This document summarizes an outbreak of cutaneous Mycobacterium abscessus infections associated with acupuncture treatments at a clinic in Toronto, Canada between April and December 2002. A total of 32 patients developed skin infections, with a median incubation period of 1 month after treatment. Skin biopsies from 23 patients showed granulomatous inflammation in most cases. Isolates from 6 patients were confirmed to be M. abscessus through genetic analysis. The infections resolved in most patients, but all developed residual scarring or hyperpigmentation of the skin. This outbreak demonstrates that nontuberculous mycobacteria can cause preventable infections associated with acupuncture when infection control practices are inadequate.
Antibiotics revolutionized medicine by curing infections that routinely killed patients. However, overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to increased bacterial resistance. This document discusses the principles of antibiotic prophylaxis for dermatological surgery. It finds that antibiotics should only be used when there is significant risk of infection, be targeted against likely pathogens, and use the narrowest effective spectrum. Indiscriminate or prolonged use contributes to growing antibiotic resistance. Topical decolonization of nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus before surgery may reduce surgical site infections more effectively than systemic antibiotics.
Skin Cancer Patient Ulcer Study by OC Skin Institute's Dr. Tony NakhlaOC Institute
OC Skin Institute's lead dermatologist Dr. Tony Nakhla, investigates the condition of a male patient with several skin cancer instances, some which required Mohs surgery, and the discovery of an ulcer located behind the right ear. Dr. Nakhla practices medical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology, regularly in Orange County California alongside an experienced staff that offers treatments such as skin cancer detection, Mohs surgery, acne treatment, skin cancer removal, mole removal, spider vein therapy and more.
Undergraduate level presentation on Prevention of Surgical infection covering the topics of:
History
Definition
Classification
Risk factors
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Tetanus
Gas gangrene
This document summarizes a study on burn wound infections and antibiotic susceptibility patterns at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences from 2010 to 2012. The most common bacteria found in burn wound cultures were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (35.29%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (20.58%), and Staphylococcus aureus (18.62%). Positive cultures were more frequent in patients with burn wounds of over two weeks duration. Variable antibiotic susceptibility was observed among the isolated bacteria, with P. aeruginosa showing higher resistance. Early excision and grafting of deep burns along with infection control measures can help reduce burn wound infections.
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing medical treatment recommendations without a full patient evaluation. Perhaps we could discuss this case in a more general way?
This document provides guidelines for managing opportunistic mycobacterial infections. It discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. For pulmonary disease caused by M. kansasii in HIV-negative patients, the guidelines recommend treatment with rifampicin and ethambutol for 9 months based on prospective studies showing high cure rates without relapse. For patients with compromised immunity, treatment should continue for 15-24 months or until sputum cultures are negative for 12 months. Relapses should be retreated with rifampicin and ethambutol for 15-24 months, adding prothionamide and streptomycin for non-responders.
mycelial forms of coccidiodes spp. in parasitic phaseIPN
1) The study examined 44 patients with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in Mexico between 1991-2005 to analyze the association between mycelial parasitic forms of Coccidioides spp. and risk factors like diabetes.
2) Patients with type 2 diabetes were 4 times more likely than non-diabetics to develop mycelial parasitic forms. Mycelial forms took longer than 8 months to develop and were associated with cough, hemoptysis, cavitary lesions on x-ray, and type 2 diabetes.
3) Based on the results, the study proposes incorporating mycelial forms into the parasitic phase definition for Coccidioides spp. in patients with type 2
This document provides an updated international consensus on wound infection in clinical practice from experts in the field. It defines key terms related to wound infection and chronicity. It presents an updated wound infection continuum that includes biofilm and removes the term "critical colonization". It describes the signs and symptoms associated with different stages of infection from contamination to systemic infection. It also discusses the biofilm cycle and emphasizes the importance of biofilm-based wound care to prevent, interrupt, and delay biofilm formation and reformation.
Antibiotics revolutionized medicine by curing infections that routinely killed patients. However, overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to increased bacterial resistance. This document discusses the principles of antibiotic prophylaxis for dermatological surgery. It finds that antibiotics should only be used when there is significant risk of infection, be targeted against likely pathogens, and use the narrowest effective spectrum. Indiscriminate or prolonged use contributes to growing antibiotic resistance. Topical decolonization of nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus before surgery may reduce surgical site infections more effectively than systemic antibiotics.
Skin Cancer Patient Ulcer Study by OC Skin Institute's Dr. Tony NakhlaOC Institute
OC Skin Institute's lead dermatologist Dr. Tony Nakhla, investigates the condition of a male patient with several skin cancer instances, some which required Mohs surgery, and the discovery of an ulcer located behind the right ear. Dr. Nakhla practices medical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology, regularly in Orange County California alongside an experienced staff that offers treatments such as skin cancer detection, Mohs surgery, acne treatment, skin cancer removal, mole removal, spider vein therapy and more.
Undergraduate level presentation on Prevention of Surgical infection covering the topics of:
History
Definition
Classification
Risk factors
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Tetanus
Gas gangrene
This document summarizes a study on burn wound infections and antibiotic susceptibility patterns at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences from 2010 to 2012. The most common bacteria found in burn wound cultures were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (35.29%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (20.58%), and Staphylococcus aureus (18.62%). Positive cultures were more frequent in patients with burn wounds of over two weeks duration. Variable antibiotic susceptibility was observed among the isolated bacteria, with P. aeruginosa showing higher resistance. Early excision and grafting of deep burns along with infection control measures can help reduce burn wound infections.
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing medical treatment recommendations without a full patient evaluation. Perhaps we could discuss this case in a more general way?
This document provides guidelines for managing opportunistic mycobacterial infections. It discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. For pulmonary disease caused by M. kansasii in HIV-negative patients, the guidelines recommend treatment with rifampicin and ethambutol for 9 months based on prospective studies showing high cure rates without relapse. For patients with compromised immunity, treatment should continue for 15-24 months or until sputum cultures are negative for 12 months. Relapses should be retreated with rifampicin and ethambutol for 15-24 months, adding prothionamide and streptomycin for non-responders.
mycelial forms of coccidiodes spp. in parasitic phaseIPN
1) The study examined 44 patients with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in Mexico between 1991-2005 to analyze the association between mycelial parasitic forms of Coccidioides spp. and risk factors like diabetes.
2) Patients with type 2 diabetes were 4 times more likely than non-diabetics to develop mycelial parasitic forms. Mycelial forms took longer than 8 months to develop and were associated with cough, hemoptysis, cavitary lesions on x-ray, and type 2 diabetes.
3) Based on the results, the study proposes incorporating mycelial forms into the parasitic phase definition for Coccidioides spp. in patients with type 2
This document provides an updated international consensus on wound infection in clinical practice from experts in the field. It defines key terms related to wound infection and chronicity. It presents an updated wound infection continuum that includes biofilm and removes the term "critical colonization". It describes the signs and symptoms associated with different stages of infection from contamination to systemic infection. It also discusses the biofilm cycle and emphasizes the importance of biofilm-based wound care to prevent, interrupt, and delay biofilm formation and reformation.
This study analyzed 182 pediatric patients under 14 years old with Staphylococcus aureus infections from 3 hospitals in Medellin, Colombia between 2008-2010. 41.4% of patients were under 1 year old. The most common infections were skin and soft tissue infections. Patients with methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections were more likely to have attended daycare centers or taken previous antibiotics. Sixteen different clonal complexes were identified among the isolates, with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus strains showing more diversity. The most common staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec type was IVc, which was linked to Panton-Valentine leukocidin genes. This prevalence of S. aureus infections in
The document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs). It notes that SSIs are the third most common nosocomial infection and most frequent cause of infection in surgical patients. It defines the different types of SSIs and lists various patient and operation risk factors that can increase the risk of developing an SSI.
This document provides an overview of a lecture on surgical site infections. The lecture covers:
- The history and background of infection in surgery.
- Guidelines on hand hygiene and the use of antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections.
- Common surgical infections and their management.
- Details are given about prominent figures who advanced the understanding of infection, including Ignaz Semmelweis who pioneered hand washing in obstetrics and Robert Koch who established criteria for identifying pathogenic bacteria.
This document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs). It begins by providing some historical context on efforts to reduce SSIs dating back to the 19th century. It then notes that while medicine has advanced, SSIs remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The document goes on to discuss the epidemiology of SSIs, including common pathogens and outcomes like increased costs and mortality. It covers diagnosis of SSIs and challenges in diagnosing infections involving implants. The rest of the document discusses pathogenesis of SSIs from both endogenous and exogenous sources, as well as risk factors including patient characteristics, procedural factors, and postoperative issues.
This document discusses the prevention of surgical infections. It begins with definitions of infection and surgical infection. Surgical infections are then classified as either primary acquired from endogenous sources or secondary/exogenous acquired from outside sources like the operating theater or ward. Risk factors for surgical infection include patient factors like diabetes, smoking, and malnutrition as well as operation factors like length and type of surgery. Prevention strategies are discussed for each phase of care - preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. These include patient education, skin preparation, strict sterile technique in the operating theater, appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics, and wound care after surgery. The importance of continued efforts to reduce surgical site infections through improved infection control practices is also emphasized.
Pyomyositis is a purulent muscle infection caused by hematogenous bacterial spread. It typically presents with fever and pain localized to a single muscle group. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause. Risk factors include immunodeficiency, trauma, injection drug use, and malnutrition. Diagnosis involves radiographic imaging and culture of drainage. Treatment requires antibiotics and drainage of abscesses.
Citrobacter frendii infections in ReptilesCelise Taylor
This document summarizes information about Citrobacter frendii infections in humans and reptiles. It discusses the bacterium's history, associated diseases like pneumonia and meningitis, modes of transmission including person-to-person and through animal hosts like turtles, current treatment approaches using antimicrobial agents, and prevalence based on various studies showing it has infected many humans and captive reptiles. Personal experience is also shared treating infected sliders with topical antimicrobial treatments.
This document discusses three antibiotic-resistant organisms: Clostridium difficile, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). It covers the epidemiology, transmission, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and infection control measures for preventing and managing infections caused by these organisms. Treatment options are also discussed, though optimal treatment can be challenging given emerging resistance.
The document discusses various topics related to anesthesia and pain management. It covers local anesthetics, regional blocks, general anesthesia and airway management techniques. It also discusses postoperative monitoring, risks of hypothermia, choice of anesthetic based on the procedure and patient factors. Management of different types of pain like nociceptive, neuropathic and psychogenic pain is summarized along with the WHO analgesic ladder approach. Adjuvant medications and techniques like patient controlled analgesia are also mentioned.
A novel coronavirus associated with severe acute respiratory syndromeJuan Rubio
This document describes research conducted to identify the cause of a SARS outbreak in 2003. Researchers tested clinical samples from SARS patients for a variety of pathogens. They were able to isolate a novel coronavirus from patients meeting the SARS case definition. Electron microscopy revealed coronavirus-like particles. RT-PCR and sequencing confirmed it was a unique coronavirus strain. This provided evidence that a coronavirus was associated with the SARS outbreak. The researchers proposed naming the first isolate the "Urbani strain" after Dr. Carlo Urbani who died from SARS.
This document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs), including their definition, incidence, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Some key points:
1. The CDC revised the definition of "wound infection" in 1992 to distinguish between surgical incision infections and traumatic wound infections.
2. SSIs are usually caused by the patient's skin flora or bacteria introduced during surgery. They occur within 30 days of an operation or 1 year if an implant is inserted.
3. Risk factors include age, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and surgical factors like wound class and duration. Prevention focuses on patient optimization, skin antisepsis, tight glucose control, and appropriate
Infec control measures in icu day in life of bacterium-mghwanted1361
The document discusses infection control measures in the ICU, noting that bacteria can easily spread between patients and healthcare workers through contact with skin and the environment, and that proper hand hygiene is the cornerstone of prevention. It also presents data showing that hand hygiene compliance rates are lowest among physicians, and that a multifaceted campaign including incentives significantly improved hand hygiene rates and reduced MRSA infections at Massachusetts General Hospital.
This comprehensive lecture by Dr. Anthony Perez discusses the epidemiology, presentation, management and preventive strategies against surgical site infections
A detailed discussion and description on fungal diseases and management. The focus is kept on those facts which frequently come across an intensivist but it is also important for the Internist.
This document discusses guidelines and evidence around treating or not treating candidiasis infections. It provides definitions for prophylactic, empirical, and pre-emptive treatment. It discusses the impact of candidiasis infections including mortality rates. Risk factors for developing candidiasis are outlined. Diagnostic tests and their sensitivities and specificities are compared. Several prediction rules for risk of invasive infection are described. Finally, guidelines from IDSA, ESCMID, IAC, and EPICO on diagnosing and treating candidiasis are summarized.
CEIP Nuestra Señora de la Paz de Villarta de San Juan e IES Hermógenes Rodríguez de Herencia conectan por videoconferencia con la Base Antártica Gabriel de Castilla.
This study analyzed 182 pediatric patients under 14 years old with Staphylococcus aureus infections from 3 hospitals in Medellin, Colombia between 2008-2010. 41.4% of patients were under 1 year old. The most common infections were skin and soft tissue infections. Patients with methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections were more likely to have attended daycare centers or taken previous antibiotics. Sixteen different clonal complexes were identified among the isolates, with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus strains showing more diversity. The most common staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec type was IVc, which was linked to Panton-Valentine leukocidin genes. This prevalence of S. aureus infections in
The document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs). It notes that SSIs are the third most common nosocomial infection and most frequent cause of infection in surgical patients. It defines the different types of SSIs and lists various patient and operation risk factors that can increase the risk of developing an SSI.
This document provides an overview of a lecture on surgical site infections. The lecture covers:
- The history and background of infection in surgery.
- Guidelines on hand hygiene and the use of antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections.
- Common surgical infections and their management.
- Details are given about prominent figures who advanced the understanding of infection, including Ignaz Semmelweis who pioneered hand washing in obstetrics and Robert Koch who established criteria for identifying pathogenic bacteria.
This document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs). It begins by providing some historical context on efforts to reduce SSIs dating back to the 19th century. It then notes that while medicine has advanced, SSIs remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The document goes on to discuss the epidemiology of SSIs, including common pathogens and outcomes like increased costs and mortality. It covers diagnosis of SSIs and challenges in diagnosing infections involving implants. The rest of the document discusses pathogenesis of SSIs from both endogenous and exogenous sources, as well as risk factors including patient characteristics, procedural factors, and postoperative issues.
This document discusses the prevention of surgical infections. It begins with definitions of infection and surgical infection. Surgical infections are then classified as either primary acquired from endogenous sources or secondary/exogenous acquired from outside sources like the operating theater or ward. Risk factors for surgical infection include patient factors like diabetes, smoking, and malnutrition as well as operation factors like length and type of surgery. Prevention strategies are discussed for each phase of care - preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. These include patient education, skin preparation, strict sterile technique in the operating theater, appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics, and wound care after surgery. The importance of continued efforts to reduce surgical site infections through improved infection control practices is also emphasized.
Pyomyositis is a purulent muscle infection caused by hematogenous bacterial spread. It typically presents with fever and pain localized to a single muscle group. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause. Risk factors include immunodeficiency, trauma, injection drug use, and malnutrition. Diagnosis involves radiographic imaging and culture of drainage. Treatment requires antibiotics and drainage of abscesses.
Citrobacter frendii infections in ReptilesCelise Taylor
This document summarizes information about Citrobacter frendii infections in humans and reptiles. It discusses the bacterium's history, associated diseases like pneumonia and meningitis, modes of transmission including person-to-person and through animal hosts like turtles, current treatment approaches using antimicrobial agents, and prevalence based on various studies showing it has infected many humans and captive reptiles. Personal experience is also shared treating infected sliders with topical antimicrobial treatments.
This document discusses three antibiotic-resistant organisms: Clostridium difficile, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). It covers the epidemiology, transmission, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and infection control measures for preventing and managing infections caused by these organisms. Treatment options are also discussed, though optimal treatment can be challenging given emerging resistance.
The document discusses various topics related to anesthesia and pain management. It covers local anesthetics, regional blocks, general anesthesia and airway management techniques. It also discusses postoperative monitoring, risks of hypothermia, choice of anesthetic based on the procedure and patient factors. Management of different types of pain like nociceptive, neuropathic and psychogenic pain is summarized along with the WHO analgesic ladder approach. Adjuvant medications and techniques like patient controlled analgesia are also mentioned.
A novel coronavirus associated with severe acute respiratory syndromeJuan Rubio
This document describes research conducted to identify the cause of a SARS outbreak in 2003. Researchers tested clinical samples from SARS patients for a variety of pathogens. They were able to isolate a novel coronavirus from patients meeting the SARS case definition. Electron microscopy revealed coronavirus-like particles. RT-PCR and sequencing confirmed it was a unique coronavirus strain. This provided evidence that a coronavirus was associated with the SARS outbreak. The researchers proposed naming the first isolate the "Urbani strain" after Dr. Carlo Urbani who died from SARS.
This document discusses surgical site infections (SSIs), including their definition, incidence, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Some key points:
1. The CDC revised the definition of "wound infection" in 1992 to distinguish between surgical incision infections and traumatic wound infections.
2. SSIs are usually caused by the patient's skin flora or bacteria introduced during surgery. They occur within 30 days of an operation or 1 year if an implant is inserted.
3. Risk factors include age, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and surgical factors like wound class and duration. Prevention focuses on patient optimization, skin antisepsis, tight glucose control, and appropriate
Infec control measures in icu day in life of bacterium-mghwanted1361
The document discusses infection control measures in the ICU, noting that bacteria can easily spread between patients and healthcare workers through contact with skin and the environment, and that proper hand hygiene is the cornerstone of prevention. It also presents data showing that hand hygiene compliance rates are lowest among physicians, and that a multifaceted campaign including incentives significantly improved hand hygiene rates and reduced MRSA infections at Massachusetts General Hospital.
This comprehensive lecture by Dr. Anthony Perez discusses the epidemiology, presentation, management and preventive strategies against surgical site infections
A detailed discussion and description on fungal diseases and management. The focus is kept on those facts which frequently come across an intensivist but it is also important for the Internist.
This document discusses guidelines and evidence around treating or not treating candidiasis infections. It provides definitions for prophylactic, empirical, and pre-emptive treatment. It discusses the impact of candidiasis infections including mortality rates. Risk factors for developing candidiasis are outlined. Diagnostic tests and their sensitivities and specificities are compared. Several prediction rules for risk of invasive infection are described. Finally, guidelines from IDSA, ESCMID, IAC, and EPICO on diagnosing and treating candidiasis are summarized.
CEIP Nuestra Señora de la Paz de Villarta de San Juan e IES Hermógenes Rodríguez de Herencia conectan por videoconferencia con la Base Antártica Gabriel de Castilla.
The 3D Harness Bridge transfers electrical data between E3.cable designs and 3D harness design systems. It supports various 3D systems and ProEngineer versions. The bridge uses an XML format to transfer connector, device, wire and cable data from E3.cable to the 3D system for routing, length calculation and collision control. Users must ensure required attributes are set in E3.cable and consult their ProEngineer specialist on prerequisites for importing the XML file.
The presentation on "Wikis as Water Coolers?" from the AoIR conference in Milwaukee, October 9, 2009.
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AWS users group presentation optimizing your aws account with Cloudmgr & Clou...Craig Deveson
The document discusses how CloudMGR helps optimize AWS cloud usage and costs. It outlines CloudMGR's process of using analysis tools to provide recommendations to customers, implementing those recommendations, and achieving cost savings of up to 83%. Specific strategies discussed include moving to reserved instances, rightsizing instances, automating tasks, and implementing best practices like cloud sweeping. The presentation also provides an overview of CloudMGR and its partner Cloudcheckr and their expertise in cloud management and optimization.
Social media reputation management presoEddy Badrina
The document discusses social media reputation management. It outlines the goals of social media as fostering dialogue, promoting advocacy, facilitating support, and spurring innovation. It also discusses listening as key to reputation management and recommends spending 30 minutes listening, 20 minutes responding, and 10 minutes sharing on social media. Tools for listening include Google Reader, Google Alerts, SocialMention, Google Blog/IceRocket, and Hootsuite. The document encourages becoming an industry expert by listening for your brand and industry keywords and trends and studying competitors.
The document discusses why a "big, flat, and dumb" network is not sufficient for cloud computing needs. While application developers want network invisibility, the requirements of cloud infrastructure go beyond just the application. Security, application management, performance management, and other needs must be distributed throughout the cloud stack and network stack. The network will need to simplify architectures, adapt to new traffic patterns, become more agile and dynamic, introduce new abstractions, and provide network capabilities as services to cloud services. A unified, simplified network is an oversimplification of cloud computing requirements.
Meerkats are small mammals with black noses, ears, and tails tipped in black. They live in groups called colonies of up to 30 individuals. As omnivores, they forage for eggs, lizards, frogs, and insects during the day and night. Mothers can nurse while standing. Meerkats stand on their hind legs to watch for predators and make barking sounds to warn the group if danger is spotted.
Wolf LLC is a real estate investment company that acquires multi-family apartment buildings and other properties across growing markets in the United States. The company focuses on assembling large groups of investors to purchase properties. Wolf's competitive advantage lies in its ability to unite investors to make wise, long-term investments that build strong communities. The business plan outlines strategies to market to and secure support from potential investors. These include researching developing markets and properties with potential for appreciation over hold periods of 3-5 years.
This document discusses taxation in Australia and dispels several common myths about taxes. It provides data on the sources of tax revenue for the New South Wales and federal governments, including payroll tax, stamp duty, land tax, gambling tax, and GST. The document also outlines how the tax revenue is spent by both the NSW and federal governments, with details on the budgets and deficits.
Reprioritising our values to recognise culture for its true value | Biocity S...Biocity Studio
Our culture is continually changing due to the impact of migration patterns. Many languages are now spoken in Australia. Attempts have been made to measure ‘culture’ through a range of indices: Florida, Monocle and Anholt, but are subjective to cultural bias.
Atypical mycobacterial infections in dermatologysanjay singh
This document discusses atypical mycobacterial infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). It focuses on Mycobacterium marinum and rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) like M. fortuitum, M. chelonae, and M. abscessus. M. marinum typically causes skin infections from aquatic exposure while RGMs often cause post-surgical or post-injection infections. Diagnosis involves culture and identification can be challenging. Treatment depends on infection type and organism but may include combinations of antibiotics like clarithromycin, minocycline, or amikacin.
Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium as a Causative Factor in Port Site Wound Infect...Crimsonpublisherssmoaj
Over the two decades there has been an increase in Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) organisms in post laparoscopic port site skin and soft tissue infections. Presenting a patient who underwent eight successive surgical explorations of multiple skin and soft tissue sinuses and for aggressive necrosectomy and debridement of multiple sinuses caused by NTM organisms which ended up in abdominoplasty and meshplasty 2 months after the infection had been completely controlled. She finally had complete relief from the infection and had 6 months follow up from the last meshplasty surgery. The presentation and treatment of NTM skin and soft tissue infection are briefly outlined.
Nosocomial infections epidemiology and key conceptsJasmine John
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving medical treatment for other conditions within healthcare facilities. They are an important public health problem due to their frequency, associated increased morbidity and mortality, and costs. Nosocomial infections can increase patient's length of hospital stay by 5-10 days on average and double their risk of death. Strict infection control practices and standard precautions like proper hand hygiene are essential to breaking the chain of transmission between patients and healthcare workers within hospitals.
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial Anesthesiapateldrona
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate. Neuraxial anesthesia is a frequently used technique in obstetrics
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial Anesthesianavasreni
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate. Neuraxial anesthesia is a frequently used technique in obstetrics. Meningitis is a very rare complication of neuraxial an- esthesia and enterococcus....
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial Anesthesiaclinicsoncology
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial Anesthesiakomalicarol
A 32-year-old woman developed postpartum meningitis caused by Enterococcus faecalis, likely due to contamination during difficult neuraxial anesthesia placement for her vaginal delivery. She experienced headache and altered mental status 24 hours postpartum. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed meningitis and cultures grew E. faecalis. She was treated with IV antibiotics and made a full recovery. Enterococcal meningitis is a rare but serious complication of neuraxial anesthesia, with only 5 previous cases reported. Proper antiseptic technique is important for prevention, especially in high risk patients like those who are obese.
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial AnesthesiaAnonIshanvi
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate. Neuraxial anesthesia is a frequently used technique in obstetrics. Meningitis is a very rare complication of neuraxial an- esthesia and enterococcus....
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial Anesthesiageorgemarini
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate. Neuraxial anesthesia is a frequently used technique in obstetrics. Meningitis is a very rare complication of neuraxial an- esthesia and enterococcus....
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial AnesthesiaSarkarRenon
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate. Neuraxial anesthesia is a frequently used technique in obstetrics. Meningitis is a very rare complication of neuraxial an- esthesia and enterococcus....
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial AnesthesiaAnnalsofClinicalandM
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate.
Postpartum Meningitis by Enterococcus Faecalis Secondary to Neuraxial AnesthesiaAnnalsofClinicalandM
Meningitis is an infrequent and serious cause of postpartum fever that requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications and to reduce the high mortality rate.
This document discusses central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in intensive care units. It provides details on:
1) CRBSI rates found in different ICUs, with the highest rate in neonatal ICUs.
2) Common organisms that cause CRBSIs, led by coagulase-negative staphylococci.
3) Factors that contribute to CRBSIs, including skin flora migration into catheters and direct contamination during insertion or maintenance.
1) Citrobacter bacteremia most commonly occurred in patients with malignancies (48.9%) or hepatobiliary stones (22.2%). The primary sites of infection were commonly the abdominal cavity (51.1%), urinary tract (20%), and lung (11.1%).
2) Polymicrobial bacteremia was diagnosed in 33.3% of patients and the source was often intraabdominal (60% of polymicrobial cases).
3) Prior treatment with third-generation cephalosporins was significantly associated with developing multidrug resistant isolates. The mortality rate of citrobacter bacteremia was 17.8%.
Mesh infection is one of most disastrous complication following hernia surgery. The consequences are more complex especially following a laparoscopic hernia repair operation. Understanding the pathophysiology of mesh infections is pivotal in adopting preventive strategies. Once infected, exact determination of the extent of the septic complication by CECT is essential. A two staged surgical intervention yields excellent results. A case of infected laparoscopic mesh repair treated by a two staged operation is presented along with a brief review of literature to highlight the safety and efficacy of this approach.
The document discusses neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), providing a history of their development and describing common diseases, challenges, and infections treated in NICUs. It notes that prematurity, respiratory issues, and sepsis are leading problems and that nosocomial infections from organisms like Klebsiella, E. coli, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, and Candida are a major challenge requiring prevention efforts like judicious antibiotic use, sterile equipment and procedures, and contact precautions.
This study examined the prevalence of candidaemia among immunosuppressed patients with persistent fever at University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. The researchers found a prevalence of candidaemia was 5.2% among the 230 patients studied. The most common Candida species isolated were C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, and C. albicans. Risk factors associated with increased candidaemia risk included isolation of Candida from blood, intravenous cut down sites, mucositis, and diarrhea. Crude and attributable mortality rates for candidaemia were 91.7% and 50% respectively, highlighting the need for prompt antifungal treatment.
This case report describes a 43-year-old man who presented with a painful right scrotal swelling and fever that had been evolving over a year. Ultrasound revealed a poorly limited scrotal swelling with thick echogenic content and swelling of the right spermatic cord. Surgical exploration showed a hydrocele with fibrous tissue involving the right testicle. Biopsies were positive for tuberculosis. The patient was treated with anti-tuberculosis drugs and surgery for the hydrocele. His condition improved with medical treatment, demonstrating that tuberculous orchi-epididymitis can initially present as a painful hydrocele.
This study aimed to determine the epidemiology of candidemia and evaluate risk factors for mortality in patients with candidemia admitted to an Indian medical ICU. The incidence of candidemia was found to be 17.8 per 1,000 ICU admissions. Non-albican species accounted for 78.6% of candidemia. Previous antifungal use and a Candida score greater than 3 were found to independently predict increased ICU mortality. The Candida score integrates several risk factors and may provide a useful bedside tool for predicting mortality in patients with candidemia.
This document discusses Cryptococcal infections and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. It covers the epidemiology, life cycles, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, and management of these fungal infections. Specifically, it notes that cryptococcosis has a worldwide distribution and causes life-threatening infections in HIV/AIDS patients. It affects the lungs and central nervous system. Pneumocystis jirovecii commonly causes pneumonia in immunosuppressed individuals, especially those with HIV/AIDS, and has clinical manifestations of fever, cough and dyspnea. Both infections are diagnosed using stains of respiratory samples and treated with antifungal medications like amphotericin and fluconazole.
The prayer of Maimonides summarizes in 3 sentences:
Maimonides prays to God for wisdom in healing the human body which God created with ten thousands of organs working in harmony. He asks God to fill him with love for the art of healing and to sustain his strength so that he serves all people equally, regardless of who they are. Maimonides recognizes the vast scope of medicine and prays to widen his knowledge so humanity may benefit from his efforts, knowing nothing can flourish without God's help.
The Declaration of Helsinki outlines ethical principles for doctors conducting clinical research involving human subjects. It states that a doctor's primary duty is to their patient's health according to the Declaration of Geneva. Any research on humans must be intended to help suffering people and further scientific knowledge. Doctors must follow the standards outlined as well as laws in their own countries when conducting clinical research. The document makes a distinction between research aimed at therapy for a patient and research aimed purely at scientific knowledge without therapeutic benefit to the subject.
The Declaration of Geneva outlines the solemn pledge that medical professionals take to serve humanity with conscience, dignity, and respect. It states that the health of patients will be the top priority, patient secrets will be kept confidential even after death, and duties to patients will not be influenced by religion, nationality, politics, or social standing. The declaration also promises to maintain respect for human life from beginning to end and not use medical knowledge inhumanely.
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1. BASIC/CLINICAL SCIENCE
Outbreak of Acupuncture-Associated Cutaneous
Mycobacterium abscessus Infections
Patrick Tang, Scott Walsh, Christian Murray, Cecilia Alterman, Monali Varia, George Broukhanski, Pamela Chedore,
Joel DeKoven, Dalal Assaad, Wayne L. Gold, Danny Ghazarian, Michael Finkelstein, Marjolyn Pritchard,
Barbara Yaffe, Frances Jamieson, Bonnie Henry, and Elizabeth Phillips
Background: Cutaneous atypical mycobacterial infections have been increasingly described in association with cosmetic and
alternative procedures.
Objective: We report an outbreak of acupuncture-associated mycobacteriosis. Between April and December 2002, 32 patients
developed cutaneous mycobacteriosis after visiting an acupuncture practice in Toronto, Canada.
Results: Of 23 patients whose lesions were biopsied, 6 (26.1%) had culture-confirmed infection with Mycobacterium abscessus.
These isolates were genetically indistinguishable by amplified fragment length polymorphism. The median incubation period was 1
month. Of 24 patients for whom clinical information was available, 23 (95.8%) had resolution of their infection. All patients developed
residual scarring or hyperpigmentation.
Conclusion: Nontuberculous Mycobacteria should be recognized as an emerging, but preventable, cause of acupuncture-
associated infections.
Antecedents: Les infections cutanees a mycobacteries atypiques sont de plus en plus decrites en lien avec des procedures
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cosmetiques et alternatives.
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Objectif: Nous rapportons le cas d’une mycobacteriose causee par des traitements d’acuponcture. Entre avril et decembre 2002,
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32 patients ont contracte une mycobacteriose cutanee a la suite d’une visite a une clinique d’acuponcture a Toronto (Canada).
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Resultats: Une biopsie a ete effectuee sur les lesions de 23 de ces patients. Parmi ce groupe, six (soit 26.1%) ont montre une
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infection a Mycobacterium abscessus. Il etait impossible de distinguer genetiquement ces isolats au moyen du polymorphisme de
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longueur de fragments amplifies. La periode mediane d’incubation etait de 1 mois. Une resolution de l’infection a ete signalee chez 23
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des 24 patients dont les renseignements cliniques etaient disponibles (soit 95.8%). Tous les patients ont developpe des cicatrices
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residuelles ou de l’hyperpigmentation.
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Conclusion: Les mycobacteries non tuberculeuses doivent etre reconnues comme cause emergente d’infections dues au
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traitement d’acuponcture. Toutefois, ces infections peuvent etre evitees.
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CUPUNCTURE has been an integral part of Chinese
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From the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; Sunnybrook and Women’s
College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON; Toronto Public Health,
Amedicine for over 4,000 years. Although considered a
relatively safe procedure, acupuncture can be associated
Toronto, ON; Canadian Field Epidemiology Program, Health Canada,
Ottawa, ON; Central Public Health Laboratory, Toronto, ON; University with severe adverse events, ranging from pneumothorax
Health Network, Toronto, ON; and BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/ and cardiac tamponade from improper needle placement
AIDS, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. ;to septicemia, endocarditis, or hepatitis from improperly
sterilized needles.1–4 Recently, sporadic cases of infection
with nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) have also been
reported.5,6
NTM infections have been associated with the use of
< < contaminated products or inadequate infection control
Address reprint requests to: Elizabeth Phillips, British Columbia Centre techniques during various cosmetic procedures. There
= for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, have been outbreaks of Mycobacterium fortuitum asso-
> Vancouver, BC V6T 1B9; E-mail: ephillips@cfenet.ubc.ca. =ciated with8 footbaths,7 Mycobacterium chelonae from
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tation mammoplasty and injections of an unapproved attack rate of 19.0%. As one clinic was associated with
alternative medication.9,10 We report herein an outbreak of a women’s health center, most of the patients were
cutaneous M. abscessus in patients exposed to a single female (30 of 32; 93.8%). The median age was 49 years
acupuncture practice in Toronto, Canada. (range 22–81 years). None of the patients were immuno-
compromised.
As many of the patients did not associate their skin
Methods
infections with the acupuncture, some continued to receive
We conducted a retrospective case study of an outbreak of acupuncture treatments while they had lesions on their
cutaneous M. abscessus infections at an acupuncture practice body. Of 22 patients for whom there were defined dates for
in Toronto. All patients who attended either of two clinics termination of therapy and development of the skin lesions,
attended by a single acupuncturist were contacted by the median incubation time was 1 month (range 0.5–5
Toronto Public Health. Clinical and demographic data were months). The median time to a correct diagnosis by a
collected through patient interviews, clinical examination, physician was 3 months (range 0–6 months), as measured
and retrospective chart reviews. Data were abstracted using a from the appearance of the first lesion to either skin biopsy
standardized questionnaire. Suspect cases were defined as results verifying granulomatous inflammation or initiation
patients who self-reported a skin infection (subcutaneous of appropriate antibiotic treatment.
nodules, skin abscesses, cellulitis, or ulcers) located at the Skin biopsies were performed on 23 patients.
insertion site of an acupuncture needle and lasting more Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed granulomatous
than 2 weeks. Probable cases were those meeting the suspect inflammation in 21 patients (91.3%) and nonspecific
case definition and diagnosed by a physician to have lesions chronic inflammation in 2 (8.7%). All of the biopsies
compatible with M. abscessus infection. Confirmed cases showing granulomatous inflammation were suppurative in
were those meeting the probable case definition and having nature, and none had evidence of caseation (Figure 1). In
laboratory isolation of M. abscessus from a clinical specimen. one of the two patients with nonspecific inflammatory
Skin punch biopsy specimens were sent to the Central lesions, therapy was initiated prior to biopsy. No speci-
Public Health Laboratory (Ministry of Health and Long- mens submitted for culture were positive for acid-fast
Term Care) for mycobacterial testing. Tissue specimens bacilli (AFB) by smear microscopy, but AFB were observed
were homogenized and treated with N-acetyl-L-cysteine in one formalin-fixed specimen (4.3%). M. abscessus was
NaOH. Smears were made from the treated homogenate isolated from the specimens of six patients (26.1%), but
and stained with auramine-rhodamine. Samples were Mycobacteria could not be cultured from the one patient
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cultured for Mycobacteria on Lowenstein-Jensen media who was AFB positive by histology only. The mean growth
and in Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tubes (Becton time for the six isolates was 17.5 days (range 10–24 days).
Dickinson, Sparks, MD). Mycolic acid analysis by high-
performance liquid chromatography was used to speciate
Mycobacteria isolates. Molecular typing of M. abscessus
isolates was done by amplified fragment length poly-
morphism (AFLP).11 Antibiotic susceptibility was deter-
mined by E-test.12 Routine bacterial and fungal cultures
and pathology (hematoxylin-eosin and Ziehl-Neelsen
stains) were performed at local hospital laboratories.
The research ethics boards of the Sunnybrook and
Women’s College Health Sciences Centre and Toronto
Public Health approved this study.
Results
Between April 1 and December 16, 2002, 168 patients
visited the two clinics. Of 32 patients (19.0%) meeting the
case definition for acupuncture-associated M. abscessus Figure 1. Micrograph of a Mycobacterium abscessus lesion.
Suppurative granulomatous inflammation with neutrophilic infiltrate.
infection, 5 were suspect (15.6%), 21 were probable A giant cell is present in the lower right corner. Skin punch biopsy was
(65.6%), and 6 were confirmed (18.8%) for an overall stained with hematoxylin and eosin (3200 original magnification).
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All six isolates were clarithromycin susceptible but Sixteen patients (66.7%) received appropriate therapy;
resistant to other antibiotics, including cefoxitin, cipro- 15 patients completed at least 6 months of oral
floxacin, doxycycline, imipenem, and sulfamethoxazole clarithromycin (500 mg twice daily), and 1 patient
and intermediate or resistant to amikacin. All six isolates completed 3 months of oral azithromycin (600 mg once
were genetically indistinguishable by AFLP; clinical isolates daily). Two patients (8.3%) began taking clarithromycin
of M. abscessus unrelated to this outbreak were distinct but discontinued after 10 and 30 days. One patient (4.2%)
from one another and from the outbreak strain according chose naturopathic topical therapy, whereas five patients
to AFLP. No other pathogenic bacteria or fungi were (20.8%) declined medical treatment. Overall, 23 patients
isolated from the specimens. (95.8%) had clinical resolution. One patient continued to
Of 24 patients for whom clinical information was have 12 active lesions distributed over the abdomen and
available, 9 patients (37.5%) had 10 or more lesions. All extremities after 12 months of therapy with clarithromy-
lesions developed over previous acupuncture sites (Figure cin. The patient’s age (47 years) was not significantly
2). These lesions began as erythematous papules that later different from the median age of 49 years. In this case,
developed into large tender pustules over a period of there were no comorbidities or immunocompromising
several weeks to months. Some of these pustules later factors, but tolerance and compliance with the antibiotic
progressed into painful, ulceronodular lesions. Lesions therapy may have been an issue. Of the 16 patients who
appeared mostly on the lower extremities (95.8% of completed antibiotic therapy, 15 (93.8%) had clinical
patients), followed by the upper extremities (70.8% of resolution within 12 months. All of the eight patients who
patients) and the trunk (50.0% of patients). None of the did not choose to receive or complete antibiotic therapy
patients had systemic symptoms such as fever or malaise. had resolution of their infections within 12 months. One
There were no cases of lymphangitic spread or dissemi- patient who did not receive antibiotic therapy required
nated disease, and no patients required hospitalization. ´
surgical debridement of a single lesion. Residual scarring
and/or hyperpigmentation was found in all 24 patients
regardless of antibiotic therapy. After a minimum of 9
months of follow-up after the last acupuncture therapy,
none of the 32 patients with cutaneous lesions had
seroconversion to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Discussion
We describe an acupuncture-associated outbreak of M.
abscessus cutaneous disease linked to the practice of a single
acupuncturist. At the time a formal public health investiga-
tion of the acupuncturist’s clinics was carried out, the
practice had already changed back to an acceptable standard
(single-use needles); hence, much of the information
implicating a breach in infection control was obtained
historically. Interviews with the patients and acupuncturist
revealed that there was reuse of needles and that needles were
kept in a container of glutaraldehyde disinfectant prior to
insertion. The glutaraldehyde solution was no longer
available at the time of the investigation but was likely
improperly diluted with tap water. Previously published
reports of sporadic acupuncture-associated mycobacterial
disease and contamination of medical supplies and instru-
ments with Mycobacteria suggest that even transient breaches
Figure 2. Cutaneous Mycobacterium abscessus lesions. A, Adjacent
lesions at previous acupuncture sites on the leg. B, Symmetric lesions
in infection control techniques can be significant owing to
on both legs. the ubiquitous nature of NTM and their relative resistance to
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