4G/5G polymorphism of PAI-1 gene is associated with multiple organ dysfunction and septic shock in pneumonia induced severe sepsis: prospective, observational, genetic study. [PDF]
, 2010 In Caucasian patients with severe sepsis due to pneumonia carriers of the 4G allele of PAI-1 polymorphism have higher risk for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and septic shock and in agreement they showed more fulminant disease progression based on ...
Aladzsity, István +13 more
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A severe case of Chlamydia pneumoniae pneumonia
Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi, 2003 症例は26歳,男性. 2002年2月16日頃より高熱・乾性咳嗽・チアノーゼ出現し,重症肺炎の診断で入院となった.胸部CT像で,斑状影が多数癒合した広範な浸潤影を認めた.ミノマイシン等の投与にて,人工呼吸管理することなく軽快した.肺炎クラミジアIgAの上昇より,肺炎クラミジア(Chlamydia pneumoniae)性肺炎と診断した.肺炎クラミジア性肺炎は,軽症で高齢者に多い傾向にあるが,本例は成年発症の重症例であり,貴重な症例と考え報告した.
Okamoto, Toshihiko +8 more
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A case report on management of severe childhood pneumonia in low resource settings
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2018 Pneumonia is a major cause of child mortality among children under five years, worldwide. Pneumonia infection may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi in single or in both lungs.
Yasmin Jahan, Atiqur Rahman
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Management of severe childhood pneumonia by day care approach in developing countries [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2018 Background: Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of child mortality among children under 5 years, worldwide. Pneumonia infection may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi in single or in both lungs.
Yasmin Jahan +3 more
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Severe lower respiratory tract infection in early infancy and pneumonia hospitalizations among children, Kenya. [PDF]
, 2013 Severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been associated with later pneumonia hospitalization among children.
Eric O. Ohuma +20 more
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Severe community-acquired pneumonia [PDF]
BJA Education, 2016 ### Key points Severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a frequent reason for admission to hospital. It is the most common cause of septic shock requiring escalation to treatment within an intensive care unit (ICU). Despite earlier recognition and recent advances in supportive care, severe CAP is still associated with substantial morbidity ...
Morgan, AJ, Glossop, AJ
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Hubungan Kadar Seng Plasma dengan Derajat Penyakit Pneumonia
Majalah Kedokteran Bandung, 2012 Pneumonia is a major health problem affecting children all over the world and remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
Paramita Diah Winarni +2 more
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Use of antibiotics within the IMCI guidelines in outpatient settings in Papua New Guinean children : an observational and effectiveness study [PDF]
, 2014 There is a need to investigate the effectiveness and appropriateness of antibiotics prescription within the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy in the context of routine outpatient clinics.; Making use of a passive case detection ...
Doris Manong +23 more
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Jurnal Respirasi, 2019 Background: Severe pneumonia is still a serious problem with high mortality rate. The cause of severe pneumonia due to high inflammation or different microbial pattern compared to non-severe pneumonia is still unknown.
Daniel Maranatha, Mawardi Mawardi
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Assessment of severe malaria in a multicenter, phase III, RTS, S/AS01 malaria candidate vaccine trial: case definition, standardization of data collection and patient care. [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND\ud \ud An effective malaria vaccine, deployed in conjunction with other malaria interventions, is likely to substantially reduce the malaria burden. Efficacy against severe malaria will be a key driver for decisions on implementation.
Amanda Leach +56 more
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