Treating Surgical Infections in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Source Control, Then What?
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.125
Abstract: Surgical infections present a significant burden of disease globally. Management focuses on source control and appropriate antibiotic therapy. This remains a challenge in low- and middle-income settings, where access to surgical care and antibiotics is… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; middle income; surgical infections; source control ... See more keywords
Burden of Surgical Infections in a Tertiary-Care Pediatric Surgery Service in Uganda.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.045
Abstract: Background: Delayed presentation of surgical disease often leads to infection in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In addition, many primary infections require surgical intervention. The burden of infection in children's surgery in LMICs is poorly… read more here.
Keywords: surgical infections; mortality rate; surgery; infection ... See more keywords
Bacterial Resistance in Surgical Infections in Low-Resource Settings.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.034
Abstract: Background: There is an alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, complicating management of surgical infections, especially in low-resource settings. Of particular concern for surgeons are third generation cephalosporin-resistant and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Methods: The published… read more here.
Keywords: resource settings; bacterial resistance; surgical infections; resistance ... See more keywords
Global Perspectives in Controversies Related to the Management of Intra-Abdominal Infections.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.174
Abstract: Background: Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) remain a substantial cause of worldwide morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost burden. The World Surgical Infection Society (WSIS) was organized to help improve global outcomes from surgical infections. An initial project… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal infections; management; surgical infections; latin america ... See more keywords