Prevalence and Length of Hospital Stay for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Clostridioides difficile infection is associated with a large burden on the healthcare system in the United States.
Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Online Information About Probiotics Often Unreliable
Probiotics information available online is often from commercial sources, and most webpages do not refer to scientific literature.
CDC: Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak Over
It is safe again to buy and eat romaine lettuce grown on farms around Salinas, California.
Challenges Investigating Foodborne E coli Outbreaks
A report on the largest multistate produce-linked Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli outbreak in the United States highlighted challenges in determining the route of contaminated lettuce and in providing rapid, actionable guidance during an outbreak.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Superior to Fidaxomicin for Recurrent C Difficile Infection
Data from a study presents compelling evidence for the superiority of FMT in multiply recurrent CDI.
Dual Therapy for C difficile Infection Not Superior to Vancomycin Alone
Dual therapy with intravenous metronidazole and oral vancomycin is not superior to oral vancomycin alone in the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.
One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C difficile at Admission
Asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile at significant risk for progression to symptomatic infection
Norovirus Burden May Decrease With Pediatric Vaccinations
Childhood vaccination for norovirus may reduce the community burden of norovirus outbreaks, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States, causing an estimated 20 million illnesses each year. Norovirus affects all age groups; however, severe illness is most likely to occur in…
Cases of E coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce Exceed 100
Federal health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli infection linked to romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, California.
Changes in Gut Microbiome Associated With Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Prospective studies are needed to determine what changes are significantly associated with treatment, whether these changes are causes or effects of response, and whether the composition of the intestinal microbiome can be used to select treatments for patients with IBD.
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