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Bacterial biofilms with emphasis on coagulase-negative staphylococci

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
In addition to their capacity to attach to surfaces, various groups of microorganisms also produce an extracellular polymeric substance known as "slime". This slime forms a thin layer around cells known as biofilm.
A Oliveira, MLRS Cunha
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Fibronectin, Fibrinogen, and Laminin Act as Mediators of Adherence of Clinical Staphylococcal Isolates to Foreign Material [PDF]

, 2017
Bacterial adherence to polymer surfaces is a required early step in intravenous (iv) device infection. We collected eight strains of Staphylococcus aureus and 19 of coagulase-negative staphylococci from patients with proven iv device bacteremia and ...
Auckenthaler, Raymond, Herrmann, Mathias, Lew, P. Daniel, Perdreau, Françoise Schumacher, Peters, Georg, Pittet, Didier, Vaudaux, Pierre E., Waldvogel, Francis A.   +7 more
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Investigation of mediastinitis due to coagulase-negative staphylococci after cardiothoracic surgery. [PDF]

, 2006
Six cases of coagulase-negative staphylococcal mediastinitis were identified in the latter half of 1999. A new preoperative cleansing solution was suspected by hospital staff to be a factor in the outbreak.
Parsonnet, Julie, Tompkins, Lucy S, Van Kerkhove, Maria D, Weingart, Michal   +3 more
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Catheter‐Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Children: An Evidence‐Informed Narrative Review of Diagnosis, Management and Prevention

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Catheter‐associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are a common healthcare‐associated infection in children and a major contributor to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays and higher healthcare costs. This narrative review uses an evidence‐informed approach highlighting recent paediatric literature (2000–2025) to provide an overview
Simon P. Paget, Robert McCusker, Suzanne Simpson, Melissa Short, Angela Berkhout   +4 more
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Multidrug resistance of bacterial pathogens in canine pyometra

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To characterise multidrug antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity profiles of bacteria isolated from different anatomical sites in bitches with pyometra, emphasising their clinical relevance for diagnosis and therapeutic decision‐making in small animal practice.
M. G. M. Camozzi, S. B. Waller, E. C. Castelhano, A. L. S. Neves, B. R. Arrais, J. F. N. Pinto, B. G. Alves, C. N. Moreira   +7 more
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Serum procalcitonin for discrimination of blood contamination from bloodstream infection due to coagulase-negative staphylococci [PDF]

, 2007
The diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin (PCT) to distinguish blood contamination from bloodstream infection (BSI) due to coagulase-negative staphylococci was evaluated.
Mueller, B., Schuetz, P., Trampuz, A.
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Impact of Dental Status on Heart Transplantation Outcomes

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Oral infections and poor dental health may contribute to systemic complications after heart transplantation, yet data on their impact is limited. In the absence of standardized dental guidelines for transplant candidates, this study evaluated preoperative dental status and its association with post‐transplant outcomes.
Katharina Theresa Obermeier, Ina Dewenter, Maximilian Vorstandlechner, Maximilian Geyer, Wenko Smolka, Christine Kamla, Madeleine Orban, Christoph S. Mueller, Anusha Abdullah   +8 more
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Mortality in intensive care: The impact of bacteremia and the utility of systemic inflammatory response syndrome [PDF]

, 2016
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of bacteremia on intensive care unit (ICU) mortality and to develop a bacteremia prediction tool using systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria. Methods: Patients
Booth, Malcolm G., Brooks, Daniel, Fulton, Rachael, Smith, Andrew, Young, Douglas   +4 more
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GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome with Coexistent Movement Disorder and Anemia

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Sangeetha Yoganathan, Haya S AlFaris, Anika Menetrey, Sayoni Roy Chowdhury, Lindsey Vogt, Jolynn Dickson, Karen Owusu, Pradeep Krishnan, Suvasini Sharma, Liali Aljouda, Reena Pabari, Grace Yoon, Carolina Gorodetsky   +12 more
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No Increased Risk of Infection Following a Protocol Change to Decrease Duration of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Liver Transplantation

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
There was no increased rate of surgical site infection or bacteremia in liver transplant recipients following a decrease in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis duration, with a change from 2.4% to 2.8% in patients hospitalized prior to transplant and 7.5% to 2.9% in other patients.
Hutton Brandon, Crystal M. Truax, Eduardo Rodriguez Zarate, Brandon J. Tritle, Hannah Imlay   +4 more
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