Gram-Negative Bacteremia
WikiGuidelines group publishes first new UTI guidance in 14 years
The WikiGuidelines collaborative has published its third clinical practice guidance — this one on the prevention, diagnosis and management of UTIs.
ID consult shortens antibiotics for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia
HOUSTON — Consulting with an infectious disease physician can shorten antibiotic prescriptions for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia and move patients from IV to oral antibiotics more quickly, according to a study.
Oral antibiotics safe, effective for transplant recipients with gram-negative bacteremia
Transitioning organ transplant recipients to oral antibiotic therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia is effective and associated with fewer adverse events compared with continued IV therapy, researchers found.
Top in ID: Free COVID-19 tests; shorter antibiotic duration for gram-negative bacteremia
The Biden administration is offering more free COVID-19 tests ahead of the holiday season.
Outcomes similar in people with gram-negative bacteremia despite antibiotic duration
Study findings from hospitals in Copenhagen add to growing data that shorter antibiotic treatment duration is effective for patients with gram-negative bacteremia.
VIDEO: ‘We can all be antibiotic stewards’
SAN DIEGO — A speaker encouraged physicians who prescribe antibiotics to take the necessary steps to curb drug resistance and reduce disparities in care.
Gram-negative Bacterial Infections: Therapeutic Strategies to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Shionogi Inc.
ID physicians prefer oral antibiotics for treatment of patients with bacteremia
A survey among members of the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s Emerging Infection Network showed that the majority of adult infectious disease physicians would shift patients with both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteremia to oral antibiotics for treatment.