Publications by authors named "Nakka Vihari"
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- Gram-positive bloodstream infections (BSIs) are becoming a significant health issue, particularly in resource-limited areas, with high rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) complicating treatment options.
- In a study conducted in Western India, 210 isolates were identified, revealing that about 29% of cases were healthcare-associated, with coagulase-negative staphylococci being the most common pathogen, and notable resistance to vancomycin and linezolid found in enterococci.
- The overall mortality rate for these infections was 42.6%, with older age and MRSA infections identified as significant predictors of 30-day mortality.
Takayasu arteritis, also known as "pulseless disease" usually affects major vessels like aorta and its branches, pulmonary arteries, and renal arteries. Hypertension is the common presentation. Chronic kidney disease involvement is less common.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are an emerging cause of significant morbidity and mortality in severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to assess the prevalence, clinical profile and outcome of BSIs in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Western India.