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Updated infectious diseases guidance addresses resistant gram-negative infections through pathogen-specific treatment pathways, incorporating newer antibiotics and pharmacologic considerations while acknowledging that several preferred approaches rest on limited clinical outcomes data.

The FDA warned that counterfeit over-the-counter eye drops found in several states may contain bacterial contamination capable of causing serious ocular infections. No associated adverse events had been reported when the warning was issued.

Extensively drug-resistant Shigella has increased in US surveillance, with sexual transmission emerging as an important route among some populations. Rising multidrug resistance may complicate treatment, although many infections remain self-limited.

Children exposed to maternal Tdap vaccination had lower pertussis toxin and diphtheria antibody concentrations at ages 3 and 4, but their responses matched controls after a preschool DTaP booster in this small Finnish follow-up.

Neonatal sepsis affects an estimated 22 per 1,000 live births globally and carries significant morbidity risk, with PA-authored CME examining risk stratification, diagnostic sequencing, and antimicrobial stewardship for the practicing provider.

“This review aims to inform strategies for early diagnosis, promote rational antibiotic use to mitigate antimicrobial resistance, and guide the development of future therapeutic approaches.” – Lead Author Sebastien Kenmoe, PhD, University of Edinburgh