Antimicrobials News

Cefazolin reduced surgical site infections compared with second-line antibiotics among patients with a beta-lactam allergy who had total joint arthroplasty, with no increase in hypersensitivity reactions, researchers determined.

An outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in Tennessee was caused by raw milk consumption among members of a cow-share, according to a study.

A network-based model demonstrated that men who have sex with men drive the Neisseria gonorrhoeae epidemic and that intensive screening in the low-risk population had little impact on decreasing transmission rates.

Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programs are common for conditions that traditionally require weeks or months of parenteral treatment.

Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be stopped immediately after the patient’s incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.

SAN DIEGO — A speaker encouraged physicians who prescribe antibiotics to take the necessary steps to curb drug resistance and reduce disparities in care.

SEATTLE — Over the course of more than 5 years, antibiotic supply chain issues have not improved, potentially impacting patient treatment and stewardship, according to a study.

Researchers in Spain reported that nearly half of supermarket meat samples tested in a study contained multidrug-resistant or potentially pathogenic Escherichia coli.

Researchers found that pneumonia patients who were switched early from IV to oral antibiotics had shorter hospital stays and fewer days on antibiotics.

Personal protective equipment and other supplies made using 3D printers may be “readily contaminated” with nosocomial pathogens and are best for one-time use, researchers reported.