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Strain of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea identified in Austria

Researchers in Austria are reporting the identification of a second strain of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) gonorrhea.

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Strain of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea identified in Austria

Researchers in Austria are reporting the identification of a second strain of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) gonorrhea.

Cascade reporting linked to drop in fluoroquinolone prescribing

A study conducted in a network of urgent care and express care clinics in Iowa found that implementation of cascade reporting was associated with a significant decline in fluoroquinolone prescribing, researchers reported today in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology.

New project to explore link between gender, antimicrobial resistance

Researchers in Africa and Asia have been selected to lead an upcoming research project that will explore the interconnections between antimicrobial resistance and gender.

WHO issues another dire antibiotic pipeline report

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released another disappointing report on the state of the antibiotic development pipeline.

VA study finds expectation of antibiotics colors patient satisfaction

A study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients found that the expectation of an antibiotic had a bigger impact on patient satisfaction than did receipt of an antibiotic, researchers reported today in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology.

High empiric antibiotic use noted for gram-negative infections in US

A study of adults discharged from more than 900 US hospitals in 2019 found that more than one-third received empiric gram-negative antibiotic therapy, with more than 1 in 5 receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics, researchers reported yesterday in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Bill aims to boost federal response to antibiotic resistance

US Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced this week that he has reintroduced legislation to strengthen the federal response to antibiotic resistance.

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Bill aims to boost federal response to antibiotic resistance

US Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced this week that he has reintroduced legislation to strengthen the federal response to antibiotic resistance.

Study finds high level of inappropriate testing for fungal disease

A study conducted at a large teaching hospital in Tokyo found that most tests used to diagnose invasive fungal disease were inappropriate, Japanese researchers reported yesterday in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Saudi funding aims to boost national antimicrobial resistance plans

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday that it has received more than $21 million from Saudi Arabia to support implementation of national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) action plans in several low- and middle-income countries.

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Saudi funding aims to boost national antimicrobial resistance plans

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday that it has received more than $21 million from Saudi Arabia to support implementation of national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) action plans in several low- and middle-income countries.

UK study shows drop in antibiotics for respiratory infections during COVID

Antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) fell in England during the first year of the pandemic, researchers reported today in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

Brazilian restriction on antibiotic sales linked to decline in resistance

A national policy restricting over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic sales in Brazil was linked with a drop in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in two pathogens that frequently cause community-acquired infections, Brazilian researchers reported yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases.

G7 finance ministers commit to addressing antibiotic market failure

Finance ministers for G7 countries yesterday issued a statement in support of actions to boost development of new antibiotics.

Trial finds no mortality benefit from azithromycin for kids' diarrhea

A randomized trial involving more than 8,000 children in low-income settings found that azithromycin did not improve mortality in children with acute diarrhea, an international team of researchers reported yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Trial finds no mortality benefit from azithromycin for kids' diarrhea

A randomized trial involving more than 8,000 children in low-income settings found that azithromycin did not improve mortality in children with acute diarrhea, an international team of researchers reported yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

Stewardship steps tied to reduced antibiotics, C diff at community hospital

Implementation of a multifaceted antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) in a large community hospital in New Jersey was associated with significant, sustained reductions in unnecessary antibiotic use, Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) rates, and antimicrobial acquisition costs, researchers reported late last week in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.

New metric aims to capture antibiotic prescribing among pediatricians

A team of pediatricians in Massachusetts has developed a new metric for capturing the range of antibiotic prescribing among pediatricians for common clinical scenarios.

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New metric aims to capture antibiotic prescribing among pediatricians

Originally published by CIDRAP News Dec 22

A team of pediatricians in Massachusetts has developed a new metric for capturing the range of antibiotic prescribing among pediatricians for common clinical scenarios.

Fully vaccinated people with immune dysfunction at higher risk of breakthrough COVID

Full vaccination against COVID-19 was associated with reduced risk of breakthrough infection, but risk of breakthrough infection was much higher among fully vaccinated people with immune dysfunction than those without, US researchers reported today in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Probe of first US Omicron cluster hints at shorter incubation period

The incubation period for the Omicron variant may be shorter than for Delta and the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, Nebraska researchers reported yesterday, based on an analysis of the first known Omicron cluster in the United States. The team reported its findings yesterday in an early online edition of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

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Study finds high prevalence of antibiotic use in Latin American hospitals

Originally published by CIDRAP News Dec 29

CDC reports new E coli outbreak linked to leafy greens

Late last week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted an outbreak notice about an Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak related to mixed leafy greens.

Trial finds three rounds of azithromycin better than one for yaws reduction

The results of a randomized trial in Papua New Guinea suggest three rounds of mass administration of azithromycin led to a greater reduction in the prevalence of yaws than a single round, researchers reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine.