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C Diff Prevention
Empirical antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia and accuracy for Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Clamydophila pneumoniae: a descriptive cross-sectional study of adult patients in the emergency department - BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Many factors determine empirical antibiotic treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We aimed to describe the empirical antibiotic treatment CAP patients with an acute hospital visit and to determine if the current treatment algorithm provided specific and sufficient coverage against Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Clamydophila pneumoniae (LMC). Methods A descriptive cross-sectional, multicenter study of all adults with an acute hospital visit in the Region of Southern Denmark between January 2016 and March 2018 was performed. Using medical records, we retrospectively identified the empirical antibiotic treatment and the microbiological etiology for CAP patients. CAP patients who were prescribed antibiotics within 24 h of admission and with an identified bacterial pathogen were included. The prescribed empirical antibiotic treatment and its ability to provide specific and sufficient coverage against LMC pneumonia were determined. Results Of the 19,133 patients diagnosed with CAP, 1590 (8.3%) patients were included in this study. Piperacillin-tazobactam and Beta-lactamase sensitive penicillins were the most commonly prescribed empirical treatments, 515 (32%) and 388 (24%), respectively. Our analysis showed that 42 (37%, 95% CI: 28–47%) of 113 patients with LMC pneumonia were prescribed antibiotics with LMC coverage, and 42 (12%, 95% CI: 8–15%) of 364 patients prescribed antibiotics with LMC coverage had LMC pneumonia. Conclusion Piperacillin-tazobactam, a broad-spectrum antibiotic recommended for uncertain infectious focus, was the most frequent CAP treatment and prescribed to every third patient. In addition, the current empirical antibiotic treatment accuracy was low for LMC pneumonia. Therefore, future research should focus on faster diagnostic tools for identifying the infection focus and precise microbiological testing.
C Diff Drug Stewardship
Evidence Insufficient to Show That Probiotics Prevent CDI
Although 3 of 7 studies analyzed demonstrated that using probiotics could help prevent the development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in older patients, the researchers did not find a consensus among them all.
Development and characterization of phage display-derived anti-toxin antibodies neutralizing TcdA and TcdB of Clostridioides difficile - PubMed
TcdA and TcdB are known as the major virulence attributes of Clostridioides difficile. Hence, neutralizing the TcdA and TcdB activities can be considered as an efficient therapeutic approach against C. difficile infection (CDI). In this work, we utilized phage display technique to sele …
C Diff Drug DevelopmentFecal Microbiota Transplantation-Mediated Ghrelin Restoration Improves Neurological Functions After Traumatic Brain Injury: Evidence from 16S rRNA Sequencing and In Vivo Studies - PubMed
This study aimed to investigate how gut microbiota dysbiosis impacts the repair of the blood-brain barrier and neurological deficits following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through 16S rRNA sequencing analysis, we compared the gut microbiota of TBI rats and normal controls, discovering significant d …
Patient Perception of Route of Rectal Administration of Live Biotherapeutic Product for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection - PubMed
LBP-recipients and LBP-naïve subjects alike felt that rectal delivery of microbiome therapy is not only acceptable but highly interesting as a treatment avenue.
Randomised clinical trial: Faecal microbiota transplantation for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea - PubMed
FMT performed twice at an interval of four weeks did not significantly reduce IBS-SSS score. However, more patients had improvement in abdominal bloating, which was associated with a reduction in hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria. (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03125564).
Olfactomedin-4 + neutrophils exacerbate intestinal epithelial damage and worsen host survival after Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
Utilizing single-cell transcriptomics, IEC-epithelial co-cultures, and pre-clinical models of CDI, we have identified a subset of neutrophils that are marked by OLFM4 expression as pathogenic determinants of IEC barrier damage after CDI.
C Diff MolecularEconomic Evaluation of Fidaxomicin for the Treatment of Clostridium Difficile Infection (C. difficile-associated diarrhoea) in Ireland - PubMed
Background: Clostridium difficile is associated with 20-30% of cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. The incidence of C. difficile infection (CDI) is higher in Ireland than in other countries in Europe, and it is associated with considerable morbidity. Previously recommended standard ther …
C Diff TreatmentDiagnostic prediction models to identify patients at risk for healthcare-facility-onset Clostridioides difficile: A systematic review of methodology and reporting - PubMed
The studies varied in their ability to predict the risk of HO-CDI. Future models will benefit from the validation on a prospective external cohort to maximize external validity.
C Diff DiagnosisFirst Clostridioides difficile Recurrence Is Highest Following Concomitant Antimicrobial Administration During and Within 30 Days of Treatment - PubMed
There is a high rate of utilization of non-CDI antibiotics during or shortly after completing CDI treatment with high rates of recurrence within 90-days. Concomitant antimicrobials alter the opportunity for the microbiota to re-grow and worsens dysbiosis leading to increases in recurrence. Concomita …
Retraction statement: Role of the immune system in vascular function and blood pressure control induced by faecal microbiota transplantation in rats - PubMed
Toral, M, Robles-Vera, I, de la Visitación, N, et al. Role of the immune system in vascular function and blood pressure control induced by faecal microbiota transplantation in rats. Acta Physiol. 2019; 227:e13285. https://doi.org/10.1111/apha.13285. The above article, published online on April 20, 2 …
Impact of prolonged carbapenem use-focused antimicrobial stewardship on antimicrobial consumption and factors affecting acceptance of recommendations: a quasi-experimental study
Scientific Reports - Impact of prolonged carbapenem use-focused antimicrobial stewardship on antimicrobial consumption and factors affecting acceptance of recommendations: a quasi-experimental study
Efficacy of Bezlotoxumab Against Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Case-Series Study at a University Hospital in Japan and Literature Review - PubMed
Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) recurrence is a public health concern as well as a health economic burden. Bezlotoxumab treatment is one way to prevent recurrence; however, its clinical results have not been reported in Japan. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy and sa …
Olfactomedin-4 + neutrophils exacerbate intestinal epithelial damage and worsen host survival after Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
Utilizing single-cell transcriptomics, IEC-epithelial co-cultures, and pre-clinical models of CDI, we have identified a subset of neutrophils that are marked by OLFM4 expression as pathogenic determinants of IEC barrier damage after CDI.
Role of the microbiome in essential metabolism in the human gut and its implications for Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
Role of the microbiome in essential metabolism in the human gut and its implications for Clostridioides difficile infection
Fecal microbiota transplantation in a child with severe ASD comorbidities of gastrointestinal dysfunctions-a case report - PubMed
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive behaviors. In addition to behavioral interventions and psychotherapies, and pharmacological interventions, in-depth studies of intestinal microbiota in ASD has obvio …
Fecal microbiota transplantation alleviates experimental colitis through the Toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway - PubMed
FMT may ameliorate DSS-induced colitis by regulating the TLR4 signaling pathway. TLR4 modulates the composition of gut microbiota and the expression of related genes to ameliorate colitis and maintain the stability of the intestinal environment. Akkermansia bear great therapeutic potential fo …
In vitro ruminal fermentation and cow-to-mouse fecal transplantations verify the inter-relationship of microbiome and metabolome biomarkers: potential to promote health in dairy cows - PubMed
We provided evidence that the bacterial biomarkers alter downstream metabolites. This could indirectly indicate that the two bacterial biomarkers have the potential to be used as next-generation probiotics for dairy cattle, although it needs more evidence to support our hypothesis. Two species, iR/i …
Efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
To explore the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a treatment approach for ulcerative colitis (UC), a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted. To collect and evaluate randomized controlled trials of high quality on …
Microbiome Therapeutics Market 2023 Key Factors - Seres Therapeutics, Assembly Biosciences, Synthetic Biologics, Interxon
Global Microbiome Therapeutics Market is a professional market research study conducted by MarketsandResearch biz covering market growth prospects and potential The study provides an overview of the industry covering the market synopsis specifications product description and objectives The first portion ...
Study: Ultraviolet light has no measurable impact on healthcare-associated superbug infections
A systematic review finds that room disinfection with ultraviolet-C has little impact on healthcare-associated multidrug-resistant infections.
Europe Human Microbiome Market is growing with a CAGR of 19.9% by 2029
Microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes bacteria fungi protozoa and viruses that live on and inside the human body The number of genes in all the microbes in one person s microbiome is 200 times the number ...
Study Details Risk of C Diff with Clindamycin, Other Antibiotics
Results from the study found a high risk of CDI associated with clindamycin and low risk associated with doxycycline and minocycline, also highlighting variation in CDI risk within and between classes of antibiotics.
Assessing Risk for C diff With Various Antibiotics
A new study found a higher risk of CDI associated with clindamycin and lower risk associated with doxycycline and minocycline, also highlighting variation in CDI risk within and between classes of antibiotics.
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Butyrate enhances Clostridioides difficile sporulation in vitro - PubMed
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are products of bacterial fermentation that help maintain important gut functions such as maintenance of the intestinal barrier, cell signaling, and immune homeostasis. The main SCFAs acetate, propionate, and butyrate have demonstrated beneficial effects for the host, …
Inappropriate antibiotics for upper respiratory infections increase adverse events
More than 211 million outpatient oral antibiotic prescriptions were written in 2021, according to the CDC. Data show that around 30% of outpatient prescriptions are inappropriate.
Pooled allogeneic faecal microbiota MaaT013 for steroid-resistant gastrointestinal acute graft-versus-host disease: a single-arm, multicentre phase 2 trial - PubMed
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Clostridioides difficile Infection in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease - PubMed
Children with IBD have an elevated incidence of CDI, but their CDI risk does not associate with established risk factors in adults with IBD. Existing testing methodologies are inadequate at differentiating CDI from C. difficile colonization in children with IBD. Fecal microbiota transplantation offe …