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View article: <i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> Meningoencephalitis in Three Pediatric Patients in Florida, USA
<i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> Meningoencephalitis in Three Pediatric Patients in Florida, USA Open
Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis has been reported in several southern U.S. states and Hawai‘i. We present the first locally acquired human cases of A. cantonensis meningoencephalitis in three children…
View article: Red blood cell distribution width as a potential inflammatory marker in pediatric osteomyelitis
Red blood cell distribution width as a potential inflammatory marker in pediatric osteomyelitis Open
The mild increase in RDW, and its weak negative correlation with other acute-phase reactants during the study course, limits its utility as a therapy response marker in pediatric osteomyelitis.
View article: Uncommon aetiology of lymphadenopathy in a healthy child: a sporotrichosis case with painless lymphadenopathy
Uncommon aetiology of lymphadenopathy in a healthy child: a sporotrichosis case with painless lymphadenopathy Open
A 6-year-old boy was referred to the paediatric infectious disease clinic with a 2-month history of enlarged, erythematous, painless cervical lymph nodes. He initially presented to his paediatrician with a painless lesion. At that time, he…
View article: Impact on Microbiology Laboratory Turnaround Times Following Process Improvements and Total Laboratory Automation
Impact on Microbiology Laboratory Turnaround Times Following Process Improvements and Total Laboratory Automation Open
Total laboratory automation (TLA) involves the integration of pre- and post-analytical processes through incorporation of multiple, modular systems to perform different tests, on diverse matrices, within the clinical microbiology laborator…
View article: Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Open
Cardiac manifestations in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS‐C) can include coronary artery aneurysms, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and electrocardiographic disturbances. We report the clinical course of three chi…
View article: Impact on microbiology laboratory turnaround times following process improvements and total laboratory automation
Impact on microbiology laboratory turnaround times following process improvements and total laboratory automation Open
Introduction The impact of workflow changes and total laboratory automation (TLA) on microbiology culture processing time was evaluated in an academic-affiliated regional hospital. Materials and Methods A retrospective analysis of microbio…
View article: Burkholderia cepacia Sepsis in a Previously Healthy Full-Term Infant
Burkholderia cepacia Sepsis in a Previously Healthy Full-Term Infant Open
Burkholderia cepacia causes sepsis in neonates who are immunocompromised or exposed via nosocomial transmission. We report a case of B. cepacia sepsis in a previously healthy 5-week-old male originally treated for bacterial pneumonia per c…
View article: 2161. Organism-Specific Turn Around Time Improvement in Urinary Specimens as a Result of Microbiological Laboratory Automation
2161. Organism-Specific Turn Around Time Improvement in Urinary Specimens as a Result of Microbiological Laboratory Automation Open
Background University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX is one of few medical centers using Becton Dickinson (BD) Kiestra Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) system since May 2015. The impact on organism-specific turn around time (TAT) in urinar…
View article: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Open
Hand, Foot, and Mouth DiseaseHand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral infection in children.Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be very concerning to parents and caretakers.Most commonly, hand, foot, and mouth disease affects children…
View article: 2069. Automation Process Improving Microbiological Laboratory Efficiency
2069. Automation Process Improving Microbiological Laboratory Efficiency Open
BACKGROUND: Automation minimizes hands-on steps and facilitates process improvement in the microbiology laboratory. The impact on the efficiency improvement of the culturing process in an academic regional hospital after implementation of …
View article: Improving health self-efficacy at a community health fair in Lubbock, Texas
Improving health self-efficacy at a community health fair in Lubbock, Texas Open
To improve the health self-efficacy of the Lubbock, Texas community, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine students organized a health fair to promote patient education and improve awareness of health issues, such…
View article: A Regional Report: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in 2016-17 Season
A Regional Report: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in 2016-17 Season Open
disease, immunodeficiency, and prophylaxis status, which are all factors that influence susceptibility to RSV infection. 5More studies are needed to better identify these characteristics that may have implications for management on a regio…
View article: Impact of Automation Process on Microbiological Laboratory Efficiency
Impact of Automation Process on Microbiological Laboratory Efficiency Open
University Medical Center (UMC) Lubbock made a significant investment to improve the quality and efficiency of the microbiology laboratory by implementing the Becton Dickinson (BD) Kiestra Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) system which aut…