Bloodstream yeast infections: a 15-month survey [PDF]
A 15-month survey of 412 bloodstream yeast isolates from 54 Belgian hospitals was undertaken. Candida albicans was the most common species (47.3%) followed by C. glabrata (25.7%), C. parapsilosis (8.0%), C. tropicalis (6.8%) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (
Detandt, M +3 more
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ABSTRACT This guideline aims to standardize the prevention and management of complications related to umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). It addresses nine clinical questions, categorized into three sections: (1) questions concerning UVC‐related infection, (2) catheter position, and (3) UVC maintenance.
The Subspecialty Group of Neonatology +8 more
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Epidemiology of hematogenous infections due to Candida spp [PDF]
Candida spp is associated to almost 80% of all nosocomial fungal infections and is considered a major cause of blood stream infections. Candida spp is the fourth most common cause of blood stream infections in the United States, where this agent is ...
Colombo, Arnaldo Lopes +1 more
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Molecular rapid diagnostic assays associated with antimicrobial stewardship have proven effective for the early adaptation of empiric therapy in bloodstream infections.
S. Bryant +10 more
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Probiotic‐Based Materials as Living Therapeutics
Recent advances in Engineered Living Materials are highlighted, integrating synthetic biology and advanced materials, with a focus on probiotic‐based therapeutics. Probiotic Living Materials hold great potential for biosensing, infection treatment, osteogenesis, wound healing, vaginal and gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer therapy. breakthroughs in
Laura Sabio +2 more
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Emerging Frontiers in Clinical Mycology: Innovations, Insights, and Impacts
ABSTRACT The Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSGERC)—a group comprising clinicians, researchers, patients, and industry partners—meets every 2 years to review the most significant challenges facing the clinical mycology community and plan research, education, and advocacy strategies to prevent fungal infections and improve ...
A. Apostolopoulou +7 more
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Epidemiology and Outcome of Fungemia in a Cancer Cohort of the Infectious Diseases Group (IDG) of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC 65031) [PDF]
In a prospective cohort study of 145 030 admissions of cancer patients from 13 European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer centers fungemia occurred in 0.23%. Candida albicans was the predominant pathogen.
Akan, H. +38 more
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Early ultrasonographic finding of septic thrombophlebitis is the main indicator of central venous catheter removal to reduce infection-related mortality in neutropenic patients with bloodstream infection. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Septic thrombophlebitis increases patient morbidity and mortality following metastatic infections, pulmonary emboli, and/or septic shock. Central venous catheter (CVC) removal for occult septic thrombophlebitis challenges current strategy in ...
CATANIA, MARIA ROSARIA +6 more
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Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: Where We Stand Today
ABSTRACT Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation has evolved from an experimental to a life‐saving procedure for children and adults with complications of gut failure (GF). Suboptimal long‐term outcomes of transplant elicit recent advances in surgical and medical gut rehabilitation along with the introduction of glucagon‐like peptide‐2 (GLP‐2 ...
Mohamed Maklad +5 more
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Echinocandin Resistance in Two Candida haemulonii Isolates from Pediatric Patients [PDF]
We report 3 cases of patients with Candida haemulonii isolates that were obtained from hemocultures. in 2 of the 3 cases, isolates exhibited resistance to echinocandins and fluconazole.
Azevedo Melo, Analy Salles de +4 more
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