Se Asian J Trop Med
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Se Asian J Trop Med · May 2011
Risk factors and clinical outcomes of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia at a university hospital in Thailand.
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii has become a major cause of hospital-acquired infection worldwide. There are few papers regarding this particular subject. Our aim was to assess the incidence of bacteremia due to MDR Acinetobacter baumannii, factors associated with the infection, and clinical outcomes. ⋯ This study revealed the significantly independent factors associated with MDR A. baumannii bacteremia were prior ICU admission and prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics. This infection has a high mortality rate. Emphasis needs to be on prevention, strict application of infection control and appropriate use of antibiotics.
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Se Asian J Trop Med · May 2011
Historical ArticleThe Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences: five decades of collaborative medical research.
The Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) is a 50-year-old joint institute of the US and Royal Thai Army Medical Departments located in Bangkok, Thailand. Investigators from the Institute have carried out research in Thailand and the region, in collaboration with many partners, focused on a large number of tropical infectious diseases. ⋯ In addition, research done in support of the medical problems of refugees and of the health of Thai peace-keeping forces are summarized. The research carried out by AFRIMS and added to the scientific literature has contributed significantly to advancement in multiple areas of tropical infectious disease.