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View article: P-1043. Risk Factors for Breakthrough Invasive Mold Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies
P-1043. Risk Factors for Breakthrough Invasive Mold Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies Open
Background Invasive mold infections (IMI) lead to significant morbidity and mortality in patients with hematologic malignancies. We provide patients deemed at higher risk mold active prophylaxis but still observe breakthrough IMIs. The pur…
View article: Cytomegalovirus infection in heart transplant recipients: Epidemiology, risk factors, and long-term outcomes from a major transplant center in the United States
Cytomegalovirus infection in heart transplant recipients: Epidemiology, risk factors, and long-term outcomes from a major transplant center in the United States Open
In this large cohort of heart transplant recipients, csCMVi was linked to higher mortality. CMV D+/R- serostatus was associated with an increased risk of csCMVi, with lower absolute lymphocyte counts increasing risk only in CMV seropositiv…
View article: 2884. Incidence of Invasive Fungal Infections After Pancreas Transplantation
2884. Incidence of Invasive Fungal Infections After Pancreas Transplantation Open
Background There is scarce data surrounding the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFI) after pancreas transplantation (PT). Our centers’ PT protocols recommend universal fluconazole prophylaxis for at least 1 month, which is exte…
View article: 2432. Antibiotic Lock Therapy as a Line Salvage Strategy for Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective analysis
2432. Antibiotic Lock Therapy as a Line Salvage Strategy for Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective analysis Open
Background Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is an important complication of long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) and is associated with high morbidity and cost. While line removal is optimal, it is not always feasible an…
View article: Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Gallbladder Fossa Complicated by a Duodenal Fistula
Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Gallbladder Fossa Complicated by a Duodenal Fistula Open
Cancer of unknown primary is defined as a metastatic disease present in the absence of an identifiable primary site of origin. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of unknown primary is a relatively uncommon subtype that usually involves metastas…