Infectious Diseases

Prof. OHGE Hiroki

【Research Keyword】
Resistant organism, Surgical site infection, Antimicrobial, Nosocomial infection

【Recent highlights】
Our Department was the host of an annual meeting regarding microorganisms in the intestine. Huge amount of organisms are exist in our intestine, between oral cavity and anus. This scientific field are expected to reveal unresolved issues of diseases.

Profiles of Faculty and Research Scholars

【Major Papers of the Laboratory】
・Recent evidence for subcutaneous drains to prevent surgical site infections after abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis, WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY, 15(12), 2879-2889, 20231227
・Clinical features and oncological outcomes of intestinal cancers associated with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 58(1), 14-24, 202301
・Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Oral Mucositis in Hematologic Patients Undergoing Transplantation: A Single-Arm Prospective Study, JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE, 13(11), 1603-1603, 202311

【Education】
Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hospital infection control are involved in clinical practice. The aim of our department is to educate clinicians who are able to manage the fields. As we think clinical practice must be based on basic science, we encourage a cooperation with the Department of Microbiology.

【Research】
1.Antibiotic resistance
2.Surgical site infection
3.PK/PD of antimicrobials


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