Burden of invasive Escherichia coli disease among Veterans residing in community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Escherichia coli is …

Effect of oral antibiotics after two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection on subsequent antibiotic resistance within a national cohort of United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Prior studies have indicated that administration of prolonged courses of oral antibiotics after Stage 2 reimplantation surgery for periprosthetic joint …

Real-world utilization of ceftazidime/avibactam among inpatients in the national Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: PURPOSE: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections are challenging to treat due to underlying patient conditions, pathogen characteristics, and high antibiotic resistance …