A review of the current literature and future directions.
Quick recognition is key to early initiation of treatment and long-term survival.
This In the Literature piece details a study evaluating MRSA nasal screening’s effect on antimicrobial stewardship.
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Over-the-counter diagnostic tests for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and pathogens associated with upper respiratory tract infections such as influenza and Group A Streptococcus may soon gain approval; however, making these tests immediately available to the public would not be without challenges.
A team of physicians yields surprising findings in an elderly patient in shock with seizures.
My hope is that years from now, when we look back on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it will have served a few purposes.
A new study in BMC Public Health finds that neglect of skin wounds is an independent and strong risk factor for becoming a carrier of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a dangerous pathogen that can cause infections and lead to life-threatening infectious diseases.
PEN-FAST is a validated risk stratification tool that promotes efficient, safe, and effective de-labeling of penicillin allergies.
A surge in invasive group A Streptococcal (IGAS) infections in children marked by more virulent strains followed a reduction in cases coinciding with protective measures for the pandemic.
ID clinicians must be paid for time spent conducting unbillable work for OPAT services.
Final thoughts from experts on controlling COVID-19 and influenza.
When the CD4 count seems too good to be true.
Investigators found these populations are younger and are living at or below poverty were at lower adherence to ART.
This training will empower pharmacists practicing in LTC facilities to develop antimicrobial stewardship programs, improve patient outcomes related to infectious diseases, and facilitate compliance with CMS requirements.
A retrospective study found hepatitis C reinfection rates high are in HIV-positive men who have sex with men from four western European countries.
Lefamulin, a recently approved pleuromutilin, adds to the current antibiotic armamentarium, although its place in therapy remains to be seen.
Thomas Lodise, PharmD, PhD, provides an overview of options for treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and highlights the challenges of the infection.
A shocking find on a CT scan leads to an unexpected diagnosis.
Researchers have found that an experimental vaccine designed to fight the Ebola virus has proven to be highly protective.
Evidence is accumulating that influenza vaccination protection wanes over the course of a single influenza season, with significant implications for public health.
After delays in the review of the COVID-19 vaccine—which missed its April 1 review deadline—the agency has requested new data.
A collaborative, international effort aims to answer tough antimicrobial resistance questions.
The interconnectedness of many healthcare facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term acute-care hospitals means a significant chance of multidrug-resistant organism transmission when patients shuttle between facilities.
Contagion® radio is here to bring joy with every new antibiotic alert!
Noting successful HIV/AIDS prevention efforts rely on early diagnosis, an analysis estimates that improved access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will increase the number of patients getting tested for HIV by nearly 500,000 over a 5-year period, though that impact would be amplified if all US states opted to expand Medicaid coverage.
President Donald Trump broke the news last night via Twitter.
The only way individuals can reduce their risk of getting shingles is to get vaccinated; luckily, a new vaccine has recently been approved by the FDA.
A patient with HIV and skin lesions should trigger a broad differential.