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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Epidemic Strains ICUs Amid Atypical Presentations

June 2025

High ICU admission rates and atypical features marked France’s recent M. pneumoniae epidemic, especially in those without early macrolide therapy.

Hyperuricaemia in Severe Malaria Linked to Higher Mortality

Elevated uric acid levels in children with severe malaria are associated with significantly increased risks of death and long-term cognitive impairment.

Novel Tool Diagnoses Tuberculosis in Low-Prevalence Areas

A novel clinical decision support system, TBorNotTB, has been developed to assist clinicians in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in low-prevalence settings.

Women Face 31% Higher Risk of Long COVID

Women are at a significantly higher risk of developing long COVID compared to men, especially between the ages of 40–55 years.

CROSS Score Predicts COVID-19 ICU Admission Risk

The CROSS score has been developed to accurately predict the risk of intensive care unit admission for patients with COVID-19 who present at the emergency room.

HDV Superinfection Risk Persists in People with HBV–HIV Coinfection

A decade-long study has shed light on the risks of hepatitis D virus superinfection in people with HIV co-infected with hepatitis B virus.

15% of Children Aged Under 3 Years Receive Invalid Vaccine Doses

Research reveals that 15% of children aged 0–35 months in the USA received at least one invalid vaccine dose between 2011–2020.

Increased ME/CFS Risk in Adults Post-COVID-19

The ongoing RECOVER-Adult study reveals that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) develops significantly more frequently following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Procalcitonin Guidance Fails to Shorten Antibiotic Use in Children

Using a procalcitonin-guided algorithm does not significantly reduce duration of IV antibiotic treatment in children with bacterial infections.

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