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The Degree of Pyuria Can Help Determine Urinary Tract Infection in Elderly Women

Elderly women with a urinary tract infection recorded a higher median number of urinary leukocytes compared to uninfected controls, including those with asymptomatic bacteriuria. For 264 leukocytes/µL, the sensitivity and specificity of microscopy were 88%. Using the standard pyuria threshold of 10 leukocytes/µL gave a specificity of 36% and a sensitivity of 100%.

Comparing Sequelae After Hospitalization with COVID-19, Influenza, or Sepsis

The incidence of most selected new-onset medical conditions did not significantly differ among those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, influenza, or sepsis.

Nirsevimab-alip Injection (Beyfortus)

Nirsevimab can be prescribed to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season.

MRSA Carriers Linked to Outbreaks Can Be Decolonized Successfully

The authors of a new consensus document recommend screening healthcare personnel for infection or colonization if they are epidemiologically linked to a cluster of such infections.

Know HCV Status to Take Effective New Medicines

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection is significantly higher in healthcare workers than in the general population. Healthcare workers could access effective medications with few side effects by testing for the virus and pursuing treatment. However, high costs and insurance barriers hinder these efforts.

Sterile Supply Staff Exposed to Contaminated Droplets and Sprays

Cleaning and reprocessing reusable sterile equipment create droplets and sprays of water that soak healthcare workers and travel as far as seven feet into the decontamination room, researchers reported recently.