Background Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA), although uncommon in North America, is associated
with significant morbidity and mortality. We sought to re-examine the epidemiology, risk …

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is common and associated with fatality rates
approximating 25%. We provide a brief overview of S. aureus bacteremia from a clinical and …

Purpose Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is associated with significant morbidity
and mortality. We sought to re-define the burden, epidemiology and mortality-associated risk …

Background Bacterial prostatitis is a highly prevalent infection responsible for significant
morbidity among men. The diagnosis and treatment for bacterial prostatitis remains complicated…

Background Pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) are critical events in cystic fibrosis (CF),
responsible for reduced quality of life and permanent loss of lung function. Approximately 1/4 of …

Clinical syndromes associated with Bartonella quintana infection can be insidious and
difficult to diagnose for multiple reasons. Clinically, B. quintana can manifest as asymptomatic …

Rationale Epidemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) plays an important role in cystic fibrosis
(CF) lung disease. A novel strain, the ‘Prairie Epidemic Strain’ (PES), has been identified in …

Antimicrobials are one of the most administered medications in hospitals. Thoughtful and
rational antibiotic prescribing by clinicians are important in reducing the adverse effects to both …

Background Mucormycosis is a group of rare but life threatening angioinvasive infections
caused by fungi of the order Mucorales that often occurs in immunocompromised patients and …

Background Candidemia is increasing in frequency and is associated with high mortality. We
sought to determine the burden of illness, the population it affects and its resistance profile …