Diseases and Pathogens

Epidemiological data on the prevalence of infections in ICU is crucial for clinical practice. At the same time in Russia only very limited local information was available. So, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence and etiology …

Objective. To determine causative agents of hospitalacquired pneumonia (HAP), their incidence rates, and susceptibility to antimicrobial agents in patients with hematological malignancies in an intensive care unit (ICU). Materials and Methods. Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) specimens obtained from oncohaematologic patients with pneumonia hospitalized to the ICU between December 2009 and December 2010 were retrospectively studied. Results. A total of 142 BAL specimens were obtained from 72 hospitalized patients aged of 19 to 86 years.

Currently, culture remains a standard diagnostic method for streptococcal infections. However, over the last decade, rapid diagnostic tests, which are based on direct detection of a streptococcal antigen in tonsil and/or throat swabs, are more …

Due to success in antimicrobial therapy of skin and soft tissue infections, current consensus guidelines give less attention to surgical aspects of wound and wound infection treatment. This paper presents evolution of approaches to treatment of …

Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality rates, and appropriate severity assessment plays a main role in timely admission to the hospital, including intensive care unit. There are several scores for risk (poor outcome) assessment in …

The objective of the study was to determine incidence and level of contamination of hot water supply systems with Legionella pneumophila in public buildings, including medical care institutions, in Moscow region. A total of 12 public buildings or …

Successful outcome of complicated intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis) is determined by two key factors – surgical control of infection site and appropriate and timely antimicrobial therapy. Over the years choice of high antimicrobials for the …

Nosocomial meningitis is one of the life-threatening complications following head injury and neurosurgery interventions. The prevalence of nosocomial meningitis varies widely (0.8% to 17% of the patients undergoing neurosurgery). Nosocomial …

This paper provides data on genetic characteristics of circulating Neisseria meningitidis strains in Moscow over the period of 2001–2010. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) method was used according to international standards. Retrospective analysis …

In this review currently available data on the etiological diagnosis, management and treatment of encephalitis are discussed in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine. The article represents data in this research field, including …