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Metzler J, Morandi EM, Schwaiger K, Wolfram D, Cakl T, Djedovic G, Bauer T, Pierer G, Wechselberger G, Tasch C. Ski- and snowboard related open peroneal nerve injury: A 20-year retrospective case series study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 69:102662. [PMID: 34429947 PMCID: PMC8371230 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Traumatic peroneal nerve injury (PNI) caused by ski or snowboard edges is a severe but scarcely reported accident. Methods In a 20-year retrospective study, all skiers and snowboarders with this injury treated surgically at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria, were included, covering a period from 1999/2000 to 2018/2019. Results In total, 34 patients were included in this study (30 males (88.2%) and 4 (11.8%) females). Of these 34 injured skiers or snowboarders, 33 (97.1%) were recreational athletes and Non-Austrian citizens, and 21 (61.8%) patients sustained accidental injuries without collision. All of the injuries under investigation, i.e., open lacerations, most often with complete transection, were the patients’ main injuries. Surgery was performed with direct coaptation in 24 patients (70.6%), and with a suralis nerve graft in the other 10 patients (29.4%). Conclusion Traumatic laceration of the peroneal nerve at the knee level by sharp ski or snowboard edges is a rare but severe injury. Causes for this injury may be multifactorial. Recommendations to reduce the risk of such an injury may follow general instructions and warnings to skiers and snowboarders regarding equipment, familiarity with the region, as well as appropriate skills and training. In accidents of skiers and snowboarders traumatic laceration of the peroneal nerve is a severe, but rare injury. This injury type is rarely reported. The injuries are caused by the sharp edges of modern skies or snowboards and require urgent microsurgical intervention. Our 20 years study shows that this injury type primarily affects recreational athletes and guest skiers. Current equipment, e.g. ski trousers do not protect the affected region on the lateral side of the knee.
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- J Metzler
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Schwaiger K, Storch J, Bauer C, Bauer J. Development of selected bacterial groups of the rectal microbiota of healthy calves during the first week postpartum. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 128:366-375. [PMID: 31617292 PMCID: PMC7166559 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Aims The intestinal microbiota of newborn calves is largely unexplored even if it is of great significance for their future health. Therefore, the aim of the study was to gain a better insight into the development dynamics of certain bacterial groups during the first week of life. Methods and Results Faecal samples of healthy Simmental calves (dual‐purpose breed; n = 80), bottle fed and raised in a dairy farm were taken immediately after birth and at 6/12/24/48/72/168 h (h) after birth. Samples were analysed using cultural, biochemical and molecular–biological methods. The aerobe, anaerobe, Enterobacteriaceae and Enterococcus counts of healthy calves increased significantly between 6 and 24 h postpartum (P <0·05). Apart from the anaerobes, bacterial counts decreased after reaching a plateau at 24–48 h. Enterococcus faecalis was detected in significantly higher counts compared to E. faecium (P <0·05). Lactobacilli developed more slowly and increased until day 7 after birth to a mean value of 6·8 × 107 CFU per g. MALDI‐TOF analysis of 2338 lactobacilli isolates resulted in 36 different species. Conclusions Lactobacillus reuteri became the most common Lactobacillus sp. during the first week of life. Significance and Impact of the Study This fact seems to be very important for the calf’s intestinal health because L. reuteri is known to show in vitro bactericidal effects against bacterial pathogens and anti‐infective activities against rotaviruses and Cryptosporidium parvum.
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- K Schwaiger
- Department of Animal Sciences, Chair of Animal Hygiene, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Chair of Animal Hygiene, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Quality Assurance and Analytics, Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Chair of Animal Hygiene, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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Ulrich S, Gottschalk C, Straubinger RK, Schwaiger K, Dörfelt R. Acceleration of the identification of sepsis-inducing bacteria in cultures of dog and cat blood. J Small Anim Pract 2019; 61:42-45. [PMID: 31313312 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) combined with the Sepsityper kit (Bruker Daltoniks GmbH, Bremen) for the direct detection of bacterial species from inoculated blood cultures from dogs and cats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Canine and feline blood samples were inoculated with typical sepsis-causing bacteria such as Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa at two distinct concentrations (each in triplicate), resulting in 72 blood culture bottles incubated at 37°C. Samples were comparatively analysed with MALDI-TOF MS after preparation with the Sepsityper kit and also by standard bacteriology (culturing and biochemical characterisation). RESULTS Bacterial species identified from agar plates and by MALDI-TOF MS from blood culture bottles were identical for all samples. The MALDI Biotyper software (Bruker Daltoniks) correctly identified all bacterial strains from inoculated canine and feline blood with analysis indicating very good precision. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE MALDI-TOF MS analysis combined with the Sepsityper kit is a reliable tool for a quick detection of veterinary-relevant bacterial species directly from blood culture bottles. This approach could reduce the time for identification of critical species to only 24 hours.
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- S Ulrich
- Bacteriology and Mycology, Institute for Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Department of Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, 80539, Munich, Germany
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- Chair of Food Safety, Department of Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, 85764, Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Bacteriology and Mycology, Institute for Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Department of Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, 80539, Munich, Germany
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- Chair of Food Safety, Department of Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, 85764, Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Medicine, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, 80539, Germany
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Wieland N, Boss J, Lettmann S, Fritz B, Schwaiger K, Bauer J, Hölzel C. Susceptibility to disinfectants in antimicrobial-resistant and -susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium from poultry-ESBL/AmpC-phenotype of E. coli is not associated with resistance to a quaternary ammonium. J Appl Microbiol 2017; 122:1508-1517. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.13440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- N. Wieland
- Chair of Animal Hygiene; WZW; TUM; Freising Germany
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- Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority (LGL); Oberschleißheim Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; LMU; München Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; LMU; München Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; LMU; München Germany
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- Chair of Animal Hygiene; WZW; TUM; Freising Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; LMU; München Germany
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Hammerschmidt F, Schwaiger K, Dähnert L, Vina-Rodriguez A, Höper D, Gareis M, Groschup MH, Eiden M. Hepatitis E virus in wild rabbits and European brown hares in Germany. Zoonoses Public Health 2017; 64:612-622. [PMID: 28371421 DOI: 10.1111/zph.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Recently, a change of hepatitis E from being a typical travel-associated disease to an autochthonous zoonosis in Germany was observed. An increasing number of autochthonous infections with the hepatitis E Virus (HEV) have been recognized in developed countries. Venison from wild boar is already known to be a potential source of infection, if not prepared properly by the consumer. In Germany, certain wild animals are known to be a reservoir for HEV. However, current information is missing about European brown hares (Lepus europaeus) and wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Thus, a total of 833 hunting-harvested animals (European brown hares n = 669; wild rabbits n = 164) were tested for the occurrence of HEV RNA and HEV antibodies. For this, liver and blood specimens were taken after hunts in six German federal states. HEV antibodies were found by ELISA in 2.2% (624/14) of European brown hares, but no HEV RNA was detectable by nested real-time RT-PCR. In contrast, a seroprevalence of 37.3% (126/47) was observed for wild rabbits, and 17.1% (164/28) of the samples were HEV RNA positive. Genomic analysis revealed that these partial sequences clustered within the rabbit clade of HEV-3 genotype. In addition, one rabbit sequence segregated into subtype 3g of HEV-3. Highest seroprevalences for hares and rabbits were detected in the federal states of Bavaria and of Schleswig-Holstein, respectively. Comparing urban, rural and insular areas, the highest seroprevalence was shown for wild rabbits in rural areas and for European brown hares on the northern island Fehmarn. This study provides evidence that European brown hares and wild rabbits from Germany can be infected with HEV. The different prevalences indicate that wild rabbits are a potential reservoir for HEV in Germany, whereas European brown hares seem to be only of minor importance for the epidemiology of HEV.
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- F Hammerschmidt
- Chair of Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Chair of Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Institute of Novel and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany
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- Institute of Novel and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic Virology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany
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- Chair of Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), Oberschleissheim, Germany
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- Institute of Novel and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany
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- Institute of Novel and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany
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Wechselberger G, Schwaiger K, Hachleitner J, Oberascher G, Ensat F, Larcher L. Facial reconstruction with a unique osteomyocutaneous DCIA perforator flap variant: a case report. Eur Surg 2015; 48:129-133. [PMID: 27398082 PMCID: PMC4914532 DOI: 10.1007/s10353-015-0347-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Anatomical variance of the deep circumflex iliac artery is of high clinical value in facial reconstruction using a deep circumflex iliac artery perforator (DCIAP) flap. Methods We present the case of a 76-year-old woman treated with an osteomyocutaneous DCIAP flap variant for facial reconstruction. We also review here the literature on DCIA perforator flaps and the different anatomical variances, which might bring clinical benefits. Results The observed anatomy in our patient offered the possibility to raise a free flap variant with high mobility of a large skin paddle and a long vascular pedicle combined with a variable osteomuscular portion. Conclusion The characteristics of the flap thus raised help overcome the disadvantages of the conventional DCIAP flap and offer excellent options for facial reconstruction.
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- G Wechselberger
- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder Salzburg and Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5010 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder Salzburg and Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5010 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, University Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, University Hospital Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder Salzburg and Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5010 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder Salzburg and Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5010 Salzburg, Austria
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Schwaiger K, Sauerwein D, Cuquet M, de Vicente JI, Kraus B. Operational Multipartite Entanglement Measures. Phys Rev Lett 2015; 115:150502. [PMID: 26550713 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.115.150502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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We introduce two operational entanglement measures that are applicable for arbitrary multipartite (pure or mixed) states. One of them characterizes the potentiality of a state to generate other states via local operations assisted by classical communication and the other characterizes the simplicity of generating the state at hand. We show how these measures can be generalized to two classes of entanglement measures. Moreover, we compute the new measures for pure few-partite systems and use them to characterize the entanglement contained in a three-qubit state. We identify the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger and W state as the most powerful pure three-qubit states regarding state manipulation.
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- K Schwaiger
- Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Departamento de Matemáticas, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés (Madrid) E-28911, Spain
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- Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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Larcher L, Eisendle K, Schwaiger K, Kaplan R, Riml S, Mattiassich G, Ensat F, Wechselberger G. Lipomatosis of the mons pubis secondary to localized scleroderma (Morphea): first report of surgical management. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 30:377-8. [PMID: 25370577 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- L Larcher
- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg (A), University Teaching Hospital - Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Central Teaching Hospital of Bozen, Bozen, Italy
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- Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg (A), University Teaching Hospital - Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Trauma Center Unfallkrankenhaus Linz, University Teaching Hospital - Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg (A), University Teaching Hospital - Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of St. John of God (Barmherzige Brüder) Salzburg (A), University Teaching Hospital - Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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Schwaiger K, Christ M, Battegay M, Heppner HJ. [Prevention of catheter-related infections: minimizing secondary complications in geriatric patients]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2014; 46:361-71. [PMID: 23712634 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-013-0486-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The use of intravascular or intraluminal catheters is common in geriatric medicine. Blood stream infections due to intravascular catheterization, peritoneal catheters for dialysis, suprapubic or transurethral catheters, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy are a major source of nosocomial infections. Therefore, the prevention of catheter-associated infections is an important issue for physicians and nursing staff working in hospitals or in outpatient settings. The risk can be minimized by diligent checking of the indications, hygienic measures, using the correct materials, thorough follow-up, and education of the medical and nursing staff. Thus, it is possible to avoid individual suffering of patients and to reduce costs in the healthcare system.
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- K Schwaiger
- Klinik für Notfall- und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Nürnberg, Prof.-Ernst-Nathan Str. 1, 90419, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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Ege MJ, Mayer M, Schwaiger K, Mattes J, Pershagen G, van Hage M, Scheynius A, Bauer J, von Mutius E. Environmental bacteria and childhood asthma. Allergy 2012; 67:1565-71. [PMID: 22994424 DOI: 10.1111/all.12028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND We have previously found an inverse association of bacterial diversity with childhood asthma. It remains unclear whether certain bacteria account for the protective effect. METHODS The high variability of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene allows assessing diversity and specificity of bacterial communities by single-strand configuration polymorphism (SSCP). DNA was extracted from mattress dust samples of 489 school-age children from rural and suburban regions in Germany. A fragment of the bacteria-specific 16S rRNA gene was amplified by PCR, digested to single-strand DNA, and subjected to electrophoresis. The resulting band patterns reflect the underlying DNA sequences. The individual bands were tested for associations with asthma, hay fever, and atopy in quantitative and qualitative multivariable analyses. Significantly associated bands were isolated and sequenced. The sequences were compared to a database, and distinct bacteria were identified. RESULTS Seven of 76 independent bands were found to be inversely associated with asthma, atopic sensitization, and hay fever with odds ratios ranging from 0.17 to 0.73. The bands contained the sequences of Acinetobacter sp., Lactobacillus spp., Neisseria spp., Staphylococcus sciuri, Jeotgalicoccus sp., Corynebacterium spp., and others. CONCLUSIONS In a diverse microbial environment, certain bacteria may account for the protective effect on the development of asthma and atopy.
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- M. J. Ege
- University Children's Hospital Munich; Munich; Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Chair of Animal Hygiene; Freising; Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Chair of Animal Hygiene; Freising; Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Chair of Animal Hygiene; Freising; Germany
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health; Institute of Environmental Medicine; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm County Council; Stockholm; Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit; Karolinska Institutet; University Hospital; Stockholm; Sweden
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- Translational Immunology Unit; Department of Medicine; Karolinska Institutet; University Hospital; Stockholm; Sweden
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- Technische Universität München, Chair of Animal Hygiene; Freising; Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Munich; Munich; Germany
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Bloodstream infections due to intravascular catheterization, peritoneal catheters for dialysis, suprapubic or transurethral catheters, are one of the major sources of nosocomial infections. Therefore, the prevention of catheter-associated infections is an important issue for physicians and nursing staff working in hospitals or in outpatient settings. The risk can be minimized by diligent checking of the indications, hygienic measures, using the right materials, thorough follow-up and education of the medical and nursing staff. Thus it is possible to avoid individual suffering of patients and to reduce costs in the healthcare system.
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- K Schwaiger
- Klinik für Notfall- und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Nürnberg, Prof.-Ernst-Nathan-Strasse 1, Nürnberg, Germany.
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Schwaiger K, Wimmer M, Huber-Schlenstedt R, Fehlings K, Hölzel C, Bauer J. Letter to the editor: A response to the comments of. J Dairy Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2012-5725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Schwaiger K, Wimmer M, Huber-Schlenstedt R, Fehlings K, Hölzel C, Bauer J. Hot topic: Bovine milk samples yielding negative or nonspecific results in bacterial culturing—The possible role of PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism in mastitis diagnosis. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:98-101. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-4700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2011] [Accepted: 10/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ege M, Mayer M, Schwaiger K, Pershagen G, Renz H, Bauer J, Mutius EV. Die Exposition auf spezifische Umweltkeime ist invers mit Asthma im Kindesalter assoziiert. Gesundheitswesen 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1266246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hölzel C, Harms K, Küchenhoff H, Kunz A, Müller C, Meyer K, Schwaiger K, Bauer J. Phenotypic and genotypic bacterial antimicrobial resistance in liquid pig manure is variously associated with contents of tetracyclines and sulfonamides. J Appl Microbiol 2010; 108:1642-56. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04570.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Schwaiger K, Schmied EMV, Bauer J. Comparative Analysis on Antibiotic Resistance Characteristics ofListeriaspp. andEnterococcusspp. Isolated From Laying Hens and Eggs in Conventional and Organic Keeping Systems in Bavaria, Germany. Zoonoses Public Health 2010; 57:171-80. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1863-2378.2008.01229.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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