Updates on Infection With Emphasis on Long-Term Care.

Objective: To provide a review of the classification, epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infection (CDI) with an emphasis on longterm care.

Data Sources: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for relevant literature using a combination of the following terms: , classification, epidemilogy, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term care. Sources were limited to human data.

The Importance of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

Developing a program to properly use antimicrobials is essential for inpatient facilities to decrease the incidence of resistance, reduce the development of multidrug-resistant organisms, and improve patient care.

Naegleria fowleri: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Naegleria fowleri has generated tremendous media attention over the last 5 years due to several high-profile cases. Several of these cases were followed very closely by the general public. N.

Use of procalcitonin in patients with various degrees of chronic kidney disease including renal replacement therapy.

Procalcitonin (PCT) has been shown to be a useful surrogate marker in identifying patients with various bacterial infections. PCT has been studied as a diagnostic marker in differentiating bacterial pneumonia from other respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations or viral pneumonia. Differentiating bacterial from nonbacterial pneumonia using PCT has shown to reduce antibiotic usage, length of stay, and antibiotic-related adverse effects.