Prosthetic joint infections can be caused by bacteria derived from the patient's skin. The aim of the study was: (1) to determine which bacteria colonize the nose and groin in patients planned for primary hip or knee arthroplasty, (2) to
We present a report of three cases with vesicles containing opalescent fluid grouped over the face and scattered on the trunk and limbs. Culture of the fluid aspirated from the vesicles grew Staphylococcus aureus in two of the three cases.
Iranian journal of kidney diseases, 5(5), 328-331 (2011-08-31)
Catheter-related infection is associated with increased all-cause mortality and morbidity in hemodialysis patients. This study aimed to evaluate an antimicrobial lock solution (cloxacillin and heparin) in temporary noncuffed double-lumen catheters for long-term intermittent hemodialysis as a method of preventing catheter-related
The Medical journal of Malaysia, 67(3), 340-341 (2012-10-23)
Lemierre syndrome is an uncommon disease which commonly arise from acute bacterial oropharyngeal infection. This disease was first described in 1900 by Courmont and Cade Lemierre. It is commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Lemierre syndrome has been reported to be
[Community-acquired cavitary pneumonia caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus].
Lucía Alvela-Suárez et al.
Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 30(2), 107-108 (2011-12-03)