Retracted: Mucormycosis infection in patients with COVID‐19: A systematic review

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 5(2)

Published: Feb. 28, 2022

Several reports previously described mucormycosis co-infection in patients with COVID-19. As and COVID-19 might adversely affect patients' outcomes, we aimed to systematically review the related evidence subsequent outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of front line and emerging fungal disease prevention and control interventions and opportunities to address appropriate eco-sustainable solutions

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 851, P. 158284 - 158284

Published: Aug. 25, 2022

Language: Английский

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Global knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 22, 2023

Abstract Background Pregnant women form a specially vulnerable group due to unique changes in pregnancy, leading higher risk of getting severe infection. As COVID-19 increases the preeclampsia, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, and low birth weight there is need enhance pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, practices prevent these complications. This systematic review meta-analysis aimed determine their levels practice (KAP) regarding at global level. Methods The literature search was conducted English language, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct, Web Science, EMBASE, Springer, ProQuest, from occurrence pandemic until September 2022. We used Newcastle Ottawa scale for cross-sectional studies checklist evaluate bias studies. Data were extracted by Microsoft Excel spreadsheet analyzed STATA software version 14. also employed Cochran Q statistics assess heterogeneity utilized Inverse variance random-effects models estimate pooled level KAP towards infection prevention. Results Based on preferred reporting items reviews meta-analyses (PRISMA) inclusion criteria, 53 qualified acquired several countries. In total, 51 articles (17,319 participants) 15 (6,509 24 (11,032 included this meta-analysis. good positive attitude, appropriate estimated 59%(95%CI: 52–66%), 57%(95%CI: 42–72%), 53%(95%CI: 41–65%), respectively. According subgroup analysis, 61%(95%CI: 49–72), 52%(95%CI: 30–74), 50%(95%CI: 39–60), respectively, Africa, 58.8%(95%CI: 49.2–68.4), 60%(95%CI: 41–80) 60% (95%CI: 41–78), Asia. Conclusion Knowledge, prevention low. It suggested that health education programs empowerment communities, especially women, about continue with better planning. For future studies, we propose investigate countries other continents geographical regions.

Language: Английский

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Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review

SAGE Open Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Objectives: Stigmatization was reported throughout the COVID pandemic for COVID-19 patients and close contacts. The aim of this systematic review to comprehensively examine prevalence impact stigmatization during pandemic. Methods: English articles were searched using online databases that included PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web Science up 24 August 2022. A two-step screening selection process followed utilizing an inclusion exclusion criteria then data extracted from eligible articles. Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses checklist followed, risk bias assessed Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: Seventy-six studies inclusion. Twenty-two social stigma due infection with isolation being most commonly stigma. There 20 majority participants experienced infection, which as high 100% in two studies. Participants 16 blaming others second common type stigma, various other types such psychological pressure, verbal violence, avoidance, labeling. effect anxiety by depression, reduction socialization. Conclusion: Findings present have identified COVID-19-related generally focused on its prevalence, type, outcome. Greater awareness topic may assist improving public education pandemics well access support services individuals impacted stigmatization.

Language: Английский

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Retrobulbar Injection of Amphotericin B in Patients With COVID-19 Associated Orbital Mucormycosis: A Systematic Review

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 8, 2022

Purpose: Following COVID-19 infection a rising count of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is observed, requiring orbital exenteration, disabling lifetime affecting surgery. One the potential interventions for globe salvage in these patients retrobulbar injections amphotericin B. This study was conducted to review protocols, outcomes, and side effects injection B with associated (CAM). Methods: The PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Embase databases were searched using comprehensive string relevant keywords. All English studies confirmed diagnosis CAM included. We excluded all which not implemented any or there lack clarified detailed data about this procedure among participants. Results: A total 647 cases had history injection(s) 13 reviewed 3,132 subjects CAM. most common protocol 1 ml 3.5 mg/ml liposomal 3 doses daily on alternate days. discerned that rate 95.0% eyes injection(s). exenteration 14.9%, regardless drug. Other outcomes intervention vision reduced major ophthalmic complaints, including pain, swelling, chemosis, ptosis, ophthalmoplegia. serious, them transient. They included swelling at site, restriction ocular motilities, exacerbation inflammation, even intensification visual impairment few cases. Conclusions: Retrobulbar should be considered nearly safe protective against It may also effective saving vision. Since effectiveness survival ascertained, can an alternative intervention.

Language: Английский

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Retracted: Gut microbiota and COVID‐19: A systematic review

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(2)

Published: Jan. 27, 2023

Abstract Background and Aims Alteration in humans' gut microbiota was reported patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). The upper tract (URT) harbor a dynamic complex population of microorganisms have strong interaction host immune system homeostasis. However, our knowledge about its association SARS‐CoV‐2 is still limited. We aimed to systematically review the effects on infection severity impact that could microbiota. Methods searched keywords online databases Web Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane December 31, 2021. After duplicate removal, we performed screening process two stages; title/abstract then full‐text screening. data eligible studies were extracted into pre‐designed word table. This study adhered PRISMA checklist Newcastle−Ottawa Scale Bias Assessment tool. Results Sixty‐three publications included this review. Our shows among COVID‐19 patients, particularly moderate cases, lung different compared healthy individuals. In addition, severity, viral load disease would probably also be influenced by gut, microbiota's composition. Conclusion concludes there significant difference composition URT, general individuals, an increase opportunistic pathogens. Further, research needed investigate probable bidirectional human microbiome.

Language: Английский

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Mucormycosis an added burden to Covid-19 Patients: An in-depth systematic review

Journal of Infection and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(11), P. 1299 - 1314

Published: Oct. 14, 2022

As of 25th July, 2022, global Disease burden 575,430,244 confirmed cases and over 6,403,511 deaths have been attributed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Co-infections/secondary infections continue plague patients around the world as result co-morbidities like diabetes mellitus, biochemical changes caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) especially significant elevation in free iron levels, immune suppression SARS-CoV-2, indiscriminate use systemic corticosteroids for treatment severe COVID-19 disease. In such circumstances, opportunistic fungal pose challenge therapy with other co-morbidities. Although COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis (CAM) has widely recognized, currently extensive research is being conducted on mucormycosis. It agreed that undergoing corticosteroid are highly susceptible CAM, henceforth high index screening intensive care management need an hour order favorable outcomes these patients. Diagnosis often delayed eventually progresses quickly which poses added clinician increases patient load critical units hospitals. A vast perusal literature indicated mellitus those might be vulnerable develop present work, case series three presented at Chest Hospital Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir infected CAM described their epidemiological data supplementary section. All were found affected co-morbidity Diabetes Mellitus (DM) under therapy. Furthermore, given death rate linked mucormycosis growing understanding diseases significance, systematic review discussed we attempted discuss emerging related aspects

Language: Английский

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Hearing loss and COVID-19: an umbrella review

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 280(8), P. 3515 - 3528

Published: April 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Effectiveness of Face Masks in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission: A Systematic Review

Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(8)

Published: June 1, 2023

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been among cornerstones prevention. Therefore, evaluating their preventive effects against is crucial. This review aimed to systematically search for systematic articles that explored role various types in preventing COVID-19.We browsed keywords this study online databases Scopus, Web Science, PubMed, and Cochrane on 10th January 2023 retrieved all relevant articles. The records were downloaded into an Endnote file, duplicates removed. A two-step screening process consisting title/abstract full-text screenings was conducted select most To ensure validity reliability results, adhered PRISMA protocol.A total 28 reviews included review. Most studies found are beneficial viral respiratory infections, such as COVID-19. Different evaluated studies. It appeared mask efficacy depends material, layers, fitting user compliance. N 95 respirator had maximum efficacy, especially when used continuously.Face a effect Home less protective than surgical or N95 personal breathing masks. Besides, use may elicit false sense security people, which lead poor hand hygiene violation social distancing. necessary training should be provided public increase awareness encourage right practice using mask, emphasizing washing hands, distancing,

Language: Английский

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Part 1: Mucormycosis: prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, and diagnosis

Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(7), P. 723 - 736

Published: June 1, 2023

Mucormycosis (MCR) is caused by filamentous molds within the Class Zygomycetes and Order Mucorales. Infections can result from inhalation of spores into nares, oropharynx, or lungs, ingestion contaminated food water, inoculation disrupted skin wounds. In developed countries, MCR occurs primarily in severely immunocompromised hosts. contrast, developing/low income most cases occur persons with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus some immunocompetent subjects following trauma. exhibits a propensity to invade blood vessels, leading thrombosis infarction tissue. Mortality rates associated invasive are high exceed 90% disseminated disease. be classified as one six forms: (1) rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM); (2) pulmonary; (3) cutaneous; (4) gastrointestinal renal (5); disseminated; (6) uncommon (focal) sites.The authors discuss prevalence, risk factors, clinical features mucormycosis. A literature search was performed via PubMed (up November 2022), using key words: invasivefungal infections; mold; mucormycosis;Mucorales; Zyzomyces; Zygomycosis; Rhizopus, diagnosis.Mucormycosis progress rapidly, delay initiating treatment even few days worsens outcomes.

Language: Английский

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