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October 23-25, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Aminoglycosides (AGs) and beta-lactams are the most commonly used antimicrobials in animal settings, particularly on dairy farms. Dairy farm waste is an important reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence genes (VGs) in environmental Escherichia coli, whi [....] » Read More
Introduction Malnutrition prevalence among the under-five children in Chennai, Tamilnadu state, India is higher than the state (Tamilnadu) average. The Poshan Abhiyaan program insists on growth monitoring to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition. We described malnutrition among [....] » Read More
Introduction Around 1 million deaths were due to diarrhoeal diseases globally in 2021. On June 13th, 2024, Kanchipuram District Government Hospital reported two cases of gastroenteritis to the district surveillance unit. Again 50 cases were reported on June 16th, 2024. All cases [....] » Read More
Background: The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) of the World Health Organization (WHO) is the last region in which polio transmission continues. Afghanistan and Pakistan, also being parts of South Asia, pose a major burden for the transmission of the virus both in the EMRO an [....] » Read More
Saudi Arabia effectively managed infectious diseases and pandemics, including MERS-CoV (2014) and COVID-19 (2020), by implementing an integrated, evidence-based approach. Its strategy emphasized strategic planning, international collaboration, and rapid adaptability to evolving h [....] » Read More
Background: Despite the presence of antibacterial agents for urinary tract infection treatment, most of the uropathogenic bacteria reveal multi-drug resistance. Health and economic loss due to these represent a rising burden worldwide which necessitates serious action at regional [....] » Read More
Introduction Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a common problem for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Nearly 60% of primary bloodstream infections are caused by gram-positive cocci. Gram-positive bacteria gain access to the bloodstream through invasive procedures and vario [....] » Read More
Cellulosimicrobium cellulans and Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum are commensal skin flora that rarely cause human infection. Due to their ubiquitous nature, blood and tissue cultures identifying these organisms are regularly dismissed as contaminants, delaying appropriate anti [....] » Read More
Acinetobacter baumannii has evolved over years as a predominant nosocomial pathogen in ICUs especially associated with VAPs and subsequent blood stream Infections. In the present work we have tried to observe genetic make-up of A.baumannii isolates for virulence factors and their [....] » Read More
Background: SARS-CoV-2 displays distinct characteristics in terms of virulence and disease severity in pediatric population. Hence, patient’s clinical profile and viral genome may contribute to patient’s symptoms and disease severity. Objectives: To determine the [....] » Read More
According to the spirit of international sepsis guidelines and clinical practice in China, we explored the rapid diagnosis and treatment ideas and strategies of different pathogenic infections in ICU to shorten the diagnosis time and improve the rescue efficiency. Taking Gram-pos [....] » Read More
Chromobacterium violaceum (C. violaceum) is a gram-negative and facultative anaerobic bacillus that is widespread in the soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions. Knowledge of the pathogenesis of C. violaceum has increased over the decades since the first case of human [....] » Read More
Background: After the outbreak of Coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei, in 2019, the disease rapidly spread to other parts of China as well as outside of China. Since the pandemic outbreak, the general public has been responsive to the national call to stay at home in quarantine. However, [....] » Read More
Sepsis and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) are two critical and life-threatening conditions that often share overlapping clinical features, leading to diagnostic challenges. However, their underlying pathophysiology and treatment approaches differ significantly, making a [....] » Read More
The mental health welfare of nurses and midwives is an urgent need that requires institutional support for professionals. Recent studies show the connection between SN and Covid 19 damages. This is the project of my PhD topic and the first study, on the impact of the mental healt [....] » Read More
Bacterial identification is essential for effective patient care, particularly in critical care settings with common severe infections. In most Indian laboratory settings, the VITEK 2 system is widely utilized for identifying clinical isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility tes [....] » Read More
Klebsiella pneumoniae is the most common pathogen causing nosocomial infections owing to their potent virulence factors Viz. capsule, Fimbriae, siderophores, Efflux pump, regulatory secretions & secretory system. Since most of the nosocomial K. pneumoniae infections are MDR/X [....] » Read More
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Title : Real-life experience with IV fosfomycin in Canada: Results from the C anadian LE adership on A ntimicrobial R eal-life usage (CLEAR) registry
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Objectives: Data on the use of intravenous (IV) fosfomycin in Canada are limited. Using data captured by the C anadian LE adership on A ntimicrobial R eal-life usage ( CLEAR) registry, we report the use of IV fosfomycin in Canadian patients. Methods: The CLEAR registry uses the w [....] » Read More
Title : Water quality and intestinal health: Assessment of access to treated water and the prevalence of endoparasitosis in Manacapuru, interior of the Amazon region
Matheus de Oliveira Nogueira, AFYA Faculty of Medical Sciences, Brazil
Background: Parasitic infections persist as a global public health challenge, with the Brazilian Amazon region showing an alarmingly high prevalence of cases. This situation is particularly critical in the interior areas of Amazonas state, where the precariousness of basic sanita [....] » Read More
Title : A rare encounter: Disseminated nocardiosis following myasthenia gravis treatment
Deepak Jacob, St John's Medical College, India
Nocardiosis is an uncommon opportunistic infection caused by filamentous Gram-positive bacteria of the genus Nocardia, predominantly affecting immunocompromised hosts. Immunosuppressive therapy, such as Rituximab, significantly increases susceptibility to such infections . Myasth [....] » Read More
Title : Factors associated with Delayed Treatment Seeking among Mentally ill patients, in a Tertiary Care Center, Chennai, India, January 2022 to March 2022
Venkatesh Mathan Kumar, Institute of Mental Health, India
Introduction The International Early Psychosis Association insists on early treatment for mental illness to achieve a better outcome. Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, offers tertiary care for mentally ill patients. Identifying the reasons for delayed [....] » Read More
Title : Health Facilities Covering Public Health Insurance in Tamilnadu, India, 2024
Harish Kumar Mohan Kumar, MGR Medical University, India
Introduction Universal health coverage can be achieved effectively through public health insurance. In India, only around 37% of the population had been covered under health insurance. In Tamilnadu state of India, public health insurance was initiated in 2012 to facilitate [....] » Read More
Title : Public Health Insurance for Children in Tamilnadu, India, 2024
Harish Kumar Mohan Kumar, MGR Medical University, India
Introduction Universal health coverage can reduce the child mortality rate significantly. Universal health coverage can be achieved through public health insurance. Public health insurance was initiated by the Government of Tamilnadu in 2012 under the name of the Chief Minister& [....] » Read More
Title : Magnesium sulfate as an alternative treatment in acute organophosphate poisoning: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oscar Inacio de Mendonca Bisneto, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande - UFCG/CZ, Brazil
Introduction: Organophosphate (OP) poisonings represent a serious medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. The conventional treatment involves administration of atropine. However, studies suggest that magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) could be a promising alternative treatment [....] » Read More
Title : A rare case of ocular syphilis: Bilateral chorioretinitis and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment
Anmol Grewal, Abrazo Health, United States
Ocular syphilis is a rare but significant manifestation of syphilis that can occur at any stage of the disease, often presenting with diverse clinical features such as uveitis, optic neuropathy, or retinal vasculitis, and in severe cases, may lead to permanent blindness. The inci [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment Accessibility through Innovative Services
Darya V Fridman, The Southern Nevada LGBTQ+ Center, United States
Hepatitis C (HCV) continues to disproportionately affect underserved populations, especially racial and ethnic minorities, creating a pressing need for improved testing and treatment accessibility. Our clinic, which serves a majority-minority population (70.8%), is an ideal site [....] » Read More
Title : Genetic Diversity and Drug Resistance Mutations in HIV-1 pol Gene Sequences in the Philippines: A Retrospective Genomic Analysis.
Jennifer Ashley Hila Reyes, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines
The Philippines has experienced a significant increase in HIV-1 infections in recent years, with a growing epidemic driven by the CRF01_AE strain. Understanding the genetic diversity of HIV-1 in the Philippines is crucial for the development of effective treatment strategies and [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of Coronavirus on vascular endothelial cells
Dolgormaa Janchivlamdan, De Montfort Universuty, United Kingdom
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can cause potentially life-threatening coronavirus disease (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a multisystem disease and is associated with significant respiratory distress, systemic hyperinflammation, vasculitis, and mul [....] » Read More