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Experience of Non-Infectious Disease Doctors Redeployed to COVID-19 Duties in a Tertiary Centre

Erciyes Medical Journal, 2022
Objective: The global healthcare system was severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Healthcare professionals, especially doctors, faced a tremendous amount of responsibility irrespective of the specialty and levels of ex-perience ...
J. Saniasiaya
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5 infectious disease topics to watch

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2022
Redefining the ID doc The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an explosion of interest in infection control — and cast ID doctors in new roles, said Lynora Saxinger, an ID specialist and associate professor at the University of Alberta.
Diana Duong
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Perception of medical interns and residents about specialty of microbiology and the role of microbiologists during COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2021
Background: The speciality of microbiology is closely associated with keeping people healthy and disease free by accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases. In spite of this, awareness about the speciality seems to be scarce.
I. Khan, A. Singh, K. Zaman, D. K. Shrivastava   +3 more
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Improving Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates in High-risk Children in Specialty Clinics.

Pediatrics, 2022
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Pediatric patients with immunocompromising or certain chronic medical conditions have an increased risk of acquiring invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).
Julia G. Harris, Luke A Harris, Liset Olarte, E. Elson, Rachel Moran, D. Blowey, Rana E. El Feghaly   +6 more
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Parasitic lung diseases

European Respiratory Review, 2022
Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the form of focal or cystic lesions, pleural effusion or diffuse ...
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Hojoong Kim, Ziad A. Memish   +2 more
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Vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia following AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCOV19) vaccine–A case report

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2021
Vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCov‐19 can result in vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). This phenomenon mimics heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), yet it does not require heparin as a trigger.
Bader Al Rawahi, Hashem BaTaher, Zoheb Jaffer, Aya Al‐Balushi, Asma Al‐Mazrouqi, Noof Al‐Balushi   +5 more
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A Multicenter Study of Real-world Practice for Management of Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Children with Acute Infectious Diseases

Journal of Korean medical science, 2021
Background Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are commonly seen in pediatric patients with acute infectious diseases. Few studies and no definite clinical guidelines for these conditions are available.
Yoon Lee, D. Yi, Yoo Min Lee, S. Choi, Y. Choi, Kyung Jae Lee   +5 more
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Biochemical, Hematological, and Immunological Biomarkers as Predictors for Intensive Care Unit Admission in Patients with COVID-19

Oman Medical Journal, 2022
Objectives: To identify the biochemical, hematological, and immune biomarkers in COVID-19 patients on admission that are predictive of eventual admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Zakariya Al Aamri, Fahad Zadjali, Nafila Al-Riyami, Feryal Al Lawati, Samata Al Dowaiki, Manal Al Kindi   +5 more
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Acute Measles Encephalitis in an Immigrant Syrian Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]

Oman Medical Journal, 2016
The introduction of measles vaccination programs and broad coverage worldwide has meant this infection a rare encounter for pediatricians. In Oman, with almost 100% measles vaccination coverage for children, this infection disappeared from the list of ...
Abdullah Al-Qayoudhi, Hanan Al-Kindi, Nabil Meki, Amal Al-Maani   +3 more
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Clinical Spectrum, Radiological Findings, and Outcomes of Severe Toxoplasmosis in Immunocompetent Hosts: A Systematic Review

Pathogens, 2023
Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent hosts can be severe and life-threatening. Methods: We performed a systematic review of severe toxoplasmosis cases in immunocompetent patients to gain insight into the ...
John Layton, Danai-Christina Theiopoulou, David Rutenberg, Amro Elshereye, Yumeng Zhang, John Sinnott, Kami Kim, Jose G. Montoya, Despina G. Contopoulos-Ioannidis   +8 more
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