October 22nd 2024
The STOP-CDI intervention presented by Matthew J.Ziegler, MD MSCE revealed using prophylactic enteral vancomycin, significantly reduced hospital-onset C difficile infections among immunocompromised patients.
Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 13-July 19
July 20th 2024This week, the resurgence of leptospirosis in Wyoming, insights on COVID-19 reinfection severity, avian influenza cases in the US, challenges in medical communication amid scientific advancements, recent FDA recalls, and more from Contagion.
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Insights from Recent Studies on Advancements in C difficile Treatment and Management
June 28th 2024DDW 2024 highlighted advances in managing recurrent C difficile infections, emphasis on the effectiveness of live biotherapeutic products and the impact of antibiotic stewardship, and more ongoing efforts in combating C difficile.
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 21-June 28
June 28th 2024The FDA recalls ice cream, orzo, and mixed nuts. Also this week, interviews with Jared Baeten, MD, PhD, on Lenacapavir's 100% efficacy against HIV, and Jason Roberts, PhD, on the promise of continuous β-Lactam against sepsis, and more from Contagion.
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Navigating Dual Infections: Managing Helicobacter pylori and C difficile
June 26th 2024A case study of an 80-year-old patient, illustrating successful management of dual H pylori and C diff infections with quadruple therapy, with key insights from Yazan Abboud, MD and Sima Vossough-Teehan, MD.
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Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Initial C difficile Infection
June 25th 2024Researchers assess the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for first or second episodes of Cdifficile infection (CDI), demonstrating high initial cure rates and sustained in managing the condition.
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 15-June 21
June 21st 2024FDA approves pneumococcal vaccine V116, Salmonella outbreak linked to a household pet, Japan is currently facing an unprecedented surge in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, and more this week from Contagion.
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Impact of Live Biotherapeutic Products on Gut Microbiome in Recurrent C difficile Infections
June 11th 2024Presented at DDW 2024 by Ken Blount, the effectiveness of live biotherapeutic products in treating recurrent C difficile infections (rCDI), offering insights into microbiota alteration and prospects for management.
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories May 17- May 24
May 24th 2024This week, a strategic approach along with existing treatments aimed at reducing incidence rates and curing people of HCV, advocating Lyme disease research in honor of May being its awareness month, Digestive Disease Week coverage, and more this week from Contagion.
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Clostridioides Difficile Infection Testing Patterns and Outcomes Following Laxative Administration
April 17th 2024A study, presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference, assesses laxative administration before CDI testing in Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals and explores the demographic and contextual factors with non-adherence to guidelines.
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Community Acquired Pneumonia Often Inappropriately Diagnosed in Hospital Admissions
April 2nd 2024Community acquired pneumonia is often inappropriately diagnosed in hospital admissions, particularly among older adults with dementia, and can lead to in-hospital antibiotic-associated adverse events, such as Clostridioides difficile.
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