Corynebacterium striatum meningitis: report of two adult cases
... been mainly due to Corynebacterium JK. Almost all of these infections occured in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts (4, 5). Several cases of C. striatum infection have been reported; however, most of these cases were bacteremia or respiratory tract infections (1, 7). To our knowledge, two new ...
... been mainly due to Corynebacterium JK. Almost all of these infections occured in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts (4, 5). Several cases of C. striatum infection have been reported; however, most of these cases were bacteremia or respiratory tract infections (1, 7). To our knowledge, two new ...
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
... We required the following data for study inclusion: 1) the number of MSM with rectal LGV treated with 100 mg doxycycline twice daily for 21 days; 2) the number of these men who had repeat testing for rectal chlamydia infection following this treatment; and 3) the results of repeat testing for rect ...
... We required the following data for study inclusion: 1) the number of MSM with rectal LGV treated with 100 mg doxycycline twice daily for 21 days; 2) the number of these men who had repeat testing for rectal chlamydia infection following this treatment; and 3) the results of repeat testing for rect ...
General Pathology of Infectious Diseases
... halo; and both smallpox and rabies viruses form characteristic cytoplasmic inclusions. However, many viruses (e.g., ...
... halo; and both smallpox and rabies viruses form characteristic cytoplasmic inclusions. However, many viruses (e.g., ...
Pneumonia : Review of Guidelines - Journal of the Association of
... sixth most common cause of death in the United States. It is the number one cause of death from infectious diseases in the United States.1 Every year in the United States, there are from 5-10 million cases of CAP leading to as many as 1.1 million hospitalizations and 45,000 deaths. In Europe, the ov ...
... sixth most common cause of death in the United States. It is the number one cause of death from infectious diseases in the United States.1 Every year in the United States, there are from 5-10 million cases of CAP leading to as many as 1.1 million hospitalizations and 45,000 deaths. In Europe, the ov ...
Region X - CMC - Advocate Health Care
... describe statements made or behavior noted for involuntary commitments when EMS is a witness • EMS cannot document hearsay – if family or significant other were the witness, they must fill out the papers – if police were the witness, police must fill out the papers ...
... describe statements made or behavior noted for involuntary commitments when EMS is a witness • EMS cannot document hearsay – if family or significant other were the witness, they must fill out the papers – if police were the witness, police must fill out the papers ...
Croup and Bronchiolitis
... • Most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants • Most common etiology is RSV, most cases between December and March (75% of cases under 2) • More common in crowded living conditions and smoke exposure • Breastfeeding appears to confer a protective advantage • Most severe symptoms in thos ...
... • Most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants • Most common etiology is RSV, most cases between December and March (75% of cases under 2) • More common in crowded living conditions and smoke exposure • Breastfeeding appears to confer a protective advantage • Most severe symptoms in thos ...
Research Article Fungal Etiology of otitis externa in Type 2 Diabetes
... Abstract: Ear Canal Infection (Otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of outer canal, the passage leading from the outer canal to the ear drum. Patients with Diabetes mellitus are more prone to ear infections and considered as one of the predisposing factor for Otitis externa. This is a pro ...
... Abstract: Ear Canal Infection (Otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of outer canal, the passage leading from the outer canal to the ear drum. Patients with Diabetes mellitus are more prone to ear infections and considered as one of the predisposing factor for Otitis externa. This is a pro ...
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... receiving healthcare. Similar to Enterococcus, because many of these organisms colonize the intestines, they frequently can be found in urinary tract cultures, especially in residents with catheters. Antibiotics, as you reviewed earlier, are a group of drugs which were developed to halt the growth a ...
... receiving healthcare. Similar to Enterococcus, because many of these organisms colonize the intestines, they frequently can be found in urinary tract cultures, especially in residents with catheters. Antibiotics, as you reviewed earlier, are a group of drugs which were developed to halt the growth a ...
反弹. Source: Y Zheng, L Min, Y. Ji, et al., J. Systems
... Research Institute US for kindly providing the data for seven chimpanzees. This work is jointly supported by the 11TH 5Year Plan Key Research Project of China (No.2008ZX10005-006) , and the NNSF of China (Nos. 61074192). ...
... Research Institute US for kindly providing the data for seven chimpanzees. This work is jointly supported by the 11TH 5Year Plan Key Research Project of China (No.2008ZX10005-006) , and the NNSF of China (Nos. 61074192). ...
23-8. Antibacterials
... ●Attains higher concentrations for a long time in CSF than other antibacterials (30–50% of plasma concentrations in the absence of meningitis). ●Eliminated by hepatic glucuronide conjugation in the dog: only 5–10% is excreted in the urine. ●In the cat, more than 25% is excreted in the urine because ...
... ●Attains higher concentrations for a long time in CSF than other antibacterials (30–50% of plasma concentrations in the absence of meningitis). ●Eliminated by hepatic glucuronide conjugation in the dog: only 5–10% is excreted in the urine. ●In the cat, more than 25% is excreted in the urine because ...
VOCN 160 F16 Pre-Class Assignments
... List the type of microorganisms that can cause infection in humans. Discuss the links in the infection process and give an example of each. Identify means for removal or destruction of microorganisms on animate and inanimate objects. Compare and contrast medical asepsis and surgical asepsis. Explain ...
... List the type of microorganisms that can cause infection in humans. Discuss the links in the infection process and give an example of each. Identify means for removal or destruction of microorganisms on animate and inanimate objects. Compare and contrast medical asepsis and surgical asepsis. Explain ...
A New Solution for Nail Fungus - 320
... remarkable results, even in stubborn cases where patients had previously tried other therapies. One 20-minute treatment may be all it takes, with no pain or down time for the patient. ...
... remarkable results, even in stubborn cases where patients had previously tried other therapies. One 20-minute treatment may be all it takes, with no pain or down time for the patient. ...
Meet the Menacing Microbes
... gets the flu. However, most people fully recover in a couple of weeks. Since there are only about a dozen different types of flu viruses, vaccines have been developed that can be up to 90% effective in preventing the infection in the first place. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get ...
... gets the flu. However, most people fully recover in a couple of weeks. Since there are only about a dozen different types of flu viruses, vaccines have been developed that can be up to 90% effective in preventing the infection in the first place. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get ...
3 1 2 5 4 Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
... The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) established a work group chaired by the Vice Chair of Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee (CPMC). Work group members were drawn from that committee, as well as the Ethics, Ethnogeriatrics and Quality and Performance Measurement (QPMC) committees. AGS ...
... The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) established a work group chaired by the Vice Chair of Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee (CPMC). Work group members were drawn from that committee, as well as the Ethics, Ethnogeriatrics and Quality and Performance Measurement (QPMC) committees. AGS ...
Infection control and prevention measures to reduce the spread of
... It is still unclear which is the most effective infection control and prevention (ICP) measure to reduce the spread of hospital-acquired VRE. Methods: Cochrane databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL were searched until June 2012 to find studies comparing wards/hospitals where ICP measures to prevent ...
... It is still unclear which is the most effective infection control and prevention (ICP) measure to reduce the spread of hospital-acquired VRE. Methods: Cochrane databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL were searched until June 2012 to find studies comparing wards/hospitals where ICP measures to prevent ...
The Effect of Microbes on Textile Material: A Review on the Way
... chemically unchanged in the formulation. One possible reason for this is that, under the effects of heat and ultraviolet radiation, depolymerization of the resin and subsequent cross-linkage may encapsulate the biocide, preventing its migration to the surface where biodeterioration takes place. Furt ...
... chemically unchanged in the formulation. One possible reason for this is that, under the effects of heat and ultraviolet radiation, depolymerization of the resin and subsequent cross-linkage may encapsulate the biocide, preventing its migration to the surface where biodeterioration takes place. Furt ...
Principles of antibiotic therapy - e-SAFE
... has tried to define the true allergy rates and incidence of crossreactivity. In one study, the true allergy rate was 33% if an allergy was documented in the medical notes, whereas it was only 7% when based on self-reporting. In penicillin allergic patients, the incidence of cross-reactivity to other ...
... has tried to define the true allergy rates and incidence of crossreactivity. In one study, the true allergy rate was 33% if an allergy was documented in the medical notes, whereas it was only 7% when based on self-reporting. In penicillin allergic patients, the incidence of cross-reactivity to other ...
1 Continue… 2nd part Morphology Primary Tuberculosis. In
... The tertiary stage of syphilis is rare where adequate medical is available, but it occurs in approximately one-third of untreated patients, usually after a latent period of 5 years or more. Tertiary syphilis has three main manifestations: cardiovascular syphilis (dilation of the aortic root and arch ...
... The tertiary stage of syphilis is rare where adequate medical is available, but it occurs in approximately one-third of untreated patients, usually after a latent period of 5 years or more. Tertiary syphilis has three main manifestations: cardiovascular syphilis (dilation of the aortic root and arch ...
Discharge Summary Template - 33.5 KB
... and a BNP which was elevated up to 1,000. She was given an extra 20 mg of Lasix in addition to her 20 mg p.o. Lasix, up to a dose of 20 mg bid. The shortness of breath improved, and the BNP decreased to 450. 4. Hypertension. Blood pressure remains stable. There were no medication changes made during ...
... and a BNP which was elevated up to 1,000. She was given an extra 20 mg of Lasix in addition to her 20 mg p.o. Lasix, up to a dose of 20 mg bid. The shortness of breath improved, and the BNP decreased to 450. 4. Hypertension. Blood pressure remains stable. There were no medication changes made during ...
Bacterial Contamination of Platelets: Summary for Clinicians
... Contamination of Platelets Bacterial contamination of platelet components is the second most common cause of transfusion-related deaths in the United States. To address this risk, AABB adopted a standard that requires blood collection and transfusion service members to limit and detect bacterial con ...
... Contamination of Platelets Bacterial contamination of platelet components is the second most common cause of transfusion-related deaths in the United States. To address this risk, AABB adopted a standard that requires blood collection and transfusion service members to limit and detect bacterial con ...
Causes of Renal Failure
... axilla area of the upper arm regardless of access location Needle size – start with 17 gauge needles, advance as access can tolerate ...
... axilla area of the upper arm regardless of access location Needle size – start with 17 gauge needles, advance as access can tolerate ...
... CRNBC monitors and revises the CRNBC certified practice decision support tools (DSTs) every two years and as necessary based on best practices. The information provided in the DSTs is considered current as of the date of publication. CRNBC-certified nurses (RN(C)s) are responsible for ensuring they ...