Prospective Surveillance of Enterovirus D68 Improves Epidemiologic Knowledge
Prospective surveillance of enterovirus D68 is contributing to a better understanding of its epidemiology and should be continued.
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Skin Cultures May Aid in Prediction of Bloodstream Infection Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa skin cultures may help to predictthe pathogens involved in bloodstream infections.
Building a Tuberculosis-Free World
The first-ever UN High-Level Meeting on tuberculosis, in September 2018, resolved that ending the disease is a global priority.
Safety and Efficacy of Lefamulin for Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
A novel antibiotic, lefamulin, may not be inferior to moxifloxacin in efficacy and safety for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Analysis of Rapid Molecular Influenza Tests Are Heterogeneous
Rapid molecular tests for viral pathogen detection provide accurate results and implementation in hospital settings is recommended.
Corticosteroid Use Reduces 28-Day Mortality in Sepsis
The administration of corticosteroids in patients with sepsis may be associated with significant improvement in patient outcomes.
Worse Outcomes From Legionella Pneumonia in Individuals With Advanced HIV
Previous results stated that Legionella pneumonia characteristics may not differ between individuals with HIV and individuals who do not have HIV.
Management of Mycobacterium chimaera Outbreak From Heater-Cooler Units
There is currently a global outbreak of disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera related to the widely used surgical device LivaNova 3T heater-cooler unit contamination.
Rifampin Resistance Emerges After Rifaximin Use
A transient resistance to rifampin may emerge in patients after taking rifaximin.
Hands Are Vehicles for Transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae
Hands can be vehicles for transmission of pneumococcus and lead to acquisition of nasopharyngeal colonization.
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