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Accession Number:

AD1151860

Title:

Treatment and Outcome of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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2021-11-01

Abstract:

There are limited data on the treatment of infections complicating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This case series describes the treatment and outcomes of 12 patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. In this cohort, infections occurred early after cannulation with no cases of infective endocarditis and were treated with 4-6 weeks of antibiotics.

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11

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0.18MB

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Approved For Public Release

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