Unnecessary Antibiotic Use Linked to Lack of Testing and Unspecified Diagnosis
The unnecessary use of antibiotics is associated with an unspecified diagnosis and a lack of microbial testing.
All articles by Roxanne Nelson, BSN, RN
Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis: An Emerging Public Health Issue
There has been a marked increase in the rates of overall hospitalizations and hospital stays that include surgery for drug use-associated infective endocarditis.
Pneumococcal Vaccine May Reduce Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae Carriage
A marked and rapid reduction in PCV13 serotype, the most common antibiotic-nonsusceptible S pneumoniae, carriage was observed in both ethnic populations included in this study.
Voriconazole-Resistant Invasive Aspergillosis Associated With Higher Mortality
Patients with voriconazole-resistant invasive aspergillosis have a higher mortality rate compared with patients with voriconazole-susceptible infection.
Zoliflodacin: Promising New Treatment for Urogenital Gonorrhea
Zoliflodacin was effective in treating gonococcal urogenital and rectal infections, but less effective in the treatment of pharyngeal gonorrhea.
Cyclosporiasis Cases Markedly Higher in 2018 Than Previous 2 Years
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis.
Three New Ebola Vaccines Demonstrate Persistent Immune Response
The immunogenicity generated by 3 experimental Ebola vaccines appears to be long-lasting, as it has persisted for at least 2.5 years.
Antibiotic Use in Early Childhood Modestly Increases Risk for Subsequent Obesity
The use of antibiotics in children younger than 24 months was modestly associated with being overweight and obese at age 5 years.
Refinement of Remote Postoperative Monitoring With Wound Photography Is Needed
Wound photography increased specificity and surgeon confidence, and can facilitate online postoperative wound assessment.
Addiction Medicine Consultation Improves Antibiotic Compliance in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders
Patients with opioid use disorders who required hospitalization with lengthy antibiotic therapy had better outcomes with addiction medicine consultation.
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