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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Glutamate Dehydrogenase Test Reduces Isolation for C difficile Infection
A glutamate dehydrogenase test for Clostridioides difficile may reduce unnecessary isolation time for patients.
Mediterranean Diet May Modulate Gut Bacteria in Seniors
For older persons, following a Mediterranean diet is associated with an increased abundance of specific taxa linked to markers of lower frailty and improved cognitive function.
Intestinal Microbiota Composition and Bloodstream Infection in Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Among recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT), gram-negative intestinal colonization is highly predictive of bloodstream infections.
Association Between GI and Respiratory Illness, Income, and School Absenteeism
During the period from 2010 to 2016, parents of children from low-income households were more likely to report recent childhood GI and respiratory illnesses than parents with a higher income.
Elderly Patients Humoral and Mucosal Immune Responses to Norovirus
Among elderly patients with norovirus infection, salivary IgA increased as early as 5 days after onset of symptoms and correlated strongly with serum IgA titers and blockade antibodies.
H pylori Eradication Decreases Gastric Cancer Risk in Those With Family History
Among those who have Helicobacter pylori infection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment for H pylori reduces the risk for gastric cancer.
Bisphosphonate Usage Not Linked to C difficile Infections in Nursing Homes
In older adults who are long-term residents of nursing homes, there is no significant association between bisphosphonate use and Clostridiodes difficile infection.
Long-Duration Vancomycin May Reduce Recurrence of Clostridioides difficile
The study researchers concluded that when compared with short-duration vancomycin therapy for the treatment of CDI, long-duration vancomycin therapy was associated with significantly lower CDI recurrence rates.
Association Between Population Level Secretor Status, Norovirus Genegroup
Human host genetics of local populations may drive norovirus evolution and diversity, which may have implications for vaccine development.
Fidaxomicin Approved for C difficile-Associated Diarrhea in Pediatric Patients
The FDA has approved fidaxomicin for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea in adult and pediatric patients aged 6 months and older.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Decreases Mortality in Patients With Recurrent, Fulminant CDI
Fecal microbiota transplantation may significantly decrease mortality in patients hospitalized with refractory severe or fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection.
Stomach Virus Affects 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff
About 170 visitors and employees at Yosemite National Park have been hit by gastrointestinal illness.
Vaccine-Related Viral Shedding Leads to High Rate of Rotavirus Overdiagnosis
Over a 2-year period, roughly half of positive cases of rotavirus in infants were the result of vaccine-related viral shedding.
Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children Identified in Colorado Hospital
In an observational cohort study, details are presented for an outbreak of enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) neurological disease in children who presented to a Colorado hospital for treatment.
Prevalence and Length of Hospital Stay for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Clostridioides difficile infection is associated with a large burden on the healthcare system in the United States.
Online Information About Probiotics Often Unreliable
Probiotics information available online is often from commercial sources, and most webpages do not refer to scientific literature.
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.
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