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Role of the microbiome, probiotics, and 'dysbiosis therapy' in critical illness. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Purpose of reviewLoss of 'health-promoting' microbes and overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria (dysbiosis) in ICU is believed to contribute to nosocomial infections, sepsis, and organ failure (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome).
Knight, Rob   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
We investigated the impact of temporary stoma creation and closure on gut microbiota diversity in rectal cancer patients. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that microbial diversity significantly decreased postoperatively in the stoma group but remained stable in non‐stoma patients.
Yusuke Suzuki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Significance of Self‐Expandable Metallic Stent for Postoperative Intra‐Abdominal Infection After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients With a Hard Pancreas

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Self‐expandable metal stents (SEMS) are often used for preoperative biliary drainage in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD); however, their impact on postoperative intra‐abdominal infection (POAI) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of SEMS in relation to POAI.
Kosuke Mori   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Infection in Patients After Radical Cystectomy and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

open access: yesBladder Cancer, 2017
Background and Objectives: Clostridium Difficile is the most common cause of nosocomial infectious diarrhea. This study evaluates the prevalence and predictors of Clostridium Difficile infections in patients undergoing radical cystectomy with or without ...
Katherine J. Cotter   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Growth and Geographic Variation in Hospitalizations with Resistant Infections, United States, 2000–2005

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2008
From 2000 through 2005, hospitalizations with resistant infections (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile–associated disease, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida infection) nearly doubled ...
Marya D. Zilberberg   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recurrent Clostridium difficile infections: the importance of the intestinal microbiota.

open access: yesWorld Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014
Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are a leading cause of antibiotic-associated and nosocomial diarrhea. Despite effective antibiotic treatments, recurrent infections are common. With the recent emergence of hypervirulent isolates of C.
Marie Céline Zanella Terrier   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Toxin-neutralizing antibodies protect against Clostridium perfringens-induced necrosis in an intestinal loop model for bovine necrohemorrhagic enteritis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background: Bovine necrohemorrhagic enteritis is caused by Clostridium perfringens type A. Due to the rapid progress and fatal outcome of the disease, vaccination would be of high value. In this study, C.
Deprez, Piet   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

Micro/Nanorobot for Drug Delivery—A Review of Material Selections

open access: yesAdvanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
This review explores material strategies for biomedical micro/nanorobots, emphasizing their roles in propulsion, navigation, drug delivery, and biodegradability. It highlights advancements in metallic, polymeric, and hybrid materials, while addressing clinical translation challenges such as toxicity, immune response, and manufacturability.
Xiaozhuo Wu, Bingyun Li, Malcolm Xing
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiological analysis of bacterial food poisonings in Poland in 2005-2015

open access: yesJournal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017
Background. Bacterial poisoning is still considered as a major problem in polish society. Epidemiological analysis enables an update of the current status of its etiological agent.
Łukasz Świerszcz   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

A 21 Year-Old Male Colorectal Cancer Patient with Clostridium Difficile and Intestinal Amebiasis Infection

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Cancer, 2014
Colorectal cancer is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm in young adult. This cancer was associated with several bacterial and viral infections like Streptococcus bovis, Helicobacter pylori, human papilloma virus, and Clostridium septicum.
NATA PRATAMA HARDJO LUGITO   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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