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Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Treated with Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam in Tertiary Care Hospital

International Journal of Pediatrics, 2018
Background. Vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam (PTZ) are commonly used as empirical therapy for patients with health care associated infections. Vancomycin has been recognized as a nephrotoxic agent and in a few cases in the literature PTZ has been ...
Mohammed Al Nuhait, Laila C. Abu Esba, Khalid Al Harbi, Meshary Al Meshary, Rami T. Bustami   +4 more
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Systematic review of efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of intravenous and intraventricular vancomycin for central nervous system infections

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Objective: The decision of vancomycin dosage for central nervous system (CNS) infections is still a challenge because its bactericidal nature in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has not been confirmed by human studies.
Shu-Ping Liu, Jing Xiao, Ya-Li Liu, Yue-E Wu, Hui Qi, Zhuang-Zhuang Wang, A-Dong Shen, A-Dong Shen, Gang Liu, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao   +10 more
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Vancomycin-resistantEnterococcus

Swiss Medical Weekly, 2012
The reported prevalence of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) in Switzerland for the years 2008–2010 has been low at <5%. At the University Hospital Zurich, 17 cases of VRE were detected between 28 December 2009 and 15 February 2010. Nine cases were diagnosed clinically; eight cases were detected by rectal screening. The centre of
Thierfelder, C, Keller, P M, Kocher, C, Gaudenz, R, Hombach, M, Bloemberg, G V, Ruef, C   +6 more
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Faecal microbiota transplantation : a regulatory hurdle? [PDF]

, 2017
During faecal microbiota transplantation, stool from a healthy donor is transplanted to treat a variety of dysbiosis-associated gut diseases. Competent authorities are faced with the challenge to provide adequate regulation.
De Spiegeleer, Bart, Janssens, Yorick, Verbeke, Frederick, Wynendaele, Evelien   +3 more
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Risk of vancomycin-resistant enterococci bloodstream infection among patients colonized with vancomycin-resistant enterococci

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015
Background: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci colonization has been reported to increase the risk of developing infections, including bloodstream infections.
Ahu Kara, İlker Devrim, Nuri Bayram, Nagehan Katipoğlu, Ezgi Kıran, Yeliz Oruç, Nevbahar Demiray, Hurşit Apa, Gamze Gülfidan   +8 more
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Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) and Its Association with Clinical Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2022
Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) has proven effectiveness in maintaining efficacy and reducing toxicities associated with vancomycin. A trough level of (15–20 mg/L) for MRSA serious infections is recommended.
Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali, Zahra Al Shukri, Nawf Al Sabahi, Intisar AL-Riyami, Abdullah M. Al Alawi   +4 more
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Multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria: antibiotic-resistance and new treatment strategies [PDF]

, 2017
In this editorial, we treat the multi-drug-resistance of microorganisms such as Klebsiella pneumonia (Kp) and Acinetobacter baumanii and the issues concerning the management of these infections.
Angelis, Massimiliano De, Mascellino, Maria Teresa, Oliva, Alessandra   +2 more
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Risk factors for vancomycin treatment failure in heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Microbiology Spectrum
The incidence of heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) infection is increasing and is associated with vancomycin treatment failures.
Ji Hyun Yun, Euijin Chang, Seongman Bae, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Yong Pil Chong, Sung-Han Kim, Sang-Ho Choi, Sang-Oh Lee, Yang Soo Kim   +9 more
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An in vitro evaluation of the efficacy of tedizolid: implications for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections [PDF]

, 2018
Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are among the most commonly occurring infections and evidence suggests that these are increasing world-wide.
Aleryan, Muna, Delpech, Pierre, Gemmell, Curtis, Jones, Brian, Lang, Susan   +4 more
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Risk factors for vancomycin resistance in patients with Enterococcus faecium bloodstream infections: an analysis of the Munich Multicentric Enterococci Cohort

Microbiology Spectrum
Enterococcus faecium is difficult to treat owing to its intrinsic and acquired resistance to antibiotics, particularly vancomycin. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium is an important cause of bloodstream infections in healthcare settings with ...
Laura Wagner, Milena Wurst, Johanna Erber, Tobias Bachfischer, Bernhard Haller, Sabine Gleich, Karl Dichtl, Roland M. Schmid, Julian Triebelhorn, Florian Voit, Ulrich Seybold, Dirk H. Busch, Patrick C. Rämer, Christoph D. Spinner, Jochen Schneider, Kathrin Rothe   +15 more
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