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| Dávila,Laura Palau; Garza-González,Elvira; Rodríguez-Zulueta,Patricia; Morfín-Otero,Rayo; Rodríguez-Noriega,Eduardo; Vilar-Compte,Diana; Rodríguez-Aldama,Juan C.; Camacho-Ortiz,Adrián. |
| Abstract Introduction The epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has changed in the last two decades. There is a lack of information regarding incidence and severity of CDI, especially in the developing world. Methods This was a retrospective and observational study from four hospitals of three Mexican cities. Patients were diagnosed with CDI when presented with loose stools and had at least one of the following tests positive: toxins assay, real-time PCR, or an endoscopic image compatible with pseudomembranous colitis. CDI was classified according to international guidelines. Demographic and clinical data as well as information regarding total hospital admissions, total length-of-hospital stay, and other variables related to... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Clostridium difficile; Hospital acquired infections; Hospital diarrhea; Infection rates. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702017000500530 |
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| Luna,Carlos M; Rodríguez-Noriega,Eduardo; Bavestrello,Luis; Gotuzzo,Eduardo. |
| The global spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) means it is now a pathogen of worldwide public health concern. Within Latin America, MRSA is highly prevalent, with the proportion of S. aureus isolates that are methicillin-resistant on the rise, yet resources for managing the infection are limited. While several guidelines exist for the treatment of MRSA infections, many are written for the North American or European setting and need adaptation for use in Latin America. In this article, we aim to emphasize the importance of appropriate treatment of MRSA in the healthcare and community settings of Latin America. We present a summary of the available guidelines and antibiotics, and discuss particular considerations for clinicians... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: MRSA; Treatment; Antibiotic therapy; Latin America. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702010000800007 |
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| Martínez-Meléndez,Adrián; Morfín-Otero,Rayo; Villarreal-Treviño,Licet; Camacho-Ortíz,Adrián; González-González,Gloria; Llaca-Díaz,Jorge; Rodríguez-Noriega,Eduardo; Garza-González,Elvira. |
| Abstract The mechanisms contributing to persistence of coagulase-negative staphylococci are diverse; to better understanding of their dynamics, the characterization of nosocomial isolates is needed. Our aim was to characterize phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus haemolyticus human blood isolates from two tertiary care hospitals in Mexico, the Hospital Universitario in Monterrey and the Hospital Civil in Guadalajara. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined. Biofilm formation was assessed by crystal violet staining. Detection of the ica operon and Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec typing were performed by PCR. Clonal relatedness was determined by Pulsed-fiel gel electrophoresis and Multi locus... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Linezolid resistance; Staphylococcal Cassette; Chromosome mec; Coagulase-negative staphylococci; Multilocus Sequence Typing. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702016000500419 |
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| Rodríguez-Noriega,Eduardo; Seas,Carlos. |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clones belonging to the Brazilian, Pediatric, Cordobes/Chilean and New York/Japan clonal complexes are widely distributed across Latin America, although their individual distribution patterns and resistance to antimicrobial drugs are constantly changing. Furthermore, clones with increased virulence are beginning to appear more frequently both in hospital and community settings, and there is evidence that virulence factors can be transferred between hospital- and community-associated clones through recombination. These changing patterns have significant implications for clinical practice in the region. Most importantly, clinicians need to be aware of the changing antimicrobial resistance profile of... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: MRSA; Clones; Molecular epidemiology; Latin America. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702010000800004 |
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