Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesions.

: Antibiotic (AB) therapy is the first step in managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Knowledge of the local patterns of antimicrobial resistance is paramount for the appropriate selection of antimicrobials. This study aimed to assess the occurrence of antibiotic resistance in patients with HS.

Scenarios for Assessing Leadership Behaviors of Mid-level Managers in the Greek National Health System Through the Lens of Servant Leadership Theory: A Pilot Study in the Hospital Cluster of North Attica.

This study aimed to develop a scenario-based questionnaire for evaluating medium-level leadership behaviors within the Greek National Healthcare System (NHS), drawing upon the principles of servant leadership theory. Data for this pilot study were collected in the first quarter of 2019, using a sample of 33 (22.9% of all medium-level managerial positions) medium-level managers from the Greek NHS hospital cluster located in North Attica.

Antimicrobial resistance of genital mycoplasmas recovered from nonpregnant women in Greece: trends over the last 15 years.

To study antimicrobial susceptibilities of genital mycoplasmas recovered from endocervical samples of reproductive-age, nonpregnant women ( = 8,336). For isolation and susceptibility testing, the Mycoplasma IST2 kit was used. As many as 2093 samples were positive for mycoplasmas.

A Six-Year Retrospective Study of Microbiological Characteristics and Antimicrobial Resistance in Specimens from a Tertiary Hospital's Surgical Ward.

Surgery has revolutionized the practice of medicine by allowing the treatment of conditions amenable to conservative medical management with some of them pathophysiologically involving the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms. On the other hand, infections such as surgical site infections or urinary tract infections may complicate patients hospitalized in surgical wards leading to considerable morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare-associated costs. The aim of this study was to present the microbiological characteristics and antimicrobial resistance of all isolates identified in microbiological specimens from a surgical ward of a tertiary hospital in Greece during a six-year period.

Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Determination of Systemic MIC Breakpoints for Intermittent, Extended, and Continuous Infusion Dosage Regimens of Mecillinam.

Intravenous mecillinam has been used for the treatment of urosepsis at several dosing regimens, including a dose of 1,000 mg three times a day (TID). In the current pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) study, we analyzed intermittent, extended, and continuous infusion regimens of mecillinam to provide dosage recommendations to treat infections caused by exhibiting relatively higher mecillinam MICs than the wild-type strains. Monte Carlo simulation studies indicated that regimens of 1,000 mg TID and 1,000 to 1,200 mg four times a day (QID) are efficacious against wild-type and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing , respectively.

Microbiological findings in prepubertal and pubertal girls with vulvovaginitis.

Unlabelled: Vulvovaginitis is a common and challenging gynaecological problem in prepubertal and pubertal girls. Such an infection, owing to a wide range of aetiologies, if not responding to hygienic measures, needs further investigation through vaginal cultures, since treatment should be tailored accordingly. This study aimed to investigate the pathogens isolated in prepubertal and pubertal girls with signs and symptoms of vulvovaginitis.

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Bacteremia, and Infection Control Interventions in a Hospital: A Six-Year Time-Series Study.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections. Urine catheters are often reservoirs of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and sources of pathogens transmission to other patients. The current study was conducted to investigate the correlation between CAUTIs, MDR bacteremia, and infection control interventions, in a tertiary-care hospital in Athens, from 2013 to 2018.

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Multidrug-Resistant Bacteremia and Infection Control Interventions in an Intensive Care Unit: Analysis of Six-Year Time-Series Data.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) occurs more than 48h after mechanical ventilation and is associated with a high mortality rate. The current hospital-based study aims to investigate the association between VAP rate, incidence of bacteremia from multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens, and infection control interventions in a single case mix ICU from 2013 to 2018. Methods: The following monthly indices were analyzed: (1) VAP rate; (2) use of hand hygiene disinfectants; (3) isolation rate of patients with MDR bacteria; and (4) incidence of bacteremia/1000 patient-days (total cases, total carbapenem-resistant cases, and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae cases separately).

Childhood Acute Urticaria and Seasonal Patterns Presenting in the Emergency Department of a Teaching Hospital in London, United Kingdom.

Objectives: To characterize the clinical presentation, possible trigger factors and seasonality of acute urticaria (AU) in children referred to the emergency department in a teaching hospital in London, United Kingdom.

Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study. One hundred and sixty-three consecutive patients younger than 18 years with the diagnosis of AU who attended accident and emergency department from January 2018 until January 2020 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, United Kingdom, were included in the study.

Generalized Lichen Planus-like Eruption Related to Trimebutine.

Unlabelled: Trimebutine is a spasmolytic agent with antimuscarinic effects that is used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lower gastrointestinal tract motility disorders. Lichenoid drug eruptions (LDE) to trimebutine maleate have not been previously reported. Here we present the case of a 50-year-old male patient who developed an extensive lichenoid eruption on his upper and lower extremities and trunk 4 weeks after starting treatment with trimebutine maleate 300 mg once daily for IBS.

Pruritic annular and vesicular eruption on trunk and extremities.

We report a case of linear IgA bullous dermatosis, a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that usually presents with the abrupt onset of tense bullae. We also emphasize the importance of direct immunofluorescence for the definitive diagnosis.

Hydroxychloroquine-induced erythema multiforme.

Hydroxychloroquine is a commonly used medication and rarely may result in development of erythema multiforme. This potential cutaneous side effect should be highlighted in information given to patients prior to hydroxychloroquine commencement.

as an Unusual Agent Causing Palmoplantar Eczema: An Emerging Pathogen.

Introduction: , described as a new species over 20 years ago, has been isolated mainly from the external ear canal and middle ear fluid. Here, we report the first case of palmoplantar eczema related to

Case Presentation: Here, we report the first case of palmoplantar eczema in a 74-year-old female related to

Conclusions: The question as to whether is a potential pathogen in cases of dyshidrotic eczema is still open, but this could be better elucidated if corynebacteria were speciated more often.

Learning Points: The coryneform bacteria and auris were recently detected for the first time in the middle ear of patients with acute otitis media and chronic otitis media.