Infectious Diseases

In an attempt to combat the development of bacterial resistance, researchers have reengineered a key antibiotic with 3 independent mechanisms of action.

A recent study examined the rate of treatment failure for various antibiotics used for community-acquired pneumonia in an outpatient setting.

The CDC has released a health advisory detailing the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Shigella infection.

Researchers have observed an association between short-term oral corticosteroid use and adverse events such as sepsis.

The World Health Organization released its first ever report identifying 12 antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health.

The CDC released its 2016-2017 interim estimate for the effectiveness of the seasonal influenza vaccine.

The CDC has published its findings from January 1 through February 4 on the current status of influenza outbreaks across the country.

Clinicians often focus on the nebulous idea of balancing antibiotic prescribing with concerns about antibiotic resistance.

Researchers conducted a trial to examine the efficacy of bezlotoxumab for the treatment of recurrent C difficile infection in patients.

An analysis compared rates of hospital readmissions related to heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, COPD, pneumonia, and sepsis.