Publications by authors named "P Mitt"
Importance: Staphylococcus aureus surgical site infections (SSIs) and bloodstream infections (BSIs) are important complications of surgical procedures for which prevention remains suboptimal. Contemporary data on the incidence of and etiologic factors for these infections are needed to support the development of improved preventive strategies.
Objectives: To assess the occurrence of postoperative S aureus SSIs and BSIs and quantify its association with patient-related and contextual factors.
Introduction: Primary spondylodiscitis due to (LM) is a rare condition.
Research Question: We present a case of spontaneous LM spondylodiscitis with an epidural abscess in a middle-aged man, who reported no gastrointestinal infection.
Material And Methods: We identified 5 spinal infection cases due to LM in the literature, with 3 diagnosed as primary spondylodiscitis.
Background: Few studies provide rates of nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs) in mixed neonatal and paediatric intensive care units (PICUs).
Aim: To determine the rate, pathogens and outcome of BSIs in an Estonian PICU.
Methods: Data were collected prospectively from 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2008 in the PICU of Tartu University Hospital.
Background: The aim of our study was to investigate and control an outbreak and identify risk factors for colonization and infection with Serratia marcescens in two departments in Tartu University Hospital.
Methods: The retrospective case-control study was conducted from July 2005 to December 2006. Molecular typing by pulsed field gel electrophoresis was used to confirm the relatedness of Serratia marcescens strains.