Catheter-Related Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia and Septic Thrombosis: The Role of Anticoagulation Therapy and Duration of Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy249
Abstract: Abstract Background Catheter-related septic thrombosis is suspected in patients with persistent central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) after 72 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The clinical diagnosis and management of this entity can be challenging as… read more here.
Keywords: catheter related; septic thrombosis; therapy; thrombosis ... See more keywords
Pylephlebitis and septic thrombosis of the inferior mesenteric vein secondary to diverticulitis
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DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2017.0046
Abstract: Dear Editor, A 74-year-old diabetic male patient presented with a 15-day history of abdominal pains and episodes of fever. Laboratory findings included leukocytosis and discretely increased C-reactive protein, as well as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and… read more here.
Keywords: mesenteric vein; vein; spp; pylephlebitis ... See more keywords