The prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) has seen numerous developments over the course of recent months. With new diagnostic tools, treatment methods, and prediction models coming to the fore, professionals in infection prevention have a lot to keep up-to-date with.
A study that evaluated the use of enzyme immunoassays and PCR testing,…
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), colloquially known as C. diff, represents one of the primary causes of hospital-acquired infections and commonly triggers mortality among older, hospitalized adults. As elucidated by Dr. Raghavendra Tirupathi, a Medical Director at Keystone Infectious Diseases, alongside his medical student assemblage, a profound understanding of Clostridium difficile is central to infection prevention…
Sepsis, an abnormal, life-threatening reaction to infection often leading to organ dysfunction and failure, represents a significant yet often under-recognized global health issue. Despite accounting for nearly 20% of all deaths worldwide, its complex and heterogeneous nature often leads to misdiagnosis and mistreatment. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the imperative for effectual sepsis…
With children gearing up for school resumption, head lice infestation, scientifically known as pediculosis, has once again become a prevalent concern for healthcare providers, particularly those in pediatrics. This condition, although a common nuisance worldwide, disproportionately affects school-aged children due to their frequent and close interactions at daycare centers, during playdates, and in classroom settings.…