pentamidine has been researched along with Cross Infection in 5 studies
Pentamidine: Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of PNEUMOCYSTIS pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Cross Infection: Any infection which a patient contracts in a health-care institution.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Cough-reduction measures should be taken when giving pentamidine aerosol, and patients who do cough should cover their mouths." | 4.78 | Control of tuberculosis during aerosol therapy administration. ( Chaisson, RE; McAvinue, S, 1991) |
| "Pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States." | 2.39 | Prevention of community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia. ( Santos, MR; Simberkoff, MS, 1996) |
| " However, little attention has been paid in previous clinical studies to actual dosage and regional distribution of aerosolized antibiotics in the lung and the pharmacokinetics of the aerosol after deposition." | 2.38 | Delivery of topical antibiotics: pharmacokinetics and clinical problems. ( Fein, AM; Ilowite, JS; Niederman, MS, 1991) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 4 (80.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (20.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Maeda, T | 1 |
| Babazono, A | 1 |
| Nishi, T | 1 |
| Matsuda, S | 1 |
| Fushimi, K | 1 |
| Fujimori, K | 1 |
| Simberkoff, MS | 1 |
| Santos, MR | 1 |
| Chaisson, RE | 1 |
| McAvinue, S | 1 |
| Ilowite, JS | 1 |
| Niederman, MS | 1 |
| Fein, AM | 1 |
3 reviews available for pentamidine and Cross Infection
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Prevention of community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia.
Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antifungal Agents; Bacterial Vaccines; Community-Acquired Infections; Cross I | 1996 |
Control of tuberculosis during aerosol therapy administration.
Topics: Aerosols; Cough; Cross Infection; HIV Infections; Humans; Nebulizers and Vaporizers; Pentamidine; Pe | 1991 |
Delivery of topical antibiotics: pharmacokinetics and clinical problems.
Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Administration, Inhalation; Aerosols; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cro | 1991 |
2 other studies available for pentamidine and Cross Infection
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Quantification of the effect of chemotherapy and steroids on risk of Pneumocystis jiroveci among hospitalized patients with adult T-cell leukaemia.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Antifungal Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Ch | 2015 |
Update: exposure to aerosol pentamidine.
Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Administration, Inhalation; Aerosols; Centers for Disease Contro | 1990 |