Escherichia coli and the Progression of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
The increase in incidence of T1DM may not be solely a result of genetics and environmental factors, but also that of gut microbiota.
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Case Highlights Need for Adequate Neutrophil Count and Function in the Clearance of E coli Bacteremia
Study shows ST-167, ST-940, and the isolate with an unidentifiable sequence type were cultured from blood and carried the blaNDM-5 gene, conferring phenotypic carbapenem resistance.
Dynamics of Gut Amyloid-Producing E coli May Play a Role in T1D Onset
There is a correlation between a high level of amyloid-producing Escherichia coli in the intestines, followed by their depletion due to prophage induction and the initiation of autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes (T1D) progression, according to research findings presented at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2019, held June 20-24, 2019 in San Francisco,…
Susceptibility of Urinary E coli Isolates to Prescribed Oral Antimicrobials
Data on the in vitro susceptibility of urinary isolates of Escherichia coli to first- and second-line empirically prescribed oral antimicrobials were published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.
CDC: Still No Source As E coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases
US health officials say an outbreak of E coli illness from an unknown source has risen to 96 cases across five Eastern states.
Novel H pylori Eradication Therapy Effective in Phase 3 Trial
The ERADICATE Hp2 trial enrolled 455 dyspepsia patients at 55 sites across the US and randomized them to receive 4 capsules, 3 times daily, of either Talicia or the active comparator, for 14 days.
Relationships Between Prescribing for UTI, E coli Bacteremia, Resistance
New data suggest an association between general practitioners’ prescribing habits for urinary tract infections and UTI-related E coli bacteremia incidence.
Ground Beef Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak
Beef was produced and packaged at Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, Colo.
Ground Meat Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets
Possible Escherichia coli contamination has triggered the recall of ground beef products made from chuck that were sold at Publix Super Markets in Florida.
E. coli Subclone Responsible for Prescription Errors in Urgent Care Clinic
The majority of mismatched prescribed antibiotics for suspected UTI at an urgent care clinic among patients 70+ years old or with diabetes or urinary catheterization is likely the result of the multidrug-resistant H30 subclone of Escherichia coli ST131.
Rapid Expansion of Multidrug Resistant E. Coli Clone ST1193 in the United States
A new multi-drug resistant clone of Escherichia coli — ST1193 — has emerged in multiple US cities.
E. Coli Found in Water at Tennessee Ziplining Facility
Health officials say they found Escherichia coli in water at a ziplining facility in Tennessee that has been linked to an outbreak affecting at least 500 people.
Irrigation Water Likely Cause of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
Tainted irrigation water is likely to blame for a 36-state Escherichia coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 200 people and caused five deaths.
CDC Says E Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
CDC reports this spring’s outbreak of Escherichia coli illness tied to tainted Arizona romaine lettuce is likely over.
FDA to Review Aemcolo for Treatment of Travelers’ Diarrhea
A Phase 3 clinical trial of patients with travelers’ diarrhea demonstrated that Aemcolo was superior to placebo (P=.0008) and non-inferior to ciprofloxacin.
CDC: Multistate Outbreak of E coli Being Investigated
Whole genome sequencing is being performed on samples of bacteria making people sick in the United States to provide information about whether these illnesses are related to the illnesses in Canada.
Raw Flour Linked to Escherichia coli
Raw flour has been linked to E coli infections in 24 states.
Fluoroquinolone-Resistant E coli: Prominent Complication in Prostate Biopsy
The most common complication of prostate biopsy is infection, with mild bleeding also reported.
Some Antibiotics May Reduce Biofilm in Urinary Tract Infections
Second- and third-generation fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides were shown to decrease the quantity of biofilm produced by Escherichia coli isolates in children with urinary tract infection in an in vitro study.
High Prevalence of MDR Bacteria in Residents Living in Nursing Homes
Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria can be found in more than 1-quarter of nursing-home residents.
High Rates of Antibiotic Resistance in Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A carbapenem with vancomycin is the least resistant initial antibiotic combination to use in patients with an infected diabetic foot ulcer.
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