The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) was first introduced in the United States in 2010. However, the effect of PCV13 on pneumococcal meningitis is not currently known.
A negative tuberculin skin test is associated with poor outcomes among individuals with tuberculosis. However, it is currently unknown whether a negative test is linked to in-hospital mortality in these...
Accurately distinguishing bacterial infections from viral ones can be difficult, often leading to antibiotic misuse. In a new study, researchers tested the accuracy of a novel assay in distinguishing...
In a new study, researchers compared survey data from 2011 and 2015 to assess the prevalence of health-care–associated infections in several hospitals across the United States.
Surgical patients with a reported penicillin allergy may not receive recommended perioperative antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections. However, most individuals with a reported penicillin allergy...
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following arthroplasty is more common in the elderly and is associated with a significantly increased 5-year mortality risk. In a new study, researchers investigated whether...
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently released new guidelines on the diagnosis and management of infectious diarrhea in adult and pediatric patients.
Infections are the leading cause of death in patients age 65 years or older who undergo liver transplantation, according to data from the United Network of Organ Sharing. A new study aimed to better...
