Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection represents a burdensome clinical issue whose
epidemiology is increasing worldwide. The pathogenesis is not yet completely known …

Aim: Information on the epidemiology of multiresistant bacteria (MRB) with zoonotic potential
is growing but still remains quite incomplete. This narrative mini-review provides a general …

Summary Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) cause significant morbidity
and mortality worldwide, and outbreaks are often only identified after they reach high levels …

Objectives To determine whether adjusting the denominator of the common hospital
antibiotic use measurement unit (defined daily doses/100 bed-days) by including age …

Aims This study aimed to determine the association between the reduction in the number of
C lostridium difficile infection (CDI) cases reported by the E nglish National Health Service …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of age-adjusted comorbidity and
alcohol-based hand rub on monthly hospital antibiotic usage, retrospectively. A multivariate …

The antimicrobial agents vancomycin and metronidazole have been used to treat
Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs). However, it remains unclear why patients are at risk of …

Objectives To audit the quality of treatment of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) and
urinary tract infections (UTIs) and to identify targets for antibiotic stewardship. Methods The …

Resumen BUENO RODRIGUEZ, José Carlos; HERNANDEZ MOORE, Elizabeth;
CASTELLO GONZALEZ, Mauro y AGUILAR ATANAY, Dayamnelis. Resultados del …

Background: complicated acute appendicitis (gangrenous or perforating) is the most
common cause of secondary peritonitis in pediatric age. The treatment used in Cuba …