New holistic approach for the management of biofilm‐associated infections by myco‐metabolites
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202200047
Abstract: Biofilm‐associated infections have increased excessively over the recent years due to the increased population having impaired immune systems or as a result of certain medical conditions like transplantation, cancer, and any other chronic ailments. The… read more here.
Keywords: associated infections; biofilm associated; biofilm; holistic approach ... See more keywords
[Antibiotic strategies in trauma surgery : Treatment of implant-associated infections].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00113-017-0359-5
Abstract: Implant-associated infections represent a serious complication following fracture management. Due to biofilm formation, an optimized treatment strategy is required to treat these infections. Interdisciplinary cooperation between trauma surgeon, infectious diseases specialist and microbiologist enables the deployment… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic strategies; implant associated; treatment; strategies trauma ... See more keywords
ECDC definitions and methods for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-018-5113-0
Abstract: On 5 May 2017, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published its updated protocol for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and prevention indicators in European intensive care units (ICUs) [1]. The ECDC’s… read more here.
Keywords: associated infections; catheter; surveillance; care ... See more keywords
ECLS-associated infections in adults: what we know and what we don’t yet know
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-019-05847-z
Abstract: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly used in the management of patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease. Infections are frequently the etiologies underlying the respiratory, and occasionally cardiac, failure that necessitates ECLS. Just as importantly, infections… read more here.
Keywords: know yet; adults know; ecls associated; infections adults ... See more keywords
Dynamics of colonization in patients with health care-associated infections at step-down care units from a tertiary care hospital in Mexico.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.04.016
Abstract: Background Patient colonization has been suggested as a risk factor in hospital-associated infections (HAI) development, which are of the most frequent complications in hospitals. Objective To examine the colonization process and possible transmission routes of… read more here.
Keywords: care; step care; causative agents; colonization ... See more keywords
The utility of frailty indices in predicting the risk of healthcare associated infections: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.12.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are a major health concern associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The relationship between frailty, a syndrome often associated with older individuals, and HAIs has not been investigated. AIM To… read more here.
Keywords: predicting risk; frailty; associated infections; healthcare ... See more keywords
A scope at antifouling strategies to prevent catheter-associated infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102230
Abstract: The use of invasive medical devices is becoming more common nowadays, with catheters representing one of the most used medical devices. However, there is a risk of infection associated with the use of these devices,… read more here.
Keywords: antifouling strategies; scope antifouling; strategies prevent; associated infections ... See more keywords
Suitability of serum cytokine profiling for early diagnosis of implant‐associated infections after orthopaedic surgery: A preliminary prospective study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.12.016
Abstract: HighlightsC‐reactive protein is not a reliable diagnostic marker for IAI.IL‐6, IL‐1ra, IL‐8, IL‐12(p70), eotaxin, IP‐10, MCP‐1, MIP‐1&bgr; can diagnose IAI.In infected patients, IL‐6 and IL‐12(p70) levels were consistently elevated. ABSTRACT The C‐reactive protein (CRP) is… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cytokine; implant associated; orthopaedic surgery ... See more keywords
Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2018.07.002
Abstract: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection remains one of the most prevalent, yet preventable, health care-associated infections. General prevention strategies include strict adherence to hand hygiene and antimicrobial stewardship. Duration of urinary catheterization is the most important… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; urinary catheter; associated infections; prevention ... See more keywords
Recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials for combating bacterial biofilm-associated infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128597
Abstract: The prevalence of bacterial pathogens among humans has increased rapidly and poses a great threat to health. Two-thirds of bacterial infections are associated with biofilms. Recently, nanomaterials have emerged as anti-biofilm agents due to their… read more here.
Keywords: based nanomaterials; carbon based; anti biofilm; biofilm ... See more keywords
Artificial intelligence-based tools to control healthcare associated infections: A systematic review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.06.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the most frequent adverse events in healthcare and a global public health concern. Surveillance is the foundation for effective HAIs prevention and control. Manual surveillance is labor intensive, costly and… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; review; performance; associated infections ... See more keywords