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Haukeland University Hospital

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C. O. Solberg

University of Bergen

Stig Harthug

University of Bergen

T. Kalager

University of Bergen

A Schreiner

Central Institute of Mental Health

Tom Bergan

University of Washington

Alfred Halstensen

University of Bergen

William L. Dibb

Oregon Health & Science University

J A Maeland

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Eva Benonisen

Haukeland University Hospital

Nina Langeland

University of Bergen

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Haukeland University Hospital

University of Bergen

University of Oslo

Oslo University Hospital

Norwegian Institute of Public Health

University Hospital of North Norway

Western Norway Regional Health Authority

Nasjonalforeningen for Folkehelsen

St Olav's University Hospital

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

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Actinobacillus lignieresii infection after a horse bite.

BMJ (1981)

William L. Dibb A Digranes S Tønjum

Actinobacillus

10.1136/bmj.283.6291.583-a

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Rapid identification of prompt lactose-fermenting genera within the family Enterobacteriaceae.

Apmis (1971)

O Closs A Digranes

Identification

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RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF PROMPT LACTOSE‐FERMENTING GENERA WITHIN THE FAMILY ENTEROBACTERIACEAE

Acta Pathologica Microbiologica Scandinavica Section B Microbiology and Immunology (1971)

O. Gloss A Digranes

Two hundred and two strains of prompt lactose‐fermenting enterobacteria were examined, using 12 biochemical tests. In addition the susceptibility to several antibiotics was recorded. Identification on the basis of H 2 S production, ornithine decarboxylase activity, motility and citrate utilization (HOMoC) was compared with the results obtained using the classical IMV iC tests: indol, methyl red, Voges‐Proskauer and citrate. Only the former set of reactions seemed suitable for clear‐cut identification of the 4 genera Escherichia, Citrobacter, Enterobacter and Klebsiella. In showing low sensitivity to cephalotin Citrobacter and Enterobacter seemed to differ from the other 2 genera, and this could be used as an additional criterion for their identification.

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Klebsiella

Shigella sonnei

10.1111/j.1699-0463.1971.tb00095.x

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Systemic prophylaxis with metronidazole (Flagyl) in elective surgery of the colon and rectum.

PubMed (1980)

T Bjerkeset A Digranes

Bacteroides fragilis

Colorectal Surgery

Anaerobic infection

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Vancomycin resistance emerging in a clonal outbreak caused by ampicillin-resistant Enterococcus faecium

Clinical Microbiology and Infection (2000)

Stig Harthug A Digranes Oliver Hope Bjørn‐Erik Kristiansen A.G. Allum

Enterococcus faecium

Bacteremia

10.1046/j.1469-0691.2000.00008.x

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[Electronic data processing in the surveillance of hospital infections].

PubMed (1976)

A Digranes S Bernhardsen Eric H. Gluck Solberg Co Bruun Jn

Electronic surveillance

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[Once-daily dosage of aminoglycosides--a therapeutic simplification and an economical benefit].

PubMed (1999)

Dag Berild Haakon Sjursen A Digranes

Conventionally, aminoglycosides have been administered in two or three daily doses. Numerous in-vitro and animal experiments and several clinical trials favour a once-daily dosage regimen of aminoglycosides, which provides a more rapid concentration-dependent bacterial killing and is probably less toxic than two or three dosage regimens. In this article the pharmacological and microbiological background for once-daily aminoglycoside administration is reviewed, and some controlled trials are discussed. Recommendations for clinical practice are given.

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Comparative evaluation of a commercial test for rapid identification of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Apmis (2001)

Roland Jureen Kirsten Liland Bottolfsen Harleen M. S. Grewal A Digranes

The performance and ease of use of the recently introduced MRSA screen test (Denka Seiken Co. Ltd., Japan) for the identification of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus was evaluated in comparison with the BBL Crystal MRSA ID System (Becton Dickinson Europe, France). A total of 109 strains of S. aureus , consisting of 57 strains of MecA ‐negative S. aureus and 52 strains of MecA ‐positive S. aureus , were tested. With MecA PCR as the gold standard, the MRSA screen test had 98% sensitivity and 98% specificity, whereas the BBL Crystal MRSA ID System had 98% sensitivity and 95% specificity. The simplicity of use and rapid result make the MRSA screen test a valuable tool in the clinical microbiology laboratory pending demonstration of the MecA gene that should still always be done.

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Clinical Microbiology

10.1034/j.1600-0463.2001.d01-147.x

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Single Dose Ofloxacin in the Eradication of Pharyngeal Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis

Drugs (1995)

Alfred Halstensen O.H. Gilja A Digranes Haima Mylvaganam Arne Aksnes

Carriage

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10.2165/00003495-199500492-00112

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[Infections caused by multiresistant enterococci in Norway].

PubMed (1998)

Stig Harthug Nina Langeland A Digranes Simonsen Gs Ørjan Olsvik

During the last decade antimicrobial resistant pathogens have become a major medical problem. Internationally, multiresistant enterococci have increased nosocomial morbidity and mortality. Such strains are often resistant to ampicillin, aminoglycosides, and glycopeptides such as vancomycin. The spread of these strains has been shown to correlate to the use of antibiotics and the practice of suboptimal infection control within health care facilities. The current situation in Norwegian hospitals is presented, including the only six cases with infections and the three carriers of vancomycin resistant enterococci found to date. Surveillance in the hospitals shows that such strains are uncommon in non-infected patients. To maintain this favourable situation it is necessary to continue to practice effective methods of infection control and to employ sound antibiotic policies.

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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci

Amp resistance

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