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Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Group B streptococcus can cause serious infections in newborns, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised patients. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for group B strep infections, including …
Review of 2023 IDSA Guidelines on AMR Gram-Negative Infections
WEBAug 18, 2023 · The IDSA has updated its guidelines on the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative infections, covering 6 pathogen groups. The guidelines provide preferred and alternative agents for different infection types and settings, based on treatment questions and susceptibility data.
Enterococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Enterococcus is a gram-positive bacteria that can cause various infections, especially in hospitalized patients. Learn about its presentation, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including antibiotics and nonpharmacologic interventions.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBComplicated UTI. Presentation and Causes of a UTI Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are categorized as uncomplicated or complicated.1 Uncomplicated UTIs typically occur in females because they have a shorter urethra than males, which is more likely to become colonized by bacteria. With an uncomplicated UTI, there are no structural abnormalities ...
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CoNS infections, which are common in hospital settings and often resistant to antibiotics. Find out how to differentiate CoNS from S. aureus and other pathogens using coagulase tests.
Updated C difficile Infection Clinical Guidance From IDSA/SHEA
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · A comprehensive clinical practice guideline for CDI, endorsed by IDSA and SHEA, provides recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CDI in adults and children. The guideline highlights the importance of diagnostic stewardship, vancomycin or fidaxomicin as first-line therapy for mild/moderate CDI, and fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent CDI.
Proteus Mirabilis - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by Proteus mirabilis, a Gram-negative bacterium that can form biofilms and produce urease. Find out how P mirabilis is transmitted from the GI tract to the urinary tract and how it can cause urolithiasis and sepsis.
IDSA Releases Updated Guidelines for Clinicians on COVID-19 …
WEBDec 13, 2021 · The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidelines on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care professionals (HCP) providing care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections IDSA Update - Infectious …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released updated guidelines on the risk assessment, diagnostic imaging, and microbiologic evaluation of complicated intra-abdominal infections (IAIs). The new guidance covers several conditions, such as acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, and abscess, and provides limited clinical guidance in areas where evidence is lacking.