Olanexidine Superior to Povidone-Iodine in Reducing Surgical Site Infection
Study authors compared the effect of aqueous olanexidine and aqueous povidone-iodine on the incidence of surgical site infection following clean-contaminated surgery.
Infections
No Clinical Benefit With Double Anaerobic Therapy for Intra-Abdominal Infections
Double anaerobic therapy with piperacillin/tazobactam plus metronidazole was compared to piperacillin/tazobactam alone to manage patients with intra-abdominal infections.
Public Awareness Low for Invasive Fungal Diseases
More than two-thirds of individuals have never heard of any of six invasive fungal diseases.
CDC: Pet Hedgehogs, Bearded Dragons May Carry Salmonella
In this year of surprising threats to public health, the CDC is now investigating a pair of Salmonella outbreaks among people who cuddled pet hedgehogs and bearded dragon lizards.
Dermatologic Challenges to Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated an ongoing concern about antimicrobial resistance in dermatology and requires a recommitment from clinicians to follow guidelines that promote good stewardship.
Updates and Challenges for WHO Antibiotic Targets
Investigators reviewed patterns of antibiotic consumption in each of the WHO Access, Watch, and Reserve (AWaRe) categories over a span of 15 years and documented changes.
Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg
For patients with chronic edema of the leg and cellulitis, compression therapy results in a lower incidence of cellulitis recurrence.
Sivextro Approval Expanded to Include Pediatric Patients
The FDA has expanded the approval of Sivextro.
Cannabis Smoking May Increase Risk for Fungal Infection
The likelihood of having a fungal infection was increased in association with cannabis use in 2016.
Personalized Prophylaxis for Patients With ESBL Carriage Reduces Surgical Site Infection Risk
Screening for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) carriage before and personalizing prophylaxis for carriers after elective colorectal surgery reduces the risk of surgical site infections.
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