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Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-1) Infection among Iranian Blood Donors: First Case-Control Study on the Risk Factors

Viruses, 2015
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection is an endemic condition in Northeast Iran and, as such, identification of risk factors associated with the infection in this region seems to be a necessity.
Mohammad Reza Hedayati-Moghaddam, Farahnaz Tehranian, Maryam Bayati   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tenofovir and fibrosis improvement in chronic hepatitis B: insights from a case series

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Background Tenofovir is a primary treatment for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infections. While hepatic fibrosis regression during antiviral therapy has been documented, data on the effects of prolonged tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) treatment on ...
Hamid Ghorbani, Saina Adib Amin, Reza Jafarzadeh Esfehani, Mohammad Reza Hadizadeh, Raheleh Miri, Sanaz Ahmadi Ghezeldasht   +5 more
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Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis, Morocco

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017
We investigated the microorganisms causing blood culture–negative endocarditis (BCNE) in Morocco. We tested 19 patients with BCNE by serologic methods, molecular methods, or both and identified Bartonella quintana, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus ...
Najma Boudebouch, M’hammed Sarih, Abdelfattah Chakib, Salma Fadili, Drissi Boumzebra, Zahira Zouizra, Badie Azamane Mahadji, Hamid Amarouch, Didier Raoult, Pierre-Edouard Fournier   +9 more
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True Bacteremia or Contamination? Predictive Factors for Contamination in Blood Cultures Obtained in the Pediatric Emergency Room

Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023
Aim:This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting bacteremia and contamination in patients admitted to the pediatric emergency room.Materials and Methods:This retrospective study focused on patients 1 month to 18 years of age who underwent blood ...
Emel Berksoy, Eda Karadağ Öncel, Şefika Bardak, Şule Demir, Sema Bozkaya Yılmaz, Gülşah Demir, Alper Çiçek, Nisel Yılmaz, Gamze Gökalp, Murat Anıl, Dilek Yılmaz Çiftdoğan   +10 more
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BMT4me En Español: Multisite Feasibility and Usability Testing of a Spanish‐Language mHealth Adherence Support App for Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cancer Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Medication nonadherence during the first 100 days after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and during oncology treatment increases risk for complications. BMT4me is a caregiver‐facing mobile health (mHealth) application providing medication reminders, symptom tracking, and note‐taking features to support ...
Micah A. Skeens, Madeline R. Peek, Bianca Franklin, Emre Sezgin, Melissa Beauchemin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The importance of blood culture and serology for Brucellosis diagnosis and treatment

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2018
Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic endemic disease in Lebanon. It is caused by direct transmission of Brucella from contaminated animal products to humans.
Lama Faddoul, Rania Azar, Antoine Haddad, Abi Hanna   +3 more
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Guidelines on Blood Cultures

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2010
Just over one-third of sepsis patients have positive blood cultures, mainly due to inadequate sampling volumes (50% of adults have < 1.0 CFU/mL blood) and the prior use of antibiotics. However, 20-30% of sepsis patients are given inappropriate empirical antibiotics.
Towns, Michael Lloyd, Jarvis, William Robert, Hsueh, Po-Ren   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Later Stage at Diagnosis of Pediatric Germ Cell Tumors: A Report From Children's Oncology Group Registries ACCRN07 and APEC14B1

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Germ cell tumors (GCTs) often arise in the ovaries and testes (extracranial) but can also develop in the brain (intracranial). We examined the relationship of individual, family, and community‐level socioeconomic status (SES) with stage of disease at diagnosis in a cohort of pediatric patients with GCT from Children's Oncology Group
Heydon K. Kaddas, Judy Y. Ou, Todd Alonzo, Logan G. Spector, Negar Fallahazad, Emily Owens, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Adam L. Green   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid Detection of PBP2a in Staphylococci from Shortly Incubated Subcultures of Positive Blood Cultures by an Immunochromatographic Assay

Microbiology Spectrum, 2021
Staphylococcus aureus, as well as coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), can cause a wide range of human infections both in nosocomial and community settings.
Natalia Kolesnik-Goldmann, Elias Bodendoerfer, Kim Röthlin, Sebastian Herren, Frank Imkamp, Martina Marchesi, Stefano Mancini   +6 more
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Consensus Standards and Recommendations for Developmental and Cognitive Surveillance, Screening, and Evaluation in Sickle Cell Disease: Executive Summary From the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers Neurocognitive Workgroup

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive difficulties are prevalent among individuals with sickle cell disease and warrant prompt identification and support. This Special Report provides an executive summary of standards and recommendations for surveillance, screening, and evaluation for development and cognition across the lifespan developed by ...
Alyssa M. Schlenz, Donna Murdaugh, Andrew M. Heitzer, Jennifer N. Longoria, Wendy Santos‐Modesitt, Arianna Martin, Judy Cavazos, Jeff Schatz, Catherine R. Hoyt, Alison King, Eboni I. Lance, Steven Hardy, Marsha Treadwell   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source