Antibiotic prescribing patterns for bacterial superinfection of mpox: A retrospective cohort study in an urban center.

Bacterial superinfection and antibiotic prescribing in the setting of the current mpox outbreak are not well described in the literature. This retrospective observational study revealed low prevalence (11%) of outpatient antibiotic prescribing for bacterial superinfection of mpox lesions; at least 3 prescriptions (23%) were unnecessary.

Detection and Response to an HIV Cluster: People Living Homeless and Using Drugs in Seattle, Washington.

Introduction: The HIV epidemic in King County, Washington has traditionally been highly concentrated among men who have sex with men, and incidence has gradually declined over 2 decades. In 2018, King County experienced a geographically concentrated outbreak of HIV among heterosexual people who inject drugs.

Methods: Data sources to describe the 2018 outbreak and King County's response were partner services interview data, HIV case reports, syringe service program client surveys, hospital data, and data from a rapid needs assessment of homeless individuals and people who inject drugs.

Assessment of Disparities in COVID-19 Testing and Infection Across Language Groups in Seattle, Washington.

This cross-sectional study evaluates the proportion of patients tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the proportion of positive cases, using language as a surrogate for immigrant status.

Cross-Sectional Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Skilled Nursing Facility Employees and Residents Across Facilities in Seattle.

Background: Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are high-risk settings for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Infection rates among employees are infrequently described.

Objective: To describe SARS-CoV-2 rates among SNF employees and residents during a non-outbreak time period, we measured cross-sectional SARS-CoV-2 prevalence across multiple sites in the Seattle area.