Abstract
Propionibacterium acnes is increasingly known as a causative organism for post-neurosurgical infection; however, no clinical studies have examined the risk factors associated with P. acnes infections. Clinical data obtained from 14 cases of P. acnes infection and 28 controls infected with other pathogens were analyzed. Craniotomy, malignancy, and prolonged duration of operation were significantly associated with the onset of P. acnes infection. No fatal cases were reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 256-258 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Post-cranioplasty neurosurgical infection
- Post-operative central nervous system infection
- Propionibacterium acnes
- Surgical site infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases