Researchers say the introduction of typhoid conjugate vaccines in these countries could help protect communities, especially school-aged children.
Researchers say the data support guidelines that recommend withholding antibiotic treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria.
A literature review found pneumococcal conjugate vaccines were associated with some protection against flu and other viral respiratory tract infections.
Children in certain racial and ethnic groups were more likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics for acute respiratory infections than White children.
The study authors say cutting down on repeat within-episode antibiotic prescriptions for RTIs could represent a 'quick win' for antimicrobial stewardship.
Gonorrhea cases in EU/EEA countries rose by 48%, syphilis cases by 34%, and chlamydia cases by 16% in 2022.
Only 37% of infectious diseases practitioners said their facility screens patients for the drug-resistant fungus.
Researchers say preoperative urine cultures provide little value and lead to unnecessary and potentially harmful antibiotic use.
Since 2016, CARB-X has awarded $452 million for early-stage development of antibacterials and other products targeting drug-resistant bacteria.
The report calls for progress in 4 key areas: antibiotic manufacturing, antibiotic research and development, access, and appropriate use.
Danish research and development company GlyProVac will receive $467,000 to develop a maternal vaccine that targets a leading cause of neonatal sepsis.
Of the 135 isolates, 55% were identified as containing multi-drug resistant E coli.
Patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery at safety net hospitals had a nearly 30% increased risk of SSIs compared with all hospitals.
The first-in-class, novel antibiotic showed non-inferiority to the current standard-of-care gonorrhea treatment.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that women with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia had an 18% increased mortality risk compared with men.
While the FDA did not identify clinical safety or efficacy issues with the combination antibiotic, it asked for more information about manufacturing processes.
A report from the GLG includes 6 recommendations aimed at incentivizing innovation, stimulating R&D efforts, and ensuring access to antibiotics.
More than half of the antibiotics prescribed by VA dentists in 2019 do not have guidelines supporting their use.
The Minimized Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance certification is given to manufacturing sites that have demonstrated a commitment to controlling antibiotic discharge.
The study also found "severely high" levels of resistance to first-line treatments for UTIs in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Researchers say the findings highlight the need for updated testing and treatment guidelines for the sexually transmitted bacteria.
Researcher says ongoing surveillance is needed to ensure that women receive optimal empiric antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs.
The results of a phase 3 trial suggest cefepime-taniborbactam is a treatment option for patients with complicated UTIs caused by difficult-to-treat, gram-negative bacteria.
At least half of US adults hospitalized with uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia in 2020 received 7 days or more of antibiotics.
New data from a study in low- and middle-income countries shows a dose of azithromycin before planned vaginal delivery saves more than $32,000 per 100,000 pregnancies.