Medical Equipment Research Articles

Survey on Gesture-Based Virtual Keyboard and Mouse

Envisioning a future where the conventional mouse and keyboard inputs are supplanted by a touchless system that harnesses the power of eye tracking and hand gestures. This visionary transformation in human-computer interaction is not without its challenges, and at the heart of this pursuit lies the goal of achieving unmatched precision and user-friendliness. This innovative system is underpinned by a fusion of technology and creativity. Hand gestures, a symbol of human expressiveness, are seamlessly integrated with Haar Cascade, offering keyboard operation and mouse control. This elegant synergy empowers users to navigate digital landscapes intuitively, minimizing the barriers between humans and machines. However, this journey is marked by the quest for absolute precision and calibration. Insights from past research underscore the significance of precision in interpreting and responding to user gestures, be it the intricate movements of the hand or the subtleties of gaze tracking. Bridging this gap, it aim to make every interaction fluid and error-free, while maintaining a commitment to user-friendliness. Given methodology unfolds as an intricate dance of technology and innovation. It involves the real-time processing of hand gestures and eye tracking data, intricate data fusion in the Gesture Recognition System, and the seamless updating of the user interface. The potential applications of this technology are as diverse as they are impactful. From enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities to providing hygienic control of medical equipment in healthcare settings, from delivering immersive gaming experiences to facilitating interactive learning environments in education, the reach of this system extends across various domains. This research is a testament to the belief that technology should be an enabler, not an obstacle. It is a journey that involves overcoming challenges in pursuit of a user-centric experience. Key Words: AR, CNN, CPU, IMU, VR

Work motivation and factors associated with it among health professionals in Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Motivation is the level of a person's willingness to put forth and maintain an effort in support of organizational goals. However, motivation towards task execution is affected by the organization and individual goals. For instance, low morale among the staff can damage the quality of service delivery. Hence, this study was intended to assess the working motivation status and factors associated with it among health professionals at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was employed. Stratified sampling techniques were used to extract sample from each job category proportionally. To make the distribution fair, all health workers were grouped according to their job title and selected by using the lottery method from each group. A standardized, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was checked, coded, and entered into EpiData 3.1 and exported for analysis into SPSS 25. Variable in the multivariable logistic regression model with a p value of < 0.05 at 95% CI were taken as significantly associated to motivation status. A total of 319 people were involved, with a 100% response rate. 20.4% of health professionals were motivated at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Job satisfaction (AOR 6.46, 95% CI 1.72, 24.35), the presence of adequate medical supplies (AOR 5.01, 95% CI 1.23, 25.37), work place security (AOR 6.78, 95% CI 1.498, 30.72), and the presence of training opportunities in health facilities (AOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.01, 4.96) were significant factors associated with motivation status. The proportion of motivated health professionals was very low compared to previous studies in Ethiopia. The presence of security at work, adequate medical equipment, drugs, and supplies, job satisfaction, and the presence of training opportunities were predominant motivational factors. The hospital administration needs to give priority and work to safeguard security, ensure adequate medical supplies, and offer training to improve their satisfaction and motivation.

Fault Detection Method of Medical Equipment Based on Multi-Index Electrical Performance Parameters

There is a lack of study on fault detection methods of medical equipment at home and abroad. The main reason is that the research of fault features is diverse and not systematic. This paper aims to propose a fault recognition method for medical equipment combining the electrical performance parameter features with fault events. First, it treats the equipment as a whole system, setting up the analysis model. Then, we are going to analyze the signal for indicator. This paper chooses the multi-index electrical performance parameters (MEPP) method for the fault identification an indicator. It is proved that the electrical performance signal can evaluate the status of equipment. Thus, it can also be used to recognize the fault or other working statuses. Then, the features of current, voltage, and power are studied exhaustively using a mathematical model. After that, the weight of each parameter feature in any specific event will be determined according to the influence of each parameter feature on fault events. At that time, the recognition method basically realizes the correlation between multi-index features and fault events through weight. Next, the above method needs to be verified in the experiment. This paper chooses six monitors for setting the rules of normal status. The normal status is the baseline for fault identification. Then, feature intervals of other faults are established around this reference. Finally, each feature interval will be constantly adjusted to meet the preset recognition rate and updated to the rules in the subsequent measurement. In this paper, 10 monitors are selected as samples to update a set of basic fault judgment rules based on MEPP, and by adjusting the overlapping interval, the fault recognition rate reaches more than 90% in this study. To sum up, this paper uses the MEPP method to find out the relationship of features of current, voltage, and power with fault events. It will become a new direction for fault recognition studies on electrical medical equipment and other device.

Application of optical medical equipment imaging detection and fire needle therapy for intestinal mucosal barrier function in patients with intestinal diseases

Application of optical medical equipment imaging detection and fire needle therapy for intestinal mucosal barrier function in patients with intestinal diseases

Hospitals’ Collaborations Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learnt from COVID-19

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic strained healthcare systems around the world. This study aims to understand the preparedness of private remote hospitals in Lebanon to respond to the pandemic and evaluate the impact of inter-hospital collaborations on the hospitals’ readiness. Methods: A multi-centered study was conducted between August 2020 and June 2021 in ten Lebanese private remote hospitals based on a mixed-methods embedded approach where the quantitative supported the qualitative. Through the AUB-USAID (American University of Beirut-United States Agency for International Development) COVID-19 project, these hospitals received personal protective equipment and medical equipment in addition to COVID-19-related training using the Train-the-Trainer model. The quantitative part used knowledge and evaluation questionnaires and a pre–post-intervention hospital preparedness checklist. The qualitative approach adopted semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample from key hospital personnel. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, and a p-value of &lt;0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. For the qualitative data, a thematic analysis was performed by adopting the six-phase process described by Braun and Clarke. Results: Of the 393 healthcare workers who attended the training and completed the evaluation questionnaire, 326 completed the pre- and post-training knowledge questionnaire. A significant improvement was observed in mean knowledge scores following training for infection control, nursing, and polymerase chain reaction sampling staff (p-value &lt; 0.001, p-value &lt; 0.001, and p-value = 0.006, respectively), but not for housekeeping staff. More than 93% of the participants showed high trainer and content evaluation scores. As for the hospitals’ preparedness assessments, there was a clear improvement in the pre- and post-assessment scores for each hospital, and there was a significant difference in the mean of the total scores of partner hospitals pre- and post-USAID-AUB project (p-value = 0.005). These findings were supported by the qualitative analysis, where nine hospitals expressed the positive impact of the USAID-AUB intervention in improving their preparedness to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at a critical time when it was highly needed. Despite the intervention, persistent challenges remained. Conclusions: A timely and proactive collaborative program between academic/tertiary care centers and remote community hospitals that includes sharing supplies and expertise is feasible and highly effective during public health emergencies.

Investigation of multidrug resistant &lt;i&gt;Escherichia coli&lt;/i&gt; on medical equipment and surfaces from selected hospitals in Minna, Nigeria

Nosocomial infections are often caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria contaminating hospital environments which can cause outbreaks as well as sporadic transmission. This study was carried out to investigate the presence of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli on medical equipment and surfaces in selected hospitals in Minna, Nigeria. A total of 130 samples were collected by swabbing medical equipment (28) and surfaces (102), the samples were screened for Escherichia coli isolates by culturing on MacConkey agar and Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB). A total 22 (17.9%) Escherichia coli were isolated, with the highest level of contamination observed in beds (31.8%) and chair surfaces (13.6%). Antibiotic susceptibility results revealed that 19(86.4%) of the E. coli isolates were multidrug-resistant showing high level of resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 19(86.4%), ampicillin 18(81.8%), cefixime 17(77.3%), nalidixic acid 17(77.3%), ciprofloxacin 15(68.2%) and cefpodoxime 14(63.6%). Escherichia coli isolated exhibited high level of resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics in the treatment of E. coli infections. This is quiet alarming, as such existing prevention strategies and infection control programs should be intensified in the control of nosocomial infections.

Addressing Inequality in the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa: A Snapshot from Clinical Symptoms to Vaccine Distribution

On 30 January 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a public health emergency of global concern. COVID-19 became pandemic on 11 March 2020, and spread unprecedently. No country was prepared to face its impact. Major fears started to be expressed for Africa, where dramatic consequences were expected, due to the weakness of health systems. In this review, we related major concerns, at that time but still present, regarding the limited resources in terms of qualified physicians and researchers, as well as the scarce funds to purchase essential medical equipment and improve hospital infrastructures. The difficulties to provide proper care became an undeniable mark of inequality, highlighting the need to empower local capacity and raise preparedness against infection outbreaks. The transmissibility of genetic variants affecting African nations, the immunopathology underlying comorbidities, sequelae, and pre-existing conditions, often related to changes in iron metabolism and enhancing COVID-19 severity, were described. The obstacles in adopting standardized prevention measures were highlighted, along with testing capacity biases and inequity of healthcare access and vaccine distribution. By providing a better understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, we draw attention to the need for collaborative efforts to leverage the quality of healthcare and research in this continent.

Bvp4c approach and duality of hybrid nanofluid over extending and contracting sheet with chemical reaction and cross-diffusion effects

Heat transfer has a major effect on material selection and mechanical efficiency. The importance of peristaltic fluid motion in transmitting heat is obvious in the domains of biomedical research through the processes of metabolic heat generation, blood transportation, capillary dehydration, thermal control, and bio-heat exchange pathways. The present work aims to explore the computational and theoretical evaluation of hybrid nanofluid (HNF)-suspended Cu and Al2O3 nanoparticles in water in the presence of chemical reaction, Lorentz force and ross-diffusion. The fundamental flow system based on Navier-Stokes in terms of partial differential equations is converted to dimensionless nonlinear ordinary differential equations via similarity transformations. The transformed ODEs are computationally solved by bvp4c approach. Dual solutions have been observed for emerging factors, so stability examinations are implemented to find the stable solution. Based on eigenvalues, it is witnessed that smallest positive eigenvalues indicates the stable while negative depicts the unstable solutions. The influences of involved factors on the flow characteristics are depicted through graphs and tables. The confirmation of the present analysis is done with the published study. Decreasing behavior is investigated for both branches of velocity as the M is improved while f′(η) is an increasing function of K. From this analysis it is reported that θ(η) is directly proportional to R, Q and Q1. Increasing phenomena is reported for θη and ϕη profiles as the quantities of Ec are augmented from 0.1 to 1. The conclusions of this theoretical analysis have impending applications in numerous fields such as technological devices, solar cooling and heating systems for cars, surfactants, lubricating qualities, hybrid generators, metallic welding process, and the production of medical equipment.

Effects of medical consortium policy on health services: an interrupted time-series analysis in Sanming, China.

China has implemented reforms to enhance the operational efficiency of three-level medical services through medical consortiums (MCs). This study evaluated the impact of MCs reform on health services in Sanming, China. An interrupted time-series analysis (ITSA) was conducted to assess the impact of MCs on changes in health service levels and trends across the overall situation of MCs and different institutional types within MCs, including county hospitals and grassroots medical institutions. The evaluation focused on various indicators such as outpatient and emergency visits, inpatients, average length of stay, occupancy rate of hospital beds, and hospital bed turnover times. Monthly data were collected from April 2015 to June 2019 through reports on the Sanming Municipal Health Commission website and the Sanming public hospital management monitoring platform. After the intervention of MCs reform, a significant increase was observed in the total number of inpatients (β3 = 174.28, p < 0.05). However, no statistically significant change was observed in the total number of outpatient and emergency visits (β3 = 155.82, p = 0.91). Additionally, the implementation of MCs reform led to an amplification in service volumes provided by county hospitals, with significant increases in the number of outpatient and emergency visits (β3 = 1376.54, p < 0.05) and an upward trend in the number of inpatients (β3 = 98.87, p < 0.01). However, no significant changes were observed under the MCs policy for grassroots medical institutions regarding the number of outpatient and emergency visits (β3 = -1220.72, p = 0.22) and number of inpatients (β3 = 75.42, p = 0.09). The Sanming MCs reform has achieved some progress in augmenting service volumes. Nevertheless, it has not led to an increase in service volumes at the grassroots medical institutions. There persists an insufficiency in the efficiency of services and a need for further improvement in primary healthcare. To address these concerns, it is imperative for county hospitals to offer targeted assistance that can enhance motivation among grassroots medical institutions. Besides the MCs should explore initiatives, including improved management of medical equipment, allocation of funding, and personnel resources.

Guideline for the management path and quality control of breast cancer prevention and treatment in China's counties (2023 edition)

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor among women in China. In 2016, there were about 306 000 new cases of breast cancer in Chinese females. Of these, about 33% (100 400) occurred in rural areas. County-level (counties or county-level cities) hospitals are the first diagnosis units for most rural breast cancer patients and play an important role in cancer prevention, screening, maintenance treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and referral. Due to economic and geographical constraints, county-level hospitals are relatively deficient in medical equipment, health human resources, and drug accessibility. There is an imperative need for breast cancer prevention and management guidelines that are suitable for the actual situation in China's counties. Therefore, under the policy background of hierarchical diagnosis and treatment, the Chinese expert group formulated the "Guideline for the management path and quality control of breast cancer prevention and treatment in China's counties (2023 edition)", aiming to expand the availability of quality medical resources and ensure they are better distributed among regions, enhance the capacity for breast cancer prevention and treatment, so as to improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients in China's counties. This guideline provides path diagrams which are concise, unambiguous and easy to translate into clinical practice, as reference for clinicians in county-level hospitals.

Concept and Evolution in 3-D Printing for Excellence in Healthcare.

Three-dimensional printing (3DP) has gained popularity among scientists and researchers in every field due to its potential to drastically reduce energy costs for the production of customised products by utilising less energy-intensive machines as well as minimising material waste. The 3D printing technology is an additive manufacturing approach that uses material layer-by-layer fabrication to produce the digitally specified 3D model. The use of 3D printing technology in the pharmaceutical sector has the potential to revolutionise research and development by providing a quick and easy means to manufacture personalised one-off batches, each with unique dosages, distinct substances, shapes, and sizes, as well as variable release rates. This overview addresses the concept of 3D printing, its evolution, and its operation, as well as the most popular types of 3D printing processes utilised in the health care industry. It also discusses the application of these cutting-edge technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, advancements in various medical fields and medical equipment, 3D bioprinting, the most recent initiatives to combat COVID-19, regulatory frameworks, and the major challenges that this technology currently faces. In addition, we attempt to provide some futuristic approaches to 3DP applications.

Radiomics in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules

The thyroid nodules (TNs) are widespread throughout the world: according to the pathological studies, they can be found in 50–60% of adults. Currently, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide diagnostics, such as positron emission tomography with computed tomography, are usually used to diagnose TNs in clinic. These techniques are mainly used to diagnose the nodile benignity and malignancy, the degree of invasion into adjacent tissues and metastases to lymph nodes. Thanks to the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the improvement of medical imaging equipment, radiomics has become a popular area of research in recent years. It allowes to obtain various quantitative characteristics from medical images, highlighting invisible features and significantly expanding the possibilities of identifying and predicting. Radiomics has a high potential in detecting and predicting TNs. We present the information on the development and workflow of radiomics. The article summarizes the application of various imaging techniques to identify benign and malignant TNs, determine invasiveness and metastases to lymph nodes, as well as some new advances in the field of molecular level and deep learning. The disadvantages of radiomics method are also given as well as prospects for its further development.

Construction Industry Causes of Injuries, Management of EMS and Its Impact on Public Health

Introduction: Injuries in construction are not a rare occurrence and cause a strain on the health care service. By having education on workplace hazards, trained first aiders, and an effective accident emergency response system, the occurrence of illness/injuries will reduce and hence the number of fatalities.&#x0D; The purpose of this research is the evaluation, epidemiology, management, diagnosis, treatment, systematization, and the results obtained about the construction industry for injury in life-threatening cases with trauma, reducing morbidity, disability, and mortality while increasing survival. Solving problems for severe traumas in the health system of Kosovo, such as with professional staff, doctors and nurses, dedicated spaces, medical equipment, drugs, consumables, poor diagnostics, non-decisional consultations, as well as their timely and timely delivery. seeks political health solutions to solve this problem.&#x0D; Material and Methods; In this retrospective study, we researched and analyzed the data of patients with construction-related injuries in ED treated from January-December 2021 &#x0D; Results; During the study period, we analyzed 75,899 ED patients. Of these, 420 cases, or 0.06% were injured. In the research, 420 cases of injuries were investigated, investigating all age groups arising from construction-related activities for 2021.&#x0D; Conclusion; To reduce workplace injuries an organization must carry out regular risk assessments, conduct physical assessments for demanding roles, provide safety and wellness training regularly, train and appoint first aid marshals, hire qualified workers, hire enough workers, keep workspaces clean and walkways clear, post proper signage, Provide adequate lighting, education and training on staff emergency response systems via courses BLS-D BTLS, PHTLS ATLS. &#x0D;

Emergency Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm

Introduction: Abdominal aneurysm is considered a formidable pathological condition that requires prompt treatment. Its progressive increase leads to rupture and massive internal bleeding, which requires the most effective medical care. However, despite the improvement in medical equipment and postoperative care, mortality due to ruptured abdominal aneurysms is still close to 50%, which is primarily related to the severity of the pathology and open surgical intervention.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: 46 patients diagnosed with rupture of the abdominal aorta took part in the study. Selection criteria were a history of abdominal aortic rupture, conservative/operative treatment for the disease, and absence of other complications (acute renal failure, liver infarction) that could affect the results of the study.&#x0D; Results: Since January 2018, 46 cases of ruptured AAAs have been diagnosed. In all forty-six cases, surgical intervention was used: open surgery or endovascular technique. All 100% of patients had a previous history of diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm, for which they underwent periodic ultrasound examinations.&#x0D; As a result of the study, it was found that endovascular aortic aneurysm correction is the optimal method for both planned and emergency treatment of aortic aneurysm and its rupture. According to the Cochrane Specialized Register, it was established that endovascular repair is associated with a reduction in early morbidity and mortality after abdominal aneurysm, compared with other methods of surgical treatment. Furthermore, the study found that, unlike open surgery methods, endovascular techniques are associated with a lower risk of complications in the form of intestinal ischemia.&#x0D; Conclusions: Inferior quality studies and lack of information limit the conclusions of this review. From the statistical data shown in this paper, it can be concluded that there is a difference between endovascular and open methods of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. Mortality within the first 30 days after treatment and short-term complications are significantly lower in patients using EVAR. Systemic complications are also more prevalent in patients who were prescribed open surgical treatment.

Experimental study on a parallel optical fiber Sagnac loops-based sensor with the advantages of both high sensitivity and ultra-wide measurement range

The Vernier effect (VE) in optical interferometers has been used to improve the sensitivity in the measurements of strain, temperature, refractive index, etc. However, as the wavelength shifts beyond a free spectral range (FSR), it is difficult to determine the magnitude of the physical quantity and the measurement range is usually narrow. To overcome this problem, we constructed a fiber optic sensor combining two parallel Sagnac interferometers (PSIs) with a fiber Bragg grating (FBG). The sensitivity of temperature and strain measurements were enhanced about 5 times due to the VE effect in PSIs. FBG spectrum, which showed a monotonic and linear variation trend along with the variation of strain and temperature, was used to estimate the magnitude of the physical quantity beyond the FSR. Finally, an average strain sensitivity of −104.4 pm/µε was obtained in a wide measuring range of 0–5440 µε, while an average temperature sensitivity of 6.12 nm/°C was obtained in the temperature range of 2–58 °C. The measurement range has been extended 6 times and 4 times respectively compared to a single FSR. The integration of PSIs and FBG sensors offers not only high sensitivity, but also a wide measuring range. It can be used in many areas including medical equipment, automotive, and aerospace to make accurate strain and temperature measurements.

Creating Of Electronic Filing System Based Microsoft Access at PT Mitra Rajawali Banjaran

PT. Mitra Rajawali Banjaran (PT.MRB) is one of the subsidiaries of PT. Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia (Persero). PT.MRB is a medical equipment factory that produces various products such as condoms, syringes, gloves, and other medical devices. The company's current mail management activities still use manual methods, using handwritten agenda books as a tool for recording letters, which has some limitations in its usage. In an effort to overcome the problems that arise from manual mail management, an electronic mail management system is developed using Microsoft Access. This project aims to create an electronic archive system that can save time in recording and retrieving archives. The system development method used is the waterfall method, starting with data collection through literature study, observation, and interviews. The result of this project is a letter management application based on Microsoft Access. Based on testing and interviews with users, it was found that this system is quite effective in meeting the company's needs, including assisting in the process of archiving correspondence and searching for letters. The trial was conducted using 116 archived data for incoming and outgoing letters. 115 out of the 116 archived data were successfully found, resulting in an archival inaccuracy rate of 0.8%. This indicates that 0.8% of the evaluated archives had inaccuracies or errors in archive management. The lower the archival inaccuracy rate, the higher the accuracy and quality of archive management.

Machine learning-assisted image label-free smartphone platform for rapid segmentation and robust multi-urinalysis.

This study presents a groundbreaking approach for the early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other urological disorders through an image-label-free, multi-dipstick identification method, eliminating the need for complex machinery, label libraries, or preset coordinates. Our research successfully identified reaction pads on 187 multi-dipsticks, each with 11 pads, leveraging machine learning algorithms trained on human urine data. This technique aims to surpass traditional colourimetric methods and concentration-colour curve fitting, offering more robust and precise community screening and home monitoring capabilities. The developed algorithms enhance the generalizability of machine learning models by extracting primary colours and correcting urine colours on each reaction pad. This method's cost-effectiveness and portability are significant, as it requires no additional equipment beyond a standard smartphone. The system's performance rivals professional medical equipment without auxiliary lighting or flash under regular indoor light conditions, effectively managing false positives and negatives across various categories with remarkable accuracy. In a controlled experimental setting, we found that random forest algorithms, based on a Bagging strategy and applied in the HSV colour space, showed optimal results in smartphone-assisted urinalysis. This study also introduces a novel urine colour correction method, significantly improving machine learning model performance. Additionally, ISO parameters were identified as crucial factors influencing the accuracy of smartphone-based urinalysis in the absence of additional lighting or optical configurations, highlighting the potential of this technology in low-resource settings.

Revisión Bibliográfica: La Neurocisticercosis

In this bibliographic review an analysis is analyzed from a general approach on Neurocysticercosis, this infection generally caused by larval cysts presents a negative result on human health, its infection and spread process in the human body implies the development of problems health, generally causing cysticercosis. Using a descriptive methodology, a compilation of updated information is carried out from indexed journals and scientific articles in which the characteristics of this infection, infectious process, causes and effects on the human organism and treatments applied to mitigate the infection are detailed. In conclusion, this infection requires immediate medical attention, the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis requires high precision medical equipment to determine the progress of the infection in the body and avoid serious health problems in humans. Determining the symptoms in time and a medical check-up allows us to recognize the presence of these parasites and prompt intervention to eliminate the larvae through surgery.

Nitrocellulose Unveiled: A Brief Exploration of Recent Research Progress

Nitrocellulose is a versatile material with a wide range of applications across various industries. This review article provides an overview of the present state of nitrocellulose technology and explores its future perspectives. It looks at how nitrocellulose is being used in fields like the military, explosives, coatings, inks, and medical equipment. Additionally, it investigates the demand for alternative cellulose raw materials in the manufacture of nitrocellulose while taking sustainability, resource accessibility, and cost-effectiveness into account. The paper also explores the creation of novel nitrating mixtures for the production of cellulose nitrate, concentrating on process optimization, environmental concerns, and safety. The study also discusses new developments and ongoing nitrocellulose research. To emphasize the significance of innovation and sustainable practices in determining its future, the article finally finishes by detailing the future possibilities and developing trends in nitrocellulose applications.

Clinical and microbiological characteristics of Chryseobacterium indologenes bacteremia: A case report and review of literature

Chryseobacterium indologenes is an uncommon human pathogen that is aerobic, non-fermentative, and oxidase and indole positive. Its clinical relevance has yet to be fully determined. An increase in deadly infectious cases has been recorded in recent years, mostly in patients of older age group and immunocompromised states as a result of C. indologenes infection of medical equipment involving fluids and implanted devices. Because C. indologenes is resistant to the majority of antibiotics, therapy is challenging and this bacterium is thought to be an emerging cause of high mortality in critically ill patients. In our study, we describe a case of C. indologenes producing bacteremia in an elderly female patient with a history of ovarian cancer and hepatitis B infection who had underwent a right hemicolectomy with end ileostomy and a distal mucus fistula and was effectively treated with levofloxacin.