The investigation of Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci nasal carriage among patients undergoing haemodialysis.

The frequency of nasal staphylococcal colonization among haemodialysed patients was investigated. The swabs were collected in 1998 and 2004 from 28 and 43 patients, respectively. Staphylococcus aureus colonization rates were 57.

Immunological parameters of candidiasis in cancer patients.

This study attempts to correlate the frequency of infection by Candida with the following immunological factors presented in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: neutrophil number; level of exogenous myeloperoxidase (MPO); cytokines IL-12, IL-10, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma. A total of 31 serum and blood samples were tested for MPO and cytokines concentrations by using the ELISA technique. The level of cytokines and MPO was measured in serum samples and whole blood cell culture (WBC) supernates.

Evaluation of the association between atypical bacteria infections and respiratory tract diseases with emphasis on bronchial asthma exacerbations in children.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumonie are important etiological agents responsible for human respiratory tract diseases. Recently, these atypical microorganisms received much attention regarding their role in bronchial asthma pathogenesis, which is one of the most frequent chronic diseases in children. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between infections caused by these pathogens and respiratory tract diseases in children.

[Identification of bacterial flora of conjunctival sac in congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children].

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the species of the microorganisms and their susceptibility to antibiotics in congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children.

Material And Methods: The pus secretion after lacrimal sac massage was obtained from 81 children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The laboratory diagnostics was performed using typical microbiological procedures.

[Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of silicon oil--in vitro studies].

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate antimicrobial properties of silicon oil in vitro against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, which are considered the major causative agents of endophthalmitis.

Material And Methods: The clinical isolates of representative microorganisms (S. aureus, P.

[Nitric oxide level in aqueous humor in patients with glaucoma].

Purpose: There is increasing evidence suggesting, that nitric oxide may be implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. The aim of the study was to evaluate nitric oxide level in aqueous humor of glaucoma patients.

Material And Methods: The examined group was constituted by 26 persons (13 women and 13 men), aged 60-86 (mean age 70) suffering from glaucoma.