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Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 32 avhandlingar innehållade orden bloodstream infection.
16. Bacteremia in patients with hematological malignancies and neutropenia
Sammanfattning : For hematological cancer patients, the risk of blood stream infection by bacterial pathogens is increased. Studies on pathogen panorama, efficacy of antimicrobial prophylaxis and antimicrobial resistance are important efforts to decrease morbidity, mortality and the risk of delays or reduction of intensity in cancer treatment. LÄS MER
17. Epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli
Sammanfattning : Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and plasmid mediated AmpC (ESBL/pAmpC)-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) has during the last decades emerged worldwide and is now an increasing problem in both human and animal health. LÄS MER
18. Characterization of host and microbe interactions affecting adherence, clearance and systemic spread of S. pneumoniae
Sammanfattning : Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) mainly gives rise to diseases of the respiratory tract, such as pneumonia, acute otitis media and sinusitis, but it also causes severe invasive diseases, such as meningitis and sepsis. The pneumococcus accounts for approximately two million deaths world-wide every year, the majority of which are children in developing countries. LÄS MER
19. Preventing Infections Related to Central Venous and Arterial Catheters
Sammanfattning : Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable in modern medical practice. Serious complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. LÄS MER
20. Etiology and risk factors of febrile neutropenia in children during cancer treatment
Sammanfattning : Side effects due to chemotherapy is still a major issue during cancer treatment. Febrile neutropenia and associated microbiological defined infections (MDIs) are dreaded complications, and still a cause of death during pediatric cancer treatment. LÄS MER