Reply to the correspondence “Staphylococcus capitis causing infective endocarditis: not so uncommon” by Tchana-Sato & Defraigne
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-020-01501-9
Abstract: I read with interest the correspondence by Tchana-Sato et al. [1] regarding our article “Native valve Staphylococcus capitis infective endocarditis: a mini review” [2]. On behalf of all authors of our original article, I would… read more here.
Keywords: tchana sato; correspondence; endocarditis; capitis ... See more keywords
More than skin deep: Severe iron deficiency anemia and eosinophilia associated with pediculosis capitis and corporis infestation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.03.001
Abstract: Pediculosis is caused by subspecies of the Anoplura insect: Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice), Pediculus humanus corporis (body lice), and Phthirus pubis (pubic lice). These obligate ectoparasites exclusively feed on human blood. Hematologic derangements are not… read more here.
Keywords: anemia eosinophilia; pediculosis; deficiency anemia; iron deficiency ... See more keywords
Surgical management of Staphylococcus capitis prosthetic valve infective endocarditis: Retrospective review of a 10-year single center experience and review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.09.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Staphylococcus capitis (S. capitis) is a subtype of coagulase-negative staphylococci and a commensal of the skin of the human scalp and forehead. S. capitis has been occasionally reported in infective endocarditis and rarely in… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus; infective endocarditis; endocarditis; surgical management ... See more keywords
[Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) capitis in an infant: Microbiological, dermoscopic and ultrastructural features].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rchipe.2016.04.001
Abstract: Trichomycosis is a superficial infection caused by Corynebacterium flavescens, which regularly affects axillary, and to a a lesser extent, pubic, scrotal and intergluteal, and exceptionally, head hairs or trichomycosis capitis (TC). This condition is characterised… read more here.
Keywords: capitis infant; trichobacteriosis capitis; trichomycosis trichobacteriosis; capitis ... See more keywords
Prevalence of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation among schools workers in the Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.013
Abstract: In a cross-sectional survey in February-May 2019, the prevalence of Pediculosis capitis with demographic data and the behavioral practices were investigated among 750 participants in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Female participation was highly… read more here.
Keywords: lice infestation; value; lice; eastern region ... See more keywords
30 years of samples submitted to an Australian Medical Entomology Department
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DOI: 10.1111/aen.12480
Abstract: Arthropods are the cause of considerable human morbidity. In spite of numerous text books and reviews published on arthropods of medical importance, this is the first paper in the world to present a comprehensive review… read more here.
Keywords: medical entomology; samples submitted; department; entomology ... See more keywords
Evaluation of dermatoscopic findings of alopecia areata and tinea capitis in pediatric patients.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14828
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Pediatric patients often reveal localized alopecic foci on the scalp. The essential point upon approaching a child with localized alopecia is distinguishing the two most common causes, alopecia areata and tinea capitis, as their… read more here.
Keywords: alopecia areata; tinea capitis; capitis; dermatoscopic findings ... See more keywords
Adult tinea capitis in China: A retrospective analysis from 2000 to 2019
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13102
Abstract: Tinea capitis (TC) is an infection of the scalp hair due to dermatophytes. Most commonly seen in prepubescent children, but data of adults tinea capitis (ATC) in China mainland are limited. read more here.
Keywords: retrospective analysis; adult tinea; china retrospective; tinea capitis ... See more keywords
Environmental Persistence of Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Role of Biofilm Formation, Desiccation, and Disinfectant Tolerance
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04215-22
Abstract: Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) host extremely fragile newborns, including preterm neonates. These patients are very susceptible to nosocomial infections, with coagulase-negative staphylococci being the species most frequently involved. ABSTRACT The clone Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; neonatal intensive; capitis; biofilm ... See more keywords
Bacteriophage-based decontamination to control environmental colonization by Staphylococcus capitis in neonatal intensive care units: An in vitro proof-of-concept
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1060825
Abstract: Introduction In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), the standard chemical-based disinfection procedures do not allow a complete eradication of pathogens from environmental surfaces. In particular, the clone Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A, a significant pathogen in neonates,… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; neonatal intensive; capitis; staphylococcus capitis ... See more keywords
Comparative genomics of Staphylococcus capitis reveals species determinants
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1005949
Abstract: Staphylococcus capitis is primarily described as a human skin commensal but is now emergent as an opportunistic pathogen isolated from the bloodstream and prosthetic joint infections, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)-associated sepsis. We used… read more here.
Keywords: capitis reveals; comparative genomics; capitis; staphylococcus capitis ... See more keywords