Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of December 14-20 - Contagion Live
Joseph Zackular discussed declining hospital-onset C difficile infections due to better infection control and an mRNA-based vaccine in pre-clinical trials. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fueled by public misunderstanding and misuse of antibiotics. Peer-assisted telemedicine improved HCV diagnosis and treatment in rural areas. The CACTUS Study found similar outcomes for ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam in treating multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Gilead's lenacapavir demonstrated high efficacy in preventing HIV infection in Phase 3 trials.
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Joseph Zackular discussed declining hospital-onset C difficile infections due to better infection control and an mRNA-based vaccine in pre-clinical trials. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fueled by public misunderstanding and misuse of antibiotics. Peer-assisted telemedicine improved HCV diagnosis and treatment in rural areas. The CACTUS Study found similar outcomes for ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam in treating multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Gilead's lenacapavir demonstrated high efficacy in preventing HIV infection in Phase 3 trials.