Pathogen distribution and infection patterns in pediatric severe pneumonia: A targeted next-generation sequencing study
Jie Tan,
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Yan Chen,
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Jia Lu
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et al.
Clinica Chimica Acta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 119985 - 119985
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Antibiotic Utilization and Resistance According to the WHO AWaRe Classification in Intensive Care Units After COVID-19 Third Wave in Pakistan: Findings and Implications
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal,
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Mohd Faiyaz Khan,
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Sadaf Farooqui
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et al.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(3), P. 481 - 481
Published: March 10, 2025
Background
and
Objective:
Irrational
use
overuse
of
antibiotics
is
considered
a
major
cause
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
among
patients
admitted
to
hospitals,
especially
in
intensive
care
units
(ICUs).
ICUs
are
the
most
critical
wards
healthcare
settings,
where
much
higher
compared
other
wards.
Therefore,
appropriate
administration
monitoring
antibiotic
usage
these
matter
concern.
Materials
Methods:
This
retrospective
study
evaluated
types,
utilization
patterns,
sensitivity,
various
used
different
hospitals
after
third
wave
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
Pakistan.
Results:
It
was
observed
that
more
than
40%
were
given
two
54.3%
at
least
one
each
day.
A
total
768
from
groups,
based
on
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
Access,
Watch,
Reserve
(AWaRe)
classification,
prescribed
313
between
April
August
2021.
Among
types
antibiotics,
amoxicillin/clavulanic
acid
frequently
(75
prescriptions).
also
majority
bacterial
isolates
sensitive
carbapenems
antibiotics.
The
current
showed
according
AWaRe
classifications
31.8%
Access
category,
59.5%
Watch
8.7%
category
studied
COVID-19.
Conclusions:
findings
highlight
importance
continuous
need
for
implementation
stewardship
programs
optimize
hospitals.
Language: Английский
Risk of Severe Outcomes From COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People During the Omicron Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Abstract
Key
Points
Question:
What
are
the
risks
of
severe
outcomes
from
COVID-19
in
people
with
immunocompromising/immunosuppressive
(IC/IS)
conditions
Omicron
era?
Findings:
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
found
increased
risk
for
IC/IS
(e.g.,
autoimmunity,
cancer,
liver
disease,
renal
transplant)
compared
without
respective
conditions.
Of
all
meta-analyzed
conditions,
transplant
recipients
had
highest
outcomes,
non-transplant
or
general
population.
Meaning:
People
remain
at
during
era;
continued
preventative
measures
personalized
care
crucial.
Importance
is
first
to
investigate
individuals
specifically
era.
Objective
To
assess
mortality
hospitalization
Data
Sources
A
search
Embase,
MEDLINE,
PubMed,
Europe
PMC,
Latin
American
Caribbean
Health
Sciences
Literature,
Cochrane
Study
Register,
WHO
Database
was
performed
identify
studies
published
between
1
January
2022
13
March
2024.
Selection
Inclusion
criteria
were
observational
that
included
(all
ages)
least
following
conditions:
unspecified
groups,
(solid
organ,
stem
cells,
bone
marrow),
any
malignancy,
autoimmune
diseases,
chronic
end-stage
kidney
advanced/untreated
HIV.
In
total,
72
review,
which
66
meta-analysis.
Extraction
Synthesis
extracted
by
one
reviewer
verified
a
second.
Studies
synthesized
quantitively
(meta-analysis)
using
random-effect
models.
PRISMA
guidelines
followed.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Evaluated
death,
hospitalization,
intensive
unit
(ICU)
admission,
combination
these
outcomes.
Odds
ratios,
hazard
rate
ratios
extracted;
pooled
relative
(RR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
calculated.
Results
Minimum
numbers
participants
per
condition
ranged
12
634
3
287
816.
Risks
death
(RR,
6.78;
CI,
4.41-10.43;
P
<.001),
6.75;
3.41-13.37;
combined
8.65;
4.01-18.65;
while
group
ICU
admission
3.38;
2.37-4.83;
<.001)
Conclusions
era,
have
substantially
higher
than
Language: Английский
Risk of Severe Outcomes From COVID-19 in Comorbid Populations in the Omicron Era: A Meta-analysis
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Importance
This
is
the
first
meta-analysis
to
investigate
risk
of
death
and
hospitalization
in
individuals
with
comorbidities,
specifically
during
Omicron
era.
Objective
To
assess
mortality
from
COVID-19
comorbidities
comparison
without
Data
Sources
A
systematic
search
Embase,
MEDLINE,
PubMed,
Europe
PMC,
Latin
American
Caribbean
Health
Sciences
Literature,
Cochrane
Study
Register,
WHO
Database
was
performed
identify
studies
published
between
1
January
2022
13
March
2024.
Selection
Inclusion
criteria
were
observational
including
people
(all
ages)
at
least
following
comorbidities:
cardiovascular/
cerebrovascular
disease,
chronic
lung
conditions,
diabetes,
obesity.
In
total,
72
included
review,
which
68
meta-analyzed.
Extraction
Synthesis
extracted
by
one
reviewer
verified
a
second.
Studies
synthesized
quantitively
(meta-analysis)
using
random-effect
models.
PRISMA
guidelines
followed.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Evaluated
outcomes
risks
death,
hospitalization,
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
admission,
any
combination
these
outcomes.
Odds
ratios,
hazard
rate
ratios
extracted;
pooled
relative
(RR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
calculated.
Results
Minimum
numbers
participants
per
comorbidity
across
ranged
328
870
for
thrombosis
720
480
hypertension.
Risks
combined
outcome
increased
COPD,
respiratory
diseases,
heart
failure
versus
those
(pooled
RRs
1.27
[heart
hospitalization;
CI,
1.17-1.38,
P
<
.001]
1.78
failure,
death:
1.46-2.16,
.001]).
Individuals
diabetes
obesity
had
ICU
admission
(RR:
1.20;
CI:
1.04-1.38,
=
.0141
RR:
1.32;
1.11-1.57,
.00158,
respectively).
Conclusions
During
era,
amongst
cerebrovascular/cardiovascular
highest
failure.
are
admission.
Key
Points
Question
What
severe
era?
Findings
review
found
among
range
without.
Risk
higher
diabetes.
Meaning
study
identified
comorbid
populations
most
COVID-19.
Targeting
public
health
measures,
such
as
vaccination,
may
be
beneficial.
Language: Английский