Lefamulin Now Available for Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
The oral and IV formulations of Xenleta, a first-in-class pleuromutilin antibiotic, have been made available in the US by Nabriva Therapeutics.
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Pneumococcal Vaccine Needed for Recipients of Solid Organ Transplant
Pneumococcal colonization rates are low in recipients of solid organ transplants, but most of the colonizing serotypes are not included in pneumococcal vaccines.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines May Lead to Overtreatment of MRSA
Recent hospital-acquired pneumonia guidelines for antibiogram threshold and characteristics did not improve the prediction of MRSA or resistant gram-negative rods infection.
Cardiac Biomarkers May Predict CV Events in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Elevated levels of cardiac biomarkers can help identify patients with community-acquired pneumonia at high risk for early- and long-term cardiovascular events.
FDA Approves First-in-Class Antibiotic to Treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
The FDA has approved Xenleta for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for Adult Immunization Schedules
In light of Immunization Awareness Month, the American College of Physicians has issued a press statement to remind adults of the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccinations.
Potential Diagnostic Screening Tools for M Pneumoniae Infection in Children
Mycoplasma pneumoniae immunoglobulin M antibody-secreting cells were successfully used to differentiate between those with M pneumoniae infection and carriers in a pediatric population.
Overuse of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Pneumonia Leads to Poorer Outcomes
Poor outcomes include higher mortality, longer hospital stay, and greater risk for C difficile infection.
Corticosteroids Associated With Increased Mortality in Influenza Pneumonia
The use of corticosteroids in people with influenza pneumonia may increase rates of mortality.
Factors Linked to Pneumococcal Vaccination Status in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for hospitalization and mortality because of pneumococcal infection; however, uptake of vaccination remains suboptimal.
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