Investigators conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the prevalence of and outcomes associated with fluoroquinolone-resistant Enterobacterales in patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation for a hematologic malignancy.
The purpose of the study was to compare a composite clinical failure outcome of 60-day readmission, 60-day recurrence, and mortality in patients treated for MRSA with dual therapy vs those de-escalated to monotherapy.
Investigators conducted a study to determine outcomes following early de-escalation to fluconazole following echinocandin empirical treatment in patients with fluconazole-susceptible candidemia.
Researchers report findings from SAATELLITE, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial that assessed the safety and efficacy of suvratoxumab for Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess outcomes following extension of infusion-set use among patients with a central venous access device or a peripheral artery catheter.
Researchers aimed to show that disinfection with chlorhexidine 2% with alcohol was superior to povidone iodine 5% with alcohol in preventing infectious complications.
By examining 4 healthcare‑associated outbreaks of SARS‑CoV‑2 infections in a German hospital, the researchers aimed to understand effective containment of SARS‑CoV‑2 in healthcare facilities.
Investigators used precision surveillance by combining genomic sequencing and conventional surveillance to delineate a nosocomial viral outbreak; they believe the findings of their study are applicable to a range of respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2.
Study authors explored the clinical features and outcomes of mixed Candida albicans/bacterial bloodstream infections compared with monomicrobial Candida albicans bloodstream infections in adult patients.
Study authors assessed the prevalence of Elizabethkingia, healthcare settings involved, positive culture sites, and mitigation measures to prevent outbreak.
Investigators assessed the risk factors, prevalence, and epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriacea in high-risk patients from ICU and HSCT wards.
Findings from a study published in JAMA Network Open suggest that rigorous infection control measures may be associated with minimized risk and provide reassurance to patients concerned about contracting COVID-19 in hospitals.
There is a low incidence of second PJI in patients with bacteremia or hematogenous periprosthetic joint infection with concomitant prosthetic implants.
Investigators assessed patients who hospitalized with microbial S aureus bacteremia to determine the most meaningful cutoff point to define S aureus persistent bacteremia.
