Identification and Control of Candida Auris Outbreak in a Hospital ICU
A recent outbreak of Candida auris in an ICU of the Oxford University Hospitals was determined to be primarily linked to reusable temperature probes.
A recent outbreak of Candida auris in an ICU of the Oxford University Hospitals was determined to be primarily linked to reusable temperature probes.
The absolute CD4/CD8 ratio is a more stable marker of immune recovery rates in HIV-infected patients beginning ART than absolute CD4+ T lymphocyte count.
For patients with septic shock and high circulating endotoxin levels, adding polymyxin B hemoperfusion treatment did not improve 28-day mortality rate.
Sustained virologic response is a relevant clinical end point but further studies are required to confirm its importance among diverse HCV-infected populations.
A rise in anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis invasive serovars, observed from 2012-2015 in NYC sexual health clinics.
The use of direct-acting antiviral agents to treat chronic HCV could allow for transplantation from donors HCV to recipients without the disease.
Men who have sex with men have an increased risk of meningococcal disease, however, this risk is under-ascertained and improved surveillance is needed.
Statin use did not modify the effect of vaccination on influenza in adults ≥45 years.
The reverse screening algorithm identified more patients with syphilis than the traditional screening algorithm, but also showed more false positives.
Azithromycin and amoxicillin-clavulanate are equally effective for resolving nonsevere bronchiectasis in children.