Polyhydroxyalkanoate beads as a particulate vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Listed in 2018 Dean's List of Exceptional ThesesStreptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the major causes of pneumonia and meningitis, respectively, worldwide.
González Miró, Majela
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Penicillin Use in Meningococcal Disease Management: Active Bacterial Core Surveillance Sites, 2009. [PDF]
, 2016 In 2009, in the Active Bacterial Core surveillance sites, penicillin was not commonly used to treat meningococcal disease. This is likely because of inconsistent availability of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and ease of use of third-generation ...
Anderson, Raydel +18 more
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Academic Emergency Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Background Empiric antibiotic treatment for gonorrhea (GC) and chlamydia (CT) is common in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) due to the delayed availability of test results. Local studies have identified sex‐based disparities in sexually transmitted infection (STI) care, with females potentially receiving less empiric treatment than males. This
Rachel E. Solnick +9 more
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Cost-effectiveness of management strategies for acute urethritis in the developing world. [PDF]
, 2000 OBJECTIVE: To recommend a cost-effective approach for the management of acute male urethritis in the developing world, based on the findings of a theoretical study.
Crabbé, F +3 more
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Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim The prevalence of meningitis and encephalitis of unknown aetiology in Spanish children has not been specifically documented before. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiology and trends of these clinical conditions between 2016 and 2020.
Marina Pons‐Espinal +5 more
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Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of Neisseria gohorrhoeae isolates from New Zealand with reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone : a thesis submitted to the College of Health in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Microbiology at Massey University, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives Currently, ceftriaxone is the last remaining drug recommended for empirical treatment of gonorrhoea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae with reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone have been isolated worldwide in countries such as Japan, France, Spain ...
Mohd Jamaludin, Norshuhaidah bt
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The Hajj 2019 Vaccine Requirements and Possible New Challenges [PDF]
, 2019 Each year millions of pilgrims perform the annual Hajj from more than 180 countries around the world. This is one of the largest mass gathering events and may result in the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases.
Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A., Memish, Ziad A.
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British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.Summary Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, life‐threatening disorder characterized by complement‐mediated haemolysis, leading to anaemia and thrombosis. HRS‐5965 is a novel, oral, selective complement factor B inhibitor targeting the alternative pathway, potentially reducing both intra‐ and extravascular haemolysis.
Li Zhang +7 more
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British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.During febrile neutropenia in patients with haematological malignancies, pentraxin 3 (PTX3), a soluble innate immunity receptor, increases with severe sepsis, while clusterin, a chaperon protein involved in extracellular histones clearance, decreases in patients with quick SOFA score (qSOFA) ≥2.
Coralie Mallebranche +13 more
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Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Aim The management of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) requires balancing the need for timely interventions against the desire for targeted antibiotic therapy, which relies on laboratory results. This study aimed to evaluate concordance between molecular and conventional culture and sensitivity (C&S) methods in identifying bacteria from ...
Angela Oates +48 more
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