Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are infections of blood caused by blood-borne pathogens. The detection of microbes in the blood (most commonly accomplished...
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Central venous catheter (redirect from Central line-associated bloodstream infection)
the bloodstream. This can result in serious infections that can be fatal in up to 25% of cases. The problem of central line-associated bloodstream infections...
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Infective endocarditis (redirect from Infection endocarditis)
isolated microorganisms when the infection is acquired in a community setting. In contrast, Staphylococcus bloodstream infections are frequently acquired in...
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localized and invasive infections, typically in infants and children, including pneumonia, meningitis, or bloodstream infections. Treatment consists of...
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frequent type of hospital infection is urinary tract infection (36%), followed by surgical site infection (20%), and bloodstream infection and pneumonia (both...
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does not contain microorganisms: their presence can indicate a bloodstream infection such as bacteremia or fungemia, which in severe cases may result...
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responsible for a wide range of infections that are mostly common and fairly mild. If the bacteria enters the bloodstream, the infection can become severe and life-threatening...
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whereas others live as endosymbionts in insects. Systemic infections of the bloodstream and major organs (candidemia or invasive candidiasis), particularly...
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Injection (medicine) (redirect from Needle tract infection)
abscesses, or gangrene. An intravenous injection may also result in a bloodstream infection (termed sepsis) if the injection site is not cleaned properly prior...
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Conjunctivitis (redirect from Superficial bacterial infection of the eye)
infected eye drops or contact lenses, from the genitals or the bloodstream. Infection by human adenovirus accounts for 65% to 90% of cases of viral conjunctivitis...
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