Biodistribution and Genetic Stability of the Novel Antitumor Agent VNP20009, a Genetically Modified Strain of Salmonella typhimuvium
…, J Pawelek, D Bermudes, SM Brecher… - Journal of Infectious …, 2000 - academic.oup.com
VNP20009 is a genetically modified strain of Salmonella typhimurium possessing an excellent
safety profile, including genetically stable attenuated virulence (a deletion in the purl gene…
safety profile, including genetically stable attenuated virulence (a deletion in the purl gene…
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobials: a global alliance for optimizing their rational use in intra-abdominal infections (AGORA)
…, WL Biffl, MA Boermeester, SM Brecher… - World journal of …, 2016 - Springer
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are an important cause of morbidity and are frequently
associated with poor prognosis, particularly in high-risk patients. The cornerstones in the …
associated with poor prognosis, particularly in high-risk patients. The cornerstones in the …
Escherichia coli Sequence Type 131 (ST131) Subclone H30 as an Emergent Multidrug-Resistant Pathogen Among US Veterans
…, M Bessesen, RA Bonomo, SM Brecher… - Clinical infectious …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Background. Escherichia coli sequence type 131 (ST131), typically fluoroquinolone-resistant
(FQ-R) and/or extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing, has emerged globally. …
(FQ-R) and/or extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing, has emerged globally. …
[HTML][HTML] 2019 update of the WSES guidelines for management of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection in surgical patients
…, M Bala, O Ben-Ishay, WL Biffl, SM Brecher… - World Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
In the last three decades, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in incidence and
severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly …
severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly …
[HTML][HTML] The Clinical Predictive Value (or Lack Thereof) of the Results of In Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests
GV Doern, SM Brecher - Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2011 - Am Soc Microbiol
Estimates of antibacterial activity can be determined using a wide variety of different in vitro
methods. These include manual methods such as disk diffusion, broth microdilution, and …
methods. These include manual methods such as disk diffusion, broth microdilution, and …
Laboratory Diagnosis of Clostridium difficile Infections: There Is Light at the End of the Colon
SM Brecher, SM Novak-Weekley… - Clinical infectious …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
… (SM Brecher, unpublished data). This reduction in test volume was achieved through
educational seminars and meetings with the medical/surgical staff. Kaiser Permanente in Southern …
educational seminars and meetings with the medical/surgical staff. Kaiser Permanente in Southern …
[HTML][HTML] WSES guidelines for management of Clostridium difficile infection in surgical patients
…, O Ben-Ishay, A Bhangu, WL Biffl, SM Brecher… - World Journal of …, 2015 - Springer
In the last two decades there have been dramatic changes in the epidemiology of Clostridium
difficile infection (CDI), with increases in incidence and severity of disease in many …
difficile infection (CDI), with increases in incidence and severity of disease in many …
[HTML][HTML] The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery: defining a model for antimicrobial stewardship—results from an international cross-sectional survey
…, MA Beltrán, A Bhangu, B Bouchra, SM Brecher… - World journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) have been promoted to optimize
antimicrobial usage and patient outcomes, and to reduce the emergence of antimicrobial-…
antimicrobial usage and patient outcomes, and to reduce the emergence of antimicrobial-…
Culture if spikes? Indications and yield of blood cultures in hospitalized medical patients
…, JM Strymish, M Dhanani, SM Brecher… - Journal of hospital …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Although optimal utilization of blood cultures has been studied in populations,
including emergency room and intensive care patients, less is known about the use of …
including emergency room and intensive care patients, less is known about the use of …
Direct Identification of Staphylococcus aureus from Positive Blood Culture Bottles
K Oliveira, SM Brecher, A Durbin… - Journal of clinical …, 2003 - Am Soc Microbiol
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) using peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes targeting
Staphylococcus aureus 16S rRNA is a novel method for direct identification of S. aureus from …
Staphylococcus aureus 16S rRNA is a novel method for direct identification of S. aureus from …