More than a new name: Updates in the management of Clostridioides difficile infection.

Infections from Clostridioides difficile (often called C. diff) have long presented challenges for both patients and clinicians. Traditionally, C.

Beyond fluconazole: A review of vulvovaginal candidiasis diagnosis and treatment.

Vaginitis symptoms are among the most common reasons for patients to seek acute gynecological care. NPs who care for women and other patients with vaginas need to be up-to-date on diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent VVC (RVVC). Two new antifungal medications for VVC are available.

An overview of penicillin allergies for nurses.

Antibiotics are frequently reported as allergies by patients, particularly antibiotics from the penicillin family. Most of these reported allergies are benign, and the consequences of alternative therapies can be significant. This article provides background information on penicillin allergies and serves as a guide to penicillin allergy management.

Penicillin allergies: A guide for NPs.

Antibiotics are frequently reported as allergies by patients, particularly antibiotics from the penicillin family. Most of these reported allergies are benign, and the consequences of alternative therapies can be significant. This article will deliver background information on penicillin allergies and serve as a guide to penicillin allergy management.