Find your way through a scenario where your child’s case of the flu leads to pneumonia and sepsis. At critical points, you must make choices about what you would do—and just like in real life, the decisions you make can change your ultimate outcome. Be honest with your answers—what would you really do in this …
Invasive Fungal Infections Can Lead to Sepsis—And Have a High Mortality Rate
Invasive Candida infections are associated with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis of invasive candidiasis (a serious Candida infection in the blood or internal organs) is critical in order to initiate antifungal treatment promptly.
Antibiotic Resistance Can Make It Difficult to Treat Bacterial Infections that Cause Sepsis
Bacterial infections can develop in several ways, including from open wounds, surgical wounds, burns, consuming contaminated food or beverages, and breathing airborne bacteria.
Diagnosing & Treating Sepsis: The Need for Speed
Reduction in sepsis mortality is directly dependent on early identification and rapid initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Fast and accurate diagnosis may also shorten the length of a hospital stay and potentially help reduce the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...