Data published in JAMA Surgery showed that patients with 30-day postoperative infection had a 3.2-fold higher risk for 1-year infection and a 1.9-fold higher risk for mortality compared with those with no infections.
Infection prevention programs targeting low-income groups undergoing colectomy may be important in reducing surgical site infections.
The researchers found that the three most frequently reported pathogens were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella spp.
Using statins for as short a time as three months can put patients at risk for developing diabetes and skin and soft tissue infections.
A review finds that fluconazole is the only commercially available evidence-based option for systemic treatment of cutaneous candidiasis.
Patients with 30-day postoperative infection have an increased risk for long-term infection and mortality.
Orthopedic surgeons should be vigilant when managing periarticular knee fracture repairs.
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.
Using a broad-range PCR technique targeting 16S ribosomal DNA may improve diagnosis and treatment of bacterial pyomyositis.
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.
