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November 4, 2024

Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Suspected Sepsis or Spinal Cord Injuries

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most commonly diagnosed infections across outpatient, nursing home, and inpatient health facilities. UTIs are often over-diagnosed, which can lead to negative consequences for the patient and antibiotic resistance. Below is general guidance regarding UTI diagnosis, which focuses on the importance of urinary symptoms. Additional considerations in patients with …

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October 4, 2024

New Advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Advanced Infectious Diseases Fellowship Track Announced

Training the next generation of antimicrobial stewardship and hospital epidemiology clinical leaders is critical for quality healthcare delivery and public health. The Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention (ASIP) Infectious Diseases Fellowship track at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School is designed to prepare fellows to lead hospital infection prevention and antimicrobial …