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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium Meningitis

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.149

Pages:

585

The Editor,

Sir,

A 19-year old male who was operated on due to a suprasellar mass and hydrocephaly was observed to develop fever, headache, nausea and vomiting on the 5^th postoperative day. During the physical examination, the patient had nuchal rigidity but the other systemic results were normal.

Received:

27 Apr, 2015

Revised:

01 May, 2015

Accepted:

04 May, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

meningitis

vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 02 Dec, 2016

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Ratio of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte and Platelet/Lymphocyte in Paediatric Patient with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.159

Synopsis:

In the present study, we aimed to detect the relationship between Neutrophile/Lymphocyte, Platelet/Lymphocyte rates, platelet parameters and cutaneous leishmaniasis in paediatric patient.

ABSTRACT

Background: In the present study,we aimed to detect the relation between Neutrophile/Lymphocyte, Platelet/Lymphocyte rates, platelet parameters and cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Received:

19 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

04 Jun, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

platelet

childhood

cutaneous leishmaniasis

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e-Published: 23 Nov, 2015

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Assesment of Paediatric Varicella Pneumonia

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.376

Pages:

450-4

Synopsis:

Varicella pneumonia is serious health problem in developing countries. The present study was evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and respiratory complications of varicella zoster pneumonia in children.

ABSTRACT

Background: The objective of the study was to determine the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and respiratory complications of varicella zoster pneumonia (VZP) in children.

Received:

04 Dec, 2014

Revised:

17 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

10 Aug, 2015

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e-Published: 06 Nov, 2015

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Evaluation of Device-associated Nosocomial Infections in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.231

Pages:

295–9

Synopsis:

The present study was a surveillance study performed in an paediatric intensive care unit, which is the largest study in its area conducted in Turkey. We aimed to determine the device-associated healthcare-associated infections rates and their responsible pathogens.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of device-associated healthcare-associated infections (DA-HAI) in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). In addition, the identities of the responsible microorganisms and of their antibiotic sensitivities were determined.

Received:

01 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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wimj_iss2_2016_295-99.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Intensive Care Unit

surveillance

invasive device utilization