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2 Mins
30th May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B Invasive Infections: Insights From Italian Surveillance Data and Vaccination Rates

Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B (MenB) has significantly aided the global efforts against invasive meningococcal…
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3 Mins
30th May 2023

Out-of-Season Epidemic of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Denmark in the Summer/Autumn of 2021, with More Cases and Admissions than Seen in Previous Winter Seasons and a Shift in Affected Age Groups Towards Older Children Aged 2–5 Years

During the COVID-19 pandemic, non-pharmaceutical interventions suppressed the circulation of many respiratory viruses, including…
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6 Mins
30th May 2023

ECCMID 2023 Abstract Highlights

The following selected highlights spotlight several interesting and timely abstracts presented at the 2023 European Congress of Clinical…
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8 Mins
7th June 2022

ECCMID 2022 Abstract Highlights

The following highlights spotlight several fascinating and timely abstracts presented at the 32nd ECCMID…
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3 Mins
19th August 2021

Is the Delayed Antibiotic Prescribing Strategy Effective for Reducing the Use of Antibiotics?

Delayed prescription is recommended in international guidance for dealing with uncomplicated respiratory infections. Systematic reviews of…
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3 Mins
19th August 2021

Antibiotic Stewardship Attitudes and Beliefs Among Front-line Staff Nurses: Impact of Virtual Education in the COVID-19 Era

Studies have shown that bedside nurses, who are vital members of the healthcare team, are often under-utilised in antimicrobial…
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2 Mins
19th August 2021

Be Conscious of Cryptococcus neoformans: Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis and Cryptococcaemia with Unfavourable Outcome in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen transmitted to humans by inhalation, mainly of infected bird…
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2 Mins
19th August 2021

A Single-Centre Retrospective Study on the Impact of Reducing Surgical Prophylaxis from 48 hours to 24 hours in Cardiovascular Surgery

There is limited evidence to guide duration of antibiotic prophylaxis in cardiovascular surgeries. While available evidence and guidelines…