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Immunity Against Diphtheria Among Children Aged 5–17 Years i...
Lancet Infec Dis
The findings of our serosurvey indicate that a substantial proportion of children aged 5–17 years were non-immune...
22 Jan 2021

Combination of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Sc...
BMC Infec Dis
The combined SOFA score and CCI was a better predictor of the 30-day mortality and in-hospital mortality than the...
18 Jan 2021

Prediction of Risk Factors of Bronchial Mucus Plugs in Child...
BMC Infec Dis
PA levels, timing of corticosteroid use (use in the first few days), CRP levels, and LDH levels were independent...
14 Jan 2021

Long-term Safety of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Rec...
Gasteroenterology
FMT appears safe with low risk of transmission of infections. Several new diagnoses were reported, which should be...
12 Jan 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...
Key Trials
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...
Safety and Efficacy of a Short-term versus High-dose LVFX Regimen for the Treatment of Patients with cUTI or APN
The present study compared the efficacy and safety of intravenous levofloxacin (LVFX) at 750 mg per day for 5 days with an intravenous/oral regimen...
Effect of Azithromycin Administration in Reducing the Risk of Subsequent Wheezing Episodes and Hospital Readmission in Infants with AB
The present study evaluated whether administration of azithromycin during an acute bronchiolitis (AB) event reduces subsequent wheezing and hospital...
Patient Education
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...