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Treatment of Bacteremia Due to ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
A carbapenem (most often imipenem) was found in a prospective observational study to be the optimal choice for therapy of bacteremia due to ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae. -
A Widespread Outbreak of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis O:3 Infection from Iceberg Lettuce
An outbreak of food poisoning by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis<?I> in Finland in October/November1998 involved 46 cases and was traced to locally grown iceberg lettuce. -
Which Nocardia Species Is It, Anyway?
Molecular techniques provide a more rapid and accurate method of Nocardia species identification than do classical microbiologic methods. A surprise: of 94 isolates, the most commonly identified species was Nocardia cyriacigeorgica and none were Nocardia asteroides. -
Vancomycin and MRSA: How Susceptible is "Susceptible"?
A laboratory report indicating susceptibility of MRSA to vancomycin does not guarantee successful therapy with this antibiotic since a significant risk for failure may be present despite MICs within the range considered susceptible. -
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Endurance Runners and Travel
Why are so many Olympic level endurance athletes from East Africa? A demographic review of Ethiopians suggests that both heritage and habit are important. Travel medicine providers can provide customized care to runners to protect them from particular risks during international travel. -
The Re-emergence of Wild Poliovirus in Africa
Travel Medicine providers must be aware of the need for continued surveillance of their patients for an adequate polio immunization status given the following developments in Africa. -
Patient Safety Alert Supplement
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