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February 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, […]
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Five risk factors are independently associated with surgical site infection among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 20 in the International Wound Journal.
Prediction Rule IDs Febrile Infants 0 to 2 Months Old at Low Risk for SBIs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A new prediction rule can accurately identify febrile infants aged ≤60 days at low risk for serious bacterial infections using urinalysis, absolute neutrophil count, and procalcitonin levels, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Sinks by Toilets in ICU Patient Rooms Harbor Harmful Bacteria
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Sinks next to toilets in hospital patient rooms may be reservoirs for Klebsiella pneumonia carbapenemase, according to a brief report published in the January issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
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