The Antimicrobial Resistance Index and Fournier Gangrene Severity Index of Patients Diagnosed with Fournier’s Gangrene in a Tertiary Hospital in North Eastern Romania
Abstract:Background: Although rare, Fournier’s gangrene is a major urological emergency. We aimed to learn more about the pathogenesis of Fournier’s gangrene and assess the antibiotic resistance patterns in individuals with this disease. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the patients diagnosed with and treated for Fournier’s gangrene in a Neamt county hospital and “CI Parhon” Clinical Hospital in Iasi, Romania between 1 January 2016 and 1 June 2022. Results: We included a total of 40 patients, all males; of these, … Show more
“…The antimicrobial resistance index has also been described as an adverse prognostic factor [ 36 ]. Penicillins and vancomycin can be utilized for Clostridium ramosum , depending on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC).…”
“…The antimicrobial resistance index has also been described as an adverse prognostic factor [ 36 ]. Penicillins and vancomycin can be utilized for Clostridium ramosum , depending on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC).…”
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