Possible Causes for wound infection Streptococcal Infection Puerperal fever - uterus is infected C. Surgical scarlet fever - surgical wound is infected D. Myositis - muscle is destroyed E. [atsu.edu] Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph glands. [healthlinkbc.ca] Other disease processes involving GAS organisms (for example, meningitis, bone infections, pneumonia, wound infections, and others) produce the typical symptoms associated [medicinenet.com] Skin Infection Wound Infection. EMedicine [On-line information]. Available online at . Accessed on 5/10/08. Church, D. et. al.(2006 April). Burn Wound Infections. [labtestsonline.org] infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Burn Wound Infections. Medscape Drugs and Diseases. Available online at Accessed on 11/12/16. Kunin, J. (2014 September 1 Updated). Surgical wound infection – treatment. [labtestsonline.org] Enterococcus infection mitigation in combat-related wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Patients with Enterococcal wound and soft tissue infections were identified using the hospital data base, their incidence of soft tissue/wound infections calculated, drug [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient was treated for the wound infection and was later on discharged after three weeks of hospital stay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Klebsiella Strains of Klebsiella grimontii were isolated from human blood cultures, wound infections, antibiotic-associated haemorrhagic colitis and faecal carriage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] wound. [livestrong.com] Mechanical ventilators, indwelling tubes that drain urine, burns and open wounds all favor the development of klebsiella infection. [livestrong.com] Conjunctivitis To report the efficacy of povidone-iodine as a treatment for conjunctivitis in pediatric patients. Double-masked, controlled, prospective clinical trial. In an ophthalmology clinic in a general hospital in Manila, Philippines, 459 children (mean [SD] age 6.6 [6.6] years; range, 7 months-21 years) with acute conjunctivitis[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lymphadenitis infection, the development of an acute infectious disease, or after surgery; chronic lymphadenitis, which is the result of a long-term infectious process or progression of [en.medicine-worlds.com] In the group allocated to undergo surgery, 12% of the patients developed a postoperative wound infection. [academic.oup.com] Depending on the duration and intensity of the inflammatory process, there are: acute lymphadenitis, which is characterized by a sudden onset and occurs as a result of wound [en.medicine-worlds.com] Staphylococcal Infection Staph is one of the most common causes of skin infections and can cause serious wound infections. [rch.org.au] The susceptibility of superficial wounds to the infection is ascribed to friction from dressings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It will only cause an infection when it can enter through a wound or open skin. [rch.org.au] Umbilical Hernia infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The mean operative time was 67.45 min and the average hospital stay was 3.8 days. 2 patients had wound infection, 3 patients developed seroma and 1 patient had an ascitic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Postoperative morbidity (2%) consisted of superficial wound infection (7), hematoma (3), and seroma (1). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Appendectomy [Superficial wound infections after colorectal surgery and appendectomy-favourable effect of Alexis wound edge protector] Stockholm: The HTA Center of the Stockholm County [crd.york.ac.uk] Duration of surgery, length of hospital stay (LOS), and postoperative wound infection were recorded. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The groups were compared in terms of operative time, postoperative pain, postoperative wound infection, other morbidities and length of hospital stay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ventral Hernia The other two recurrences were one which occurred superior to the mesh at a suture site and one who developed a wound infection postoperatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Early wound complications included subcutaneous wound infection (18), deep wound infection (17), dehiscence (13), fistula (2), and suture sinus (2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A recent development for the primary prevention of wound infections is the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on closed wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diabetic Ulcer They should be assessed regularly for signs of wound infection, remembering that infected wounds are often minimally symptomatic, displaying only exudate, odour or mild discomfort [clinimed.co.uk] For chronic wounds, there is no gold standard method of diagnosing infection. [bmjopen.bmj.com] A wound dressing should be selected to support a moist wound environment, prevent further trauma, treat / prevent infection, manage exudate, control odour and protect the [clinimed.co.uk] Necrotizing Fasciitis Postoperative streptococcal wound infection. JAMA 1970 ; 213 : 1189 –91. 40. Anonymous. Hospital outbreak of streptococcal wound infection – Utah. [doi.org] Chronic kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease, has been identified as a possible risk factor for primary septicemia and wound infection by Vibrio vulnificus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CONCLUSIONS: Victims of venomous snakebites should be admitted for close monitoring of secondary wound infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pseudomonas Common hospital-associated P. aeruginosa infections include bloodstream infections, pneumonia (lung infection), urinary tract infections, and surgical wound infections. [everydayhealth.com] In hospitals they cause, for example, wound infections, infections of the urinary tract, pulmonary infections and sepsis. [dzif.de] They may trigger catheter-associated urinary tract infection, infection of the lower respiratory tract, wound infection, or sepsis. [bode-science-center.com] Malignant Neoplasm of the Bone Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma (DDCS) is a rare but highly malignant primary bone neoplasm, which is resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. There remains uncertainly as to the best treatment of this disease and how to improve its prognosis. In this paper we reported a case of DDCS and reviewed the related[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Incisional Hernia Wound infection was a risk factor for both wound dehiscence and incisional hernia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] wound infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CONCLUSIONS: These results support previous findings identifying wound infection and high BMI as risk factors for both wound dehiscence and incisional hernia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Staphylococcus Aureus All SSIs occurred within 30 days of surgery, with deep wound infections accounting for 50% of all SSIs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A broad variety of infections, ranging from minor infections of the skin to post-operative wound infections can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] One way of getting MRSA is to make direct contact with a wound infected with MRSA. [my.clevelandclinic.org] Postoperative Dehiscence They are advocated by some authors for use in operations with a high risk of infection because they provide the specific advantage of resistance to superficial wound infections [link.springer.com] TRUE/FALSE: A contaminated or traumatic wound may show signs of infection within 24 hours. A surgical wound infection usually develops postoperatively within 14 days. [quizlet.com] Wound infection: the most common form is superficial wound infection occurring within the first week, presenting as localised pain, redness and slight discharge usually caused [patient.info] Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diagnosing microbial infection based on traditional clinical signs and symptoms in wounds of asymptomatic patients is especially challenging at the bedside. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Diabetes mellitus is associated with chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and wound infections often resulting in lower extremity amputations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] They should be assessed regularly for signs of wound infection, remembering that infected wounds are often minimally symptomatic, displaying only exudate, odour or mild discomfort [clinimed.co.uk] Gas Gangrene We hypothesize that sugars, which have been used throughout history to prevent wound infection, may represent a nutritional signal against gas gangrene development. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It is a challenge to manage gas gangrene in open wounds and control infection after debridement or amputation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gas gangrene results from dirty lacerated wounds infected by anaerobic bacteria, especially species of Clostridium. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Appendicitis Due to smaller incisions, the laparoscopic approach may be associated with reduced postoperative pain, reduced wound infection rate, and shorter time until return to normal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All wound infections that required readmission or were classified as deep wound infection were identified as a major complication. [dx.doi.org] In contrast, LA showed advantages over OA in wound infections and length of hospital stay in children. Two studies reported better quality of life scores in adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy BACKGROUND: Sternal wound infections after pediatric cardiac surgery are uncommon but can be morbid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] HBOT is used to treat wounds, infections and air or gas bubbles in the blood (embolism). [henryford.com] wounds (progressive necrotizing infections, chronic refractory osteomyelitis). [cms.gov] Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has frequently been reported as the cause of nosocomial outbreaks of burn wound infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The antiseptic management is an integral part of the management of wound infections and is essential to control wound infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Here we characterized ceftolozane-tazobactam-resistant P. aeruginosa strains recovered from a patient who was treated with this agent for 6 weeks for a recurrent wound infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pilonidal Cyst Since the wound is being left open to heal, there is little risk of an actual wound infection. [surgerygroupofla.com] There were no wound dehiscences in the PEF group and one wound infection. There was one wound dehiscence and one wound infection in the LFP group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Wound infections, wound separation, and wound drainage is also fairly common. [surgicalconsultantsaurora.com] Animal Bite Abstract The microbiology of animal bite wound infections in humans is often polymicrobial, with a broad mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The role of anaerobes in bite wound infections has been increasingly appreciated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Over a 10-y period, patients hospitalized with Pasteurella-induced cat or dog bite-associated wound infection were analysed retrospectively with regard to preceding [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Human Bite Antibiotic prophylaxis should be initiated for patients with high-risk bite wounds and for those who are at risk for serious wound infection complications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] S. pyogenes may cause serious wound infections following human bites. In such cases, the patient should be closely followed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The timing and the modality of surgical treatment of human bite injuries affects wound infection, as well as cosmetics. [woundsresearch.com] Venous Stasis Ulcer Complications consisted of postoperative thrombophlebitis (2%), wound infection (2%) and wound infection with ulcer necrosis (1.5%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Wounds. 1998;10:125-131. 23. Bamberg R. Sullivan PK, Conner-Kerr T. Diagnosis of wound infections: current culturing practices of U.S. wound care professionals. [nursing.advanceweb.com] Skin around the wound is shiny, warm or hot, tight and discolored. Pain in the leg. If the wound becomes infected, it may smell bad and pus may drain from the sore. [veindirectory.org] Pseudomonas Infection Surgery may be required for brain abscesses, eye infections, bone and joint infections, ear infections, heart infections, and wound infections. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Causes of Pseudomonas Infections Burns Wounds HIV/AIDS Chemotherapy After any surgery Weak Immune System Pseudomonas Bacteria Direct contact with the infected person If not [herbpathy.com] infection gastrointestinal infection burn wound infections, sepsis cornea infection, corneal ulcer can cause blindness paronychia infection causes green, blue fingernails [healthblurbs.com] Puerperal Infection Thirty-four women (12.5%) developed puerperal sepsis or possible mild wound infection. [sajog.org.za] In the case of wound infections, Gram staining and culturing of the wound drainage are performed and antibiotic choices are determined based on their findings. [sharinginhealth.ca] Puerperal genital tract infections include endometritis as well as abdominal and perineal wound infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acetinobacter Others are mainly found in hospitals where they are responsible for hospital-acquired infections, especially wound infections, pneumonia and meningitis. [dzif.de] Acinetobacter may also “colonize” or live in a patient without causing infection or symptoms, especially in tracheostomy sites or open wounds. [tn.gov] The most common Acinetobacter infections include: pneumonia bacteraemia (blood stream infection) wound infections urinary tract infections Diagnosis Antimicrobial resistance [gov.uk] Burn Injury METHODS: Mice were subjected to a 35% total body surface area burn, followed by wound infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We established that Corynebacterium positively correlated with burn wound infection, while Staphylococcus and Propionibacterium negatively correlated with burn wound infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Burn Wound Infection An ability to make the diagnosis of burn wound infection is important. [emedicine.medscape.com]
