Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic Resistance News

Antibiotic Resistance Common in H. Pylori Antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori is widespread across World Health Organization (WHO) regions, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Reuters Health Information, July 20, 2018
Antibiotic Overuse Highest in Urgent Care Clinics Nearly half of urgent care patients diagnosed with conditions that don't require antibiotic treatment receive a prescription for an antibiotic.
Medscape Medical News, July 16, 2018

Multidrug-Resistant Infections: What's on the Horizon? As resistance develops to 'last-line' antimicrobials, what's next in the treatment of serious bacterial infections?
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), July 18, 2018
Thinking of a Fluoroquinolone? Think Again Fluoroquinolones are often prescribed even in the absence of any indication for antibiotics, despite their risk for serious harm.
CDC Expert Commentary, July 16, 2018

What's the Verdict for UTIs in Women and Children?
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), July 12, 2018
Recurrent Skin Infections in a Teen: How Would You Manage?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 7, 2018
A Closer Look at Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), June 7, 2018
Could Less Be More in Febrile Neutropenia, Too?
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), June 5, 2018