Guo, Ting Shen, Qinxue Zhou, Zhiguo Li, Jinhua Guo, Wei He, Wenlong Wang, Yunnian Xiang, Zhi Huang, Peng Zeng, Nanyang
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Purpose To summarize the clinical features and effective therapy of severe COVID-19 patients. Patients and Methods In this retrospective, multicenter study, the medical records of COVID-19 patients in Hunan, from January 21, 2020 to February 19, 2020 were reviewed. Results Of the 350 COVID-19 patients, 13.7% were severe cases. On admission, compare...
Ameya, Gemechu Weldemedhin, Temesgen Tsalla, Tsegaye Gebremeskel, Feleke
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background Septicemia is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients throughout the world. Drug-resistant pathogens are one of the major challenges to control. The study aimed to identify the major etiological agents, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated factors of septicemia among pediatric patients in s...
Chen, Yi-Hau Wang, Hsiuying
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background The number of COVID-19 infections worldwide has reached 10 million. COVID‑19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 is more contagious than SARS-CoV-1. There is a dispute about the origin of COVID-19. Study results showed that all SARS-CoV-2 sequences around the world share a common ancestor towards the end of 2019. Methods Virus sequences from COVID-19 s...
Dandri, Maura Petersen, Joerg
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Chronic hepatitis B is a numerically important cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, despite an effective prophylactic vaccine and well-tolerated and effective oral antivirals. Both the incapacity of the immune system to clear hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the unique replication strategies adopted by HBV are considered key determ...
Liyew Ayalew, Mulusew Birhan Yigzaw, Wubet Tigabu, Abiye Gelaw Tarekegn, Baye
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background Tuberculosis presents a heightened threat to community health throughout the world but disproportionately afflicts low-income nations. In Ethiopia, TB is a significant health problem in children causing significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and rifampicin resistance of...
Sebsibe, Mengistu Abayneh Asfaw, Eyob Tekalign
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background Raw meat is one of the commonly consumed traditional diets in Ethiopia. However, unhygienic processing and distribution practices are risky for contamination of meat leading to human infection. This study was conducted to assess the presence of multi-drug resistant E. coli with special emphasis on E. coli O157:H7 from meat of cattle and ...
Wake, Addisu Dabi
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Infection and Drug Resistance
It is recognized that novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated from China and quickly crossed all borders by infecting individuals of all age categories throughout the entire world. Since March 11, 2020, the day the novel COVID-19 outbreak was declaration by the WHO as a COVID-19 pandemic, it has caused substantial morbidity and mortali...
Raheem, Maryam Anwaar, Sidra Aziz, Zanish Raja, Sarwat Ali Saif-ur-Rehman, Nasira Mubarak, Naeem
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background There is a growing global interest in hospital-based antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends clinicians and facilities in outpatient department (OPD) to adhere to a set of stewardship activities called the Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship (CEOAS). CEOAS include...
Almutary, Abdulaziz Althunayyan, Saqer Alenazi, Khaled Alqahtani, Abdulrahman Alotaibi, Badar Ahmed, Marwa Osman, Isam S Kakpuri, Adil Alanazi, Abdulaziz Arafat, Mohammed
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Purpose We assessed the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in emergency triage for predicting sepsis-related outcomes. Methods A retrospective chart review of all cases enrolled in the sepsis management protocol for a one-year duration. The protocol utilized the NEWS as a screening tool for sepsis in the triage area. Primary outcomes of interest w...
Diriba, Kuma Awulachew, Ephrem II Tekele, Lami Ashuro, Zemachu
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Infection and Drug Resistance
Background The rapid spread of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae among food handlers is a public health concern and has become a serious world threat. Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the predominant ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of ESBL producing K. pneumon...
