Prevailing Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Hospitalized Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in a Vietnamese Teaching Hospital (2014 – 2021) by Le HHL, Thuc LC, Ta TB, Tran TV, Hung DV, Kien HT, Le MN, Luong VH, Nguyen VTH, Pham HQ, Le HV, Viet NH, Hoang LH, Nguyen TT, Latsavong M, Le TD, Trong Tuan D, An NV

“…Hai Ha Long Le,1,2 Luong Cong Thuc,3 Thang Ba Ta,4 Tien Viet Tran,5 Dinh Viet Hung,6 Hoang Trung Kien,7 Minh Nhat Le,8,9 Vu Huy Luong,10,11 Vinh Thi Ha Nguyen,11,12 Hoa Quynh Pham,13 Hung Van Le,11,13 Nguyen Hoang Viet,14 Le Huy Hoang,15 Tram Thuy Nguyen,15 Mixay Latsavong,16 Tuan Dinh Le,17 Dao Trong Tuan,18 Nguyen Van An19 1Department of Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 2Department of Biochemistry, Hematology and Immunology, National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi, Vietnam; 3Cardiovascular Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 4Respiratory Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 5Department of Infectious Diseases, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 6Department of Psychiatry, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 7Department of Immunology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 8Tay Nguyen Institute of Science Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam; 9Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Disease, Tokyo, Japan; 10Department of Laser and Skincare, National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi, Vietnam; 11Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 12Department of General Planning, National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi, Vietnam; 13Department of Microbiology, Mycology and Parasitology, National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi, Vietnam; 14Molecular Pathology Department, Faculty of Medical Technology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 15Department of Bacteriology, National of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam; 16Department of Nephrology-Hemodialysis, Military Central Hospital 103, Vientiane, Laos; 17Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam; 18ENT Department, Central Military Hospital 108, Hanoi, Vietnam; 19Department of Microbiology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, VietnamCorrespondence: Nguyen Van An, Department of Microbiology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam, Tel + 84 982 860 055, Email ank59hvqy@gmail.comPurpose: In a Vietnamese teaching hospital, this study examined the prevalence and patterns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of common bacteria isolated from hospitalized patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) between 2014 and 2021.Methods: From 4060 urine samples collected, common pathogens were isolated using quantitative culture on brilliance UTI Clarity agar and blood agar. …”
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Dynamic Challenges of Active Tuberculosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Co-Infection in Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah... by Mokhtar JA, Attallah DM, Jiman-Fatani AA, Al-Rabia MW, Alqarni MA, Saleh BH, Amboon MM, Altorki TA, Alkuwaity KK, Abujamel T, Kaki R, Albarakati TN, Daghistani H, Ismail MA, Alharbi O, Abu ITM, Alfadil A, Ibrahem K, Mufrrih M, Sait AM

“…Patients undergoing hemodialysis, and those with respiratory comorbidities, cancer, diabetes, and smoking were found to have a higher mortality hazard, indicating these as significant risk factors for TB.Conclusion: This study highlights TB’s prevalence and drug resistance at KAUH, emphasizing high-risk groups, including males and young adults. …”
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Differences in dialysis modality choice between immigrant and native populations in Barcelona, Spain by María Dolores Arenas-Jiménez, Jose Luis Fernandez-Martin, Isabel Galcerán Herrera, Marisol Fernández-Chamarro, Guillermo Pedreira-Robles, Silvia Collado Nieto, Julia Farrera Núñez, Eva Rodríguez García, Alicia Moreno Rodríguez, Laura Morro Fernández, Marta Crespo Barrio, Julio Pascual Santos

“…Keywords: advanced chronic kidney disease, socioeconomic status, demographic factors, shared decision making, renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, conservative care, hemodialysis, renal transplantation, language barrier, social determinants of health, immigration, social determinants of health. …”
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