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Prevention

Risk Factors for Infection in Closed Surgical Wounds Identified

By

Brandon May

June 1, 2020

Risk for infection influenced by defect size and use of complex layered closure in closed surgical wounds.

Sweet syndrome affects males and females of all ages, but most cases occur in individuals age 30 to 50.13 Sweet syndrome is 3 times more common in females. It is considered idiopathic, but possible triggers include infection, malignancy, autoimmune disorders, and certain medications.13 Approximately 2% of cases are related to pregnancy; it most often arises during the first or second trimester.2 At onset, patients have sudden eruptions of tender, painful plaques or plaque-like nodules.13 The lesions usually appear on the face, neck, trunk, and limbs but occasionally affect the mouth, genitals, and eyes. Common symptoms include fever and arthralgia. Histopathologic examination will reveal neutrophilic infiltrates. Laboratory findings often include leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate.13 Most cases resolve fairly quickly without treatment, but topical or oral corticosteroids can be used. Sweet syndrome does not appear to harm fetal health.2

COVID19

Severe Cutaneous Drug Reaction to Hydroxychloroquine Delineated

By

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

May 29, 2020

The delayed onset of a severe cutaneous reaction to hydroxychloroquine means clinicians may continue to see patients presenting with the symptoms.

Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance

Personalized Prophylaxis for Patients With ESBL Carriage Reduces Surgical Site Infection Risk

By

Zahra Masoud

May 5, 2020

Screening for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) carriage before and personalizing prophylaxis for carriers after elective colorectal surgery reduces the risk of surgical site infections.

Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance

Vancomycin for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection

By

Zahra Masoud

March 16, 2020

Using oral antibiotics when possible and limiting the durations of vancomycin treatment may decrease vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury in patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.

Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance

High Prevalence of Antibiotic Use in First Nations Communities

By

Bradley van Paridon

March 11, 2020

A high prevalence of antibiotic use and skin and soft tissue infections caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were identified in Indigenous Canadian communities.

Skin Infections

Acyclovir Not Beneficial With HSV Oropharyngeal Reactivation

By

Zahra Masoud

February 3, 2020

Preemptive use of acyclovir does not seem to reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) oropharyngeal reactivation.

Skin Infections

Household Transmission of MRSA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

By

Bradley van Paridon

January 24, 2020

Household environment plays a key role in the transmission of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin and soft tissue infections.

The Cleveland Clinic notes that 3D printing “gives medical practitioners the ability to provide patients the most advanced care, while simultaneously minimizing the risk of complication in patients that meet specific medical requirements.” Using this technology, medical devices can be matched to exact patient specifications. 3D printing can be used to improve the lives of patients reliant on prosthetic limbs, replace human organ transplants, and speed up surgical procedures. In all its applications, 3D printing is “increasing the attention to detail in patient care.”2

Nosocomial Infections

Most Risk Factors for Prosthetic Joint Infection Treatment Nonresponse Hard to Modify

By

Bradley van Paridon

December 18, 2019

Eradication of prosthetic hip and knee joint infections is challenging, with failure rates >20% even in the setting of complete prosthesis removal.

Risk of stroke after herpes zoster in patients with autoimmune diseases

Skin Infections

Varicella Strain Identity in First and Second Herpes Zoster Infection Episodes

By

Bradley van Paridon

December 16, 2019

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is extremely stable during the varicella replication phase and subsequent establishment of latency in sensory ganglia throughout the body.

Nosocomial Infections

Social Risk Factors Associated With Post-Colectomy Surgical Site Infections

By

Zahra Masoud

December 10, 2019

Infection prevention programs targeting low-income groups undergoing colectomy may be important in reducing surgical site infections.