Biomaterial-Related Infections

Staphylococcus epidermidis in Biomaterial-Associated Infections

T.F. Moriarty et al. (eds.), Biomaterials Associated Infection: Immunological Aspects and Antimicrobial Strategies, DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-1031-7_2, © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013 Abstract Coagulase-negative staphylococci, mainly Staphylococcus epidermidis , are currently the most frequent cause of hospital acquired infections in the USA. Mostly, but not exclusively, S. epiderm...

catheter related infections

Defensins impair phagocytic killing by neutrophils in biomaterial-related infection.

The implantation of foreign material carries a risk of infection which frequently is resistant to all treatment short of removing the implant. We have previously shown that these materials activate neutrophils by contact, leading to production of oxygen free radicals accompanied by release of granule products. Such activation further results in depletion of local host defenses, including the ca...

HIV-Related Opportunistic Infections

With the remarkable prolongation of life achieved among HIV-infected individuals, owing to the use of potent antiretroviral therapy, has come dramatic progress in reducing the incidence of HIV-related opportunistic infections (OIs). There has been considerable focus on antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention, and most HIV practitioners are highly proficient at managing antiretroviral therapy....

Pet-related infections.

Human contact with cats, dogs, and other pets results in several million infections each year in the United States, ranging from self-limited skin conditions to life-threatening systemic illnesses. Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common pet-related parasitic infections. Although toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic or mild, it may cause serious congenital infection if a woman is exposed durin...