Articles related to Infectious Diseases

Lincosamides carried a 31-fold CDI risk and PPIs nearly doubled it in a Swedish analysis of 42,921 cases and 355,159 controls, with corticosteroids, antidepressants, and beta blockers also emerging as independent contributors.

Updated pediatric CAP guidelines refine the evaluation and management of parapneumonic effusion, prioritizing less invasive imaging and procedural strategies while aiming to reduce potential harm.

“Fluvoxamine may have a beneficial role in the clinical management of fatigue in long COVID, although the condition encompasses a broad range of clinical manifestations beyond fatigue alone.” — REVIVE Trial, Annals of Internal Medicine

Infection-related complications remain the most significant cause for morbidity and technique failure in infants, children and adolescents who receive maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Investigators surmised that current influenza vaccination programs provide substantial protection but could be further improved by strategies that could mitigate repeat vaccination effects.

“This review aims to inform strategies for early diagnosis, promote rational antibiotic use to mitigate antimicrobial resistance, and guide the development of future therapeutic approaches.” – Lead Author Sebastien Kenmoe, PhD, University of Edinburgh