Los Angeles has been experiencing this challenging bacteria in recent years with the potential of it becoming carbapenem-resistant in the future. Shaun Yang, PhD, D(ABMM), FIDSA, MLS(ASCP), provides commentary about his team's work in this area and the role of genomic sequencing to uncover this troublesome pathogen.
Enteric fever (typhoid or paratyphoid fever) infection in travelers returning to the US is likely resistant to ciprofloxacin, and with some cases also resistant to ceftriaxone, CDC investigators advise treatment guided by susceptibility.
A CDC analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network data found pediatric carbapenemase-producing CRE incidence in the United States rose 92% from 2019 to 2024, driven mostly by NDM-producing organisms.
IDSA and ESCMID released 7 consensus statements to assist in managing individuals with SAB. This review will focus on the adult patient population and additional information on pediatric population statements can be assessed in the guideline. Here is a closer look at Consensus Statement 2: Follow-up Blood Cultures.
IDSA and ESCMID released 7 consensus statements to assist in managing individuals with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia (SAB). This review will focus on the adult patient population and additional information on pediatric population statements can be assessed in the guideline.