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Influence of biomaterials on scintigraphic diagnosis of periprosthetic infections. Ceftizoxime-99m technetium model

Acta cir. bras; 33 (1), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To compare the influence of two metallic implants in the diagnosis of periprosthetic infection using 99m technetium-labeled ceftizoxime. Methods: Twenty rats were randomly divided into four groups, which received sterile and contaminated titanium and stainless steel implants. After 3...

Infections after shoulder arthroplasty are correlated with higher anesthetic risk score: a case-control study in Brazil

Braz. j. infect. dis; 21 (6), 2017
ABSTRACT Purposes: Shoulder arthroplasty (SA) has been performed by many years for the treatment of several conditions, including osteoarthritis and proximal humeral fractures following trauma. Surgical site infection (SSI) following Shoulder arthroplasty remains a challenge, contributing to increased m...

Prevalence and antibiogram of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from medical device-related infections; a retrospective study in Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract INTRODUCTION: With the advancement of medicine and surgery, various types of medical devices have become part of treatment strategies. METHODS: Identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were done according to CLSI guidelines following standard microbiological practices. RESULTS: ...

Infecciones osteoarticulares en pacientes del Hospital del Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajador (IST) de Viña del Mar: periodo 2012-2013

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones osteoarticulares son un desafío frecuente en la práctica traumatológica diaria. En Chile y en los distintos hospitales de la región de Valparaíso son escasos los trabajos con relación al tema, lo que es fundamental para optimizar el tratamiento, tanto quirúrgico como...

Agentes etiológicos más frecuentes en infecciones periprotésicas de artroplastía primaria de rodilla y cadera en adultos mayores

Acta ortop. mex; 30 (3), 2016
Resumen: Antecedentes: Los agentes etiológicos más frecuentes en las infecciones periprotésicas son Escherichia coli y Staphylococcus aureus. La frecuencia de estas infecciones se presenta en el reemplazo articular de rodilla de 0.68 a 1.60% en comparación con el de cadera de 0.67 a 2.4%. Objetivo...

Salmonella enterica arthritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis receiving antitumour necrosis factor therapy

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
Antitumour necrosis factor (TNF) monoclonal antibodies have become an invaluable treatment against chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, due to increased risk of opportunistic infections, patients receiving antiTNF therapy should be closely monitored for serious infect...