Antibiotic exposure disrupts gut microbiota in 58% to 94% of critically ill children
Antibiotics and gut health in critically ill children
This narrative review examines antibiotic exposure in critically ill children in the PICU, reporting that 58% to 94% receive antibiotics, wh…
Common antibiotics used in intensive care can disrupt a child's gut health, increasing the risk of serious infections like pneumonia.
Low antimicrobial resistance in Lawsonella clevelandensis infections suggests susceptibility to penicillins, carbapenems, clindamycin, and metronidazole
Doctors find specific bacteria cause deep abscesses in fat tissue
This narrative review of 27 publications, including 18 clinical cases, examines Lawsonella clevelandensis infections in deep-seated abscesse…
A rare bacterium often hides in deep infections of the breast and abdomen, making it hard to treat without a high index of suspicion.
Dapsone 5% and erythromycin 2% significantly reduce inflammatory lesion counts in acne vulgaris
Trial shows specific antibiotics help treat certain types of acne
This network meta-analysis of 22,645 patients evaluated various topical antibiotic monotherapies for acne vulgaris. While specific agents li…
New data identifies which topical antibiotics are most effective at reducing different types of acne lesions while highlighting risks like a…
Case report review of clindamycin use in a 62-year-old male with Neurofibromatosis type 1 and hematoma
A Rare Bleeding Complication Every NF1 Patient Should Know About
This case report review describes the management of a 62-year-old male with Neurofibromatosis type 1 who presented with a hematoma. The pati…
A sudden pain or unexplained lump in someone with NF1 could signal a life-threatening bleed that needs emergency care right away.
Meta-analysis of antimicrobial resistance prevalence in Tanzanian hospital pathogens
Common Antibiotics Are Failing in Tanzania, New Data Reveals
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from 28 studies on antimicrobial resistance in clinically relevant pathogens withi…
This research shows that common antibiotics are losing their power in Tanzania, urging a critical update to how infections are treated.
Linezolid vs clindamycin shows no ICU or hospital stay difference in severe SSTIs
For severe skin infections, does one antibiotic keep you out of the hospital longer?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of patients with severe or necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections found no significant difference…
For severe skin infections, using linezolid instead of clindamycin does not help patients leave the hospital faster, though it may lower kid…