Products Linezolid is commercially available as an infusion solution, in the form of film-coated tablets, and as granules for preparation of a suspension (Zyvoxid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Linezolid (C16H20FN3O4, Mr = 337.3 g/mol) was the first agent developed from the oxazolidinone group. It is structurally … Linezolid
Products Telavancin is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of a concentrate for infusion solution (Vibativ). It was approved in the EU in 2011. Structure and properties Telavancin (C80H106Cl2N11O27P, Mr = 1755.6 g/mol) is a complex molecule and a semisynthetic derivative of vancomycin. It was supplemented with, among other things, a lipophilic decylaminoethyl … Telavancin
Definition Pneumonia is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lung tissue (pneumonia). The inflammation can be limited to either the alveoli (alveolar pneumonia) or the lung support structure (interstitial pneumonia). Of course, mixed forms can also occur. If the inflammation takes place predominantly in the alveoli, it is often referred to as typical pneumonia, … Pneumonia without fever
Symptoms The symptoms often vary greatly depending on whether it is a typical or atypical pneumonia. Atypical pneumonia, where the inflammatory focus is mainly on the lung supporting tissue, often has less pronounced symptoms. In addition to shortness of breath, which can occur either during physical exertion or even at rest, depending on the severity … Symptoms | Pneumonia without fever
Duration The duration of pneumonia can sometimes vary greatly. It often depends on the pathogen, the course, the therapy and the type of pneumonia (typical or atypical). With proper, timely therapy, the symptoms of pneumonia usually subside within 2-3 weeks. Only in severe cases or if the therapy is missing, wrong or too late, the … Duration | Pneumonia without fever
Definition Nosocomial comes from the Greek “nosos” = disease and “komein” = to care. A nosocomial infection is an infectious disease that occurs during or after a stay in a hospital or other in-patient medical facility. Nursing homes and homes for the elderly are also included in these facilities. One speaks of a nosocomial infection … Nosocomial infection
How many nosocomial infections are there in Germany and how many deaths are caused by them? It is difficult to determine an exact figure, as there is no obligation to report nosocomial infections. Some are also overlooked or wrongly considered “outpatient infections”. Very rarely are cases in which a “perfectly healthy” patient suddenly dies of … How many nosocomial infections are there in Germany and how many deaths are caused by them? | Nosocomial infection
Consequences The consequences of a nosocomial infection can be manifold. For example, nosocomial pneumonia can lead to death. A nosocomial inflammation of the urinary tract, on the other hand (like cystitis), can be quite harmless. In the case of wound infections, it depends entirely on which part of the body is affected, how large the … Consequences | Nosocomial infection
