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Virulence Factor Genes in Invasive Escherichia coli Are Associated with Clinical Outcomes and Disease Severity in Patients with Sepsis: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study [PDF]

Microorganisms, 2023
Background: Escherichia coli harbours virulence factors that facilitate the development of bloodstream infections. Studies determining virulence factors in clinical isolates often have limited access to clinical data and lack associations with patient ...
Valentino D’Onofrio, Reinoud Cartuyvels, Peter E. A. Messiaen, Ivan Barišić, Inge C. Gyssens   +4 more
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Impact of Human Genetic Variation on C-Reactive Protein Concentrations and Acute Appendicitis [PDF]

Frontiers in Immunology, 2022
BackgroundAcute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies worldwide. Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to the disease. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important biomarker in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Isis Ricaño-Ponce, Toon Peeters, Toon Peeters, Toon Peeters, Vasiliki Matzaraki, Bert Houben, Ruth Achten, Peter Cools, Mihai G. Netea, Mihai G. Netea, Inge C. Gyssens, Inge C. Gyssens, Inge C. Gyssens, Vinod Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Vinod Kumar   +15 more
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Evaluation of the compatibility from antibiotic use with the Gyssens plot in community acruired pneumonia patients in RSUP DR Wahidin Sudirohusodo [PDF]

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objectives: Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, eighth rank in the United States. The use of antibiotic for pneumonia theraphy contribute the highest rate compared to the usage of antibiotic therapy for other diseases ...
Hasliyawati Hasan, Sudirman Katu, Risna Halim   +2 more
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Qualitative Evaluation of Antibiotics Use with Gyssens Method in Sepsis Patients at Fatmawati Central General Hospital Jakarta

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2022
Sepsis still becomes a major health problem worldwide, with a fairly high mortality rate ranging from 20 to 50%. Antibiotic therapy with rational use can reduce the mortality rate.
Mas Masyrifah, Retnosari Andrajati, Linda Triana Yudhorini   +2 more
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Evaluation and Comparison of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Treatment Outcomes in Children with Pneumonia Admitted to Public and Private Hospitals in Pakistan: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Background Pneumonia remains a leading cause of mortality among children under five years worldwide, particularly in Pakistan. Aim This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic prescribing practices, diagnostic utilization, and treatment outcomes among ...
Ayesha Naseem, Furqan K. Hashmi, Zikria Saleem, Huma Javaid, Zobia Afzal, Nimra Shakeel, Bisma Tariq, Nawaal Akbar, Ayesha Asghar, Rida Zahid, Hamid Saeed, Mohsin Ali, Zia Hasnain   +12 more
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Qualitative evaluation of antimicrobial use with gyssens method in the internal medicine wards of Adam Malik General Hospital Medan [PDF]

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objective: Antimicrobial resistance will become one of the most lethal conditions, which will raise burdens in many sectors across the One Health spectrum.
Restuti Hidayani Saragih, Lenni Evalena Sihotang, Fandy Ong Jaya, Terang Meliala, Otneil Karnianta Keliat, Lily Sherly Hasugian, Mario Eka Paskah Sinullinga, Maulinda Putri, Junita Tarigan, Franciscus Ginting   +9 more
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Quantity and quality of antibiotic use in surgical and medical wards in a general academic hospital: A retrospective study [PDF]

Polish Journal of Microbiology
Treatment of infectious diseases uses antibiotics to kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Inappropriate antibiotic use triggers resistance, which in turn affects patient clinical outcomes, length of hospital stays, and treatment costs. This
Qibtiyah Mariyatul, Safiro Afini, Damayanti Agustina, Rusli Musofa, Parathon Harry, Hadi Usman, Kuntaman Kuntaman, Wahyuhadi Joni, Khotib Junaidi   +8 more
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Editorial: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Low- and Middle-Income Countries [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health, 2020
Inge C. Gyssens, Inge C. Gyssens, Heiman F. Wertheim   +2 more
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Analysis of Antibiotic Use in Outpatient Pneumonia Patients at X Blitar Health Center using the Gyssens Method and the Defined Daily Dose

Borneo Journal of Pharmacy
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that remains a public health problem and requires appropriate antibiotic therapy. However, irrational use of antibiotics has the potential to increase resistance and worsen patient clinical outcomes.
Nurul Chusna
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Rationality of Empirical Antibiotic Usage among Digestive Surgery Inpatients at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia: Gyssens Criteria Analysis

Althea Medical Journal
Background: Many empirical antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily, contributing to the rise in the incidence of antibiotic resistance. Preventing infection of surgical sites is one of the most frequent purposes of empirical antibiotic usage. Therefore,
Muhammad Hasan Bashari
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