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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Vitamin D, innate immunity and outcomes in community acquired pneumonia [PDF]
, 2011 We investigated the associations between vitamin D status, the antimicrobial peptides cathelicidin and beta defensin-2 and outcomes in community acquired pneumonia.
Karalus, Noel +9 more
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Primary care summary of the British Thoracic Society Guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults:2009 update. Endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Primary Care Respiratory Society UK [PDF]
, 2010 The identification and management of adults presenting with pneumonia is a major challenge for primary care health professionals. This paper summarises the key recommendations of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guidelines for the management of ...
Woodhead, Mark A +10 more
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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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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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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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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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