Identification of Risk Factors for Intra-Abdominal Candidiasis.

Intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Identifying high-risk populations may facilitate early and selective directed therapy in appropriate patients and avoid unwarranted treatment and any associated adverse effects in those who are low risk. This retrospective, case-control study included patients >18 years of age admitted from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2021 who had a microbiologically confirmed intra-abdominal infection (gastrointestinal culture positive for either a spp.

Exploring strategies to increase college students' motivation to receive their annual influenza vaccine.

Objective: To evaluate college students' awareness of an educational initiative to increase campus influenza vaccination rates and strategies to improve it.

Participants: Students attending a large public comprehensive university.

Methods: An investigator-developed, online survey evaluated awareness of the initiative, the students' perception of incentives, and other motivations to receive seasonal influenza vaccine.