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Bloodstream infections in neutropenic and non-neutropenic patients with haematological malignancies: epidemiological trends and clinical outcomes in Queensland, Australia over the last 20 years
Knowledge of the epidemiology of bloodstream infection (BSI) in haematology patients is essential to guide patient management. We investigated the...
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the proportion and associated mortality of polymicrobial (vs monomicrobial) pulmonary and bloodstream infections by Acinetobacter baumannii complex
BackgroundDifferentiating Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC) infection from colonization remains difficult and further complicated in...
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Clinical characteristics and outcome of 125 polymicrobial bloodstream infections in hematological patients: an 11-year epidemiologic survey
BackgroundPolymicrobial bloodstream infections (pBSI) occurring in hematological patients are still poorly understood, and specific information are...
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Incidence of bloodstream infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens in ordinary wards and intensive care units before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a real-life, retrospective observational study
PurposeSARS-COV-2 pandemic led to antibiotic overprescription and unprecedented stress on healthcare systems worldwide. Knowing the comparative...
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Clinical profile of bloodstream infections in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundBloodstream infections (BSIs) are an emerging cause of significant morbidity and mortality in severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
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Bloodstream infections in adult patients with malignancy, epidemiology, microbiology, and risk factors associated with mortality and multi-drug resistance
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, microbiology, and risk factors associated with mortality and multi-drug resistance...
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Different epidemiology of bloodstream infections in COVID-19 compared to non-COVID-19 critically ill patients: a descriptive analysis of the Eurobact II study
BackgroundThe study aimed to describe the epidemiology and outcomes of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (HABSIs) between COVID-19 and...
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ICU-acquired infections in immunocompromised patients
Immunocompromised patients account for an increasing proportion of the typical intensive care unit (ICU) case-mix. Because of the increased...
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Blood stream Infections in chronic hemodialysis patients - characteristics and outcomes
IntroductionBloodstream Infections (BSI) are a major cause of death and hospitalization among hemodialysis (HD) patients. The rates of BSI among HD...
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Control of Line Complications with KiteLock (CLiCK) in the critical care unit: study protocol for a multi-center, cluster-randomized, double-blinded, crossover trial investigating the effect of a novel locking fluid on central line complications in the critical care population
BackgroundInsertion of a central venous access device (CVAD) allows clinicians to easily access the circulation of a patient to administer...
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Dalbavancin Sequential Therapy for Gram-Positive Bloodstream Infection: A Multicenter Observational Study
IntroductionLong-acting lipoglycopeptides such as dalbavancin may have utility in patients with Gram-positive bloodstream infections (BSI),...
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Six-Year Surveillance of Acquired Bloodstream Infection in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Israel
ObjectivesWe studied the profile of bloodstream infections (BSI) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and identified predictors of mortality.
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Integrating structured and unstructured data for timely prediction of bloodstream infection among children
BackgroundHospitalized children with central venous lines (CVLs) are at higher risk of hospital-acquired infections. Information in electronic health...
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Candida in COVID-19: Gut-Lung Axis, Dysbiosis, and Infections
Purpose of ReviewThis review discusses the connections between the gut-lung axis, gut and respiratory tract dysbiosis, and Candida bloodstream,...
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Trends in bacterial bloodstream infections and resistance in immuno-compromised patients with febrile neutropenia: a retrospective analysis
Bacterial infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children. From the onset of fever, an early administration...
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Genomic epidemiology of methicillin-resistant and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus from bloodstream infections
BackgroundBloodstream infections due to Staphylococcus aureus cause significant patient morbidity and mortality worldwide. Of major concern is the...
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Etoposide treatment in secondary hemophagocytic syndrome: impact on healthcare-associated infections and survival
BackgroundEtoposide remains the cornerstone of symptomatic management of critically ill patients with secondary hemophagocytic syndrome (sHS). Risk...
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Clinical presentation and outcome of hemodialysis tunneled catheter-related bloodstream infection in older persons
BackgroundThe use of a tunneled catheter as the primary vascular access among old hemodialysis patients is frequent. Catheter-related bloodstream...
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Molecular Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae Bloodstream Infections in Wuhan, China
ObjectiveThe clinical characteristics and microbiological data of patients with K. pneumoniae bloodstream infections (BSI) from January 2018 to...
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Inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy was an independent risk factor of pediatric persistent S. aureus bloodstream infection
Persistent S. aureus bloodstream infection (PSBSI) increased the incidence of metastatic infection and mortality. We aimed to clarify its risk...
