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Metagenomic Sequencing Reconfirms Key Role of Gut Microbiome in AS Pathogenesis
Researchers evaluated the microbial characteristics driving ankylosing spondylitis pathogenesis, and they examined the effects of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapy on the microbiome.
Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teenagers and Young Adults
More than half of bimanual exams, >70 percent of Pap tests in women aged 15 to 20 years unnecessary
Suboptimal Vaginal Microbiota After Chlamydia trachomatis Treatment
Data on the composition and structure of the vaginal microbiome in women with genital Chlamydia trachomatis published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases revealed that Lactobacillus iners- dominated communities were most common post-treatment.
Does Continuous PPI Use Increase the Risk for Enteric Viral Infections?
Patients on continuous PPI therapy may be at increased risk of developing acute gastroenteritis during the winter season.
Low Rate of Test of Cure for Pharyngeal Gonococcal Infections at STD Clinics
Patients treated at a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic for pharyngeal gonococcal infections had a low test of cure rate.
Cefiderocol Approved for Complicated UTI in Patients With Limited or No Alternative Treatment Options
The FDA has approved Fetroja for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
Resistance-Guided Antimicrobial Therapy for Mycoplasma genitalium Infection
For infections with Mycoplasma genitalium, resistance-guided therapy using doxycycline followed by azithromycin or moxifloxacin led to high levels of microbiologic cure and low levels of de novo resistance, according to data published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. A total of 383 patients who attended Melbourne Sexual Health Centre in Australia between 2017 and 2018 with sexually…
Crowd Diagnosis of STDs Frequently Sought Online
Crowd diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is common online.
Improved Cognition Linked to Changes in Microbiota After Fecal Transplant in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Beneficial changes in microbial composition and functionality with capsular fecal microbiota transplant lead to improved cognition in patients with cirrhosis and recurrent hepatic encephalopathy, according to study data presented at The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ The Liver Meeting 2019, held November 8 to 12 in Boston, Massachusetts. In order to determine…
Mycoplasma genitalium Coinfection in Women With Chlamydia trachomatis
The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium coinfection in women with chlamydial infection was low and no patient characteristics predicted coinfection.
UTI Antibiotic Use to be Improved in Nursing Homes
Enhanced implementation on adoption of evidence-based antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes focused on the recognition and management of UTIs may improve the quality of antibiotic prescription in nursing homes.
Updated Algorithm Improves Specificity of UTI Detection in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
With an improved specificity, an updated algorithm for the detection of UTIs in patients with relapsing MS addresses previous issues concerning the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics, whilst improving accuracy and maintaining safety.
Cefoxitin Is Efficacious in Treatment of Febrile Urinary Tract Infection in Men
A high dose and continuous infusion of cefoxitin has been associated with clinical success in treating febrile urinary tract infections in men caused by extended spectrum beta-lactamase–producing E coli.
FDA Panel Votes on Novel Antibiotic for Complicated UTI
The FDA’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor of approval of cefiderocol for the treatment of complicated UTIs including pyelonephritis.
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery.
Increases in Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis From 2017 to 2018
During 2017 to 2018, there were increases in the rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis according to the CDC.
Comparison of Antibiotic Activity in Complicated UTI From Gram-Negative Bacteria
Ceftazidime-avibactam was highly active against a large collection of gram-negative bacteria isolated from patients with complicated urinary tract infections.
Latest Evidence and Clinical Guidance to Reduce Clostridioides difficile Infection Recurrence
Studies present promising therapeutic options to reduce recurrent CDI, as well as strategies to improve favorable economic outcomes.
Potential for Asymptomatic Mycoplasma genitalium Testing
Although there is a limited understanding of Mycoplasma genitalium infection, it is associated with certain behaviors and subpopulations that could be targeted for infection control.
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy
No net benefit seen for screening, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria for nonpregnant adults
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