Latest Infections: Misc. news
How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Anticipation of how providers will receive feedback is important for antimicrobial stewardship programs to consider in informing educational messaging, according to a study published online June 7 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Several Invasive Procedures Linked to Infective Endocarditis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Several invasive medical procedures, including cardiovascular procedures and procedures of the skin and management of wounds, are associated with increased risk of infective endocarditis, according to a study published in the June 19 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
July 2018 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 July 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, […]
Dog’s Saliva Caused Bacterial Infection Leading to Amputations
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A Wisconsin man had his lower legs and hands amputated after developing a rare blood infection caused by bacteria in dog saliva.
Distinct Skin Microbiome Features Emerge Before Atopic Disease Onset in Infants
H. Pylori Exposure May Contribute to Global Burden of Colorectal Cancer
About 1 in 20 Hospitalized U.S. Adults With Firearm Injuries Develop Bacterial Infections
Freshwater Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs, Skin Conditions
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