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The epidemiology of enterococci
The enterococci are emerging as a significant cause of nosocomial infections, accounting for approximately 10 % of hospital acquired infections. They are found as normal inhabitants of the human gastrointestinal tract, but may also colonize the oropharynx, vagina, perineal region and soft tissue wounds of asymtomatic patients. Until recently, evidence indicated that most enterococcal infections arose from patients' own endogenous flora. Recent studies, however, suggest that exogeneous acquisition may occur and that person-to-person spread, probably on the hands of medical personnel, may be a significant mode of transmission of resistant enterococci within the hospital. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, especially cephalosporins, is another major factor in the increasing incidence of enterococcal infections. These findings suggest that barrier precautions, as applied with other resistant nosocomial pathogens, along with more judicial use of antibiotics may be beneficial in preventing nosocomial spread of resistant enterococci.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/47899/1/10096_2005_Article_BF01963631.pd
Cervical-Vaginal Bacterial Flora in Patients with Cervical Carcinoma Treated with Irradiation and Febrile Morbidity During Intracavitary Radium Therapy
Shoulder activity level in the preoperative assessment of patients with rotator cuff tears
SAP30BP gene is associated with the susceptibility of rotator cuff tear: a case-control study based on Han Chinese population
Clinical outcome of rotator cuff repair in patients with mild to moderate glenohumeral osteoarthritis
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