Antibiotic therapy of chronic bacterial prostatitis is more effective considering antibiotic susceptibility of all pathogens isolated [PDF]
Purpose: Because of the insufficient efficacy of the current treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP), it is justified to search for a more effective antibiotic therapy (ABT).
Mikhail I. Kogan+6 more
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Frequency and colonization rate of intravascular catheters [PDF]
Clinical signs are not sufficiently reliable for establishing diagnosis of intravascular catheter-related infection. Therefore, microbiological confirmation, based on the culture of the catheter tip after its removal, is necessary in diagnosing the ...
Tomanović Branka, Mirović Veljko
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Central venous catheters in hemodialysis: To accept recommendations or to stick to own experience [PDF]
Backgraund/Aim. Hemodialysis catheter, as an integral part of hemodialysis, is a catheter placed into the jugular, subclavian and femoral vein. The most common catheter-related complications are infections and thrombosis.
Stolić Radojica+8 more
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Isolation of Chlamydia trachomatis or Ureaplasma urealyticum from the synovial fluid of patients with Reiter's syndrome [PDF]
Background. The aim of this study was to contribute to the insight of the role of the infectious agent in ethiopathogenesis of the Reiter’s syndrome development, which could directly influence the choise of treatment of these patients. Methods.
Pavlica Ljiljana+3 more
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The frequency of resistance to antibiotics of most frequently isolated bacteria from blood cultures during the period 1997-2002 [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of resistance to antibiotics of the most frequently isolated bacteria from blood cultures of hospitalized patients during the period 1997-2002.
Mirović Veljko+2 more
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Most common bacterial agents in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Background/Aim. Infection is the major cause of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The aim of the study was to establish the most common bacterial agents of AE-COPD in patients hospitalized in a tertiary medical care ...
Kolarov Violeta+6 more
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Herbal mixture such as agbo, has been used in recent years in Nigeria to treat various sicknesses including malaria, typhoid, dysentery and cholera. However, the bacteriological quality and safety is of paramount importance spurring the argument whether
I. I. Inoma, L. Evbuomwan
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Isolation and molecular identification of Mycobacterium bovis in tissue lesions of cattle slaughtered in slaughterhouses located in the State of Ceará [PDF]
The objective of this research was to identify Mycobacterium bovis in lesions suggestive of tuberculosis in bovine carcasses in the State of Ceará, by means of bacteriological and molecular diagnostic tests.
J.Q. Amorim+6 more
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Urban packaged water samples of Ouagadougou were studied in order to assess their bacteriological and chemical characteristics and suitability for potable purposes.
Oumar Traoré+6 more
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Infective endocarditis: Importance of molecular biological techniques in etiological diagnosis [PDF]
Aim. To investigate the specific features of conventional bacteriological methods and current molecular biological techniques for the etiological diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE). Subjects and methods.
E O Kotova+8 more
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