Publications by authors named "Tjasa Kisek Cerar"
Infect Dis (Lond)
June 2018
Article Synopsis
- Vascular graft infections (VGIs) pose significant health risks, and improving microbial identification is crucial for effective treatment.
- A study analyzed 22 patients with VGIs, using sonication and culture techniques to identify causative organisms; success rates for identifying pathogens were high.
- The findings suggest that sonicate fluid culture and broad-range PCR can enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatment, highlighting the need for further research on antibiotic timing before graft removal.
