Drug-resistant bacteria causing bloody diarrhea is growing threat

Here's a look at how to prevent drug-resistant shigella, a type of bacteria that causes shigellosis, a diarrheal infection.
Canadian Medical Association Journal

Whipple disease presenting with severe weight loss, seronegative inflammatory arthritis, and culture-negative endocarditis

Whipple disease is a rare infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei that most often presents with a triad of weight loss, ...
EurekAlert!

A case of invasive pituitary prolactinoma misdiagnosed as nasopharyngeal carcinoma: diagnostic lessons and management

Invasive pituitary adenomas with infrasellar extension can present with epistaxis and nasal obstruction, mimicking nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and leading to misdiagnosis. A 32‑year‑old male was ...
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ICU infections show alarming antibiotic resistance in Pune hospital study

A hospital-based study by Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College (BJMC), Sassoon General Hospital (SGH), and Johns Hopkins University has highlighted a concerning rise in antimicrobial ...
Nature

The Impact of Synergistic Therapy Between Colistin and Meropenem on Outcomes of Patients With Pneumonia or Bloodstream Infection Due to Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens

The Impact of Synergistic Therapy Between Colistin and Meropenem on Outcomes of Patients With Pneumonia or Bloodstream Infection Due to Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens ...
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Phage therapy setback prompts new screening rules

An Australian phage therapy case failed after pre-existing antibodies neutralized the treatment, prompting new patient screening protocols. Researchers plan to test patients for such antibodies before ...
C&EN

Molecular Nanomachines Disrupt Bacterial Cell Wall, Increasing Sensitivity of Extensively Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae to Meropenem

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cidrap.umn

FDA approves new drug for complicated urinary tract infection

Editor's note: This story was updated on Aug 31 to include quotes from Brad Spellberg, MD. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved a new antibiotic combination drug for treatment of ...
verywellhealth

When to Seek Care for Pneumonia Treatment

Pneumonia treatment varies based on the infection type and symptom severity. While many cases are manageable at home, severe symptoms may require medical attention. Antibiotics are the main treatment ...