Sivextro Approval Expanded to Include Pediatric Patients
The FDA has expanded the approval of Sivextro.
Bacterial Infections
CDC: U.S. Salmonella Cases Linked to Backyard Poultry Reach 465
The number of Salmonella infections linked with backyard poultry has reached 465 in 42 states, an increase of 368 since the last update on May 20.
Shorter Antibiotic Treatment Duration Effective for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis
A team of investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether a shorter-than-recommended duration of antibiotic treatment can be effective for the management of acute uncomplicated cystitis.
CDC: Penicillin-, Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Meningococci Detected in US
The CDC has reported observing a significant increase in the number of meningococcal disease cases with isolates containing a blaROB-1 β-lactamase enzyme gene, conferring resistance to penicillin antibiotics and, in some cases, ciprofloxacin as well.
Timing of Bacterial Infection Eradication Therapy Affects Neoplasm Risk in Early Gastric Cancer
Prescription of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy within 1 year of gastric cancer treatment reduces the risk of later metachronous lesion development.
Assessment of Bacteremia Associated With Anticoagulant Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Treatment with the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran was associated with a decreased incidence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia compared with treatment with the factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban and apixaban.
CVD, Non-CVD Mortality Increased With Azithromycin Use
Outpatient azithromycin use is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and noncardiovascular mortality.
Detection of Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains in New York City
A team of researchers conducted surveillance at a New York City hospital to assess the prevalence K pneumoniae.
Improved Algorithms Needed to Identify Intravenous Drug Use-Associated Endocarditis
A team of investigators reviewed data from institutions within the VA healthcare system to assess the ability of 2 algorithms to identify patients with intravenous drug use-associated infective endocarditis.
Initial Presentation Not Associated With Pathogen in Infectious Encephalitis
A team of French investigators sought to identify factors that could be considered predictive of the etiology of infectious encephalitis.
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