- Acute Disseminated Pneumococcal Infection with Meningitis and Septic Arthritis Caused by Extensively Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Shi HJ, Baek JY, Chung DR, Kim K, Peck KR, Kang CI
- KMID: 2530831
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2022 Jun;27(1):80-84.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2022.27.1.80
The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance threatens the successful treatment of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). We report a case of disseminated pneumococcal infection with meningitis, spondylitis, and septic arthritis... -
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- Severity-Adjusted Dexamethasone Dosing and Tocilizumab Combination for Severe COVID-19
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Hong JY, Ko JH, Yang J, Ha S, Nham E, Huh K, Cho SY, Kang CI, Chung DR, Baek JY, Sohn YM, Park HJ, Lee B, Huh HJ, Kang ES, Suh GY, Chung CR, Peck KR
- KMID: 2529388
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2022 May;63(5):430-439.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2022.63.5.430
Purpose: Real-world experience with tocilizumab in combination with dexamethasone in patients with severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) needs to be investigated. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate... -
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- Multiple Opportunistic Infections Related to Hypercortisolemia due to Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report
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Song BG, Lim MG, Bae JH, Hong JH, Lee SG, Park SH, Kang CI
- KMID: 2524078
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Dec;53(4):797-801.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0205
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by excessive cortisol and immuno-suppression. We experienced a case of Cushing's syndrome caused by adrenocortical carcinoma that was complicated by multiple opportunistic infections. A 37-year-old woman with... -
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- Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring of Teicoplanin in Korean Pediatric Patients with Normal versus Impaired Renal Function
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Choi Js, Kim JM, Kim D, Kim SH, Cho H, Park HD, Lee SY, Kang CI, Kim YJ
- KMID: 2509035
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2020 Dec;35(46):e376.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e376
Background: Teicoplanin is used to treat serious gram-positive infections. Optimal teicoplanin trough levels are considered to be ≥ 10 μg/mL. Despite its wide use in various clinical settings, data on... -
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- Severe Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with COVID-19
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Nham E, Ko JH, Jeong BH, Huh K, Cho SY, Kang CI, Chung DR, Peck KR
- KMID: 2507537
- Infect Chemother.
- 2020 Sep;52(3):410-414.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.52.3.410
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is spreading rapidly all over the world, being a major threat to public health. Since clinical feature of COVID-19 has not been fully evaluated yet,... -
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- Analysis of the Change in Seropositive Rate of the Epstein-Barr Virus in Koreans: A Single-Center Study
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Kim SK, Choi JS, Kim D, Kang CI, Chung DR, Peck KR, Kang ES, Kim YJ
- KMID: 2506229
- Pediatr Infect Vaccine.
- 2020 Aug;27(2):117-126.
- doi: 10.14776/piv.2020.27.e18
Purpose: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is related to infectious mononucleosis or nasopharyngeal cancer, and its epidemiology may change according to the socioeconomic development of communities. This study aimed to evaluate... -
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- Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Extended-Spectrum beta-lactamaseproducing Klebsiella pneumoniae Bacteremia in Cancer Patients
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Nham E, Huh K, Cho SY, Chung DR, Peck KR, Lee NY, Kang CI
- KMID: 2507325
- Infect Chemother.
- 2020 Mar;52(1):59-69.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.52.1.59
Background: Cancer patients can be at a higher risk of infection due to drug-resistant bacteria than the general population for various reasons. We performed a retrospective study to evaluate possible... -
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- Clinical impact of healthcare-associated acquisition in cirrhotic patients with community-onset spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
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Kim J, Kang CI, Gwak GY, Chung DR, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2502002
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2020 Jan;35(1):215-221.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2017.231
Background/Aims: Healthcare-associated (HCA) infection is a recently suggested new category of community-onset infections. The implications of HCA infections in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)... -
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- Comparison of 16S Ribosomal RNA Targeted Sequencing and Culture for Bacterial Identification in Normally Sterile Body Fluid Samples: Report of a 10-Year Clinical Laboratory Review
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Yoo IY, Kang OK, Lee MK, Kim YJ, Cho SY, Huh K, Kang CI, Chung DR, Peck KR, Huh HJ, Lee NY
- KMID: 2457495
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2020 Jan;40(1):63-67.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2020.40.1.63
As 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA)-targeted sequencing can detect DNA from non-viable bacteria, it can be used to identify pathogens from clinical samples even in patients pretreated with antibiotics. We compared... -
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- Reevaluation of the impact of methicillin-resistance on outcomes in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and endocarditis
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Joo EJ, Park DA, Kang CI, Chung DR, Song JH, Lee SM, Peck KR
- KMID: 2463493
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2019 Nov;34(6):1347-1362.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2017.098
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is highly prevalent in hospitals, and has recently emerged in the community. The impact of methicillin-resistance on mortality and medical costs for patients with S.... -
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- Erratum: Antimicrobial Therapy for Infections Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
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Wi YM, Kang CI
- KMID: 2446980
- Korean J Med.
- 2019 Apr;94(2):230-230.
- doi: 10.3904/kjm.2018.93.5.439.e1
The original version of the article contained error. -
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- Evaluation of a Carbapenem-Saving Strategy Using Empirical Combination Regimen of Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Amikacin in Hemato-Oncology Patients
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Ko JH, Kim SH, Kang CI, Cho SY, Lee NY, Chung DR, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2440163
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2019 Jan;34(2):e17.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e17
We implemented a carbapenem-saving strategy in hemato-oncology patients from 2013, using an empirical combination of piperacillin-tazobactam and amikacin for high-risk hemato-oncology patients with febrile neutropenia, who remain hemodynamically unstable >... -
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- Failure of Ciprofloxacin Therapy in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Acute Pyelonephritis caused by In-Vitro Susceptible Escherichia coli Strain Producing CTX-Type Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase
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Seok H, Cha MK, Kang CI, Cho SY, Kim SH, Ha YE, Chung DR, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2429940
- Infect Chemother.
- 2018 Dec;50(4):357-361.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.4.357
While carbapenems are the drug of choice to treat extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains, some alternative carbapenem-sparing regimens are suggested for antibiotic stewardship. We experienced a case of ciprofloxacin treatment failure for... -
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- Changes in Cytomegalovirus Seroprevalence in Korea for 21 Years: a Single Center Study
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Choi SR, Kim KR, Kim DS, Kang JM, Kim SJ, Kim JM, Oh SY, Kang CI, Chung DR, Peck KR, Kang ES, Kim YJ
- KMID: 2428249
- Pediatr Infect Vaccine.
- 2018 Dec;25(3):123-131.
- doi: 10.14776/piv.2018.25.e8
PURPOSE: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is mostly asymptomatic but can be detrimental to certain hosts. We investigated changes of CMV seroprevalence in Koreans before and after the year 2000. METHODS: We reviewed... -
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- Antimicrobial Therapy for Infections Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
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Wi YM, Kang CI
- KMID: 2446985
- Korean J Med.
- 2018 Oct;93(5):439-446.
- doi: 10.3904/kjm.2018.93.5.439
Carbapenem-resistance emerging in Gram-negative pathogens, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii, has become a major human health problem globally. The therapeutic options available for carbapenem-resistant pathogens are... -
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- Guideline for Antibiotic Use in Adults with Community-acquired Pneumonia
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Lee MS, Oh JY, Kang CI, Kim ES, Park S, Rhee CK, Jung JY, Jo KW, Heo EY, Park DA, Suh GY, Kiem S
- KMID: 2415039
- Infect Chemother.
- 2018 Jun;50(2):160-198.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.2.160
Community-acquired pneumonia is common and important infectious disease in adults. This work represents an update to 2009 treatment guideline for community-acquired pneumonia in Korea. The present clinical practice guideline provides... -
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- Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Antibiotic Treatment of Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections
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Kang CI, Kim J, Park DW, Kim BN, Ha US, Lee SJ, Yeo JK, Min SK, Lee H, Wie SH
- KMID: 2407974
- Infect Chemother.
- 2018 Mar;50(1):67-100.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.1.67
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infectious diseases that commonly occur in communities. Although several international guidelines for the management of UTIs have been available, clinical characteristics, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility... -
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- Risk factors for poor prognosis in nosocomial infective endocarditis
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Hwang JW, Park SW, Cho EJ, Lee GY, Kim EK, Chang SA, Park SJ, Lee SC, Kang CI, Chung DR, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2411514
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2018 Jan;33(1):102-112.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2016.106
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of our study was to compare the characteristics of nosocomial infective endocarditis (NIE) with community-acquired infective endocarditis (CIE) and to determine independent risk factors for in-hospital death. METHODS:... -
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- First Case of Echinocandin-Resistant Candida albicans in Korea
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Park MS, Park JE, Song DJ, Huh HJ, Park S, Kang CI, Shin JH, Lee NY
- KMID: 2426003
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2017 Nov;37(6):556-558.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2017.37.6.556
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- Emergence of Community-Genotype Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Korean Hospitals: Clinical Characteristics of Nosocomial Infections by Community-Genotype Strain
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Joo EJ, Chung DR, Kim SH, Baek JY, Lee NY, Cho SY, Ha YE, Kang CI, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2383931
- Infect Chemother.
- 2017 Jun;49(2):109-116.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2017.49.2.109
BACKGROUND: As community-genotype methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains spread into hospitals, the genotypes of the MRSA strains causing hospital-acquired (HA) infections have become more diverse. We describe clinical characteristics of... -
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