The geographic diversity of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolated from pulmonary samples: an NTM-NET collaborative study.

A significant knowledge gap exists concerning the geographical distribution of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) isolation worldwide. To provide a snapshot of NTM species distribution, global partners in the NTM-Network European Trials Group (NET) framework (www.ntm-net.

[Toxic shock syndrome consecutive to the presence of vaginal tampon for menstruation regressive after early haemodynamic optimization and activated protein C infusion].

A 19-year-old woman was admitted in the intensive care unit for a septic shock recognized as a menstrual toxic shock syndrome with a Staphylococcus aureus. An early goal oriented therapy was started in order to correct in particular the venous central O(2) saturation (ScvO(2)) associated to an early empiric anti-infectious treatment. A multi-organ failure appeared in a second time, so that we began a protein C activated infusion.

[Pneumococcal antibiotic resistance. Data from 6 regional registries for 1999].

RESISTANCE BY REGION: Resistance varied greatly by region, ranging from 34.2% resistant strains in Alsace to 63.1% in Brittany.

[Cutaneous mycobacteriosis].

Tuberculosis is reappearing, due to diminished surveillance, illegal immigration, the HIV epidemic and certainly also due to emerging resistance. The clinical expression of cutaneous tuberculosis depends on the stage of development, the clinical background and the virulence of the germ. Diagnosis is predominantly clinical, but laboratory results also play a role.