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| 903 | Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in the
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Universal screening for group B streptococcus (GBS) among women at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation is more effective than administration of intrapartum antibiotics based on risk factors. Women with GBS bacteriuria in the current pregnancy and those who previously delivered a GBS-septic newborn automatically receive intrapartum antibiotics. Intrapartum chemoprophylaxis is selected based on maternal allergy history and susceptibility of GBS isolates.  |
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| 913 | Oral Analgesics for Acute Nonspecific Pain
This review of the available evidence guides physicians in the use of oral analgesics for acute nonspecific pain.  |
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| 921 | Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea
Clostridium difficile is responsible for up to 20 percent of antibiotic-related cases of diarrhea and nearly all cases of pseudomembranous colitis. C. difficile-associated diarrhea is treated with metronidazole, vancomycin, or both. Judicious use of antibiotics is important in preventing C. difficile-associated diarrhea. |
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| 933 | Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pyelonephritis in
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Acute pyelonephritis is an infection of the upper urinary tract that is most commonly caused by Escherichia coli. Outpatient oral antibiotic therapy with a fluoroquinolone is successful in most patients who have mild uncomplicated pyelonephritis. |
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