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Faden H et al. – Skin and soft–tissue abscesses in the current epidemic of community–associated staphylococcal disease are strongly associated with rectal colonization by PFT USA300. Nasal colonization in children does not seem to be a risk factor. read more
Tam VH et al. – All available isolates were susceptible to polymyxin B, and only one isolate was nonsusceptible to colistin, but all isolates were nonsusceptible to doripenem. Understanding and continuous monitoring of the prevalence and resistance mechanisms of MDR P. aeruginosa would enable us to formulate rational treatment strategies to combat nosocomial infections. read more
Chen T–Y et al. – Poor functional status (requiring assistance in >=3 activities of daily living (ADLs)) was specifically associated with MRSA SSI. Functional status is an objective, readily available variable that can be used to stratify patients at risk for MRSA SSI.
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Lipsky BA et al. – Among diabetic patients hospitalised with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) from 2003 to 2007, only methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) increased in prevalence. Patients with non–foot (vs foot) infections were more severely ill. Independent risk factors for increased mortality rates, length of stay and costs included more severe illness, transfer from another hospital and wound cultures with Pseudomonas or other gram–negatives. read more
Cooke NM et al. – The community, healthcare–associated or nosocomial origin of E. coli bacteremia determines isolates’ virulence capacity better than phylogenetic group. This study provides new insights into the relationships between pathogenesis and epidemiology of E. coli bacteremia. read more
