Streptococcal Infection

The 2007 decision to no longer advise antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent viridans group streptococcal infective endocarditis in many patients with CVD having invasive dental procedures was correct, according to a new scientific statement.

Intraoperative preparation with vancomycin-soaked grafts was linked with reduced infection rates in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction, according to presented results.

The FDA has requested that manufacturers of the injectable version of bacitracin withdraw their products from the market.

Oral health and hygiene and dietary practices may be associated with the development and severity of psoriasis, according to a study in Dermatology Online Journal.

Recurrent tonsillitis during ages 10 to 11 years was associated with pediatric psoriasis, according to a population-based analysis published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.