Nomogram predictive model for in-hospital mortality risk in elderly ICU patients with urosepsis
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of sepsis. Elderly patients with urosepsis in intensive care unit (ICU) have more severe conditions and higher mortality rates owing to factors such as advanced ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jian Wei, Ruiyuan Liang, Siying Liu, Wanguo Dong, Jian Gao, Tianfeng Hua, Wenyan Xiao, Hui Li, Huaqing Zhu, Juanjuan Hu, Shuang Cao, Yu Liu, Jun Lyu and Min Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
A practical approach to screening for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales – views of a group of multidisciplinary experts from English hospitals
Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) are an important public health threat, with costly operational and economic consequences for NHS Integrated Care Systems and NHS Trusts. UK Health Security Agency... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: DR. Jenkins, C. Auckland, C. Chadwick, AR. Dodgson, DA. Enoch, SD. Goldenberg, A. Hussain, J. Martin, E. Spooner and T. Whalley Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Antibiotic use and resistance patterns at Rumphi District Hospital in Malawi: a cross-sectional study
Overuse of antibiotics is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) world-wide. Malawi continues to report rising cases of AMR among both in-patients and out-patients. We investigated antibiotic use and r... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Brany Mithi, Mosen Luhanga, Felix Kaminyoghe, Francis Chiumia, Daniel L. Banda and Lottie Nyama Tags: Research Source Type: research
Acute multiple brain infarctions associated with Streptococcus suis infection: a case report
Streptococcus suis is one of the most common zoonotic pathogens, in humans and can cause meningitis, endocarditis, arthritis and sepsis. Human cases of Streptococcus suis infection have been reported worldwide, a... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wenxin Wei, Zhenhu Qiao, Donghua Qin and Yu Lan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Risk factors for bacteremic pneumonia and mortality (28-day mortality) in patients with Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia
Patients infected with Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) bacteremia in hospital have high morbidity and mortality. We analyzed the clinical characteristics of pneumonia and nonpneumonia-related AB bloodstream infectio... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meng Lan, Kang Dongmei, Shen Guodong, Yao Haifeng, Cui Guofeng, Chen Mengting and Fan Xiaoyun Tags: Research Source Type: research
Soil-transmitted helminths and associated factors among pregnant women in Doreni district, Oromia region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) refers to a set of parasitic illnesses caused by nematode worms and spread to people through faeces-contaminated soil. It is highly prevalent in low- and middle-income coun... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Adamu Tesfa Mekonen, Teshome Bekana Hirpha and Asrat Zewdie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Follow-up SARS-CoV-2 serological study of a health care worker cohort following COVID-19 booster vaccination
Studies have shown that Omicron breakthrough infections can occur at higher SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels compared to previous variants. Estimating the magnitude of immunological protection induced from COVID-19 ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alexander H önning, Sara Tomczyk, Julia Hermes, Marica Grossegesse, Natalie Hofmann, Janine Michel, Markus Neumann, Andreas Nitsche, Berthold Hoppe, Tim Eckmanns, Hajo Schmidt-Traub and Kristina Zappel Tags: Research Source Type: research
Disseminated mycobacterium genavense infection with central nervous system involvement in an HIV patient: a case report and literature review
Immunodeficient patients, particularly HIV patients, are at risk of opportunistic infections. Nontuberculous mycobacteria can cause severe complications in immunodeficient patients. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ali Hassanzadeh, Malihe Hasannezhad, Ladan Abbasian, Sara Ghaderkhani, Fereshteh Ameli and Mehdi Allahdadi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine coverage and confidence in Italy: a Nationwide cross-sectional study, the OBVIOUS project
Herpes Zoster is an age dependent disease and as such it represents a problem in the Italian social context, where the demographic curve is characterized by an overrepresentation of the elderly population. Vac... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aurelia Salussolia, Angelo Capodici, Francesca Scognamiglio, Giusy La Fauci, Giorgia Sold à, Marco Montalti, Zeno Di Valerio, Maria Pia Fantini, Anna Odone, Claudio Costantino, Heidi J. Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi and Davide Gori Tags: Research Source Type: research
Antimicrobial activity of cefepime-tazobactam combination against extended spectrum beta-lactamase and/or AmpC beta-lactamase- producing gram-negative bacilli
The problem of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, which is caused by ESBL and AmpC β-lactamases, is getting worse globally. Infections caused by bacterial isolates harboring these enzymes are difficult to ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Basma Ahmed Elawady, Noha Refaat Mahmoud, Hala El-Sayed Badawi, Azza Essam Eldin Badr and Noha Mahmoud Gohar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring variations in IPC competencies: a cross-sectional study among healthcare professionals in Northwest China
This cross-sectional study investigates infection prevention and control (IPC) competencies among healthcare professionals in northwest China, examining the influence of demographic factors, job titles, educat... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Qinglan Zhao, Xiaoqing Cui, Ting Liu, Hanxue Li, Miaoyue Shi and Li Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of mortality and poor outcome for patients with severe infectious encephalitis in the intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study
There are few thorough studies assessing predictors of severe encephalitis, despite the poor prognosis and high mortality associated with severe encephalitis. The study aims to evaluate the clinical predictors... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: WenYan Zhao, YuLiang Zhou, YingYing Hu, WenJing Luo, Jing Wang, Hong Zhu and ZhiPeng Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Post-COVID reactivation of latent Bartonella henselae infection: a case report and literature review
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is caused by Bartonella henselae (B. henselae) and presents as lymphadenopathy following close contact with cats. However, in context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, clinical manifestat... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yanzhao Dong, Ahmad Alhaskawi, Xiaodi Zou, Haiying Zhou, Sohaib Hasan Abdullah Ezzi, Vishnu Goutham Kota, Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasan Abdulla, Alenikova Olga, Sahar Ahmed Abdalbary and Hui Lu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Outcomes in orthopedic device infections due to Streptococcus agalactiae: a retrospective cohort study
Group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) (GBS) is a rare cause of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) occurring in patients with comorbidities and seems to be associated with a poor outcome. Depiction of GBS ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ava Diarra, Benoit Gachet, Eric Beltrand, Julien Dartus, Caroline Loiez, Elise Fiaux, Pierre Patoz, Olivier Robineau and Eric Senneville Tags: Research Source Type: research
Necrotising fasciitis with extensive necrosis caused by Lactobacillus: a case report
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection that rapidly destroys the epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. Despite their low virulence, Lactobacillus spp. can cause NF, and becau... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jun Nagayama, Takeo Sato, Ishida Takanori, Koga Kouji and Nakamura Mitsunobu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
