Tag: Antibiotics
CDC Warns of Rise of Drug-Resistant Shigella Bacteria
Shigella is easily spread, and limited treatment options exist for patients infected with XDR strains
Azithromycin Cuts Maternal Sepsis, Death in Vaginal Delivery
For women planning vaginal delivery, azithromycin linked to lower risk for maternal sepsis or death
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Beneficial for Cutting Antibiotic Use
Reduction in antibiotic consumption in association with ASPs also seen in pediatric hospitals, for WHO Watch group antibiotics
Algorithm Predicts Urinary Tract Infection Without Microscopy
Authors say the new algorithm could be used to safely withhold antibiotics in low-risk patients in the primary care setting
Two Cases of New Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Reported in Massachusetts
The two cases do not appear to have a direct connection to each other
Antibiotic Exposure Positively Linked to IBD Development
Positive dose-response seen for all aged 10 years and older, with greatest risks for those aged 40 to 60 years and 60 years and older
Delay in Time to Antibiotics Permissible for Inpatient Neutropenic Fever
Time to antibiotics does not significantly affect overall survival at 180 days in patients with hematologic malignancy who develop inpatient neutropenic fever
FDA Warns of Amoxicillin Shortage
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists said it started hearing about shortages about three weeks ago
Early Anti-Anaerobic Antibiotics May Worsen Outcomes in Critically Ill
Patients receiving anti-anaerobic antibiotics had decreased gut bacterial density; domination by Enterobacteriaceae spp
Patient Belief About Success of Antibiotics Tied to Appendicitis Outcomes
Beliefs about likely success of antibiotic therapy linked to lower risk for appendectomy, resolution of signs and symptoms by 30 days
