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Analysis of potential risk factors for multidrug-resistance at a burn unit

Background: Infections by multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in burn patients. This study aimed to analyze the evolution of MDR bacteria over a five-year period at Coimbra Burns Unit (CBU) in Portugal, seeking to assess the possible associations of specific bacteria with presumed risk factors. Methods: The data obtained consisted of identified bacteria...

Guidelines for Management of Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism

The regulation of the blood calcium level is achieved through parathyroid hormone (PTH) and 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, the active metabolite of vitamin D. Hypocalcemia may be associated with a spectrum of clinical manifestations, from mild to severe symptoms, which can endanger the patient´s life. Most cases of acute hypocalcemia occur in the context of hypoparathyroidism secondary to cervical surgery, due to the...

Bacterial multidrug resistance description in Coimbra Burns Unit, 2016-2020

Bacterial multidrug resistance description in Coimbra Burns Unit, 2016-2020

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Urinary Tract Infections Caused by Community-Acquired Extended-Spectrum β-Lacta...

Introdução: A emergência de bactérias produtoras de β-lactamases de espetro expandido é um problema mundial, com importância crescente nas infeções adquiridas na comunidade, nomeadamente nas infeções urinárias. Os dados pediátricos de utilização de antimicrobianos não carbapenemos nestas infeções são escassos. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a terapêutica antibiótica instituída nas infeções urinárias causadas...

Urinary Tract Infections Caused by Community-Acquired Extended-Spectrum β-Lacta...

Introduction: The emergence of β-lactamases producing bacteria is a problem worldwide, with increasing importance in communityacquired infections, especially in urinary tract infections. Data regarding the use of non-carbapenem antimicrobials in these infections are scarce. The aim of this study was to analyse the treatment and outcome of urinary tract infections caused by community-acquired β-lactamase-produci...

Prevalence and factors associated with fertility desires/intentions among indiv...

Psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Perceived Ris...

Perceived risk of HIV plays an important role in the adoption of protective behaviours and HIV testing. However, few studies have used multiple-item measures to assess this construct. The Perceived Risk of HIV Scale (PRHS) is an 8-item measure that assesses how people think and feel about their risk of HIV infection. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the psychometric properties (reliability and validit...

Predictors and outcomes of disseminated tuberculosis in an intermediate burden ...

Setting: University-affiliated hospital located in Porto, North Portugal, an area with a low to intermediate incidence of tuberculosis (TB). Objective: To identify predictors and outcomes of disseminated TB (dTB). Design: A cohort of patients diagnosed with TB between 2007 and 2013 was retrospectively analysed. Patients with dTB criteria were characterized and compared to single organ TB cases. Factors independ...

Evaluation of procalcitonin accuracy for the distinction between gram-negative ...

Sepsis is the main cause of death in burns. Early institution of antimicrobial therapy is crucial to optimize outcomes but superfluous therapy increases adverse events, microbial resistance, and costs. Blood cultures are the gold standard for diagnosis but can take 48 to 72 hours. Biomarkers are used to help sepsis diagnosis and distinction between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial cause. The aim of thi...