Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication Safe for Adolescents
A team of investigators conducted a prospective, multicenter study to assess the safety of H pylori eradication therapy in adolescent students.
Antibiotics
Testing for Legionella Pneumonia in Those at Risk: Room for Improvement
Is testing for Legionella pneumophila appropriate and could it impact treatment?
APPAC Trial: Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: Oral Antibiotics vs Intravenous Antibiotics?
Study authors compared oral moxifloxacin with combined intravenous ertapenem followed by oral levofloxacin in the managed of uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
High Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Men Having Sex with Men
The goal of this study was to assess the impact of doxycycline PEP on M genitalium, an emerging pathogen among men who have sex with men that has rising rates of antibiotic resistance.
Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
ASPs should be established to improve antibiotic prescribing, should include specialists with pediatric expertise.
Comparing Culture-Positive and -Negative Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis
The goal of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial therapy, therapeutic response, and outcome of culture-negative PVO compared with culture-positive PVO.
Alcaligenes faecalis: An Emerging Extensively Drug-Resistant Bacterium
Retrospective analysis was conducted to assess the presence of A faecalis infection, extensively drug-resistant A faecalis infection, and the susceptibility of commonly used antibiotics for the treatment of A faecalis and XDR A faecalis.
Mass Azithromycin Distribution Associated With Antibiotic Resistance
Investigators assessed the effect of mass distribution of azithromycin to preschool children on the gut resistome.
Infectious Diseases Consultation Effectively Reduces Antibiotic Use in Hospitals
Investigators assessed whether a daily service of infectious disease consultation was more effective than weekly consultation to reduce antibiotic use without worsening clinical outcomes.
Antibiotics Noninferior to Appendectomy for Appendicitis Treatment
Investigators proposed antibiotic therapy as an alternative to surgery for the treatment of appendicitis.
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