Estimates of Antimicrobial Use Prevalence: A Step Toward Improving Stewardship
A team of investigators conducted a survey to update prevalence estimates of hospital antimicrobial use.
Antibiotic Stewardship
High Rates of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Sinusitis in Primary Care
A study revealed that primary care clinicians do not closely follow clinical practice guidelines with regard to antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis and frequently overprescribe antibiotics.
Meta-Analysis Supports WHO-Recommended Discontinuation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Surgery
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess outcomes associated with ongoing antibiotic prophylaxis vs discontinuation following surgery.
Strategies for Safe Home-Based Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
An interactive, in-person barrier identification and mitigation tool can ensure safe administration of home-based outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.
High H pylori Eradication Rate with Rifabutin-Based Therapy
A novel rifabutin-based therapy (RHB-105) may be a potential first-line defense against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
Linezolid-Containing Regimen as Empiric Treatment for Moderate to Severe Nocardiosis
Linezolid use in combination therapy is effective and as safe as other firstline treatments for moderate to severe nocardiosis.
Pharmacokinetic Analysis of an Extended-Pulsed Fidaxomicin Regimen
Extended-pulsed fidaxomicin regimen for treatment of C difficile infection maintained fidaxomicin stool concentrations above the minimum inhibitory concentration required to inhibit the growth of 90% of organisms for 26 days.
Multiple-Dose Fosfomycin for Complicated UTIs
In cases of complicated urinary tract infections (UTI) treated with multiple-dose fosfomycin, clinical resolution occurred in 2 of 3 treatment episodes.
Updated Guidelines for Latent TB Infection Treatment Released by CDC and NTCA
The National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released updated guidelines for the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection.
C difficile Risk and Antibiotic Prescription Choices
Large variations in Clostridioides difficile infection risk resulting from antibiotic courses used for the same indications were identified.
-
Loading...
-
Loading...
Next post in GI Illness
