If used at the population level, it could contribute to antimicrobial resistance, so using clinical judgement is critical ...

Previous reports suggest a benefit of fluconazole prophylaxis in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants <1000 g. Our aim was to evaluate if limiting fluconazole prophylaxis to targeted highest risk ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(7):647-648. From the beginning, the scientific basis for recommendations for endocarditis prophylaxis was not well established. The evidence supporting prophylaxis ...

Updated HIV post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines introduce new PEP regimens, shorten follow-up HIV testing, and refine management after occupational exposure when source patients have undetectable ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Two doses of PPSV23 5 years apart are recommended. Stratifying T-cell deficiencies can help ensure safe ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “We know that UTIs are one of the most common infections leading to hospitalization, and recurrent UTIs are ...

Opinions are divided regarding the best prophylactic regimen for GVHD. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential survival benefit of different prophylactic regimens for acute GVHD (aGVHD). We ...

Adding vancomycin to beta-lactam prophylaxis with cefazolin did not help prevent surgical-site infections in patients undergoing arthroplasty mostly for the knees or hips, a randomized trial showed.