Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common among women and hospitalized patients with an indwelling urinary catheter like Foley catheter. A considerable number of patients, mostly in the community are subject to misdiagnosis and may be given unnecessary antibiotic therapy that they DO NOT need. Schulz L, et al, provided the following comprehensive perspective regarding […]
Pneumonia that starts at home is called “community acquired pneumonia” or “CAP”. This is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that often requires admission to a hospital. It is a well-known fact that risk and complications of pneumonia increase with advancing age. The potential for a favorable impact on the incidence (frequency) and outcome […]
Nasal colonization or extended residence of Staph in the inner lining of nose has been a well-recognized risk factor for Staph infection in the deeper tissue including wound infections after undergoing surgery. It is not certain why certain people may develop persistent nasal colonization whereas, most others remain free of such bacterial presence and persistence. […]
Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as “Staph” including, now widespread variety known as MRSA (drug-resistant Staph) can lead to serious pneumonia with invasion and spread via blood flow to almost all body parts. Secondary bacterial pneumonia after a serious respiratory viral infection is a well-known fact. In a recent study, Reddinger et al have demonstrated […]