Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Aug 2018
Propensity-matched analysis of the impact of extended-spectrum β-lactamase production on adults with community-onset Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, and Proteus mirabilis bacteremia.
The presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) in Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, and Proteus mirabilis (EKP) is of great microbiological and clinical importance. The study dealing with the direct impact of ESBL producers on the outcome of patients with community-onset bacteremia is lacking. ⋯ The adverse influence of ESBL producers on clinical outcomes was presented with respect to adults with community-onset EKP bacteremia. Establishing a predictive scoring algorithm for identifying patients at risk of ESBL-producer infections is crucial.
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Aug 2018
Risk factors and outcomes of cerebrospinal fluid overdrainage in HIV-negative patients with cryptococcal meningitis after the ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedure.
Shunt procedures used to treat cryptococcal meningitis complicated with hydrocephalus and/or increased intracranial pressure (IICP) could result in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) overdrainage, thereby presenting therapeutic challenges. ⋯ CSF overdrainage after the VP shunt procedure is not rare, especially in patients with a high-risk of cryptococcal meningitis who also have a prolonged duration of hydrocephalus and/or IICP.