Infection News

A prospective real-world study showed fecal microbiota transplantation was highly effective for Clostridioides difficile infection and had a good safety profile, according to new data published in Gastroenterology.

A “high relative abundance” of a gut microbiota species in the Blautia genus correlated with a greater risk for MS relapse in pediatric patients, according to findings presented during an encore session of MSVirtual2020.

Outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli that are linked to leafy greens are more likely to occur in the spring or fall, even though leafy greens are grown year-round in the United States, study findings showed.

In this exclusive video, Jennifer Christie, MD, from the Emory School of Medicine, and Douglas K. Rex, MD, from Indiana University School of Medicine, discuss “The Value of Colonoscopy,” a new campaign from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Delays in colorectal cancer screening due to the cessation of colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase advanced cases and even mortality if the delay stretches beyond 1 year, according to study results.

Through an international registry presented at the Digital International Liver Congress, experts found COVID-19 in the presence of liver disease like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or cirrhosis conferred a greater risk for mortality and morbidity.

An outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to red onions has spread to 47 states and involves 869 reported cases, according to the CDC.

Here we present some of our most recent reports on their work, as well as some insight from practicing GIs on how the pandemic has impacted daily life and practice.

Commercial restaurant workers often use sponges and microfiber towels to clean food contact surfaces, but these types of absorbent materials were found to harbor potentially pathogenic organisms for more than 2 weeks, researchers said.

Health officials linked a large multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections to red onions from a California supplier, according to the CDC.