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Topics in Infectious Diseases

Surgical site infection: Knowledge of the likely pathogens is key

Roy A. Borchardt, PA-C, PhD, Kenneth V. I. Rolston, MD May 18, 2012

Postoperative complications, including surgical site infections, can prolong hospitalization, delay healing, and increase health care costs.

Tuberculosis screening: Prevention in the patient with immunosuppression

Kelly M. McConn, PA-C, George M. Viola, MD, MPH April 10, 2012

Identifying patients with latent TB is paramount because reactivation is possible any time the immune system becomes depressed.

Urinary tract infection: Consistent therapy to  reduce resistance

Roy A. Borchardt, PA-C, PhD, Kenneth V. I. Rolston, MD March 13, 2012

A recent update to the clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of UTI hopes to establish a long overdue consensus regarding optimal approaches to this common infection.

Antimicrobial stewardship:  A proactive approach to combating resistance

Roy A. Borchardt, PA-C, PhD, Kenneth V. I. Rolston, MD February 09, 2012

Until new antimicrobials with novel mechanisms can be developed, we must use antibiotic stewardship to safeguard the efficacy of the medications we have.

Battling influenza: Universal vaccination is the primary weapon

Roy A. Borchardt, PA-C, PhD, Kenneth V. I. Rolston, MD January 09, 2012

This update on seasonal influenza focuses on early treatment and reducing disease burden through vaccination, with special attention to cancer patients.