Clinical characteristics, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in Qatar

Clinical characteristics, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in Qatar

Background: Infectious endocarditis (ie) is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Epidemiology, treatment options and results have changed considerably over the past two decades. The objective of the study was to describe epidemiology, clinical features and results of Qatar IE patients.

Methods: Patients were identified in the Hamad Medical Corporation Corporation’s electronic archives, the National Reference Center for Qatar State. We included 18-year-olds with a DUC diagnosis of DUC in the period from January 2015 to September 2017. Demographic and clinical data were recovered. Descriptive statistics were performed and a logistic regression analysis was used to describe the relationship between patient characteristics and hospital mortality. All potentially relevant variables have been included in the univariate analysis, while those with P <0,1 in the UNIVARIARY logistics regression model have been included in multivariate analysis. For the final template, we calculated dimension ratios (or) adjusted for each of the included variables, as well as their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). The data was analyzed using Stata Software Version 15 (Statacorp, College Station, Texas, United States). The study was approved by the Council for Institutional Research with a renunciation of informed consent.

Results: Fifty-seven cases have been included, 70% of whom were men. The average age was 51 (± 16.8 years). Eleven (19%) were associated with prosthetic valves and 6 (11%) with implantable cardiac devices. Fever (84%), dyspnea (46%) and heart failure (37%) were the most common presentations. Only 58% of patients had pre-existing valvular heart disease or intracardiac. Cutaneous infections (10 patients, 18%) were the most common infection portals, followed by venous catheters, recent valve surgery and implantable heart devices. Staphylococci were involved in 19 (34%) and streptococcaceae in 9 patients (16%), while 21 patients (37%) were negative of culture. The target left (49 patients, 86%) was predominant.

 

Educational learning: mutual exchange between high school students and graduate students in the field of microbiology

The pedagogical learning process becomes more attractive when practical classes are used as part of methodological tools. Aim (i) stimulate the interest of high school students in the microbiological world and (ii) provide a didactic experience for graduate microbiology students, practical courses have been undertaken. These courses were conducted in the years 2016 and 2017, using the infrastructure held in Federal Viçosa Univeridade.

In short, laboratory classes have been prepared and taught by graduate microbiology students and an evaluation questionnaire has been answered by participants after classes. About 95% of high school students, two years, have evaluated the experience outside of the school routine as very good and good. A total of 90.09% (2016) and 100% (2017) graduate students evaluated this experience as good and good. The relationship between high school students and graduate students has also increased the curiosity of the first on the university environment.

As a result, the retention of information concerning the “world of microbiology” has been verified after one year and the students were able to remember the important terms related to the microbiology class. In addition, this work has allowed students graduate students and high school students to create a closer relationship and create an excellent pedagogical learning strategy for both.

 Clinical characteristics, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in Qatar
Clinical characteristics, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in Qatar

Tackling the pollution of real environmental paper: a microbiology lesson based on problems on carbon assimilation

Government and educational organizations advocate for the adoption of student-centered educational strategies in the Undergraduate programs. These strategies are known to benefit students by increasing performance and improving the control of the content of the class and increasing the content of the class and increasing the effect, particularly in students of racial / ethnic minorities underrepresented . Among these strategies, the case study and project-based learning allow students to master courses while collectively addressing relevant and real society issues. In particular, environmental pollution with paper-based products offers a microbiology problem on which microbiology students discover the role of microorganisms in paper waste management as well as microbiological and biochemical processes involved in the Secretion of proteins, the absorption of nutrients and energy metabolism.

Delivered in a hybrid class returned to an active learning laboratory (TEAL) activated by the technology, this lesson taught students about the secretion of exoenzyme, the hydrolysis of biopolymers, the intracellular transport of sugars and the catabolic reactions of sugar. Students have demonstrated an increased understanding of exoenzyme function and secretion, as well as how cells reach exoenzyme hydrolysis products. However, students had difficulty placing exoenzyme products transported in metabolic processes. Our results show increased perceived knowledge of students as well as understanding societal implications for these microbiological concepts. Our deviated lesson from knowledge silos in which students learn information in discrete topics.

Cefuroxime (sodium)

HY-B1256 1g
EUR 192

Cefuroxime

GA9610-100MG 100 mg
EUR 84

Cefuroxime

GA9610-1G 1 g
EUR 187.2

Cefuroxime

GA9610-250MG 250 mg
EUR 112.8

Cefuroxime Axetil (USP grade powder)

51R-U098220 350 mg
EUR 603.6
Description: Cefuroxime Axetil (USP grade powder) chemical reference substance

Cefuroxime Axetil d-3 iso (USP grade powder)

51R-U098231 10 mg
EUR 1975.2
Description: Cefuroxime Axetil d-3 iso (USP grade powder) chemical reference substance

Cefazolin Sodium Salt

B1530-1G each
EUR 170.4

Cefazolin Sodium Salt

B1530-5G each
EUR 430.8

Cefoxitin Sodium Salt

B1892-1G each
EUR 222

Cefoxitin Sodium Salt

B1892-500 each
EUR 157.2

Cefoxitin Sodium Salt

B1892-5G each
EUR 692.4

Cefazolin (sodium salt)

C4183-1000 1 g
EUR 201.6
Description: Cefazolin is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefazolin has exhibited high activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria [1].

Cefazolin (sodium salt)

C4183-250 250 mg
EUR 126
Description: Cefazolin is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefazolin has exhibited high activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria [1].

Cefazolin (sodium salt)

C4183-5.1 10 mM (in 1mL DMSO)
EUR 135.6
Description: Cefazolin is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefazolin has exhibited high activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria [1].

Cefazolin (sodium salt)

C4183-500 500 mg
EUR 165.6
Description: Cefazolin is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefazolin has exhibited high activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria [1].

Cefoxitin (sodium salt)

C4849-1000 1 g
EUR 289.2
Description: Cefoxitin (sodium salt) is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic that was used to treat a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria [1][2].

Cefoxitin (sodium salt)

C4849-250 250 mg
EUR 135.6
Description: Cefoxitin (sodium salt) is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic that was used to treat a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria [1][2].

Cefoxitin (sodium salt)

C4849-500 500 mg
EUR 196.8
Description: Cefoxitin (sodium salt) is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic that was used to treat a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria [1][2].

Cefonicid (sodium salt)

C3812-1000 1 g
EUR 487.2
Description: Cefonicid is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.Cephalosporins, the largest and most diverse family of antibiotics of the beta-lactam group, are structurally and pharmacologically related to the penicillins.

Cefonicid (sodium salt)

C3812-5.1 10 mM (in 1mL DMSO)
EUR 135.6
Description: Cefonicid is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.Cephalosporins, the largest and most diverse family of antibiotics of the beta-lactam group, are structurally and pharmacologically related to the penicillins.

Cefonicid (sodium salt)

C3812-500 500 mg
EUR 301.2
Description: Cefonicid is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.Cephalosporins, the largest and most diverse family of antibiotics of the beta-lactam group, are structurally and pharmacologically related to the penicillins.

Cefoxitin sodium salt

GA4412-1G 1 g
EUR 132

Cefoxitin sodium salt

GA4412-250MG 250 mg
EUR 74.4

Cefoxitin sodium salt

GA4412-5G 5 g
EUR 351.6

Cefazolin sodium salt

GA4751-1G 1 g
EUR 103.2

Cefazolin sodium salt

GA4751-5G 5 g
EUR 208.8

Ceftiofur sodium salt

GA9758-1G 1 g
EUR 132

Cefapirin sodium salt

GP5306-1G 1 g
EUR 189.6

Cefapirin sodium salt

GP5306-250MG 250 mg
EUR 103.2

Cefsulodin (sodium salt)

C5593-1000 1 g
EUR 268.8
Description: Cefsulodin, formerly named as SCE-129, is a cephalosporin with a spectrum of antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and most other gram-positive cocci [1].

Cefsulodin (sodium salt)

C5593-250 250 mg
EUR 147.6
Description: Cefsulodin, formerly named as SCE-129, is a cephalosporin with a spectrum of antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and most other gram-positive cocci [1].

Cefsulodin (sodium salt)

C5593-500 500 mg
EUR 216
Description: Cefsulodin, formerly named as SCE-129, is a cephalosporin with a spectrum of antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and most other gram-positive cocci [1].

Cefotaxime Sodium Salt

20-abx082178
  • EUR 260.40
  • EUR 210.00
  • 100 mg
  • 5 g

Cefotaxime (sodium salt)

C4588-1000 1 g
EUR 151.2
Description: MIC: <0.1 ?g/ml for S. pneumoniae Cefotaxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefotaxime (sodium salt)

C4588-5.1 10 mM (in 1mL DMSO)
EUR 135.6
Description: MIC: <0.1 ?g/ml for S. pneumoniae Cefotaxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefotaxime (sodium salt)

C4588-500 500 mg
EUR 129.6
Description: MIC: <0.1 ?g/ml for S. pneumoniae Cefotaxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefotaxime (sodium salt)

C4588-5000 5 g
EUR 181.2
Description: MIC: <0.1 ?g/ml for S. pneumoniae Cefotaxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefotaxime Sodium Salt

abx188641-100g 100 g
EUR 610.8

Cefotaxime sodium salt

GA3583-1G 1 g
EUR 132

Cefotaxime sodium salt

GA3583-25G 25 g
EUR 600

Cefotaxime sodium salt

GA3583-5G 5 g
EUR 217.2

Cefditoren sodium salt

GA4627-1G 1 g
EUR 753.6

Cefotaxime (sodium salt)

HY-A0088 10mM/1mL
EUR 135.6

Cefamandole (sodium salt)

C3541-100 100 mg
EUR 292.8
Description: MIC: 0.25-2 mg/L for different E. coli strainsCefamandole is a cephalosporin antibiotic.The cephalosporins are a class of ?-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".

Cefamandole (sodium salt)

C3541-50 50 mg
EUR 182.4
Description: MIC: 0.25-2 mg/L for different E. coli strainsCefamandole is a cephalosporin antibiotic.The cephalosporins are a class of ?-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".

Cefamandole (sodium salt)

C3541-500 500 mg
EUR 710.4
Description: MIC: 0.25-2 mg/L for different E. coli strainsCefamandole is a cephalosporin antibiotic.The cephalosporins are a class of ?-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".

Cefamandole sodium salt

C079-100MG 100 mg
EUR 177.6

Cefamandole sodium salt

C079-500MG 500 mg
EUR 568.8

Ceftizoxime sodium salt

GA1247-1G 1 g
EUR 98.4

Ceftizoxime sodium salt

GA1247-250MG 250 mg
EUR 70.8

Cefpodoxime sodium salt

GA7534-100MG 100 mg
EUR 648

Ceftriaxone (sodium salt)

HY-B0712B 500mg
EUR 207.6

Cefoperazone (sodium salt)

C3913-10000 10 g
EUR 483.6
Description: Cefoperazone is a new semisynthetic cephalosporin with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefoperazone shows high activity against gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacilli, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus species [1].

Cefoperazone (sodium salt)

C3913-5000 5 g
EUR 320.4
Description: Cefoperazone is a new semisynthetic cephalosporin with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefoperazone shows high activity against gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacilli, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus species [1].

Cefoperazone sodium salt

GA8838-1G 1 g
EUR 69.6

Cefoperazone sodium salt

GA8838-25G 25 g
EUR 246

Cefoperazone sodium salt

GA8838-5G 5 g
EUR 122.4

Cefoperazone (sodium salt)

HY-B0210A 500mg
EUR 129.6

Cefsulodin Sodium Salt, Hydrate

B1512-1G each
EUR 314.4

Cefsulodin Sodium Salt, Hydrate

B1512-250 each
EUR 157.2

Cefsulodin Sodium Salt, Hydrate

B1512-5G each
EUR 966

Cefsulodin sodium salt hydrate

GA1461-1G 1 g
EUR 141.6

Cefsulodin sodium salt hydrate

GA1461-250MG 250 mg
EUR 93.6

Cefsulodin sodium salt hydrate

GA1461-5G 5 g
EUR 476.4

MES SODIUM SALT

213002 each Ask for price

MES sodium salt

GB1926-100G 100 g
EUR 132

MES sodium salt

GB1926-10G 10 g
EUR 60

MES sodium salt

GB1926-250G 250 g
EUR 217.2

MES sodium salt

GB1926-25G 25 g
EUR 74.4

MES sodium salt

GB1926-500G 500 g
EUR 357.6

TES sodium salt

GB4016-100G 100 g
EUR 180

TES sodium salt

GB4016-250G 250 g
EUR 322.8

TES sodium salt

GB4016-25G 25 g
EUR 84

TES sodium salt

GB4016-500G 500 g
EUR 514.8

BES sodium salt

GB9133-100G 100 g
EUR 217.2

BES sodium salt

GB9133-250G 250 g
EUR 409.2

BES sodium salt

GB9133-25G 25 g
EUR 103.2

XTT sodium salt

GC5281-100MG 100 mg
EUR 246

XTT sodium salt

GC5281-250MG 250 mg
EUR 390

XTT sodium salt

GC5281-25MG 25 mg
EUR 112.8

XTT sodium salt

GC5281-50MG 50 mg
EUR 170.4

MES, sodium salt

MB0611 50g
EUR 89.23

XTT, sodium salt

PB2525 250mg
EUR 323.09

NADP, sodium salt

2737-100 each
EUR 183.6

NADP, sodium salt

2737-1000 each
EUR 940.8

NADP, sodium salt

2737-500 each
EUR 548.4

CAPS, sodium salt

CB0097 50g
EUR 86.1

MOPS SODIUM SALT

213004 each Ask for price

CHPG Sodium salt

B7475-10 10 mg
EUR 303.6

CHPG Sodium salt

B7475-50 50 mg
EUR 1082.4

TAPS sodium salt

GB0912-100G 100 g
EUR 160.8

TAPS sodium salt

GB0912-25G 25 g
EUR 74.4

TAPS sodium salt

GB0912-500G 500 g
EUR 409.2

MOPS sodium salt

GB8397-100G 100 g
EUR 79.2

MOPS sodium salt

GB8397-1KG 1 kg
EUR 308.4

MOPS sodium salt

GB8397-250G 250 g
EUR 124.8

MOPS sodium salt

GB8397-25G 25 g
EUR 58.8

MOPS sodium salt

GB8397-500G 500 g
EUR 193.2

DIDS sodium salt

HY-D0086 50mg
EUR 170.4

NADP (sodium salt)

HY-F0002 500mg
EUR 325.2

MOPS, sodium salt

MDB360S 100g
EUR 106.98

TAPS, sodium salt

TB0920 50g
EUR 86.1

MES Sodium Salt, 250g

R4432-250g each
EUR 228

HEPES SODIUM SALT

208002 each Ask for price

PIPES Sodium Salt

20-abx082438
  • EUR 326.40
  • EUR 226.80
  • 250 g
  • 25 g

HEPES Sodium salt

B7303-250000 250 g
EUR 343.2

CAPSO, sodium salt

CD0041 50g
EUR 91.32

Hepes, Sodium Salt

CH039 25 g
EUR 141.6

Hepes, Sodium Salt

CH040 100 g
EUR 202.8

Hepes, Sodium Salt

CH041 500 g
EUR 448.8

TAPSO sodium salt

GB1759-100G 100 g
EUR 160.8

TAPSO sodium salt

GB1759-25G 25 g
EUR 74.4

MOPSO sodium salt

GB3228-100G 100 g
EUR 112.8

MOPSO sodium salt

GB3228-250G 250 g
EUR 180

MOPSO sodium salt

GB3228-25G 25 g
EUR 69.6

MOPSO sodium salt

GB3228-500G 500 g
EUR 274.8

CAPSO sodium salt

GB4515-100G 100 g
EUR 132

CAPSO sodium salt

GB4515-250G 250 g
EUR 246

CAPSO sodium salt

GB4515-25G 25 g
EUR 64.8

CAPSO sodium salt

GB4515-500G 500 g
EUR 370.8

DIPSO sodium salt

GB8985-100G 100 g
EUR 394.8

DIPSO sodium salt

GB8985-250G 250 g
EUR 753.6

DIPSO sodium salt

GB8985-25G 25 g
EUR 180

While avoiding employing traditional and compartmentalized learning approaches, this student-centered guided lesson frames the systemic nature of the microbiological and biochemical processes underlying the decomposition of organic matter in a context of the real world. Anemia is a risk factor for negative results, which can be aggravated by unnecessary phlebotomies. In blood culture tests, up to 30 ml of blood can be removed by sample, although most manufacturers recommend blood volumes of 10 ml or less. After evaluating the volume of filling blood culture bottles in our institution, we investigated the question of whether an educational intervention could optimize the volume of blood culture bottles without negatively affecting microbiology tests.

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