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Maternal Origins of Neonatal Infections: What Do Obstetrician –Gynecologist Should/Could Do?
In conclusion, obstetricians should be aware that the treatment of maternal infection during pregnancy can prevent potentially lethal infections in the newborn. Key Points [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - December 19, 2022 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Germano, Chiara Messina, Alessandro Massaro, Alessio Attini, Rossella Leo, Livio Manzoni, Paolo Masturzo, Bianca Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Safety and Outcomes of Penicillin Allergy Evaluation in Pregnant Women
CONCLUSION: PST and IDC can be safely conducted in pregnant women. When evaluated as low risk, the majority of women tolerate IDC and can receive penicillin intrapartum without adverse reactions or negative pregnancy outcomes.PMID:35123076 | DOI:10.1016/j.anai.2022.01.032
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 5, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Vima Patel Patrick K Gleeson Kathryn Delaney Steven J Ralston Scott Feldman Olajumoke Fadugba Source Type: research

Skin testing and oral amoxicillin challenge in the outpatient allergy and clinical immunology clinic in penicillin-allergic pregnant women.
CONCLUSION: Penicillin skin testing and oral challenge in pregnant women can safely be performed in the outpatient setting. There was no difference in intrapartum antibiotic use between women who were or were not challenged. Further research is needed to determine the utility of oral challenge in pregnant patients. PMID: 32798617 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - August 12, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Kuder MM, Lennox MG, Li M, Lang DM, Pien L Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research

Skin testing and oral amoxicillin challenge in the outpatient allergy and clinical immunology clinic in penicillin-allergic pregnant women
Penicillin allergy is commonly reported. In pregnant women, reported penicillin allergy is associated with negative health outcomes and suboptimal group B streptococcal prophylaxis. For penicillin allergic individuals, skin testing followed by observed oral challenge is recommended. Prior data demonstrate a low risk of adverse reaction with skin testing in pregnant women, but subsequent oral challenge was not routinely pursued.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - August 11, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Margaret M. Kuder, Maria G. Lennox, Manshi Li, David M. Lang, Lily Pien Source Type: research

Skin Testing and Oral Amoxicillin Challenge in the Outpatient Allergy and Clinical Immunology Clinic in Penicillin-Allergic Pregnant Women
Penicillin-type antibiotics are the antibiotic of choice for pregnant women who are group B streptococcal (GBS) carriers. For penicillin allergic individuals, skin testing, followed by observed oral challenge, is recommended. Prior data demonstrate a low risk of adverse reaction with skin testing in pregnant women, but subsequent oral challenge was not pursued.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Margaret Kuder, Maria Lennox, Lily Pien Source Type: research

Randomized Controlled Trial for Helicobacter pylori Eradication in a Naive Portuguese Population: Is Sequential Treatment Superior to Triple Therapy in Real World Clinical Setting?
CONCLUSION: These results support the use of either therapy for the first-line eradication of Helicobacter pylori. PMID: 28550827 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - May 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Med Port Source Type: research

Selective hypersensitivity to cefazolin and contribution of the basophil activation test.
Authors: Almeida JP, Lopes A, Campos Melo A, Pereira Santos MC, Pereira Barbosa M Abstract Summary: The authors present 2 case reports of selective cefazolin hypersensitivity: a 49 year-old woman with a history of two perioperative reactions (urticaria and severe anaphylaxis) after the use of rocuronium, propophol and cefazolin; a 36 year-old pregnant woman who developed facial erythema, lips angioedema and hypotension immediately after administration of ropivacain, sufentanil, cefazolin, oxytocin and ephedrine. In both cases, intradermal skin tests were positive for cefazolin. A basophil activation test was perfor...
Source: European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - March 23, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol Source Type: research

Prenatal and post‐natal exposure to antibiotics and risk of asthma in childhood
Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceBoth prenatal and post‐natal exposure to antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of asthma. The potential role of adverse effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiota and the development of asthma should be further explored.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - December 26, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: J. Metsälä, A. Lundqvist, L. J. Virta, M. Kaila, M. Gissler, S. M. Virtanen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Antibiotics and Risk of Asthma in Childhood
Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceBoth prenatal and postnatal exposure to antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of asthma. The potential role of adverse effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiota and the development of asthma should be further explored.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - June 1, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: J Metsälä, A Lundqvist, L.J. Virta, M Kaila, M Gissler, S.M. Virtanen Tags: Original Article‐Epidemiology of Allergic Disease Source Type: research

Rhinosinusitis
Although sinusitis is common, controversy exists regarding terminology, diagnostic criteria, indications for imaging, and treatment guidelines. Patients who are diagnosed with bacterial sinusitis should be started on amoxicillin-clavulanate unless an allergy to penicillin is reported, in which case doxycycline or a respiratory fluoroquinolone is indicated for non-pregnant patients. Patients who fail to respond to antibiotic therapy should be suspected of having chronic sinusitis, which may requirea dditional therapy, including endoscopic surgery. Referral of these patients to an otolaryngologist for further evaluation is r...
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - January 21, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alexi DeCastro, Lisa Mims, William J. Hueston Source Type: research

Rhinosinusitis.
Abstract Although sinusitis is common, controversy exists regarding terminology, diagnostic criteria, indications for imaging, and treatment guidelines. Patients who are diagnosed with bacterial sinusitis should be started on amoxicillin-clavulanate unless an allergy to penicillin is reported, in which case doxycycline or a respiratory fluoroquinolone is indicated for non-pregnant patients. Patients who fail to respond to antibiotic therapy should be suspected of having chronic sinusitis, which may requirea dditional therapy, including endoscopic surgery. Referral of these patients to an otolaryngologist for furth...
Source: Primary Care - January 21, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Decastro A, Mims L, Hueston WJ Tags: Prim Care Source Type: research