He discusses procalcitonin as a marker for sepsis, how a procalcitonin test fares among other diagnostic tests, and how this testing can guide antibiotic stewardship.
She discusses her virtual session at CROI 2020, during which she talked about global trends in congenital syphilis, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, and why every pregnant woman with syphilis...
He talks about the recent advancements in the distribution of cells in human tissues that primarily mediate the abnormalities in cystic fibrosis, how these advancements have influenced treatment...
He discusses the biomarkers in the pipeline for diagnosing infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and sepsis, and details which ones are most likely to make it to clinical practice.
In part 5 of 5 of this series on salmonella infection, Dr Ian Plumb, from the CDC, talks about the knowledge gaps that exist and what needs to be done to bridge them.
An 82-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of purple discolored urine in his collection bag. The color of the urine changed after being removed from the bag and being placed in a specimen cup. What...
In part 4 of 5 of this series on salmonella infection, Dr Ian Plumb, from the CDC, talks about the importance of follow-up in the treatment plan for patients with salmonella infection, including the...
In part 3 of 5 of this series on salmonella infection, Dr Ian Plumb, from the CDC, talks about the treatment options available for salmonella and salmonella typhi.
In part 2 of 5 of this series on salmonella infection, Dr Ian Plumb, from the CDC, talks about the diagnostic tests available for salmonella infection.
