Bacterial Infections, Trends, and Resistance Patterns in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania—A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Dan Dumitru Vulcănescu, Iulia Cristina Bagiu,

Cecilia Roberta Avram

et al.

Antibiotics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 1219 - 1219

Published: Dec. 14, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified concerns over bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance, particularly in Romania. This systematic review explores infection patterns resistance during the to address critical gaps knowledge. Methods: A review, following PRISMA guidelines, was conducted using databases such as PubMed Scopus, focusing on studies of from 2020 2022. Articles Romanian patients were analyzed for demographic data, trends, profiles. Results: total 87 included, detailing 20,000 cases infections. found that Gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli Klebsiella pneumoniae, most frequently identified pathogens, alongside Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus Enterococcus spp. Multidrug (MDR) noted 24% reported strains, with common carbapenems cephalosporins. Conclusions: amplified complexity managing infections, critically ill patients. rise MDR bacteria underscores need stringent stewardship control measures. Continuous monitoring trends profiles will be essential improve treatment strategies post-pandemic healthcare settings.

Language: Английский

Obstructive Sleep Apnea after COVID-19: An Observational Study DOI Creative Commons

George-Cosmin Popovici,

Costinela-Valerica Georgescu,

Mihaela-Camelia Vasile

et al.

Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 1052 - 1052

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

The risk factors of hospitalized COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) overlap. aim this study is to evaluate the prevalence associated post-COVID-19 OSA in adult patients from southeastern Romania. A follow-up was conducted on for at Pneumology Hospital Galati, Romania, between 2021 2022. evaluated using Epworth STOP-BANG questionnaires nocturnal polygraphy monitoring. Out 331 patients, 257 were 12th week. severe 57.97%. Significant associations found with male gender, an age over 60, obesity, cardiovascular co-morbidities. Non-invasive ventilatory therapy (NIV) a hygienic–dietary regimen recommended based severity following control visit after month. Developing strategies diagnosing monitoring disorders, including home tests patient education, are next directions management.

Language: Английский

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Bacterial Infections, Trends, and Resistance Patterns in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania—A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Dan Dumitru Vulcănescu, Iulia Cristina Bagiu,

Cecilia Roberta Avram

et al.

Antibiotics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 1219 - 1219

Published: Dec. 14, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified concerns over bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance, particularly in Romania. This systematic review explores infection patterns resistance during the to address critical gaps knowledge. Methods: A review, following PRISMA guidelines, was conducted using databases such as PubMed Scopus, focusing on studies of from 2020 2022. Articles Romanian patients were analyzed for demographic data, trends, profiles. Results: total 87 included, detailing 20,000 cases infections. found that Gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli Klebsiella pneumoniae, most frequently identified pathogens, alongside Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus Enterococcus spp. Multidrug (MDR) noted 24% reported strains, with common carbapenems cephalosporins. Conclusions: amplified complexity managing infections, critically ill patients. rise MDR bacteria underscores need stringent stewardship control measures. Continuous monitoring trends profiles will be essential improve treatment strategies post-pandemic healthcare settings.

Language: Английский

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