Treatment Approaches for Polymicrobial Infections

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.

Stopping empiric antibiotics early nearly tripled antibiotic-free days in neutropenic fever, and 5-day oseltamivir prophylaxis matched 10 days in hospital exposures.

The first animal model of neonatal sepsis to evaluate protection by maternal vaccination evidences transfer of immunity against virulent, often antibiotic-resistant Klebseilla pneumoniae.