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We describes a pseudo-outbreak of Paenibacillus spp. bacteraemia linked to subtle lapses in blood-culture collection.
Aseptic technique remains critical for diagnostic reliability.
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Microbiology testing capacity and antimicrobial drug resistance in surgical-site infections: a post-hoc, prospective, secondary analysis of the FALCON randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-i... Targeted perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis during contaminated abdominal surgery is insufficient in LMICs, with very few SSI organisms undergoing formal diagnosis. Expansion of testing capacity, de...

The regular availability of infection control teams was significantly associated with a reduction in MDR in surgical site infections
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P-238. Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Using Kamishibai Chart in Digital Format for Rehabilitation Hospital Advancement AbstractBackground. HAIs are a significant public health concern in Brazil, leading to higher hospital costs and increased rates of morbidity and mortality

Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Using Kamishibai Chart in Digital Format for Rehabilitation Hospital Advancement

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🌍 🚨 ART Timing & Cryptococcal Meningitis: Starting ART ≤14 days before cryptococcal meningitis diagnosis spikes 2-week mortality to 20.8% vs. 7.1%–13% for longer ART or 12.4% for no ART. 🛑 Pausing ART improves survival.
🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciae586
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How to Dose Vancomycin in Overweight and Obese Patients with Varying Renal (Dys)function in the Novel Era of AUC 400–600 mg·h/L-Targeted Dosing - Clinical Pharmacokinetics Background and Objective The latest vancomycin guideline recommends area under the curve (AUC)-targeted dosing and monitoring for efficacy and safety. However, guidelines for AUC-targeted starting dos...

New vancomycin guidelines for obese patients recommend AUC-targeted dosing (400–600 mg·h/L) w/ tailored loading and maintenance doses based on weight, renal function, and ICU status to improve safety and efficacy. doi.org/10.1007/s402.... 💊⚖️ #VancomycinDosing #PrecisionMedicine
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