Antimicrobial-resistant infections
Conference Coverage
Streptococcal pneumonia’s resistance to macrolides increasing
The incidence of resistance of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> to the macrolide azithromycin was almost 50% in 2014 in the United...
Conference Coverage
Surgical discharge data highlight stewardship need at transition
Most antibiotic prescriptions written at the time of patient discharge at an academic hospital were inappropriate – despite the existence of a...
Commentary
When to discontinue contact precautions for patients with MRSA
In the absence of a positive active surveillance culture it may be reasonable to discontinue contact precautions for patients with MRSA infection...
From the Journals
Shorter-course antimicrobials do not reduce antimicrobial resistance in AOM
Shorter-course antimicrobials for AOM result in higher clinical failure rates without reducing antimicrobial resistance.
Commentary
Antibiotic resistance remains a challenge for hospitals
Combating antibiotic resistance is a top public health priority in the United States and around the world, and having data to direct action is a...
Article
Macrolide monotherapy works in some NTM lung disease
For infections caused by <i>M. abscessus</i> subsp. <i>massiliense</i>, short-term combination antibiotics followed by...
From the Journals
Rate of resistant P. aeruginosa in children rising steadily
The rate of infection with resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa among children has risen steadily by 4% annually since 1999.
Conference Coverage
‘Skip phenomenon’ could explain fluctuating positivity for S. aureus bacteremia
NEW ORLEANS – Some patients treated appropriately with antibiotics for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia can generate a negative blood culture...
Conference Coverage
Infectious disease physicians: Antibiotic shortages are the new norm
Antibiotic shortages are now a way of life, and physicians report that shortages are affecting patient care and outcomes.
Conference Coverage
Behavioral interventions durably reduced inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
NEW ORLEANS – A behavioral intervention that involves “social motivation” appears to promote durable beneficial effects on antibiotic prescribing...
Conference Coverage
Novel antibiotic hits skin and soft tissue infections with one-two punch
NEW ORLEANS – A novel antibiotic in development fared well in terms of efficacy and safety for patients hospitalized for suspected or confirmed...