Infections Archives

The loop drainage technique is less invasive than the conventional method because it requires 2 smaller incisions rather than 1 large incision with no packing of the wound.

Infections

Can Face Touching Improve Ocular Health?

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

June 17, 2021

Investigators ask if developing microbiome from face touching can protect against foreign and opportunistic pathogens.

Infections

Topical Antiviral Gel Looks Promising for Molluscum Contagiosum

By

Brian Park, PharmD

June 16, 2021

SB206 is an investigational nitric oxide-releasing topical gel that contains berdazimer sodium plus a hydrogel.

Infections

Dexamethasone Does Not Increase Risk for Surgical-Site Infection

May 17, 2021

For adults undergoing nonurgent, noncardiac surgery, dexamethasone is noninferior to placebo with respect to surgical-site infection within 30 days.

Infections

Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Superior Antiseptic for Peripheral Venous Catheter Placement

By

Jessica Nye

March 31, 2021

Researchers aimed to show that disinfection with chlorhexidine 2% with alcohol was superior to povidone iodine 5% with alcohol in preventing infectious complications.

First Global Report on Antibiotic Resistance

Infections

Kimyrsa Approved for Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections

By

Brian Park, PharmD

March 24, 2021

Both Kimyrsa and Orbactiv are oritavancin products indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.

Infections

Invasive E coli Infections Cause Significant Burden on US Healthcare Systems

By

Jessica Nye

March 19, 2021

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.

Infections

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine Gets Priority Review

By

Brian Park, PharmD

March 4, 2021

TicoVac is an inactivated whole virus vaccine developed using a master ‘seed’ virus that is similar to the tick-borne encephalitis virus found in nature.