IDSA Updates Infectious Diarrhea Guidelines
The Infectious Diseases Society of America updated its guidelines for the management of acute or persistent infectious diarrhea.
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Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
CDC: GI, Respiratory Illnesses More Likely in Low-Income Children
Children from lower-income households are more likely to report recent childhood GI and respiratory illnesses but are less likely to miss any school days.
Early vs Delayed Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholangitis/Acute Cholecystitis
No significant differences in surgical complication risk were seen in early or delayed cholecystectomy for acute cholangitis and acute cholecystitis.
Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Cases in Travelers Between Pakistan-US
A large outbreak of extensively drug-resistant typhoid fever in Pakistan during 2016-2018 resulted in 5 travel-related cases in the United States.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation and Vancomycin for Recurrent C difficile
The combination of vancomycin and fecal microbiota transplantation was found to be superior to fidaxomicin or vancomycin for patients with recurrent CDI.
Rotavirus Vaccination May Decrease the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Introduction of the oral rotovirus vaccine in Australia was associated with a decline in the incidence of type 1 diabetes.
Giardiasis Linked With Prolonged Alteration of Lymphocytes in Duodenal Mucosa
Chronic infection with Giardia was associated with prolonged alterations in duodenal mucosa lymphocytes.
MIC Levels of Resistance Affect H pylori Eradication
Minimum inhibitory concentration levels of resistance to either clarithromycin or metronidazole may play a role in Helicobacter pylori therapy outcome.
GI Microbiota and Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colonization Risk
Decreases in abundance of several taxa may be linked to increased risk for carbapenem-resistant P aeruginosa colonization-acquisition ICU patients.
Study Evaluates Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Probiotic for Acute Pediatric Gastroenteritis
The efficacy of L rhamnosus GG to treat acute gastroenteritis in children may not be significantly different from that seen with placebo.
Cyclosporiasis Cases Markedly Higher in 2018 Than Previous 2 Years
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis.
Susceptibility of C botulinum and C baratii to Antimicrobials
Nearly all isolates from infants with botulism in Californian are susceptible to most clinically used antibiotics.
FDA: Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, but Check Labels
The FDA announced that it was lifting its advisory against eating romaine lettuce.
Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis
For children with acute gastroenteritis, probiotics show no significant benefit versus placebo.
FDA Approves New Treatment for Travelers’ Diarrhea
Aemcolo is a broad spectrum, semi-synthetic, orally-administered, minimally-absorbed antibiotic designed to allow for delayed release to the colon.
FDA: Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
So far, 32 people across 11 states have become sick with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce.
Cap’n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Scare
No illnesses related to the products have been reported to date.
CDC: Increase Seen in Salmonella Illnesses From Ground Beef
246 people now sickened; 59 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date.
Diarrhea Remains Leading Cause of Global Mortality and Morbidity
A great deal of progress has been made in reducing the burden of diarrheal diseases, but this reduction has not been equal globally.
Two New Typhoid Vaccines Show Efficacy in Reducing Rates of Stool Shedding
Shedding of Salmonella Typhi or Paratyphi in the stool/urine leads to contamination of food/water, but vaccines can reduce stool shedding.
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