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PET-scan in diagnosis of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: a case report

The Egyptian Heart Journal
Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), also known as marantic endocarditis or Libman–Sacks endocarditis, is a rare non-infectious condition affecting mostly the left-sided heart valves of patients who, most often, suffer from ...
Konstantinos Papakonstantinou, Filippos-Paschalis Rorris, Nikoleta Stanitsa, John Kokotsakis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

All‐in‐one optical microfiber with an interface for MRSA in biofilms: Integrating rapid quantitative analysis and synergistic antimicrobial therapy

InfoMat, EarlyView.
Aiming at the management of MRSA biofilms, an all‐in‐one optical microfiber that integrated rapid quantitative analysis with synergistic antimicrobial therapy is developed. The prepared interfacial‐functionalized optical microfiber demonstrates the ability to detect MRSA concentrations in infection sites, enhance therapeutic efficacy, and assess ...
Pengwei Chen, Haotian Wu, Lin Liang, Tao Hu, Yunyun Huang, Zhen Lin, Hao Wu, Bai‐Ou Guan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bicarbonate Resensitization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to β-Lactam Antibiotics. [PDF]

, 2019
Endovascular infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are a major health care concern, especially infective endocarditis (IE).
Abdelhady, Wessam, Bayer, Arnold S, Chambers, Henry F, Ersoy, Selvi C, Li, Liang, Xiong, Yan Q   +5 more
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Recognition and Clinical Presentation of Invasive Fungal Disease in Neonates and Children [PDF]

, 2017
AW and JK are supported by the Wellcome Trust Strategic Award (grant 097377) and the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (grant MR/N006364/1) at the University of AberdeenPeer reviewedPublisher ...
King, Jill, Lehrnbecher, Thomas, Pana, Zoi-Dorothea, Steinbach, William J., Warris, Adilia   +4 more
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A relapse of acute group B streptococcus meningitis in a healthy adult: Case report and review of the literatures

Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) is a rare cause of meningitis in healthy adults. We report the case of a healthy 33‐year‐old man with acute GBS meningitis who experienced relapsed high‐grade fever and increased intracranial pressure following completing intravenous antibiotics.
Wannisa Wongpipathpong, Pornrujee Hirunpat, Suppachok Kirdlarp, Somnuek Sungkanuparph   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case Report: Heart Transplantation for Refractory Candida tropicalis Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Microorganisms
Candida infective endocarditis presents therapeutic challenges with high mortality. A complex case of Candida prosthetic valve endocarditis refractory to standard antifungals (anidulafungin and fluconazole) and high-dose caspofungin was successfully ...
Ricardo El Nouwar, Eva Larranaga Lapique, Frédéric Vanden Eynden, Delphine Martiny, Myriam Remmelink, Ana Roussoulières, Maya Hites   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vanquish the vancomycin trough: a real‐world experience of pharmacist‐driven Bayesian software‐guided dosing using area under the curve (AUC) targets

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A tertiary healthcare institution, located in New Zealand, switched from targeting trough vancomycin concentrations to 24‐h area under the concentration‐time curve (AUC24), facilitated by pharmacists using a Bayesian software‐guided approach.
Duncan Yorkston, Marie‐Claire Morahan, Vicki Campbell, Nirvana Selagan, Karensa Houghton, Sharon Gardiner, Paul Chin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Case Report of Acute Heart Failure Due to Infective Aortic Endocarditis Diagnosed by Point-of-care Ultrasound [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening condition with significant morbidity and mortality, and can require surgical repair.Case Report: A 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department for worsening dyspnea and chest pain.
Gallagher, Ryan, Hite, Pamela, Jackson, Bradley, Wilson, Michelle   +3 more
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Central line–associated bloodstream infections and complications in adult home parenteral nutrition: Observations from a quality improvement initiative

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract The literature is inconsistent regarding differences in infection risk between central venous catheter types used for home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Our goal was to determine if significant differences exist in rates of infection and other complications between peripherally inserted central catheters, tunneled central venous catheters, and ...
Theresa A. Fessler, Mary B. Crandall, Sarah E. Schumacher, David N. Martin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Case Report of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis in a 15-month-old Child Following COVID-19 Infection

Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as COVID-19, has started a global pandemic since late December 2019. The infection is primarily manifested with fever, coughing, and myalgia, and in more severe cases causes acute respiratory distress syndrome ...
Maryam Ghadimi, Rasool Ferasatkish, Nader Givtaj, Nahid Aghdaei, Yasmin Chaibakhsh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source