Tag: Infections: Misc.
Emotional Pain Tied to Health Care-Associated Infections
Many patients with health care-associated infections concerned about transmission
Report Details Corneal Infection Tied to Sleeping in Contacts
Six patients reported sleeping in lenses on regular basis; most had vision loss, permanent damage
CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk
Infection is under-recognized, may remain a threat without stronger intervention measures
Completing Sepsis Bundle Within an Hour Cuts Pediatric Mortality
However, completing individual bundle elements in that timeframe does not reduce pediatric mortality
C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients
Proven infections, antibiotic treatments in past three months tied to increased development of CDI
Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals
Staffing and resources for infection prevention and control vary by size of facility
How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs
For inpatient providers, disagreement about antimicrobial use attribution rises with complexity
Dog’s Saliva Caused Bacterial Infection Leading to Amputations
Patient probably contracted infection from being licked by his dog
July 2018 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for July 2018. This roundup includes the...
Several Invasive Procedures Linked to Infective Endocarditis
Strong link for cardiovascular procedures, especially CABG, procedures of skin, wound management
