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View article: Unravelling the Mystery: Abdominal Pain in a Solid Organ Transplant Recipient
Unravelling the Mystery: Abdominal Pain in a Solid Organ Transplant Recipient Open
This case describes a 62‐year‐old male who underwent kidney transplantation and was admitted 8 weeks post‐operatively for evaluation and management of abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. An extensive workup was performed, ultimately lead…
View article: A systematic review of HHV-6 infections in recipients of organ and tissue transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell infusions
A systematic review of HHV-6 infections in recipients of organ and tissue transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell infusions Open
Background We systematically reviewed the published literature to describe the epidemiology and outcomes of human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) syndromes and diseases after solid organ transplantation (SOT), hematopoietic transplantation (HCT), a…
View article: P-2086. The Clinical Profile of Patients with Indeterminate Xpert Rifampin Resistance Results in a Single Tertiary Level Institution
P-2086. The Clinical Profile of Patients with Indeterminate Xpert Rifampin Resistance Results in a Single Tertiary Level Institution Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Since the development of point-of-care tests such as the Xpert MTB/RIF assay, TB diagnosis has improved dramatically. However, the clinical prof…
View article: P-849. Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Community-acquired and Nosocomial <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Bacteremia in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines
P-849. Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Community-acquired and Nosocomial <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Bacteremia in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines Open
Background Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPN) bacteremia is associated with higher morbidity and mortality, but there is paucity of local data. This study describes the clinical, microbiologic profile, capsular types, and outcomes of individuals …
View article: P-803. A 10-year Retrospective Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital
P-803. A 10-year Retrospective Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital Open
Background Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of bacteremia in community and health care settings. There is limited data on S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) in the Philippines. This study describes the demographic profile and clinical cha…
View article: P-1766. Evaluation of a Comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative for Gram-Negative Bacteremia in 21 Acute Care Hospitals
P-1766. Evaluation of a Comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative for Gram-Negative Bacteremia in 21 Acute Care Hospitals Open
Background Shorter antibiotic courses are non-inferior to longer for treatment of uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia (GNB). This study evaluated the impact of a pharmacist-driven stewardship effort to use clinical decision support soft…
View article: P-279. An Online Registry of Carbapenemase Producing Gram Negative Organisms for Evaluating the Clinical Profile, Outcomes and Mechanisms of Resistance in Two Tertiary Level Hospitals (ORiGiN Study): An Interim Analysis
P-279. An Online Registry of Carbapenemase Producing Gram Negative Organisms for Evaluating the Clinical Profile, Outcomes and Mechanisms of Resistance in Two Tertiary Level Hospitals (ORiGiN Study): An Interim Analysis Open
Background Infections with gram-negative carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) are an emerging global problem, but little is known about CRO in the Philippines. This study aims to build a registry and describe the clinical profile and molec…
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Endemic Mycoses After Solid Organ Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Endemic Mycoses After Solid Organ Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review Open
Background Geographically endemic fungi can cause significant disease among solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. We provide an update on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes of 5 endemic mycoses in SOT recipients. Meth…
View article: Outcomes of Adult Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Treated with Monotherapy Versus Combination Therapy in a Tertiary Hospital
Outcomes of Adult Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Treated with Monotherapy Versus Combination Therapy in a Tertiary Hospital Open
View article: PB0337 Occult Cervical Cancer-Induced Refractory Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Renal Transplant Patient with Low- level Cytomegalovirus Viremia: A Case Report
PB0337 Occult Cervical Cancer-Induced Refractory Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Renal Transplant Patient with Low- level Cytomegalovirus Viremia: A Case Report Open
View article: ACORN (A Clinically-Oriented Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network) II: protocol for case based antimicrobial resistance surveillance
ACORN (A Clinically-Oriented Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network) II: protocol for case based antimicrobial resistance surveillance Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance surveillance is essential for empiric antibiotic prescribing, infection prevention and control policies and to drive novel antibiotic discovery. However, most existing surveillance systems are isolate-b…
View article: Multi‐drug resistant and rifampin‐resistant tuberculosis in transplant recipients
Multi‐drug resistant and rifampin‐resistant tuberculosis in transplant recipients Open
Background Management of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) and rifampin‐resistant (RR) tuberculosis is challenging. Data on transplant recipients is limited. We reviewed published literature to examine treatment choices, outcomes, and adverse effe…
View article: Multidrug-resistant ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among hospitalized patients in a tertiary-care private hospital
Multidrug-resistant ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among hospitalized patients in a tertiary-care private hospital Open
Background: Data on the incidence and outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and multidrug-resistant VAP (MDR-VAP) among COVID-19 patients are limited. We compared the incidence and incidence density (ie, number of VAP per 1,000 …
View article: Polyclonal <i>Burkholderia cepacia</i> complex outbreak caused by contaminated chlorhexidine gluconate solution
Polyclonal <i>Burkholderia cepacia</i> complex outbreak caused by contaminated chlorhexidine gluconate solution Open
Background: Burkholderia cepacia complex is an opportunistic environmental pathogen that has been linked to nosocomial outbreaks. We describe an outbreak of bacteremia caused by Burkholderia cenocepacia from a contaminated chlorhexidine gl…
View article: Catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients receiving hemodialysis in a single Philippine tertiary-care center
Catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients receiving hemodialysis in a single Philippine tertiary-care center Open
Background: Information regarding catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) among patients on hemodialysis in the Philippines is lacking. Objective: In this study, we described the clinical profile, CRBSI incidence density, and outc…
View article: A descriptive retrospective study on HIV care cascade in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines
A descriptive retrospective study on HIV care cascade in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines Open
Introduction The HIV care cascade is a model used to examine the engagement of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in medical care from the time of diagnosis to sustained viral suppression. This study describes the stages of the cascade from li…
View article: Multidrug-resistant VAP before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among hospitalized patients in a tertiary private hospital
Multidrug-resistant VAP before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among hospitalized patients in a tertiary private hospital Open
Background: There is limited data on ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and multidrug-resistant VAP (MDR VAP) among COVID-19 patients. Methods: A retrospective study in a single, tertiary, private hospital in the Philippines was conduct…
View article: Global Online Interest in HIV/AIDS care Services in the time of COVID-19: A Google Trends Analysis
Global Online Interest in HIV/AIDS care Services in the time of COVID-19: A Google Trends Analysis Open
View article: The effectiveness of a dedicated central venous access care team to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infection in a private hospital
The effectiveness of a dedicated central venous access care team to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infection in a private hospital Open
View article: The future of AI in health-care quality: defining the challenges and opportunities moving forward
The future of AI in health-care quality: defining the challenges and opportunities moving forward Open
View article: An invitation for contributions to a themed issue on artificial intelligence and safety and quality in health care
An invitation for contributions to a themed issue on artificial intelligence and safety and quality in health care Open
View article: A comprehensive review of <i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> infection after solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
A comprehensive review of <i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> infection after solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Open
Background We reviewed the scientific literature to gain insight on the epidemiology and outcome of Strongyloides stercoralis infections after transplantation. Methods CINAHL, PUBMED, and OVID/MEDLINE were reviewed from inception through M…
View article: Predictors of mortality among inpatients with COVID-19 infection in a tertiary referral center in the Philippines
Predictors of mortality among inpatients with COVID-19 infection in a tertiary referral center in the Philippines Open
The overall mortality rate was high. Predictors of mortality were similar to those of other reports globally. Marked inflammation and worsening pulmonary and renal function were evident among non-survivors by the 2nd-3rd week of illness.
View article: Bacterial coinfection and antimicrobial use among patients with COVID-19 infection in a referral center in the Philippines: A retrospective cohort study
Bacterial coinfection and antimicrobial use among patients with COVID-19 infection in a referral center in the Philippines: A retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Metabolic Profile of People Living with HIV in a Treatment Hub in Manila, Philippines: A Pre- and Post-Antiretroviral Analysis
Metabolic Profile of People Living with HIV in a Treatment Hub in Manila, Philippines: A Pre- and Post-Antiretroviral Analysis Open
Dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia prevalence was high in Filipino PLHIV. Traditional, HIV and treatment related factors contributed to its development. Intensive monitoring and initiation of appropriate treatment is recommended.
View article: Procalcitonin as marker for bacterial coinfection among adult COVID-19 patients in a tertiary-care hospital in the Philippines
Procalcitonin as marker for bacterial coinfection among adult COVID-19 patients in a tertiary-care hospital in the Philippines Open
Background: Antimicrobials are often given to patients with COVID-19 despite the absence of a bacterial coinfection. Procalcitonin (PCT), when elevated, often indicates the presence of a bacterial infection and is used to guide empiric ant…
View article: The effectiveness of a dedicated central venous access care team to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections
The effectiveness of a dedicated central venous access care team to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections Open
Background: Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates remain high despite the use of an insertion bundle. We hypothesized that line care and maintenance by a dedicated team would help decrease CRBSI rates. This study was conduct…
View article: A retrospective review of infections and outcomes within 100 days of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: insights from a new transplant program in the Philippines
A retrospective review of infections and outcomes within 100 days of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: insights from a new transplant program in the Philippines Open
View article: Clinical characteristics of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 admitted to a tertiary referral centre in the Philippines
Clinical characteristics of patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 admitted to a tertiary referral centre in the Philippines Open
View article: Predictors and Outcomes of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Liver Injury
Predictors and Outcomes of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Liver Injury Open
The liver injury occurred commonly among COVID-19 patients and was associated with important clinicodemographic characteristics. Severe liver injury increases the risk of adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients.