Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Superior to Fidaxomicin for Recurrent C Difficile Infection
Data from a study presents compelling evidence for the superiority of FMT in multiply recurrent CDI.
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CDC: Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak Over
It is safe again to buy and eat romaine lettuce grown on farms around Salinas, California.
Challenges Investigating Foodborne E coli Outbreaks
A report on the largest multistate produce-linked Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli outbreak in the United States highlighted challenges in determining the route of contaminated lettuce and in providing rapid, actionable guidance during an outbreak.
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.
Dual Therapy for C difficile Infection Not Superior to Vancomycin Alone
Dual therapy with intravenous metronidazole and oral vancomycin is not superior to oral vancomycin alone in the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.
One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C difficile at Admission
Asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile at significant risk for progression to symptomatic infection
Norovirus Burden May Decrease With Pediatric Vaccinations
Childhood vaccination for norovirus may reduce the community burden of norovirus outbreaks, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States, causing an estimated 20 million illnesses each year. Norovirus affects all age groups; however, severe illness is most likely to occur in…
Cases of E coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce Exceed 100
Federal health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli infection linked to romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, California.
Changes in Gut Microbiome Associated With Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Prospective studies are needed to determine what changes are significantly associated with treatment, whether these changes are causes or effects of response, and whether the composition of the intestinal microbiome can be used to select treatments for patients with IBD.
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.
Toxin Enzyme Immunoassay Identifies Severe Clostridioides difficile Infections
Toxin enzyme immunoassay more accurately identifies severe C difficile infections from strains more likely to cause recurrence, but otherwise had similar results for complications and mortality compared with the standard nucleic acid amplification test.
Factors Associated With Risk and Mortality From Enterobacter Bacteremia
Study data published in the Journal of Infection revealed that invasive procedures, previous antibiotics, and corticosteroids may predispose patients to develop Enterobacter bacteremia.
Incidence of Bloodstream Infections Lower in Recurrent CDI With Fecal Transplant
Patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) were less likely to develop bloodstream infections (BSI) if treated with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) compared with antibiotics.
H pylori Infection Must Be Eradicated to Decrease Gastric Cancer Risk
Risk for gastric cancer tied to H. pylori infection higher in blacks, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos
Progress Made in Decreasing Antibiotic Resistance-Linked Deaths
Progress has been made in slowing antibiotic resistance-associated deaths.
GI.1 Virus Lot 001-09NV Aids Norovirus Vaccine Development
The Norwalk GI.1 virus Lot 001-09NV may be a useful challenge strain for future norovirus vaccine development.
Microbiome Alterations Vary With Infections, Disease State
Three studies investigated and assessed changes in the gut microbiome among recipients of liver transplant, patients with hepatitis C virus, and patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Maximum Diameter of Pyogenic Liver Abscess May Predict Prognosis
For patients with pyogenic liver abscess, large maximal diameter of the abscess at admission indicated prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis.
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…
New Emerging Viruses Causing Acute Gastroenteritis in Children With Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
The epidemiology of acute gastroenteritis pathogens identified from pediatric patients who have undergone allogenic hematopoietic cell transplant may be changing.
CDC: 1 Dead, 8 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
Ground beef tainted with Salmonella has led to 10 known infections across six states, including eight people who were hospitalized, and one death.
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