Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Two Community Nepali Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx162.051
Abstract: Abstract Background Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) are crucial to improving patient outcomes and decreasing resistance, but the effectiveness and the presence of ASP in low-income countries, like Nepal, are unknown. Nepal has no formal ASP… read more here.
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1180. Addition of Chronic Kidney Disease Status to Pitt Bacteremia Score Improves Prediction of Mortality in Patients With Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1013
Abstract: Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections are associated with high mortality. The Pitt Bacteremia Score (PBS) was developed and validated to predict mortality in bloodstream infections (BSI). The first goal of this analysis is to… read more here.
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1403. Daptomycin Combined with Low Dose Ceftriaxone Prevents the Emergence of Daptomycin Resistance against Streptococcus mitis-oralis Group in an In vitro Model of Simulated Endocardial Vegetations (SEVs)
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1234
Abstract: Abstract Background The viridans group streptococci (VGS) are a heterogeneous group of microorganisms that form portion of the normal oral flora of humans. Among the VGS, S. mitis-oralis is the most common cause of infective… read more here.
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2292. Comparison of Molecular Assays for the Diagnosis of Pertussis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1945
Abstract: Abstract Background Pertussis is a vaccine preventable disease caused by Bordetella pertussis with highest mortality observed in infants. Rapid diagnosis allows prompt treatment and administration of prophylaxis to those at high risk of severe disease.… read more here.
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2380. Healthcare Resource Utilization for High-Risk Patients Treated With Dalbavancin in Physician Office Infusion Centers (POICs)
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.2033
Abstract: Abstract Background Medicare beneficiaries and patients (patients) ≥65 years comprise the highest risk for utilization of healthcare resources including emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations (hosp). Dalbavancin (DAL) is a long-acting lipoglycopeptide approved for treatment… read more here.
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1032. A Case Series of Clostridium septicum Aortitis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.869
Abstract: Abstract Background Clostridium septicum is an anaerobic, motile, spore forming, toxin-producing Gram-positive bacillus (GPB) that has been associated with colon and hematologic malignancies. Despite the low incidence of infection, it is a virulent organism leading… read more here.
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