Nine Cases of Wound Botulism in People who Use Injection Drugs
All patients used injection drugs; seven reported using black tar heroin and six practiced skin popping.
Infectious Disease
Predictions in Medicine 2019: What’s Ahead
What are some advances on the horizon that may impact infectious disease specialists and their patients? We offer our 2019 predictions in medicine.
Tap Water in Neti Pot Linked to Death From Brain-Eating Amoeba
The use of tap water in a nasal-flushing Neti pot likely led to a Seattle woman’s death from a Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection.
Oral Urinary Tract Infection Treatments
Oral antibiotics for urinary tract infections (UTIs) treatment chart including dosing and duration.
High-Touch Surfaces at Airports Often Covered in Pathogens
At least one respiratory virus detected in 10 percent of surface samples at major airport during flu season.
Integrating Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Diseases
All healthcare providers have a role in combating the opioid use disorder epidemic and its infectious disease consequences.
Continuing, Switching TNFi After Serious Infection Reduces Likelihood of Recurrent Infection
Patients who continued or switched their TNF inhibitor after a serious infection had a lower risk for recurrent infection compared with those who stopped the drug.
Ceftazidime/Avibactam an Effective Option in Serious Gram-Negative Infections
Ceftazidime/avibactam could be a suitable alternative to carbapenem-based regimens for certain serious Gram-negative infections.
High Rates of Salmonella Contamination Identified in Kratom
High rates of Salmonella contamination have been identified in kratom products collected and tested since February 2018.
Public Health Vaccine Opposition Growing in the United States
Inverse association identified between NME rate and MMR vaccine coverage of kindergarteners
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