Latest Infections: Misc. news
CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Brucella canis is an under-recognized infection in dogs that poses a threat to human health, according to a report published in the August issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Completing Sepsis Bundle Within an Hour Cuts Pediatric Mortality
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Completion of a one-hour sepsis bundle within one hour cuts mortality in pediatric patients, according to a study published in the July 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For solid organ transplant recipients, Clostridium difficile infection is associated with increased graft loss, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Transplantation.
Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Small and large hospitals differ in infection preventionist staffing and infection prevention and control resources, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
Protocol IDs Patients Who Can Be Treated While Seated in the ED
Study Looks at Drivers of Nurse Turnover
New Residency Positions May Exacerbate Urban-Rural Disparities
Bypassing the Closest Surgical Site for Urgent Care Tied to Worse Outcomes
Few Staff Receive Formal Training on CLABSI Surveillance for Home Infusion
7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019
U.S. Deaths From Infective Endocarditis Increasing in the Young
Antiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures