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Continuous Intravenous Acyclovir as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy for HSV and VZV Neurological Infections: A Case Series With Pharmacokinetic and Cost Evaluation, and Review of Literature

Reviews in Medical Virology, Volume 36, Issue 6, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Varicella zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are major causes of viral meningitis and encephalitis. Standard intermittent intravenous acyclovir requires hospitalisation, reducing patient comfort and prolonging admissions. Continuous infusion may maintain therapeutic plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations while ...
Irene G. Manders, Eline L. van Tuinen, Martijn Weisfelt, Marco Goeijenbier, Jayant S. Kalpoe, Steven F. L. van Lelyveld, Eric C. M. van Gorp, Ken Ho Hua   +7 more
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Nosocomial infections and resistance microbian in Intensive Care Unit of a University Hospital - an epidemiological study

Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2006
In the last decades it has been observed an increase in frequency on nosocomial infections by resistant microorganisms, especially in Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Adriana C. Oliveira, Wanessa T. Clemente, Thabata C. Lucas, Glaucia H. Martinho   +3 more
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Efficacy of Antimicrobial Silver‐Plated Dressings Compared to Usual Care in Preventing Left Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infections

Artificial Organs, Volume 50, Issue 11, Page 1644-1651, November 2026.
Integrating silver‐plated wound dressings into DLES care presents a safe and effective strategy for DLI prevention. Key findings include a 100% infection‐free rate in the Silverlon group, no NPWT and hospital readmission in the Silverlon group, and no severe DESTINE stages (3, 4) in the Silverlon group.
Barbara Veiter, Martina Socha, Christiane Marko, Nesibe Seyda Colak, Alexandra Kuhn, Hebe Al Asadi, Julia Riebandt, Roxana Moayedifar, Daniel Zimpfer, Thomas Schlöglhofer   +9 more
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The Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections in Iranian Hospitals [PDF]

, 2019
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nosocomial infections are one of the major health problems. As the length of stay in the hospital increases, the risk of mortality and morbidity increases, which ultimately increases the cost of treatment. Therefore, the present
R Jalali, Vaisi Raiegan, AA, A Ghobadi, N Salari, Ghobadi, A, H Barati, Mohammadi, M, Jalali, R, Barati, H, AA Vaisi Raiegan, M Mohammadi, Salari, N   +11 more
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A Strategy Against Antibiotic‐Resistant Bacteria: Optimizing Prevention of Transmission

APMIS, Volume 134, Issue 11, November 2026.
ABSTRACT The rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance represents a major threat to public health and economic sustainability worldwide. In Europe, vancomycin‐resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) and carbapenemase‐producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are of particular concern, as they cause severe infections that are increasingly difficult or ...
Michael Kemp, Laus Krems Vejrum, Josefine Tange Møller, Asta Lili Laugesen, Marianne Engell Clausen, Anne Line Engsbro   +5 more
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Pronounced Reductions in Plasma Citrulline Indicate Severe Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Injury During Induction Therapy for Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia

European Journal of Haematology, Volume 117, Issue 5, Page 1275-1284, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) chemotherapy regimens are frequently burdened by fever episodes, systemic inflammation and bloodstream infections (BSI). Mucosal barrier injury may contribute to these complications, but its role in childhood AML remains uninvestigated.
Carla Warley Kjær, Maria Ebbesen Sørum, Silvia De Pietri, Claus Moser, Malene Johanne Petersen, Marianne Hoffmann, Henrik Hasle, Sarah Weischendorff, Klaus Müller   +8 more
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NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS: CHALLENGES, PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND ADVANCES IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT

This article offers a comprehensive review of the key aspects of nosocomial infections. It discusses the significance of healthcare-acquired infections, examines the various types, and outlines effective prevention and management strategies. The activity
Bazarova, Gulnora
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Surgical Site Infection: Conditional Influence of Surgery Duration and ASA Classification in Major Procedures

International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 11, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major complication in surgical patients. This study aimed to investigate predictors of SSI in cardiac, neurological and orthopaedic surgeries. A total of 28,803 procedures (2015–2021) were analysed. Predictive variables included age, sex, ASA score, wound classification, operative duration and preoperative ...
Adriana Cristina Oliveira, Robert Aldo Iquiapaza   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nosocomial cardiac infections

, 2002
The most important nosocomial cardiac infections include nosocomial infective endocarditis on native and prosthetic valves, and nosocomial infections related to transvenous permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and left ...
Giamarellou, H
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Understanding Risks in the Care of People With Dementia in Acute Hospital Settings: Definitions, Types and Management Strategies—A Scoping Review

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 35, Issue 11, Page 4708-4724, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims This scoping review explores how risk is defined, managed and mitigated in the care of people with dementia in acute hospital settings. Methods This scoping review followed Arksesy and O'Malley's five‐stage framework (2005) and was guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
Ashitha Bhaskaran, Kate Irving, Eileen Courtney, Bert Gordijn, Marie Cantwell   +4 more
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