Common Resistance Patterns in the Burn Unit of a Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background Nosocomial bacterial infections have been one of the major concerns in the healthcare system. Burn patients, specifically severe cases, are at a high risk of developing bacterial infections compared to others. The most frequent cultures among burn patients are , ,and There is a scarcity of local data showing the most common infections in burn patients.

Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce the Incidence of Common Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in an Adult Intensive Care Unit.

Background Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) present a significant and escalating hazard to healthcare globally. Context-specific interventions have been implemented for the prevention and control of MDR-GNB in several healthcare facilities. The objective of this study was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions in the incidence and dissemination of MDR-GNB.

Risk Factors for Infection With Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study.

Background The increase in the incidence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms especially Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in healthcare facilities is a serious cause of concern. This study identified risk factors for the infection with these MDR GNB, such as , and to inform healthcare workers about strategies for their containment. Methods A case-control study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital where 100 patients with healthcare-associated infections (infections arising 48 hours after admission) caused by MDR GNB were compared with two control groups, i.

Septic Abortion Secondary to Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus Complicated by Bacteremia: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

 species are gram-positive anaerobic coccus (GPAC) that are found in the human flora, such as the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract, and can be pathogenic. Septic abortion caused by  species has been reported only three times in the literature. Here, we present a case of  bacteremia as a complication of septic abortion.

Leclercia adecarboxylata Bacteremia without a Focus in a Non-Immunosuppressed Patient.

BACKGROUND Leclercia adecarboxylata is a gram-negative rod, which is normally found in water and food. It is an emerging pathogen that affects immunocompromised patients, including patients with hematological malignancies or those receiving chemotherapy. Generally, L.

A Patient With Dengue Fever and COVID-19: Coinfection or Not?

Co-epidemics can create a burden on healthcare systems in the affected areas. The world, at present, is facing the pandemic of coronavirus disease. Nonetheless, many areas worldwide suffer from endemics that are not of less danger than the current pandemic.

Changes in Hematological Indices and Lymphocyte Subsets in Response to Platelet Apheresis Donation.

Background: Platelet apheresis is a technique in which whole blood is collected from a donor followed by platelet (PLT) separation. Platelet apheresis has a significant impact on some biochemical indices after donation. This study aimed to investigate the impact of platelet apheresis on complete blood count (CBC) and lymphocyte subsets over a typical interdonation interval.

First report of harboring in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Nosocomial infections caused by multi-drug resistant are a global public health threat that ought to be promptly identified, reported, and addressed accurately. Many carbapenem-resistant -associated genes have been identified in Saudi Arabia but not the endemic carbapenemases (KPCs), which are encoded by genes. KPCs are known for their exceptional spreading potential.

Response to imatinib therapy in adult patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in Saudi population: a single-center study.

No study has been published yet in the Arab world regarding response and outcome of imatinib in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This study evaluated a total of 122 patients with CML treated with imatinib between 2001 and 2012. Survival, hematologic, cytogenetic and molecular responses and adverse events were assessed.

Hepatitis B virus among Saudi National Guard personnel: seroprevalence and risk of exposure.

Background: Data on HBV prevalence among active military personnel in Saudi Arabia (SA) are lacking. In addition, the work-related risk of exposure is unclear. The objective of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of HBV and the risk of HBV exposure among SA National Guard (SANG) soldiers.

Improvement of the low knowledge, attitude and practice of hepatitis B virus infection among Saudi national guard personnel after educational intervention.

Background: Although the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) was reported to be higher in military personnel than the general population in Saudi Arabia (SA), there is lack of studies assessing HBV awareness among them. The objective was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HBV infection among military personnel.

Methods: An intervention design with pre- and post-education KAP questionnaire was completed among National Guard soldiers working in Jeddah during January 2009.

Perinatal cytomegalovirus hepatitis in Saudi infants: a case series.

Background/aim: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common congenital viral infection, occurring in 0.4%-2.3% of all live births.