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Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
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SBP Prophylaxis in Cirrhosis: Who Needs Primary vs Secondary Prevention — and When Should It Be Stopped?
Long-term antibiotics can prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in selected patients with cirrhosis, but treatment and withdrawal decisions require careful risk–benefit assessment.
Infective endocarditis in 2026: putting the AHA scientific statement into practice
A practical approach to diagnosis, multimodality imaging, antimicrobial treatment, surgical timing and post-operative care.
WHO malaria guidance 2026: diagnosis and treatment in everyday clinical practice
A practical guide to confirming malaria, assessing severity, selecting treatment, and responding safely in special populations.
2026 IDSA Guidance on Antimicrobial-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections
A practical guide to treating ESBL-E, AmpC-E, CRE, DTR Pseudomonas aeruginosa, CRAB and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.