The intestinal microbiota is recognized to play a role in the defense against infection, but
conversely also acts as a reservoir for potentially pathogenic organisms. Disruption to the …

Background Gram-negative bacteremia (GNB) is a major cause of illness and death after
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and updated epidemiological investigation …

Infections by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a worrisome phenomenon in
hematological patients. Data on the incidence of MDR colonization and related bloodstream …

Fecal microbiota transplantation is an effective treatment in recurrent Clostridium difficile
infection. Promising results to eradicate multidrug-resistant bacteria have also been reported …

Background Vulnerable patients with intestinal colonization of multidrug-resistant organisms
(MDROs) are recognized to be at increased risk of invasive MDRO-driven infection …

Background Patients with hematologic diseases are at high risk of bloodstream infections
(BSIs). This study aimed to analyze clinical features and distributions of microorganisms in …

Infections and especially blood stream infections (BSI) with gram-negative bacteria (GNB)
represent a major threat for patients with hematological diseases undergoing chemotherapy …

Background: Infections greatly influence the outcome of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
patients receiving intensive treatment. The aim of this study was to establish the incidence …

Background Infections are major causes of disease in cancer patients and pose a major
obstacle to the success of cancer care. The global rise of antimicrobial resistance threatens …

Infectious complications following treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are important
causes of morbidity and mortality. The spectrum and complexity of these infections is …