Endogenous endophthalmitis is an intraocular infection that results from hematogenous spread of organisms from a distant source of infection. Facial cellulitis is rarely reported as a focus of infection. We report a case of 51-year-old unconscious woman presenting with fever, facial swelling, and decreased visual acuity secondary to facial cellulitis, endogenous endophthalmitis and end-stage re...

OBJECTIVE To determine the rate and nature of infection in a cohort of children with SLE. METHODS Records of 70 children with SLE were reviewed for documentation of infections. All patients with infection seen between 1990 and 1998 were included. Data extracted comprised demographics and clinical features including the disease activity index (SLEDAI), detailed descriptions of therapy, and res...

INTRODUCTION Reported rate of infections after lumbar discectomy is 1%-15 %. This complication may result in disability or even the death. AIM The aim of the study is to assess the rate of infection associated with lumbar discectomies when combined systemic and local antibiotic prophylaxis was employed. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this retrospective study we analyzed all patients operated for h...

Aim: To investigate the indication of systemic antimicrobial agents used by dental professionals for treatment of patients affected by periodontal diseases. Methods: Interviews by a questionnaire were held with 225 professionals of different dental specialties and who performed periodontal treatment. Results: Among interviewees, 94% indicated systemic antibiotics as a form of periodontal diseas...

Thermal injuries are a major source of morbidity and mortality in the developing world [1]. There are over 300 000 deaths each year resulting directly from fire-related burns alone, with many more deaths from scalds, electrical and other forms of burns, for which global data are not available [1]. It has been estimated that 75% of all deaths following thermal injuries are related to infection [...

OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE The appropriate management of superficial and deep pyoderma requires the use of both topical and systemic therapy. Topical therapy is often used as an adjunctive to systemic antibiotics because it will speed the healing process, aid in the elimination of bacterial byproducts and generally make the patient feel better. Topical therapy can also be used as a preventative ther...

Staphylococcus aureus is a widespread, hospital- and community-acquired pathogen, many strains of which are antibiotic resistant. It causes diverse diseases, ranging from local to systemic infection, affects both the skin internal organs, including heart, lungs, bones, brain.

Despite the continuing advances in treatment of open fractures and musculoskeletal wounds, infection remains a serious complication. Current treatments to prevent infection utilize surgical debridement and irrigation, and high doses of systemic antimicrobial therapy. The aim of this work was to evaluate, in vitro, the potential of a fast-resorbing calcium sulfate pellet loaded with an antibioti...

The use of antibiotic-loaded cement spacers is an established method in the management of periprosthetic hip and knee joint infections. Despite inconsistencies among published studies, data shows that infection control rates exceed 90% with two-stage exchange arthroplasty. The present work reviews the current literature about antibiotic-loaded cement spacers and concentrates on the indications ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This retrospective study compared the effectiveness of the timing of the antibiotic locks to clear catheter-related bacteremia in children on chronic hemodialysis. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS The early antibiotic lock group received antibiotic locks along with systemic antibiotics from the very beginning of catheter-related bacteremia. The late anti...