Risk Factors for Bloodstream Infections Due to Acinetobacter spp.: A Prospective Case-Control Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ucar ◽  
Murat Kutlu ◽  
Ilknur Kaleli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Acinetobacter Spp ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Prospective Case Control Study

Ethnicity and H. Pylori as Risk Factors for Gastric Cancer in Malaysia: A Prospective Case Control Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khean-Lee Goh ◽  
Phaik-Leng Cheah ◽  
Noorfaridah Md ◽  
Kia-Fatt Quek ◽  
Navaratnam Parasakthi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
H Pylori ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Prospective Case Control Study

Risk factors for noncatheter-related Candida bloodstream infections in intensive care units: A multicenter case-control study

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 668-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferhat Arslan ◽  
Hulya Caskurlu ◽  
Sema Sarı ◽  
Hayriye Cankar Dal ◽  
Sema Turan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Prior Exposure ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Candida bloodstream infections are associated with high mortality among critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Studies that explore the risk factors for candidemia may support better patient care in intensive care units. We conducted a retrospective, multicenter case-control study to investigate the risk factors for noncatheter-related Candida bloodstream infections (CBSI) in adult ICUs. Participants selected controls randomly on a 1:1 basis among all noncase patients stayed during the same period in ICUs. Data on 139 cases and 140 controls were deemed eligible. Among the controls, 69 patients died. The stratified Fine-Gray model was used to estimate the subdistribution Hazard ratios. The subdistribution hazards and 95% confidence intervals for final covariates were as follows: prior exposure to antimycotic agents, 2.21 (1.56–3.14); prior exposure to N-acetylcysteine, 0.11 (0.03–0.34) and prior surgical intervention, 1.26 (0.76–2.11). Of the patients, those exposed to antimycotic drugs, 87.1% (54/62) had breakthrough candidemia. Serious renal, hepatic, or hematologic side effects were comparable between patients those exposed and not-exposed to systemic antimycotic drugs. Untargeted administration of antimycotic drugs did not improve survival among candidemic patients (not-exposed, 63.6% [49/77]; exposed % 66.1 [41/62]; P = .899). This study documented that exposure to an antifungal agent is associated with increased the risk of subsequent development of CBSIs among nonneutropenic adult patients admitted to the ICU. Only two centers regularly prescribed N-acetylcysteine. Due to the limited number of subjects, we interpreted the positive effect of N-acetylcysteine on the absolute risk of CBSIs with caution.

Risk factors for urolithiasis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a prospective case–control study

Urolithiasis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emel Gönüllü ◽  
N. Şule Yaşar Bilge ◽  
Döndü U. Cansu ◽  
Müge Bekmez ◽  
Ahmet Musmul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Prospective Case Control Study

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Acute Cellulitis of the Lower Limb: A Prospective Case-Control Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1416-1422 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Bjornsdottir ◽  
M. Gottfredsson ◽  
A. S. Thorisdottir ◽  
G. B. Gunnarsson ◽  
H. Rikardsdottir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Prospective Case Control Study
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