Month: December 1987

Illustration(s) pertain to the topic addressed in this publication, not the specific research or data presented in the publication

The epidemiology of Pseudomonas cepacia in patients with cystic fibrosis

by

Abstract

Pseudomonas cepacia has emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen colonizing and infecting the respiratory tract of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Although assessment of outcomes associated with P. cepacia colonization has been difficult, controlled studies have shown that colonized patients experience more adverse outcomes compared with those not colonized.… Read more

Illustration(s) pertain to the topic addressed in this publication, not the specific research or data presented in the publication

Current status of Pseudomonas cepacia typing systems

by

Abstract

Pseudomonas cepacia is an important nosocomial pathogen for which measures of isolate relatedness are being developed. Typing systems based on 4 different strain characteristics have been proposed: serologic reactions, biochemical reactions, plasmid profiles, and bacteriocin production and susceptibility. Serology and bacteriocins distinguish many types, but the sensitivity and specificity of these techniques have not been determined.… Read more

Illustration(s) pertain to the topic addressed in this publication, not the specific research or data presented in the publication

An outbreak of necrotizing enterocolitis. Association with transfusions of packed red blood cells

by

Abstract

Of 187 newborns admitted to a 33-bed, level III neonatal intensive care unit between January 1, 1985 and June 23, 1985, 33 developed necrotizing enterocolitis during their hospital stay. Twenty of the 33 newborns (61%) had onset of symptoms between April 1 and June 23, suggesting clustering during this period.… Read more