Fidaxomicin versus Vancomycin in the Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection: Canadian Outcomes.

Background. This analysis examined the efficacy of fidaxomicin versus vancomycin in 406 Canadian patients with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), based on data from 2 randomized, clinical trials. Methods.

Failure of atovaquone-proguanil malaria chemoprophylaxis in a traveler to Ghana.

Clinical failure of Malarone™ chemoprophylaxis is extremely rare. We report a case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a returned traveler to Ghana who fully adhered to atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone™) chemoprophylaxis daily dosing, yet took the pills on an empty stomach. Screening of the P.

One-year outcomes and health care utilization in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome.

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) became a global epidemic in 2003. Comprehensive information on 1-year outcomes and health care utilization is lacking. Research conducted during the SARS outbreak may help inform research planning for future public health emergencies.