Medical Microbiology

Combined detection of monocyte distribution width and procalcitonin for diagnosing and prognosing neonatal sepsis | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Neonatal sepsis remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries [7, 8]. Due to the non-specific presentation of infection, early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is challenging [9,10,11]. Blood cultures, though widely used, have limited sensitivity and require prolonged processing, which delays diagnosis [10]. While molecular diagnostic techniques offer … Read more

Blood absolute lymphocyte count and trajectory are important in understanding severe COVID-19 | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Reijnders TDY, Schuurman AR, Verhoeff J, van den Braber M, Douma RA, Faber DR, et al. High-dimensional phenotyping of the peripheral immune response in community-acquired pneumonia. Front Immunol. 2023;14:1260283. CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  DeMerle KM, Kennedy JN, Chang CH, Delucchi K, Huang DT, Kravitz MS, et al. Identification of a hyperinflammatory sepsis phenotype … Read more

Asymptomatic lung abscess of aspergillus in a female without previous lung diseases or immunocompromise: a case report | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Lung abscess is usually caused by bacterial or mycobacterium infection, but aspergillus pulmonary abscess is rare [5]. Cough with sputum production is the typical presentation of lung abscess [6]. Radiographic findings indicate that the encapsulated abscess without connection between the cavity and the adjacent bronchi is not conducive to the pus discharge. Thus, no cough … Read more

Comparative analysis of C-Reactive protein levels among Non-comorbid, Comorbid, and Multimorbid Hospitalized COVID-19 patients | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Hu B, Huang S, Yin L. The cytokine storm and COVID-19. J Med Virol. 2021;93:250–6. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Vadiati M, Ghasemi L, Samani S, Islam MA, Ahmadi A, Khaleghi S, et al. A sustainable trend in COVID-19 research: an environmental perspective. Front Environ Sci. 2023;11:372. Article  Google Scholar  Shafiee A, Teymouri Athar MM, Amini … Read more

Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia – evolutionary aspects on chest CT

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Psittacosis Pneumonia: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Psittacosis pneumonia, an atypical bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, presents unique challenges for diagnosis and treatment. Understanding its clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and distinctive radiological features is crucial for healthcare professionals. This article aims to shed light on the key aspects of psittacosis pneumonia, empowering clinicians … Read more

Emergence of coinfection with visceral Leishmania infantum in COVID-19 patients: a case‒control field study in an endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis in Iran | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Chen X, Liao B, Cheng L, Peng X, Xu X, Li Y, et al. The microbial coinfection in COVID-19. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2020;104(18):7777–85. Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Cucinotta D, Vanelli M. WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic. Acta Biomed. 2020;91(1):157–60. PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Napoli PE, Nioi M. Global spread of coronavirus disease … Read more

Genotypic diversity and virulence factors of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a North Indian tertiary care hospital | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Ashurst JV, Dawson A, Klebsiella Pneumonia. [Updated 2023 Jul 20]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519004/ Mohapatra S, Panigrahy R, Tak V, J V S, K C S, Chaudhuri S, et al. Prevalence and resistance pattern of uropathogens from community settings of different regions: an experience from India. Access Microbiol. … Read more

Comparison of clinical characteristics and outcomes in candidaemia patients with and without COVID-19: a multicentre retrospective study | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Grasselli G, Greco M, Zanella A, Albano G, Antonelli M, Bellani G, Bonanomi E, Cabrini L, Carlesso E, Castelli G, et al. Risk factors associated with mortality among patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units in Lombardy, Italy. JAMA Intern Med. 2020;180(10):1345–55. Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Nasoufidou A, Kavelidou M, Griva T, Melikidou E, … Read more

Prevalence of overt and occult hepatitis B viral infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Edo state university teaching hospital Auchi, Nigeria | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Occult hepatitis B infection (HBIOC) is characterized by the presence of replicative HBV DNA without detectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), while overt hepatitis B infection (HBIOV) is marked by the presence of HBsAg [9, 10, 12]. Both types of infection present significant challenges in clinical settings, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women. … Read more

Socioeconomic and geographical inequalities in polio immunisation coverage among two-year-olds in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 | BMC Infectious Diseases

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The study on the socioeconomic and geographical inequalities in polio immunization coverage among two-year-olds in Sierra Leone between 2008 and 2019 reveals critical insights into the dynamics of health equity in the country. The initial increase in coverage from 48.7% in 2008 to 77.1% in 2013 indicates successful public health interventions during this period, likely … Read more