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Comparative Study of Plasma Endotoxin with Procalcitonin Levels in Diagnosis of Bacteremia in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Chinese Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Both procalcitonin (PCT) and plasma endotoxin levels cannot be solely used for a definite diagnosis of bacteremia or sepsis, and there has been few study comparing the values of the two biomarkers for the diagnosis of bacteremia.
Tao Wang, Yun-Liang Cui, Zhao-Fen Lin, De-Chang Chen   +3 more
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A case of yogurt central line‐associated bloodstream infection in a child with intestinal failure

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Central line‐associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a significant cause of morbidity in children with intestinal failure (IF). Probiotic therapy is discouraged in patients with IF because of the increased risk of bacteremia with the probiotic organism.
Nasiha Rahim, Emily Keller, Ellen Wagner, Andrea Berkemeyer, Timothy Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Timothy Sentongo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical complications in human orthotopic liver transplantation. [PDF]

, 1987
Between March 1, 1980 and December 31, 1984, 393 orthotopic liver transplantations (OLT) were performed in 313 consecutive recipients. Technical complications were responsible for a substantial morbidity (41/393 allograft loss--10.4%) and mortality (26 ...
Gordon, RD, Iwatsuki, S, Lerut, J, Starzl, TE   +3 more
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Nosocomial Staphylococcus Aureus Bacterimia among Nasal Carriers of Methicillin- Resistant and Methicillin-Susceptible Strains [PDF]

, 1996
Objectives To determine the relevance of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, either methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) or methicillinresistant (MRSA), as a risk factor for the development of nosocomial S aureus bacteremia during an MRSA outbreak. patients
Ariza, J. (Javier), Ayats, J. (Josefina), Dominguez, M.A., Gudiol, F. (Francesc), Pallares, R. (Roman), Pena, C., Pujol, M. (Miquel)   +6 more
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Characterisation of bacteria‐induced colitis and its modulation by probiotics in naked mole rats: a new mammalian model for acute inflammatory disease

The Journal of Pathology, EarlyView.
Abstract Enteropathogenic bacteria are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. While mouse models have been indispensable in advancing our understanding of infectious enteric diseases, key differences in intestinal microbiota and immunobiology between mice and humans underscore the need for alternative mammalian models that better ...
Daniel W. Hart, Aik Seng Ng, Patrycja Gazińska, Robert Goldin, Purva Gopal, Nicolize O'Dell, Ahmad Zargar, Lior Pytowski, Shamir Montazid, Chiara Bardella, James E. East, Ian P. Tomlinson, Nadine Koch, Nigel C. Bennett, Shazia Irshad   +14 more
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Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteremia: clinical and microbiological epidemiology in a health area of Southern Spain

Infectious Disease Reports, 2012
Streptococcus pneumoniae remains an important cause of bacteremia worldwide. Last years, a decrease of S. pneumoniae penicillin-resistant isolates has been observed.
Maria Teresa Cabezas-Fernández, Maria Isabel Cabeza-Barrera, Fernando Cobo   +2 more
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Mapping genetic determinants of host susceptibility to Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in mice. [PDF]

, 2016
Background: P. aeruginosa is one of the top three causes of opportunistic human bacterial infections. The remarkable variability in the clinical outcomes of this infection is thought to be associated with genetic predisposition.
A Bragonzi, A Bragonzi, A Bragonzi, A Corken, A Darvasi, Alessandra Bragonzi, C Cigana, C Morissette, C Morissette, CC Elbers, Cristina Cigana, CS Haley, D Nguyen, DL Demeo, DM Menge, E Amiel, EE Smith, F Iraqi, F Iraqi, FA Iraqi, FA Iraqi, Fuad A. Iraqi, GA Churchill, GR Cutting, GS Cooke, H Shinohara, I Bianconi, Ida De Fino, J Dupuis, JB Lyczak, JE Pennington, JM Collaco, K Sapru, K Tremblay, Karl W. Broman, KW Broman, L Guillot, LD Hazlett, Lorenza Spagnuolo, M Hernandez-Valladares, M Munoz, M Simone De, M Tam, M Verdrengh, MA Jong de, Maura De Simone, ML Drumm, N Lorè, NI Lore, Nicola Ivan Lorè, R Mashima, R Mashima, R Williams, S Aerts, S Gruenheid, S Worgall, SL Cheng, SL Gellatly, SM Vidal, TT Wu, V DeRose, Y Moreau, Y Zhan   +62 more
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Chinese guideline for the prevention and control of complications associated to umbilical venous catheterization in neonates (2025)

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This guideline aims to standardize the prevention and management of complications related to umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). It addresses nine clinical questions, categorized into three sections: (1) questions concerning UVC‐related infection, (2) catheter position, and (3) UVC maintenance.
The Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association, Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection Society, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association, National Center for Children's Health, China, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University   +8 more
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Comparing the Outcomes of Ceftaroline Plus Vancomycin or Daptomycin Combination Therapy Versus Monotherapy in Adults with Complicated and Prolonged Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Initially Treated with Supplemental Ceftaroline

Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 2019
Introduction Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia confers considerable morbidity and mortality. Although vancomycin or daptomycin monotherapy is usually curative, prolonged bacteremia necessitating supplemental ceftaroline has ...
Omar Ahmad, Timothy N. Crawford, Thein Myint   +2 more
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A Multifunctional Bioactive Nanoscale Coating Deposited by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Polymerization of Peppermint Essential Oil

Small, EarlyView.
Atmospheric plasma polymerization transforms peppermint essential oil into ultrathin, substrate‐independent bioactive coatings with antioxidant, contact‐active antibacterial, and immunomodulatory functions. The coating disrupts Gram‐negative pathogens, potentiates prophylactic antibiotics, suppresses pro‐inflammatory signaling, and promotes M2 ...
Trong Quan Luu, Xuan Duy Do, Tuyet Pham, Ngoc Huu Nguyen, Richard Bright, Wenshao Li, Xiangyang Guo, Vi Khanh Truong, Andrew Hayles, Krasimir Vasilev   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source