Activity of an antimicrobial hydrocephalus shunt catheter against Propionibacterium acnes
(2010)
Journal Article
Shunt infection is a major complication affecting approximately 10% of procedures. Propionibacterium acnes, an anaerobic skin bacterium, is increasingly recognized as a shunt pathogen, causing up to 14% of infections. Though susceptible to penicillin... Read More about Activity of an antimicrobial hydrocephalus shunt catheter against Propionibacterium acnes.