Tag: Bacteria
CDC: Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Over
Agency lifts advisory against romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley growing region in California
One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C. Diff at Admission
Asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile at significant risk for progression to symptomatic infection
Incidence of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Disease Rising
Incidence and prevalence of NTM lung disease increasing across U.S., especially for women, older adults
More Than 100 E. Coli Illnesses Now Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Twenty-three states have now reported cases, up from 19 last week; no deaths reported so far
Seven Deaths in California From Infections Tied to Black Tar Heroin
Nine people, aged 19 to 57, have been admitted to area hospitals with myonecrosis bacterial infections
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF finds no net benefit from screening among those not at increased risk for preterm delivery
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy
No net benefit seen for screening, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria for nonpregnant adults
High-Risk Antibiotic Use Linked to Hospital-Associated C. Difficile
High-risk antibiotic use independently predicts hospital-related Clostridioides difficile infection
Substantial Costs Attributable to Hospital-Acquired C. Difficile
Direct costs come from extended length of stay and increased hospitalization costs
T2DM Increases Gastric Cancer Risk After H. Pylori Eradication
Targeted screening should be considered in high-risk patients following H. pylori eradication therapy
