FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Six tattoo inks have been recalled because they are contaminated with bacteria and could lead to infection that poses a serious health risk.
Bacterial Infections
T2Bacteria Panel Accurately IDs Bloodstream Infections
The T2Bacteria Panel can rapidly and accurately diagnose bloodstream infections.
Early Extended Pamidronate May Help Reduce Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis Activity
Study showed that pamidronate might contribute to clinical improvement and improvement of radiologic outcome in chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis, however, relapses were frequent.
Risk for Fournier Gangrene Identified With SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in Type 2 Diabetes
Clinicians should be aware of an increased risk for Fournier gangrene in patients with diabetes receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors.
Late-Onset Infection With CC17 GBS a Result of Mother-Infant Transmission
The high prevalence of CC17 group B Streptococcus in cases of late-onset disease is likely a result of enhanced mother-to-infant postpartum transmission.
NDA for Cominbation Rifabutin/Amoxicillin/Omeprazole Capsule for H pylori Submitted to FDA
The NDA for Talicia for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been submitted to the FDA by RedHill Biopharma.
FDA: French Soft Ripened Cheese Possibly Contaminated
Agency warns of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of l’Explorateur cheese
Microbial Toxins Found in Electronic Cigarette Products
Electronic cigarette products may be contaminated with microbial toxins.
CDC: Foodborne Infections Increased From 2015 to 2018
From 2015 to 2018, the incidence of most foodborne infections increased.
Extended Antibiotic Use Safe, Effective in Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty
In patients with a TKA periprosthetic joint infection who undergo DAIR, the addition of extended treatment with oral antibiotics appears to be safe and efficacious.
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