Totally Implantable Central Venous Access Port-Associated Bloodstream Infection Caused by Corynebacterium provencense: The First Case Report.

species are associated with healthcare-associated infections, specifically in device implantation. Here, we report a rare case of a 44-year-old man with a totally implantable central venous access port-related infection. When he developed a fever on day four of admission, vancomycin treatment was initiated.

Comparing the Dosing Period in Package Inserts of Antimicrobial Agents Between Japan and the United States.

: The duration of antimicrobial therapy is a critical evaluation index of antimicrobial stewardship (AS). The inclusion of the dosing period on package inserts provides a strong reason for clinical intervention by pharmacists in cases where physicians prescribe inappropriate dosing periods. This study investigated differences in the description of dosing periods in antimicrobial package inserts between Japan and the U.

Species Distribution of Candidemia and Their Susceptibility in a Single Japanese University Hospital: Prior Micafungin Use Affects the Appearance of and Elevation of Micafungin MICs in Non- Species.

Introduction: Micafungin is a recommended echinocandin antifungal agent for candidemia treatment and prophylaxis. However, overuse of echinocandin antifungals may cause resistance. There is currently no information available regarding the low susceptibility associated with using micafungin.