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View article: P-1473. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Transition Therapy in ESBL Urinary Tract Infections
P-1473. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Transition Therapy in ESBL Urinary Tract Infections Open
Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria are notoriously resistant to many antibiotics, resulting in limited treatment options for such infections. Pathogens that possess this resistance mechanism typically nec…
View article: 2237. Outcomes of Metronidazole Dosed Every 12 Hours Versus Every 8 Hours
2237. Outcomes of Metronidazole Dosed Every 12 Hours Versus Every 8 Hours Open
Background Metronidazole (MTZ) is a mainstay treatment for anaerobic infections. Due to its pharmacokinetic and phamacodynamic properties, it can be dosed at 8 -, 12-, or 24-hour intervals. MTZ’s adverse effects depend on the cumulative do…
View article: 808. Outcomes of Invasive Candidiasis Stratified by Antifungal Therapy
808. Outcomes of Invasive Candidiasis Stratified by Antifungal Therapy Open
Background IDSA guidelines for invasive candidiasis recommend echinocandins (ECH) as first-line agents for initial therapy, with fluconazole (FLU) as an acceptable alternative. Transitioning from an ECH to FLU is also recommended in clinic…
View article: 2002. <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection Recurrence Trends and Characteristics at a Community Medical Center
2002. <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection Recurrence Trends and Characteristics at a Community Medical Center Open
Background Updated IDSA C. difficile Infection (CDI) guidelines recommend fidaxomicin as preferred therapy for initial infection as studies demonstrate increased sustained response 4 weeks after the end of therapy compared with vancomycin.…
View article: 1300. Comparison of Narrow vs. Broad Spectrum Antibiotics for Treatment of Community-acquired Aspiration Pneumonia
1300. Comparison of Narrow vs. Broad Spectrum Antibiotics for Treatment of Community-acquired Aspiration Pneumonia Open
Background Aspiration pneumonia (aspPNA) accounts for 5-15% of pneumonia admissions. Despite the absence of risk factors for organisms such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) or Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PsA), broad-spectrum (BS) anti…
View article: 207. Ineffective Initial Antibiotics for Enteric Bacteremia: Does Every Hour Count with Rapid Diagnostics and Stewardship Intervention?
207. Ineffective Initial Antibiotics for Enteric Bacteremia: Does Every Hour Count with Rapid Diagnostics and Stewardship Intervention? Open
Background It has been a long-standing practice to administer broad-spectrum antibiotics early for sepsis as each hour delay is associated with increase in mortality. With increasing rates of antibiotic resistance fueled by unnecessary use…
View article: No Impact of Probiotics to Reduce Clostridium difficile Infection in Hospitalized Patients: A Real-world Experience
No Impact of Probiotics to Reduce Clostridium difficile Infection in Hospitalized Patients: A Real-world Experience Open
We assessed the effectiveness of a Lactobacillus probiotic on rates of health care facility–onset Clostridium difficile infection (HO-CDI) in patients receiving antibiotics. A total of 1576 patients were evaluated. There was no difference …
View article: Probiotics to Reduce Clostridium difficile Infection: Clinical Experience in a Tertiary Care Center
Probiotics to Reduce Clostridium difficile Infection: Clinical Experience in a Tertiary Care Center Open
Background There is conflicting clinical data regarding the efficacy of probiotics to prevent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). The goal of this study is to compare rates of hospital acquired Clostridium difficile infection (HA-CDI) a…
View article: Rapid Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteremia and Impact on Anti-Pseudomonal Antibiotic Consumption in Combination with Antibiotic Stewardship at a Community-Based Hospital System
Rapid Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteremia and Impact on Anti-Pseudomonal Antibiotic Consumption in Combination with Antibiotic Stewardship at a Community-Based Hospital System Open
Rapid diagnostics for blood cultures have shown to decrease unnecessary antibiotics; however, this has mostly been studied in gram-positive organisms. The Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Test (BC-GN) identifies eight bacteria at speci…