Metronidazole, vancomycin, fidaxomicin, meropenem, and piperacillin/tazobactam are rarely resistant to Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection, while second-generation fluoroquinolones and clindamycin show highest risk.
Study authors assessed pneumococcal urinary antigen testing’s use in identifying patients for broad-spectrum antibiotic de-escalation, providing an opportunity for improved antimicrobial stewardship.
Investigators assessed the risk factors, prevalence, and epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriacea in high-risk patients from ICU and HSCT wards.
The increased and inadequate use of linezolid prescriptions in a tertiary NICU and growing concerns of antimicrobial resistance are reviewed.
Researchers identified 2889 sampled antibiotic prescriptions, which translates to a national estimate of 31,548,464, to assess if prescriptions are exceeding guideline-recommended dosing for Streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis, AOM, CAP, SSTI, and acute cystitis.
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis to assess the prevalence and effects of inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy for bloodstream infections.
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated an ongoing concern about antimicrobial resistance in dermatology and requires a recommitment from clinicians to follow guidelines that promote good stewardship.
A team of investigators conducted a survey to update prevalence estimates of hospital antimicrobial use.
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.
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess outcomes associated with ongoing antibiotic prophylaxis vs discontinuation following surgery.
