Risk for Skin Infections May Be Increased With Statin Use
Using statins for as short a time as three months can put patients at risk for developing diabetes and skin and soft tissue infections.
Infections
Update on Efficacy of Treatments for Cutaneous Candidiasis
A review finds that fluconazole is the only commercially available evidence-based option for systemic treatment of cutaneous candidiasis.
Early Postop Infection Increases 1-Year Infection, Mortality Risk
Patients with 30-day postoperative infection have an increased risk for long-term infection and mortality.
Deep Surgical Site Infection After Knee Fracture Repair
Orthopedic surgeons should be vigilant when managing periarticular knee fracture repairs.
Teflaro Approved for Younger Patients to Treat Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections
The FDA has expanded the indication for Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil; Allergan) to include treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in pediatric patients.
16S rDNA PCR Improves Bacterial Pyomyositis Diagnosis
Using a broad-range PCR technique targeting 16S ribosomal DNA may improve diagnosis and treatment of bacterial pyomyositis.
Tetracycline Linked to Increased Infections in Patients With EGFRi-Associated Acneiform Eruptions
New data demonstrate that long-term tetracycline use in patients on epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor treatment is associated with increased rates of SSTI and MRSA.
No Single Optimal Antibiotic Therapy for Cellulitis Identified
No evidence exists to support the superiority of any one antibiotic for the treatment of cellulitis — although short treatment courses of antibiotics appear to be as effective as longer treatment courses.
Staphylococcus aureus Colonization Associated With Food Sensitization and Allergy, Not Eczema Severity
The association of S aureus with food sensitization and allergy could influence interventions aimed at inducing and maintaining tolerance to food allergens in eczematous infants.
Bacteremia Risk in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Prediction of sepsis via markers such as hypothermia and elevated procalcitonin
may allow for its early detection and management.
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