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Etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing pneumonia among adult patients with signs and symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mwanza, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Pneumonia
Background Bacterial pneumonia is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The extensive misuse and overuse of antibiotics observed during the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have changed the patterns of pathogens ...
Johannes Rukyaa, Martha F. Mushi, Vitus Silago, Prisca Damiano, Katherine Keenan, Wilber Sabiiti, Matthew T. G. Holden, Jeremiah Seni, Stephen E. Mshana   +8 more
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Bacterial profile and drug susceptibility among adult patients with community acquired lower respiratory tract infection at tertiary hospital, Southern Ethiopia

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Lower respiratory tract infection is a global problem accounting over 50 million deaths annually. Here, we determined the bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of lower respiratory tract infections among adult patients ...
Alemitu Beyene Gebre, Tsegaye Alemayehu Begashaw, Moges Desta Ormago   +2 more
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Influence of lung function on course of disease and response to antibiotic therapy in adult primary care patients with acute cough: a post hoc analysis of patients enrolled in a prospective multicentre study [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: In acute cough patients, impaired lung function as present in chronic lung conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often thought to negatively influence course of disease, but clear evidence is lacking.AIMS:
Verheij, Theo J M, Leven, Margareta, Moore, Michael, Verheij, TJ, Thomas, Mike, Verheij, Theo J.M., Stuart, B, Hood, K, Coenen, Samuel, Stuart, Beth, Goossens, Herman, Goossens, H, Little, Paul, Moore, M, Coenen, S, Little, P, van Erp, Nicole, Thomas, M, Hood, Kerenza, van Erp, N, Butler, Chris C., Butler, CC, Leven, M   +22 more
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Assessment of management and outcome of lower respiratory tract infection

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2020
Background Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is an acute disease that is usually presented for 21 days or less. LRTI is a continuous health problem which imposes an enormous burden on the society and is a common reason for out-patient consultation
Gehan M El Assal, Eman B Abd ElFattah, Nouran A Aref   +2 more
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Factors influencing lower respiratory tract infection in older patients after general anesthesia

Journal of International Medical Research, 2021
Objective Pulmonary complication is common in older patients after surgery. We analyzed risk factors of lower respiratory tract infection after general anesthesia among older patients.
Tingting Chen, Yali Yasen, Jianjiang Wu, Hu Cheng   +3 more
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Nigella sativa Linn. and lower urinary tract infection treatment [PDF]

, 2018
Lower urinary tract infection (UTIs) is very common diseases that occur in at least 60% of women. UTIs are caused by microorganisms, commonly Gram negative bacteria. Escherichia coli (E.coli) play role a most cases.
Utami, Amalia Tri
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Optimal management of urinary tract infections in older people [PDF]

, 2011
Urinary tract infections (UTI) occur frequently in older people. Unfortunately, UTI is commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated on the basis of nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms.
Phillips, Gabby, McMurdo, Marion E. T., Louise A Beveridge, Peter G Davey, Beveridge, Louise A., Davey, Peter G., Gabby Phillips   +6 more
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The relation of hemoglobin level and lower respiratory tract infection in children

Sahel Medical Journal, 2011
Background: Iron deficiency is a common public health problem in developing countries. Objective: To study the relation between hemoglobin level and Lower respiratory tract infections in children.
Mohammad Rwalah
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Viral and Atypical Bacterial Infection in Young Children Hospitalized Due to Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Southern Thailand

Pediatric Respirology and Critical Care Medicine, 2019
Background: The etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALTI) in Thailand is not well established. Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of viral and atypical bacterial infections in young children hospitalized due to ALTI ...
Kanokpan Ruangnapa, Phatthareeda Kaeotawee, Pornapat Surasombatpattana, Marisa Kemapunmanus, Utcharee Intusoma, Kantara Saelim, Wanaporn Anuntaseree   +6 more
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Accurate Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Infections Using Host Response and Respiratory Microbiome from a Single Metatranscriptome Test of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

Advanced Science
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) diagnosis is challenging because noninfectious diseases mimic its clinical features. The altered host response and respiratory microbiome following LRTIs have the potential to differentiate LRTIs from ...
Xiaohui Zou, Mengwei Yan, Yeming Wang, Yawen Ni, Jiankang Zhao, Binghuai Lu, Bo Liu, Bin Cao   +7 more
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