Abstract
To determine which organisms most commonly cause infection after natural disasters, we cultured specimens from injured earthquake survivors in Wenchuan, China, 2008. Of 123 cultures, 46 (59%) grew only 1 type of pathogenic bacteria. Smear was more effective than culture for early diagnosis of gas gangrene. Early diagnosis and treatment of wounds are crucial.
MeSH terms
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Acinetobacter baumannii / isolation & purification
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Bacterial Infections / complications
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Bacterial Infections / epidemiology
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Child
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China / epidemiology
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Disasters*
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Early Diagnosis
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Earthquakes*
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Female
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Fungi / isolation & purification
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Gas Gangrene / diagnosis
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Gas Gangrene / etiology
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Mycoses / epidemiology
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Mycoses / microbiology*
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Sputum / microbiology
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Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
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Wounds and Injuries / microbiology