Hypoglycemia Following Antifungal Tx in Patient With Type 1 Diabetes
“This is the first report of decreased insulin requirements in a patient with T1DM correlating with micafungin administration,” noted the authors.
Fungal Infections
Rezafungin Gets Fast Track, QIDP Status for Prevention of Invasive Fungal Infections
The Phase 3 ReSPECT prophylaxis trial of rezafungin in patients undergoing allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is anticipated to start in the first quarter of 2019.
NICU Antibiotic Use Rates Declined From 2013 to 2016
There was no correlation between the 2016 AUR and either proven infection or necrotizing enterocolitis. However, there was an association between the 2016 regional NICU AUR and surgical volume, mortality rate, and average length of stay
CDC: Greater Awareness of Valley Fever Needed Nationally
Seven in 10 patients had another condition diagnosed before coccidioidomycosis testing occurred, of whom the vast majority (83%) were prescribed antibacterial medications, 43% were hospitalized, and 29% had culture-positive coccidioidomycosis.
Prevalence of Antimicrobial-Contraindicated Drug Combo Prescribing Examined
Researchers performed a cross-sectional study that included multiple year pooled data (2003 to 2011) from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS Outpatient Department).
Antifungal Use During Pregnancy and Risk of Stillbirth: What’s the Link?
Based on the findings, it was concluded that fluconazole use during pregnancy was not associated with significantly increased risks of stillbirth or neonatal death. However, the authors cautioned that the confidence intervals were wide and neither result was statistically significant.
Drug-Induced Chemical Sensitivity After Exposure to Azole Antifungals
His reactions were also triggered by foods such as bananas, apples, and milk.
First-in-Class Antifungal Fast-Tracked for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
SCY-078 is an investigational antifungal agent that is a semi-synthetic derivative of the natural product enfumafungin.
First Test to ID Candida auris Gets FDA Approval
The Bruker Maldi system is already cleared for use in identifying 333 species or species groups, including 424 bacteria and yeast species.
Large Drop Seen in Infection-Related Post-Transplant Deaths
Infectious causes of death and mortality rates for infections for 2 time periods – 1990 to 1999 and 2000 to 2012 – among 3,249 adult recipients of a first kidney transplant were assessed during the study period.
