title: Microflora of abdominal sepsis by locus of infection.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Krepel
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Gohr
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Edmiston
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents