Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Apr 2006
Predominance of Gram-negative bacilli and increasing antimicrobial resistance in nosocomial bloodstream infections at a university hospital in southern Taiwan, 1996-2003.
While nosocomial infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality, the availability of timely and accurate epidemiological information on nosocomial pathogens is essential to the appropriate selection of empirical therapy. This study analyzed nosocomial bloodstream infections (NBSIs) surveillance data to determine trends in the distribution of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibilities of these pathogens. ⋯ In summary, Gram-negative bacilli predominated among pathogens causing NBSIs and an upsurge in the threat of antimicrobial resistance in our hospital occurred during the 8-year period. Surveillance of the characteristics of NBSIs and antimicrobial resistance patterns, together with appropriate antibiotic and infection control measures, should be reinforced.
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Apr 2006
Risk factors for candidemia-related mortality at a medical center in central Taiwan.
Bloodstream infections due to Candida spp. are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. This study analysed the epidemiology and outcome of candidemia cases in a teaching hospital in central Taiwan. ⋯ Candidemia has a high mortality rate and C. albicans remains the most common isolate. Fluconazole and amphotericin B maintained good in vitro antifungal activity against Candida spp. APACHE II score was the only independent factor for mortality in patients with candidemia.
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Apr 2006
Case ReportsOsteomyelitis as a late complication of Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination.
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) osteomyelitis is a very rare complication of BCG vaccination. We report a 14-month-old boy who received BCG vaccination at birth. ⋯ He had no evidence of immunodeficiency. After antituberculous therapy and surgical treatment, the bone lesions disappeared and he was discharged from hospital without any sequela during 11 months of follow-up.