Latest Infections: Misc. news
It Costs $2.2 Billion a Year to Treat Antibiotic Resistance
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Costs associated with treating antibiotic-resistant infections have doubled since 2002, according to a report published in the April issue of Health Affairs.
Pharmacists Play Role in Cutting Hospital-Acquired Infections
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Pharmacists have been involved in the recent progress made toward reducing hospital-acquired infections, according to an article published in Drug Topics.
Large Drop Seen in Infection-Related Post-Transplant Deaths
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There has been a large drop in infection-related deaths following kidney transplantation since the 1990s, according to a study published online April 5 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
CDC: Aggressive Action Needed to Contain Antibiotic Resistance
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Early aggressive action should be taken to prevent the spread of bacteria harboring unusual resistance genes, according to a report published April 3 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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