https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Nocardiosis in the tropical Northern Territory of Australia, 1997-2014 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28622 Nocardia asteroides and Nocardia cyriacigeorgica (each 11%). Linezolid was the only antimicrobial to which isolates were universally susceptible; 89% (48 of 54), 60% (32 of 53), and 48% (26 of 54) of isolates were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ceftriaxone, and imipenem, respectively. Eighteen patients (30%) required intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and 1-year mortality was 31%. Conclusions: The incidence of nocardiosis in tropical Australia is amongst the highest reported globally. Nocardiosis occurs in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts, and it is associated with high rates of ICU admission, 1-year mortality, and resistance to commonly recommended antimicrobials. Diagnosis should be considered in patients with consistent clinical features, particularly if they are Indigenous or have chronic lung disease.]]> Wed 11 Apr 2018 12:43:54 AEST ]]> Viral hepatitis in correctional facilities in the Northern Territory of Australia 2003–2017 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49345 Thu 11 May 2023 16:10:12 AEST ]]>