Antibiotic Resistance Journals

• Outbreak of Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella Newport An 2018 outbreak of multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Newport, with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin, has been linked to beef and raw cheese, most of which originated in Mexico.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2019
• Noncarbapenems for UTIs Caused by ESBL-Producing Bacteria Carbapenems are considered first-line agents for ESBL urinary tract infections, but their use is associated with increased multidrug resistance. Are there effective noncarbapenem alternatives?
  Southern Medical Journal, September 2019
• Complications of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Why might patients seek cosmetic procedures abroad -- and what are the risks involved?
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), September 2019
• Carbapenem and Cephalosporin Resistance in HAI The rise of drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections in healthcare facilities highlights the urgent need for more effective prevention strategies.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2019
• K. pneumoniae Isolate Associated With Urology Procedures This case of a patient harboring carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae highlights the need to obtain thorough travel histories for patients who've had recent medical care outside of the US.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 2019
• C. auris in a U.S. Patient Recently Hospitalized in Kenya This case of a patient colonized with Candida auris after extended hospitalization in Kenya underscores how health care exposure outside the US is a risk factor for emerging drug-resistant infections.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 2019
• An Updated Approach to Treatment of H. pylori Infection This paper summarizes indications for H. pylori testing, available diagnostic tests, and treatment approaches, with a focus on the growing challenges of antibiotic resistance.
  Southern Medical Journal, July 2019
• Impacts of New and Novel Rapid Diagnostics Learn more about newly available rapid diagnostic technologies that can play an important role in prevention and antimicrobial utilization.
  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, July 2019
• Susceptibility-Guided vs Empiric Therapy for H. pylori How do these treatment strategies for H pylori compare in terms of achieving eradication?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, July 2019
• Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment This paper reviews the composition and dynamics of the skin microbiome and its relationship to acne. What impact do antibiotics have on skin microbes, and what role should they play in acne treatment?
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, June 2019
• VIM-CRPA Associated With Invasive Medical Procedures in Mexico This investigation highlights the potential for acquiring infections with highly antibiotic-resistant organisms not commonly found in the United States when receiving health care abroad.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, June 2019
• Symptoms, Sites, and Significance of M. genitalium in MSM What is the significance of Mycoplasma genitalium in men who have sex with men? Should this population be routinely screened?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, May 2019
• Medical-Grade Honey as an Alternative to Surgery Is wound management with medical-grade honey a viable alternative to operative debridement?
  Wounds, April 2019
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Long-term Care Settings How are antimicrobial stewardship interventions being implemented in long-term care facilities, and what are the unique challenges these settings present?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, April 2019
• Trends in S. aureus Infections in US VA Medical Centers By 2007, all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers had implemented a multifaceted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention program. How well has it performed?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 2019
• Effect of PPIs on Risk, Prognosis of Infections in Cirrhosis Does the use of proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of bacterial infections or worsen their outcome in patients with cirrhosis and ascites?
  Liver International, March 2019
• New Antibiotics for Community-Acquired Pneumonia The treatment of community-acquired pneumonia has become increasingly challenging due to antibiotic resistance, but the availability of new agents may offer more options.
  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, March 2019
• Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Infections Among Travelers Recent cases of highly drug-resistant typhoid fever in returning travelers underscore the need for physicians to be aware of current global outbreaks, as well as their appropriate treatment.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 2019
• Antibiotic Cycling and Incidence of MRSA and C. diff Could a cycling policy that restricts the use of certain antibiotics help reduce the incidence of MRSA and C. diff infections in healthcare settings?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, February 2019
• Detection of Gram-Negative Bacteria in Direct Blood Cultures This study compared the performance of a microarray-based assay and MALDI-TOF MS for the identification of gram-negative bacteria in direct blood cultures compared with those in conventional culture.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, January 2019