Vancomycin-resistant entrococci colonization in chronic hemodialysis patients and its risk factors in Southern Iran(2005-2006)
Joint Authors
Askarian, M.
Shaghaghian, S.
Pourabbas, B.
Alborzi, A.
Mardaneh, J.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 10 (31 Oct. 2012)6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2012-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) recently have emerged as a nosocomial pathogen among dialysis patients.
This study aims to appraise the prevalence, incidence density and risk factors for VRE colonization among these patients. Methods : In this prospective study, 782 stool or rectal swab specimens were collected from 250 chronic hemodialysis patients with an interval of at least one month.
To identify the risk factors of VRE colonization, demographic and health data of VRE+ and VRE- patients were compared. Results : VRE colonization was detected in 55 (22 %) patients during study.
Incidence density of one case per 79.6 patient-month of follow up was estimated.
The only significant difference between the data collected from VRE+ and VRE- patients was observed in antibiotic consumption (P < 0.001). Conclusion : VRE colonization is relatively high and rapidly spreading among chronic dialysis patients.
It is strongly associated with recently antibiotic consumption.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shaghaghian, S.& Pourabbas, B.& Alborzi, A.& Askarian, M.& Mardaneh, J.. 2012. Vancomycin-resistant entrococci colonization in chronic hemodialysis patients and its risk factors in Southern Iran(2005-2006). Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 14, no. 10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shaghaghian, S.…[et al.]. Vancomycin-resistant entrococci colonization in chronic hemodialysis patients and its risk factors in Southern Iran(2005-2006). Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 14, no. 10 (Oct. 2012).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shaghaghian, S.& Pourabbas, B.& Alborzi, A.& Askarian, M.& Mardaneh, J.. Vancomycin-resistant entrococci colonization in chronic hemodialysis patients and its risk factors in Southern Iran(2005-2006). Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2012. Vol. 14, no. 10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-311009
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Record ID
BIM-311009