Scabies and Impetigo Prevalence After Ivermectin/Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration
Coverage with 2-dose ivermectin-based mass drug administration may have a large and sustained effect on disease prevalence.
Antibiotic Stewardship
Testing and Antibiotic Use in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Despite national guideline recommendations and the high prevalence of viral etiology of CAP in children, the use of antibiotics remains high.
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.
Effect of Earlier Organism Identification on Vancomycin Prescribing Patterns
Earlier identification of single positive blood culture growing gram-positive cocci did not significantly influence vancomycin prescribing patterns.
Most Antibiotics Prescribed Before Dental Procedures Unnecessary
Greater than 80% of antibiotics prescribed for infection prophylaxis prior to dental visits were found to be unnecessary.
Novel Antimicrobial Combination Show Activity Against Gram-Negative Uropathogens
An intravenous combination of colistin-methanesulfonate and azidothymidine shows promise as a treatment for gram-negative uropathogens.
Increased Carbapenem Resistance-Related Mortality in Lower Income Countries
In low- and middle-income countries, carbapenem resistance may be associated with increased mortality and length of hospital stay in patients with bloodstream infections, according to a study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Antimicrobial resistance is a significant economic and global health threat. Strategies such as infection control measures, new antimicrobial development, and antimicrobial stewardship are…
Prophylactic Antibiotic Cuts Infection Risk After Operative Vaginal Birth
A single dose of a prophylactic antibiotic is beneficial after operative vaginal birth and reduces the risk for confirmed or suspected maternal infection.
No Improved Outcomes With β-lactam Plus Daptomycin Therapy For S aureus
Treatment of MSSA bacteremia with a combination of β-lactam and daptomycin failed to reduce mortality compared with β-lactam monotherapy.
Similar Outcomes From Short- or Long-Course Therapy for Pseudomonal Infections
For patients with uncomplicated Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections, the odds of recurrent infection or death within 30 days were similar for long- or short-course therapy.
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