Trimethoprim+Sulfamethoxazole Reduces Rates of Melioidosis in High-Risk Hemodialysis Patients.
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Abstract | :
Melioidosis causes sepsis and death in the Top End of Northern Australia during the monsoonal wet season. Dialysis-dependent adults suffer higher melioidosis rates compared to low rates among renal transplant patients who routinely receive trimethoprim+sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis. |
Year of Publication | :
2018
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Journal | :
Kidney international reports
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Volume | :
3
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Issue | :
1
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Number of Pages | :
160-167
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URL | :
http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2468-0249(17)30391-1
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DOI | :
10.1016/j.ekir.2017.09.005
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Short Title | :
Kidney Int Rep
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