Home intravenous antibiotherapy and the proper use of elastomeric pumps: Systematic review of the literature and proposals for improved use.
The objective of this work is to evaluate the different means of utilization of elastomeric infusion pumps in intravenous antibiotic administration outside of hospital. Following a review of the literature, we will present a tool for optimized antibiotic prescription, in a town setting by means of an infusion device. PMID: 33576336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - February 14, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Infections du syst ème nerveux: Infections of the nervous system.
Infections du système nerveux: Infections of the nervous system. Med Mal Infect. 2020 Sep;50(8S):8S1-8S5 Authors: Mascitti H PMID: 33357970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - December 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Infections virales respiratoires (hors COVID-19): Respiratory viral infections (other than COVID-19).
Authors: Bessis S PMID: 33357971 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - December 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Pand émie de COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandémie de COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic. Med Mal Infect. 2020 Sep;50(8S):8S20-8S24 Authors: Bessis S PMID: 33357972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - December 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Infections de l ’immunodéprimé (hors VIH): Infections (HIV patients excluded) in immunosuppressed patients.
Infections de l’immunodéprimé (hors VIH): Infections (HIV patients excluded) in immunosuppressed patients. Med Mal Infect. 2020 Sep;50(8S):8S6-8S11 Authors: Mascitti H PMID: 33357973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - December 29, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Early symptomatic neurosyphilis and ocular syphilis: A comparative study between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.
CONCLUSION: HIV infection has no consequence on the outcome of NS and OS. Sequelae are common, emphasizing the importance of prevention, and screening, and questioning enhanced treatment. PMID: 33239175 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Erratum to "Diamantis S, Longuet P, Lesprit P, Gauzit R. Terms of use of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy" Med Mal Infect. 2020 Jun 20:S0399-077X(20)30153-0. doi: 10.1016/j.medmal.2020.06.004. [Online ahead of print.].
Authors: Diamantis S, Longuet P, Lesprit P, Gauzit R PMID: 33239257 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Impact of admission to high-risk isolation room on patients' and healthcare workers' perceptions: A qualitative cross-assessment Approach.
CONCLUSION: Placing patients in an HRIU not only affects their emotions, but also impacts HCWs both emotionally and organizationally. Alert systems, intercoms, and videoconferencing systems can improve safety and security as well as exchanges with patients and their relatives. Psychological support is needed for patients who are subject to isolation precautions and for their attending HCWs. PMID: 33164835 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Rothia spp. infective endocarditis: A systematic literature review.
CONCLUSION: RIE is rare and likely secondary to a dental portal of entry or cutaneous inoculation in IVDU. Its prognosis seems to be favorable. PMID: 33164836 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Compassionate use of cefiderocol in a pancreatic abscess and emergence of resistance.
Authors: Grande Perez C, Maillart E, Miendje Deyi VY, Huang TD, Kamgang P, Dernier Y, Clevenbergh P PMID: 33164837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

A six-week antibiotic treatment of endocarditis with spondylodiscitis is not associated with increased risk of relapse: a retrospective cohort study.
CONCLUSION: In a relatively small population, we did not find significantly more relapse in the endocarditis group. PMID: 33166612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Personal beliefs and misconceptions, not evidence guide general practitioners in the managing of travelers' diarrhea: results from a pilot study (North-Western Italy, 2019).
CONCLUSIONS: Adherence of GPs to official recommendations for TD management was unsatisfying, particularly in older participants. Continuous Education of GPs should be improved by sharing up-to-date official recommendations on AT/AP for TD. PMID: 33160008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Atypical pneumonia clusters.
Authors: Chan Sui Ko A, Samad YE, Joseph C, Guiheneuf R, Schmit JL, Lanoix JP PMID: 33160009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research

Microcephaly Epidemic in Brazil: An Earlier Chapter.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings represent epidemiological evidence of the existence of cases of Zika virus between the 2nd quarter of 2013 and the beginning of 2014. The results add new elements to understanding the Zika virus epidemic in the Americas. PMID: 33144264 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses)
Source: Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses - November 6, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Med Mal Infect Source Type: research