Evaluation of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections in Children
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections.
Central nervous system (CNS) shunt infection is a cause of significant morbidity, causing shunt malfunction and chronic ill health. This study was carried out to evaluate the infection rate associated with CNS shunts, assess the frequency of the pathogens as well as their antibiotic sensitivity pattern aiming at suitable prophylaxis. A retrospective analysis of 226 CSF cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...
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1 Staff of Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. 2 Staff of Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. 3 Supervisor of Neurosurgery, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. 4 Coordinator of Multidisciplinary ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pediatric Infection
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1307-1068,1308-5271
DOI: 10.5578/ced.201843