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INCIDENCE OF THE INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS IN PATIENTS WITH TUNNELED CATHETERS IN ONE BULGARIAN DIALYSIS CENTER PER YEAR [PDF]

Journal of IMAB, 2022
Background: Infections are common complications among patients on chronic hemodialysis. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are estimated to be 0.15 to 3.5 cases per 1000 catheter-days (CD) in case of tunneled catheters, and the frequency of
Biser K. Borisov, Konstantin D. Gospodinov, Hristina Y. Hitkova   +2 more
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Severe cutaneous vasculitis as a symptom of right-sided infectious endocarditis in a patient with intravenous using of methadone: a clinical case [PDF]

Българска кардиология, 2023
A bacterial infection of the heart’s endocardial surface causes infectious endocarditis (IE). The heart valves or an intracardiac devices are most affected. In most cases of right-sided endocarditis, the tricuspid valve is involved. Using drugs
Y. M. Todorova, K. D. Gospodinov, M. E. Lukanov, S. T. Tisheva   +3 more
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Pascal's Wager, infective endocarditis and the "no-lose" philosophy in medicine [PDF]

, 2010
Doctors and dentists have traditionally used antibiotic prophylaxis in certain patient groups in order to prevent infective endocarditis (IE). New guidelines, however, suggest that the risk to patients from using antibiotics is higher than the risk from ...
Conway, D.I., Shaw, D.
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Europe's contribution to the evaluation of the use of systemic antimicrobials in the treatment of periodontitis

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract This narrative review celebrates Europe's contribution to the current knowledge on systemically administered antimicrobials in periodontal treatment. Periodontitis is the most frequent chronic noncommunicable human disease. It is caused by dysbiotic bacterial biofilms and is commonly treated with subgingival instrumentation.
David Herrera, Arie Jan van Winkelhoff, Paula Matesanz, Katalina Lauwens, Wim Teughels   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel family of bacterial sialic acid binding adhesins? [PDF]

, 2020
of Distinction at Nationwide Children's Annual Research RetreatThird place in Biomedical Sciences at the Denman Undergraduate Research ForumPlatelet binding is a critical step in the development of Infective Endocarditis (IE), an infection of the ...
Patel, Surina
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RVOT mural and mitral valve endocarditis: A case report

Indian Heart Journal, 2015
Mural endocarditis is a very rare condition. This entity involves bacterial growth on cardiac walls. In addition, concomitant valvular endocarditis, along with mural endocarditis, is an extremely rare combination.
Maadh Jawad, Shaun Cardozo
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra, Hélène Rangé, Giuseppina Caligiuri, Philippe Bouchard   +3 more
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Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden, Cor van Loveren   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Septic Arthritis Caused by Legionella dumoffii in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Like Disease [PDF]

, 2011
We describe a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)-like disease on immunosuppressive treatment who developed septic arthritis of the knee involving Legionella dumoffii. Cultures initially remained negative. A broad-range 16S PCR using synovial
Flendrie, M., Franssen, M., Jeurissen, S.M.F., Klaassen, C., Kwa, D., Vos, F.   +5 more
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Transcription profiling reveals potential mechanisms of dysbiosis in the oral microbiome of rhesus macaques with chronic untreated SIV infection. [PDF]

, 2013
A majority of individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have inadequate access to antiretroviral therapy and ultimately develop debilitating oral infections that often correlate with disease progression.
A Uehara, Aftab A. Ansari, Angeline T. Dang, AR Thurman, AT Dang, BA Dale, BL Shacklett, BP Gomes, Bruce J. Paster, C Beaurepaire, C Gervasoni, C Heise, Chin-Shang Li, Christina Murphy, D Preza, DA Reznik, DR Dixon, E Elinav, E Zaura, F Meurens, FE Dewhirst, G Diamond, G Diamond, G Xie, H Wang, H Yang, HT Rupniak, I Viard-Leveugle, J Benes, J Mitchell, JA Aas, JA Aas, JC Leao, JE Hull, JE Meyer, JM Garcia-Lechuz, JT Arotiba, L Feller, M Bando, M Bruewer, M Guadalupe, M Mittal, M Raffatellu, MD George, MD George, MD George, MH Shaw, Michael D. George, MP George, MT Pollanen, Niku Borujerdpur, P Regenhard, R Saini, RM Zakir, Ross Tarara, RS Veazey, S Chotai, S Gennaro, S Sugawara, Satya Dandekar, Sumathi Sankaran-Walters, Susan Ocon, T Chen, TG Shrihari, W Hartzell, Z Smit-McBride   +65 more
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