a new therapeutic approach for these patients.
Rapid Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in a COVID-19 Hospital Care Unit
Study authors reported a single-center experience where MDR GNB spread within a unit dedicated to COVID-19 patients.
New Biomarkers Predict Mortality, Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis
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.
Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Superior Antiseptic for Peripheral Venous Catheter Placement
Researchers aimed to show that disinfection with chlorhexidine 2% with alcohol was superior to povidone iodine 5% with alcohol in preventing infectious complications.
Rates of Macrolide Resistance in S. pneumoniae High Across the US
There are high rates of macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae throughout the United States.
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.
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