My Gut Care’s Post

The September Issue of The American Journal of #Gastroenterology is now available! Explore this month's articles, including a new ACG Clinical Guideline on the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection 📕bit.ly/AmJGastro

Fungal Education Friday: The Threat of Candida auris In just over a decade, Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as a global health threat, reported in 30+ countries and known for its ability to cause outbreaks in healthcare settings. Why C. auris is a Concern: 1️⃣ Resistant to multiple antifungal drugs like Fluconazole. 2️⃣ Difficult to identify with standard lab methods. 3️⃣ Rapidly spreads in hospitals, causing infections with 30-60% mortality rates. Bloodstream infections are particularly severe, especially in critically ill and immunocompromised patients. Early detection is critical for managing outbreaks and protecting vulnerable patients. IMMY’s AurisID® PCR Kit Designed for species-specific detection of C. auris, the AurisID® PCR kit provides results in just 45 minutes—a game-changer compared to the 24-48 hours needed with traditional methods. With 96.6% sensitivity and 100% specificity, it’s a faster, more reliable tool for surveillance and screening, supporting infection control efforts and preventing hospital outbreaks. Together, we can tackle the growing threat of C. auris with innovative diagnostics. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gFbDeKSf #FungalEducationFridays #CandidaAuris #CAuris #FungalDiagnostics #HealthcareInnovation #InfectionPrevention #ThinkFungus #TestFungus

📢 Call for Reading 👉 Title: #Pasteurella Multocida Infection in Humans 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/e3caKcaY 🎯 Article Views: 5155; Citations: 7 Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) is an immobile, anaerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus fermenting bacterium. This pathogen is commonly prevalent in the upper airways of healthy #pets, such as cats and dogs, but was also confirmed in domestic cattle, rabbits, pigs, birds, and various wild animals. Infection in humans occurs as a result of biting, scratching, or licking by animals and contact with nasopharyngeal secretions. Inflammation at the site of infection develops within the first day from the injury. It is usually confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissue but, in particular situations, may spread to other organs and manifest as a severe systemic infection. Careful history-taking and microbiological confirmation of the infection enable diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Any wound resulting from an animal bite should be disinfected. The preferred and highly effective treatment against local P. multocida infection is penicillin or its derivatives. The prognosis for P. multocida infections depends on the infected site and the patient’s comorbidities. #pasteurellosis #zoonosis

The infection can quickly become fatal if Vibrio vulnificus enters the bloodstream. From there, it causes blistering skin lesions, fever, chills and dangerously low blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 5 people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection will die. #Diseases #vibrio #infection #death #foodsafety #CDC #contamination #prevention

Yet another reason to stay away from #hospitals whenever possible: upon discharge you become a #PublicHealth hazard for all members of your household even if you were admitted for something totally unrelated to an infection. Piece recommends screening for new MRSA colonization for all hospital discharges whether symptomatic or not. #healthcarequality #healthcarecosts #infection #resistantinfection #homecare

Concerned about biopsy complications? While both transrectal and transperineal approaches are the leading techniques for biopsy sampling, the issue of infection prevention has been widely discussed. Recent studies conducted globally have consistently shown reduced infection risks associated with the transperineal biopsy method. In recent years, the transperineal prostate biopsy approach has garnered significant attention for its clinical and procedural advantages. A growing body of research emphasizes the distinct benefits it offers in protecting patients from infectious complications, like sepsis and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Discover the facts and download our white paper for a breakdown of these research findings and further insights into safer biopsy options: https://hubs.la/Q02M2k0f0 #transperinealbiopsy #prostatecancerdetection #tpbx #prostatebiopsy

I post for you today the Sept 2024 issue of ID Watch, edited by Ed Septimus, MD. This review covers several recent published articles of relevance to our ID and IP professions. Of particular interest, is the review of a BMJ study on Hospital Onset Bacteremia (the recently proposed metric from CMS). The article states "Among 1789 HOB events with noncommensal organisms, gastrointestinal (GI) (including neutropenic translocation) (35%) and endovascular (32%) were the most common sources... Of 636 potentially preventable non-commensal HOB events, 47% were endovascular in origin, followed by GI, respiratory and urinary sources. Approximately 40% of those events would not be captured through existing healthcare-associated infection surveillance." I will post the ID Watch issue each month.

🔎 Uncover the growing threat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its impact on healthcare. Explore the history, infection statistics, and transmission routes, revealing Pseudomonas aeruginosa’s pervasive presence in hospital-acquired infections. 🦠️ Learn how vulnerable populations are at risk and the critical role of preventive measures here in our latest Insights Post – The Rise of Pseudomonas aeruginosa – Exploring its Threat to Healthcare. 👉 https://bit.ly/3wKCTmm #Pseudomonas #Healthcare #InfectionPrevention

🦠 Infection or Not?🦠 ✅Distinguishing between Colonization, Contamination, and Infection is crucial in clinical settings: • Colonization: Microorganisms present without an inflammatory response. • Contamination: Microorganisms introduced during specimen collection, without an inflammatory response. • Infection: Microorganisms causing an inflammatory response. ❇️Colonization/Contamination: • Normal white cell count, no left shift • Normothermia • Usually not associated with heavy pathogen growth on Gram stain • No other signs of infection ❇️ Infection: • WBC count changes with a left shift • Abnormal body temperature • Heavy pathogen growth on Gram stain • Symptoms like cough, fever, shortness of breath Accurate diagnosis and treatment rely on clinical, lab, and radiographic signs.✨

Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections Spectrum Blue aims to strongly contribute to reducing HAI (Healthcare Associated Infections) by 30-40% and reduce the consumption of antibiotics by 25% or more. We will continue to work with our partners to better understand and reduce HAI and expand on our solutions for a safe healthcare industry for both healthcare practitioners and their patients. Spectrum Blue continues the mission to develop products that will reduce and control the spread of infections, by introducing the Q-field family of pigments to other substrates and surfaces in use in the healthcare system and by medical professionals. Spectrum Blue is also developing digital systems that can support both clinical and research epidemiologists to better understand how HAI spreads and improve infection prevention and control. Markus Karlsen CCO https://lnkd.in/ey-2dUxn #HAI #health #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #qfield