Microflora of abdominal sepsis by locus of infection.
Specimens from 152 abdominal infections were examined to determine which groups of endogenous bacteria participate in infection emanating from different sites in the gastrointestinal tract. A notable finding was the predominance of anaerobic microflora from infections of ischemic versus perforated small bowel. Empiric antibiotic treatment for ischemic bowel should include focused coverage for anaerobes.
Walker
A P
AP
Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
Krepel
C J
CJ
Gohr
C M
CM
Edmiston
C E
CE
D000005:Abdomen; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000293:injuries / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents