Microbiology update
Journal review: Emergence and Spread of C difficile Isolates With reduced Fidaxomicin Susceptibilti in an Acute Care Hospital.
2 March 2025
Sarah N Redmond et al, Emergence and Spread of Clostridioides difficile Isolates With Reduced Fidaxomicin Susceptibility in an Acute Care Hospital, Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2025;, ciaf028, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaf028 Introduction & Background: Methods: Key Findings: Discussion & Implications: Some points to consider
Mycoplasma genitalium Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (MARS) – Takeaways
22 July 2023
MARS 2nd pilot report is out. It included data from all consecutive M. genitalium specimens collected from 15 SHCs between January and March 2020. M. genitalium diagnostic testing was done on1. for those presenting with non-gonococcal urethritis or pelvic inflammatory disease, and2. for the current sex partners of those who tested positive for M. genitalium. […]