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View article: The relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and all-cause mortality in ICU patients with primary hypertension: a retrospective study
The relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and all-cause mortality in ICU patients with primary hypertension: a retrospective study Open
View article: Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Candida Bloodstream Infections: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in a Korean Teaching Hospital
Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Candida Bloodstream Infections: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in a Korean Teaching Hospital Open
Candida species are major pathogens of bloodstream infections (BSIs) in hospitalized patients, with high mortality. This study examined Candida species distribution, clinical characteristics, and the mortality of patients with Candida BSIs…
View article: The relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and all-cause mortality in ICU patients with primary hypertension: a retrospective study
The relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and all-cause mortality in ICU patients with primary hypertension: a retrospective study Open
Background Hypertension includes both primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension is the most common type of hypertension, accounting for 90% to 95% of all cases, with a complex and not fully understood pathogenes…
View article: Viral Etiology of Aseptic Meningitis and Clinical Prediction of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis
Viral Etiology of Aseptic Meningitis and Clinical Prediction of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis Open
Background: Aseptic meningitis comprises meningeal inflammation and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis without positive Gram stain and culture. Regional differences exist in the prevalence of viral etiologies of aseptic meningitis. We a…
View article: Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Open
Early diagnosis and early treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are essential for clinical and public health benefits. Diagnostic algorithms for early diagnosis are being emphasized, and rapid tests at the point of care…
View article: 1439. Identifying Barriers and Improving Measures for Hand Hygiene Practices Among Healthcare Workers in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey
1439. Identifying Barriers and Improving Measures for Hand Hygiene Practices Among Healthcare Workers in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Hand hygiene (HH) is a fundamental component of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. This study aimed to identify barriers to HH according to occupational group to increase the rate of HH compliance among hea…
View article: Gender differences in psychosocial determinants of hand hygiene among physicians
Gender differences in psychosocial determinants of hand hygiene among physicians Open
Objective: We investigated gender differences in psychosocial determinants that affect hand hygiene (HH) performance among physicians. Design: The survey included a structured questionnaire with 7 parts: self-assessment of HH execution rat…
View article: Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, barriers and improvement measures among healthcare workers in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional survey exploring interprofessional differences
Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, barriers and improvement measures among healthcare workers in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional survey exploring interprofessional differences Open
View article: Institutional Tuberculosis Control and Elimination Program
Institutional Tuberculosis Control and Elimination Program Open
View article: Current Status of Q Fever and the Challenge of Outbreak Preparedness in Korea: One Health Approach to Zoonoses
Current Status of Q Fever and the Challenge of Outbreak Preparedness in Korea: One Health Approach to Zoonoses Open
Human Q fever, a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, presents with diverse clinical manifestations ranging from mild self-limited febrile illnesses to life-threatening complications such as endocarditis or vascular infection. Alth…
View article: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Clinical Study To Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Camostat Mesylate (DWJ1248) in Adult Patients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Clinical Study To Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Camostat Mesylate (DWJ1248) in Adult Patients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Open
Although several antiviral agents have become available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment, oral drugs are still limited. Camostat mesylate, an orally bioavailable serine protease inhibitor, has been used to treat chronic pa…
View article: Appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions during hospitalization and ambulatory care: a multicentre prevalence survey in Korea
Appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions during hospitalization and ambulatory care: a multicentre prevalence survey in Korea Open
This was the first nationwide qualitative antibiotic prescription adequacy evaluation in Korea. A significant proportion of antibiotic prescriptions were inappropriate. Therefore, interventions for high-frequency infections and prescriptio…
View article: Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion in a Patient with Severe COVID-19
Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion in a Patient with Severe COVID-19 Open
In patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), thromboembolism is a frequently reported complication. However, it is reported that the incidence of arterial occlusion is rare. We experienced a case of 70-year-old male patient who de…
View article: Etiology, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Community-Onset Pyomyositis in Korea: A Multicenter Study
Etiology, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Community-Onset Pyomyositis in Korea: A Multicenter Study Open
Gram-positive cocci such as S. aureus and streptococci were dominant etiologies in community-onset PM, whereas MRSA appears to an uncommon causative organism of PM in Korea. Enteric Gram-negative organisms should also be considered …
View article: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in an Adult after COVID-19 Vaccination: a Case Report and Literature Review
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in an Adult after COVID-19 Vaccination: a Case Report and Literature Review Open
As the number of people vaccinated increases, people who complain of adverse reactions continue to occur. We experienced a case characterized by low blood pressure, persistent fever, edema due to increased systemic vascular permeability, a…
View article: Infectious Diseases Physician Workforce in Korea
Infectious Diseases Physician Workforce in Korea Open
This study aimed to evaluate the infectious disease (ID) physician workforce in Korea. We investigated the acquisition of ID physicians from 1992 to 2019 with their current working place in the Health Care System. We defined ID physicians …
View article: 1194. Gender Differences in Psychosocial Determinants of Hand Hygiene Among Doctors
1194. Gender Differences in Psychosocial Determinants of Hand Hygiene Among Doctors Open
Background Hand hygiene (HH) is essential in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. It is known that there are differences in the compliance of HH between men and women but the reason for this phenomenon is unclear. Methods A surv…
View article: Etiology, characteristics, and outcomes of community-onset necrotizing fasciitis in Korea: A multicenter study
Etiology, characteristics, and outcomes of community-onset necrotizing fasciitis in Korea: A multicenter study Open
As initial empirical antibiotics, glycopeptides against MRSA and broad-spectrum antibiotics against third-generation cephalosporin-resistant organisms should be considered for patients with community-onset NF in Korea.
View article: Clinical application of dual-phase F-18 sodium-fluoride bone PET/CT for diagnosing surgical site infection following orthopedic surgery
Clinical application of dual-phase F-18 sodium-fluoride bone PET/CT for diagnosing surgical site infection following orthopedic surgery Open
F-18 sodium-fluoride (NaF) bone positron emission tomography (PET/CT) has been used for diagnosing various bone and joint diseases, and, with using dual-phase scan protocol, it could give the same information obtained by the 3-phase bone s…
View article: Modified Measles in an Anti-Measles Immunoglobulin G-negative Healthcare Worker who had Received Two Doses of Measles-Containing Vaccine
Modified Measles in an Anti-Measles Immunoglobulin G-negative Healthcare Worker who had Received Two Doses of Measles-Containing Vaccine Open
To date, documentation of two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MCV) has been accepted as confirmation of measles immunity among healthcare workers (HCWs). However, we encountered measles in an HCW who had received two doses of MCV. A p…
View article: Early Intravenous Colistin Therapy as a Favorable Prognostic Factor for 28-day Mortality in Patients with CRAB Bacteremia: a Multicenter Propensity Score-Matching Analysis
Early Intravenous Colistin Therapy as a Favorable Prognostic Factor for 28-day Mortality in Patients with CRAB Bacteremia: a Multicenter Propensity Score-Matching Analysis Open
This study suggests that early colistin therapy might help reduce the mortality of patients with CRAB bacteremia.
View article: 2371. Monomicrobial Gram-Negative Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Uncommon but Fatal Syndrome
2371. Monomicrobial Gram-Negative Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Uncommon but Fatal Syndrome Open
BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapid progressive and potentially life-threatening infection. Although the relative emergence of non-synergistic single Gram-negative organisms as pathogen could be a therapeutic issue for clinicians,…
View article: 1157. Optimal Isolation Periods Based on Time Interval to Elimination of Scabies After Topical Agent in the Real Clinical Practice
1157. Optimal Isolation Periods Based on Time Interval to Elimination of Scabies After Topical Agent in the Real Clinical Practice Open
Background Scabies reemerged globally as the ninth of most highly prevalent skin diseases from 1990 to 2010. Existing topical agents, like permethrine and lindane are highly effective showing 95% or more therapeutic response. Patient isola…
View article: 772. Factors Associated With Healthcare Delay of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis After Hospitalization
772. Factors Associated With Healthcare Delay of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis After Hospitalization Open
Background Hospitals are undesirable reservoirs for a respiratory outbreak. Active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can be readily transmitted among hospitalized patients. Early recognition of pulmonary TB is an essential priority against trans…
View article: Natural prognosis of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia in patients who did not receive appropriate antibiotic treatment
Natural prognosis of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia in patients who did not receive appropriate antibiotic treatment Open
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infection is a major issues in current era. The aim of study was to investigate the natural prognosis and prognostic factors associated with 28-day mortality in patients with CRAB bactere…
View article: Therapeutic outcome of spinal implant infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Therapeutic outcome of spinal implant infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus Open
Spinal implant infection is a rare but significant complication of spinal fusion surgery, and the most common pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus . It is difficult to treat due to this pathogen's biofilm-forming ability and antibiotic resist…
View article: Preserved Efficacy of Oral Metronidazole for Severe Clostridium difficile Infection
Preserved Efficacy of Oral Metronidazole for Severe Clostridium difficile Infection Open
Objective Although clinical practice guidelines recommend oral vancomycin for hospitalized patients with severe Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), oral metronidazole is still the preferred regimen due to its tolerability and low cost. …
View article: Case of Staphylococcus schleiferi Vascular Access Infections with a Hemodialysis Patient
Case of Staphylococcus schleiferi Vascular Access Infections with a Hemodialysis Patient Open
Staphylococcus schleiferi has been infrequently reported as a human pathogen. We experienced the case of vascular access infection by Staphylococcus schleiferi in a 65-year-old hemodialysis patient. Metastatic infection occurred despite th…
View article: Aggressive Contact Investigation of In-Hospital Exposure to Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Including Patients, Visitors, and Healthcare Workers
Aggressive Contact Investigation of In-Hospital Exposure to Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Including Patients, Visitors, and Healthcare Workers Open
In-hospital detection of newly diagnosed tuberculosis is a risk for a potential outbreak not only to susceptible or immune compromised inpatients but also to visitors and healthcare workers (HCWs). The aim of this study was to evaluate an …
View article: Is the Initial Size of Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy associated with Lymph Node Enlargement during Treatment?
Is the Initial Size of Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy associated with Lymph Node Enlargement during Treatment? Open
There are little data on the changes in lymph node (LN) size during the treatment of tuberculous lymphadenopathy (TB LAP). This study aimed to provide data on LN changes during treatment. Between March 2014 and December 2015, 20 patients w…