Early Antibiotic Intervention Not Beneficial for Severe COVID-19 Cases
Early administration of such therapies in this patient group not shown to help mortality rates.
Contagion Live News Network: Studies Support Shorter Antibiotic Duration for Uncomplicated Cystitis
A brief update on today's infectious disease news.
Shorter Antibiotics Durations May Be Effective for Treating Uncomplicated Cystitis
A review of 61 clinical trials suggests that acute uncomplicated cystitis in adult women could be treated with shorter duration of antibiotics in some cases.
FDA Emergency Authorization: IgG/IgM Rapid Coronavirus Diagnostic
The test uses whole blood, plasma, or serum. The testing kit is intended to produce reliable results within 10 minutes.
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: Does Nucleocapsid DNA Lead to Lasting Protection?
Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, explains why an ImmunityBio SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate uses Nucleocapsid DNA alongside Spike DNA.
Kawasaki-like MIS-C Drives ICU Admissions in France
An assessment of 21 pediatric cases leads France investigators to believe development is due to post-viral immunological reactions.
Dr. Kerkhove of WHO Comments on Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases
Mild symptoms may still present high risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
Contagion Live News Network: WHO Official Remarks on Asymptomatic Spread of SARS-CoV-2
A quick brief on today's top infectious disease news.
FDA Revises Which Types of Respirators Can Be Decontaminated for Reuse Under COVID-19 EUAs
Due to health concerns, the US FDA is reissuing some EUAs to clarify which respirators are suited for decontamination and reuse.
California COVID-19 Epidemic Driven by Multiple Viral Strains
SARS-CoV-2 arrived in Northern California through a complicated series of introductions internationally and between states.
Has the COVID 19 Political Response Been Responsive to ID Experts?
Mary Schmidt, MD, discusses challenges in translating infectious disease advice to policy action.
Examining Clostridioides difficile Infection in Colonized Hospital Patients
An in-depth look at the factors associated with the progression to CDI in colonized patients reveals specific risks that may guide future management of this vulnerable population.
ID Pipeline News: Cefiderocol, IL-6 Diagnostics, & Imipenem-Cilastatin and Relebactam
The following is a roundup of the latest ID pipeline developments.
How Stay-at-Home Orders Influenced COVID-19 Hospitalization
Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD, explains new research showing how exponentional rates of hospitalizations were avoided in 4 shut-down states.
Jason Pogue, PharmD: Preventing Another COVID-19 Data Disaster
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, speaks about the state of publishing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recalls of the Week: Excess NDMA & Biocell Patient Awareness Campaign
The following are notable recall statements released by the US Food and Drug Administration during the week of May 31-June 7.
Contagion Live News Network: Attenuation, Hydroxychloroquine, & More
A brief on today's top ID news.
Hydroxychloroquine & COVID 19: Is It a Clinical "Bear Market" for the Drug?
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, answers questions about the emerging picture for hydroxychloroquine.
Examining the PPE Supply Chain: Is Safe Manufacturing Possible?
John Strotbeck, CEO of Boathouse Sports, discusses results of physical distancing measures at the firm's COVID-adapted factory.
Public Health Watch: A Call for Clarity on Remdesivir Distribution
The only new drug approved for COVID-19 treatment has limited efficacy, but is still desperately needed to fight pandemic.
Adam Brufsky, MD: SARS-CoV-2 Attenuation?
Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, addresses the potential for changing dynamics in SARS-CoV-2.
State Stay-At-Home Orders May Have Reduced Early COVID-19 Hospitalizations
An assessment observing 4 states under stay-at-home orders showed all avoided worsened outcomes of severe infection rates.
FDA Approves Imipenem-Cilastatin and Relebactam for HABP/VABP
The Merck combination antibiotic has been previously approved for cUTIs and complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Surgisphere's Hydroxychloroquine Data Under Intense Scrutiny
Clinicians and researchers have questioned the likelihood of assembling the quantity of data supplied by Surgisphere on hydroxychloroquine in such a short period of time.
Contagion Live News Network: Testing for Severe COVID-19
A brief on the latest infectious disease headlines.
Hydroxychloroquine as Postexposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19: Clinical Takeaways
Matthew F. Pullen, MD, co-author of the recent hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis trial, shares the top clinical takeaways.
FDA Authorizes IL-6 Test for Early Detection of Severe COVID-19 Illness
The test measures IL-6 to identify patients with COVID-19 at high risk of intubation.
Not All COVID-19 Patients Who Report Loss of Smell Have Anosmia
About two-thirds of patients that reported loss of smell associated with viral infection actually had confirmed anosmia after objective olfactory testing.
Antibiotic Scorecards Lead to More Appropriate Prescribing
Antimicrobial stewardship education was conducted with de-identified provider-specific prescribing scorecards.
Most Early New York COVID-19 Cases Came From Europe
Though most trace the coronavirus outbreak to China, a new analysis finds most of the cases in New York seem to have originated in Europe.