Background: Deep neck infection (DNI) can progress to become a life-threatening
complication. Liver cirrhosis, which is related to poor immune conditions, is a likely risk factor …

Background Uremia is likely a risk factor for deep neck infection (DNI). However, only a few
relevant cases have been reported, and evidence sufficient to support this hypothesis is …

Abstract Background Deep neck infections (DNIs) in HIV-infected patients often produce
severe complications, even death. Data on the incidence rates and risks of DNI among HIV …

OBJECTIVES: Nosocomial infections (NIs) can be a major cause of morbidity and mortality
in cirrhosis. This study aims to define the determinants of NI development and its impact on …

Background Infections are a leading cause of death in patients with advanced cirrhosis, but
there are relatively few data on the epidemiology of infection in intensive care unit (ICU) …

Background: Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to infections, especially by multidrug-
resistant organisms (MDROs). There are limited data on the incidence of culture-positive …

Background Infections are common in patients with liver cirrhosis and increase mortality. We
explored the relationship between infection and liver dysfunction in their effects on mortality …

Abstract Background and Aims Infections are a common and serious complication among
patients with cirrhosis. We assessed the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical …

Introduction and objectives Bacterial infections are common complications in patients with
cirrhosis and are associated with poor prognosis. There are no studies that analyze the …

Bacterial infections are an important cause of mortality in cirrhosis but there is a paucity of
multi-center studies. The aim was to define factors predisposing to infection-related mortality …