The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Jan 2007
Case ReportsThigh abscess caused by Eikenella corrodens and Streptococcus intermedius: a case report.
A 35-year-old Chinese female has a large thigh abscess without a clear source. No underlying diseases were revealed in the patient. The combination of clindamycin and cefazolin or vancomycin was administered but without a clinical response. ⋯ Then, ceftriaxone was administered and a surgery of incision and further draining was carried. Eventually, the patient recovered. To our knowledge, this is the first case of thigh abscess in a previous healthy adult.
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The Journal of infection · Jan 2007
Emergency departments (EDs) in the United Kingdom (UK) are not prepared for emerging biological threats and bioterrorism.
To assess the preparedness of emergency departments (EDs) in the United Kingdom (UK) for the management of potential biological incidents. ⋯ EDs in the UK are not prepared for emerging biological threats and bioterrorism. With current facilities and procedures it is highly likely that an infectious agent will spread to staff and other patients in any future biological incident.