Rhinovirus Prevalence Increased in Children During COVID-19 Social Distancing
Researchers compared the prevalence of COVID-19 infection vs other respiratory pathogens among children and adolescents in Brazil.
Bacterial Infections
The Collection of Additional Blood Samples Improves Bacteremia Detection
Researchers assessed whether the collection of additional blood samples increases the probability of bacteremia detection among hospitalized patients.
Travelers’ Diarrhea Significantly Increases Urinary Tract Infection Risk
Researchers assessed whether there is an association between urinary tract infection incidence and international travel.
Host Gene Expression Tests Accurately Identify Bacterial vs Viral Respiratory Infections
Researchers assessed the ability of rapid host gene expression testing to distinguish between acute respiratory infections of viral vs bacterial origin.
Voquezna Triple, Dual Pak Approved for H. Pylori Infection Treatment
The approval was based on data from a phase 3 study that compared Voquezna Triple and Dual Pak with lansoprazole plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
Predictors of Mortality Identified in Patients With Suspected Bacterial Infections
Researchers assessed independent predictors of all-cause mortality within a 2-year period among adult patients admitted to an emergency department with suspected bacterial infections.
Risk for Liver Injury Associated With Duration of Tigecycline Treatment
Researchers conducted a retrospective study that assessed risk factors for liver injury among hospitalized patients receiving intravenous tigecycline.
Efficacy of Standard Piperacillin Dosing in Children on Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy
Researchers assessed the pharmacokinetics of piperacillin to determine whether standard dosing provides adequate exposure in critically ill children receiving continuous kidney replacement therapy.
Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Interventions
Stroke-associated pneumonia research over the past 2 decades has yielded significant insight into SAP risk factors, diagnostic measures, and management strategies.
Chronic Bacterial Infections Associated With an Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed the relationship between 4 infectious bacteria and the risk for ischemic stroke.
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