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Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings in the management and prevention of wound infection: A systematic review [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: Dialkylcarbomoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings (Leukomed Sorbact and Cutimed Sorbact) irreversibly bind bacteria at the wound surface that are then removed when the dressing is changed.
Bua, N., Carradice, D., Chetter, I.C., Harwood, A.E., Smith, G.E., Totty, J.P., Wallace, T.   +6 more
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Risk factors for surgical site infections in obstetrics: a retrospective study in an Ethiopian referral hospital

Patient Safety in Surgery, 2017
Background Pregnant women are at risk of infection during labor and delivery. Infection in obstetrics accounts for the second most common cause of maternal mortality next to post partum hemorrhage. Knowing the prevalence and associated risk factors would
Teshager Mamo, Tilaye Workneh Abebe, Tesfaye Yitna Chichiabellu, Antehun Alemayehu Anjulo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological aspects of surgical site infections in an income country. The case of regional hospital center, Borgou (Benin) [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Surgical site infection is frustrating for the care team and depressing for the patient. Objective: To determine the epidemiological aspects of surgical site infections in regional hospital, Borgou.
Akpata, Robert, Allodé S., Alexandre, And Mêhinto K., Delphin, Atakpa S., Felix, Dadjo A., Yves, Fatigba O., Holden, Hodonou M., Adrien, Hounkponou-ahouingnan, Fanny, Mensah Ad, Emile, Tamou-sambo, Bio, Tobome, SEMEVO ROMARIC   +10 more
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Surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: a prospective, international, multicentre cohort study [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common infections associated with health care, but its importance as a global health priority is not fully understood.
GlobalSurg Collaborative
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Reciprocal control of viral infection and phosphoinositide dynamics

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Phosphoinositides, although scarce, regulate key cellular processes, including membrane dynamics and signaling. Viruses exploit these lipids to support their entry, replication, assembly, and egress. The central role of phosphoinositides in infection highlights phosphoinositide metabolism as a promising antiviral target.
Marie Déborah Bancilhon, Bruno Mesmin
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical site infection and its associated factors following cesarean section: a cross sectional study from a public hospital in Ethiopia

Patient Safety in Surgery, 2017
Background A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby. Surgical site infections are a common surgical complication among patients delivered with cesarean section ...
Kelemu Abebe Gelaw, Amlaku Mulat Aweke, Feleke Hailemichael Astawesegn, Birhanu Wondimeneh Demissie, Liknaw Bewket Zeleke   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The OneTogether collaborative approach to reduce the risk of surgical site infection: identifying the challenges to assuring best practice [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) account for 16% of healthcare associated infections, and are associated with considerable morbidity, mortality and increased costs of care.
Gallagher, Rose, Neachell, Jonathan, Stott, Dawn, Topley, Katherine, Wilson, Jennie   +4 more
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Cytomegalovirus infection is common in prostate cancer and antiviral therapies inhibit progression in disease models

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Human cytomegalovirus infection is common in normal prostate epithelium, prostate tumor tissue, and prostate cancer cell lines. CMV promotes cell survival, proliferation, and androgen receptor signaling. Anti‐CMV pharmaceutical compounds in clinical use inhibited cell expansion in prostate cancer models in vitro and in vivo, motivating investigation ...
Johanna Classon, Moa Stenudd, Margherita Zamboni, Kanar Alkass, Carl‐Johan Eriksson, Lars Pedersen, Alrik Schörling, Anna Thoss, Anders Bergh, Pernilla Wikström, Hans‐Olov Adami, Henrik Toft Sørensen, Henrik Druid, Jonas Frisén   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scalpel blade contamination and risk of postoperative surgical site infection following abdominal incisions in dogs

BMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective This prospective observation sought to determine if scalpel blades used for abdominal skin incisions in dogs are a significant source of bacterial contamination, and if these blades should be changed prior to use in deeper dissection.
Christina G. Lioce, Elizabeth C. Davis, Julie W. Bennett, Forrest I. Townsend, Christopher P. Bloch   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current Animal Models of Postoperative Spine Infection and Potential Future Advances. [PDF]

, 2015
Implant related infection following spine surgery is a devastating complication for patients and can potentially lead to significant neurological compromise, disability, morbidity, and even mortality.
Bernthal, NM, Dworsky, EM, Hu, Y, Loftin, AH, Lord, EL, Manegold, JE, Scaduto, AA, Stavrakis, AI   +7 more
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