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Megasphaera in the Stool Microbiota is Negatively Associated...
CID
Microbiome composition broadly, and specifically low Megasphaera abundance, was associated with diarrheal symptoms...
05 Mar 2021

Effect of Childhood Pneumococcal Vaccination and Beta-lactam...
Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis.
The incidence of IPD due to PCV13 with RAS-Pen at > 59 years was decreasing and was associated with CVC. The...
01 Mar 2021

Association of Helicobacter pylori and Parasitic Infections...
Coinfection with intestinal parasites (including G. lamblia) and H. pylori could modulate the clinical...
26 Feb 2021

Shorter and Longer Courses of Antibiotics for Common Infecti...
Clin Infect Dis.
Equal effectiveness was found between shorter and longer antibiotic courses and the reduction of infection-related...
26 Feb 2021
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Favipiravir: Frequently Asked Questions
Favipiravir is a novel antiviral approved in 2014 by Japan for the treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections. In the...
Ciplenza (Favipiravir) Monograph
Favipiravir is a novel antiviral approved in 2014 by Japan for the treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections. In the...
Cytorx (Flucytosine) Monograph
This monograph describes the role of Flucytosine tablets in the management of invasive cryptococcal infections and some Candida spp. infections.
Clarithromycin: An Emerging Treatment Recourse in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Parenteral macrolide therapy is needed for patients with moderate to severe CAP/AECB. This booklet gives an overview of the efficacy and safety of...
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Efficacy of Early Azithromycin Administration in Prevention of Severe LRTI in Children
The present study evaluated early administration of azithromycin, started prior to the onset of severe lower respiratory tract illness (LRTI)...
Intravenous Colistin Effective and Safe in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
Colistin appeared to be effective and safe in very low birth weight infants affected with methicillin-drug resistant gram negative bacteria. Such...
Fixed Dose Combination of Oral Cefixime and Moxifloxacin Improves Symptoms in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
In a real-world clinical setting, the fixed dose combination of oral cefixime (400 mg) and moxifloxacin (400 mg) was effective in improving all...
Efficacy and Safety of Saccharomyces boulardii in Acute Childhood Rotavirus Diarrhoea
The present study evaluated Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) as a possible therapeutic intervention in acute rotavirus diarrhoea in Indian children. The...
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Hand Hygiene: All you Need to know about Hand Sanitizers!
Hand hygiene is a great way to prevent infections. Cleaning hands at key times with soap and water or hand sanitizer is one of the most important ste...
When to Wash Your Hands?
Maintaining hand hygiene is one of the best ways to protect oneself and the family from getting sick. Here are some tips your patients can follow on...