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View article: Global spatiotemporal dynamics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae re-emergence after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: an epidemiological and transmission modelling study
Global spatiotemporal dynamics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae re-emergence after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: an epidemiological and transmission modelling study Open
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View article: Development and maintenance of consensus recommendations on pediatric outpatient antibiotic therapy in Germany: a framework for rational use
Development and maintenance of consensus recommendations on pediatric outpatient antibiotic therapy in Germany: a framework for rational use Open
View article: Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in 1402 Children With Parapneumonic Effusion/Pleural Empyema in Germany: A Long-term Surveillance Study
Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in 1402 Children With Parapneumonic Effusion/Pleural Empyema in Germany: A Long-term Surveillance Study Open
Objective: This study investigated empiric antibiotic treatment (EAT), guideline adherence, antibiotic streamlining and clinical outcomes in 1402 hospitalized children with pediatric parapneumonic effusion/pleural empyema (PPE/PE). Methods…
View article: Pneumonia outbreaks due to re-emergence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Pneumonia outbreaks due to re-emergence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Open
View article: Mycoplasma pneumoniae: delayed re-emergence after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: delayed re-emergence after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions Open
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of respiratory tract infections with community-acquired pneumonia as the major disease-related burden. Compared with other pathogens, M pneumoniae is atypical in many ways: it is one of the smallest …
View article: A retrospective evaluation of the Euroarray STI-11 multiplex system for the detection of eight STI causing agents
A retrospective evaluation of the Euroarray STI-11 multiplex system for the detection of eight STI causing agents Open
View article: Mycoplasma pneumoniae: gone forever?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: gone forever? Open
View article: SARS-CoV-2 sero-immunity and quality of life in children and adolescents in relation to infections and vaccinations: the IMMUNEBRIDGE KIDS cross-sectional study, 2022
SARS-CoV-2 sero-immunity and quality of life in children and adolescents in relation to infections and vaccinations: the IMMUNEBRIDGE KIDS cross-sectional study, 2022 Open
Purpose The study evaluates the effects on sero-immunity, health status and quality of life of children and adolescents after the upsurge of the Omicron variant in Germany. Methods This multicenter cross-sectional study (IMMUNEBRIDGE Kids)…
View article: P051 Real-world experience of change in lung clearance index (LCI2.5) following initiation of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in children with cystic fibrosis aged 6 through 11
P051 Real-world experience of change in lung clearance index (LCI2.5) following initiation of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in children with cystic fibrosis aged 6 through 11 Open
View article: Der p 23‐specific <scp>IgE</scp> response throughout childhood and its association with allergic disease: A birth cohort study
Der p 23‐specific <span>IgE</span> response throughout childhood and its association with allergic disease: A birth cohort study Open
Background The Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus molecule Der p 23 is a major allergen whose clinical relevance has been shown in cross‐sectional studies. We longitudinally analysed the trajectory of Der p 23‐specific IgE antibody (sIgE) leve…
View article: Serologic biomarkers in <i>Candida</i> and <i>Aspergillus</i> infections of the central nervous system: A comparison of galactomannan, mannan and β‐1,<scp>3‐D</scp>‐gucan testing from serum and cerebrospinal fluid
Serologic biomarkers in <i>Candida</i> and <i>Aspergillus</i> infections of the central nervous system: A comparison of galactomannan, mannan and β‐1,<span>3‐D</span>‐gucan testing from serum and cerebrospinal fluid Open
Background The incidence of Aspergillus and Candida CNS infection, which are characterised by high mortality rates, is underestimated. This underdiagnosis presumably results from the limitations of available diagnostic tools and the need f…
View article: A streamlined method for the fast and cost-effective detection of bacterial pathogens from positive blood cultures for the BacT/ALERT blood culture system using the Vitek MS mass spectrometer
A streamlined method for the fast and cost-effective detection of bacterial pathogens from positive blood cultures for the BacT/ALERT blood culture system using the Vitek MS mass spectrometer Open
Background and objective Prompt pathogen identification of blood stream infections is essential to provide appropriate antibiotic treatment. Therefore, the objective of this prospective single centre study was to establish an inexpensive, …
View article: The role of synovial fluid aspiration in shoulder joint infections
The role of synovial fluid aspiration in shoulder joint infections Open
View article: Combined Training Intervention Targeting Medical and Nursing Staff Reduces Ciprofloxacin Use and Events of Urinary Tract Infection
Combined Training Intervention Targeting Medical and Nursing Staff Reduces Ciprofloxacin Use and Events of Urinary Tract Infection Open
Inappropriate diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTI) contributes to antimicrobial overuse. A combined training intervention for medical and nursing staff mainly addressing the analytic process reduced UTI events (9.20 vs. 7.36 per 100…
View article: β-1,3-d-Glucan and Galactomannan as Biomarkers for the Detection of Invasive <i>Geotrichum</i> and <i>Magnusiomyces</i> Infections: a Retrospective Evaluation.
β-1,3-d-Glucan and Galactomannan as Biomarkers for the Detection of Invasive <i>Geotrichum</i> and <i>Magnusiomyces</i> Infections: a Retrospective Evaluation. Open
Magnusiomyces and Geotrichum species are ascomycetous yeasts that can cause potentially life-threatening invasive fungal infections commonly referred to as geotrichosis. In this study, we aimed to estimate the incidence and m…
View article: Lower beta‐1,3‐D‐glucan testing cut‐offs increase sensitivity for non‐<i>albicans Candida</i> species bloodstream infections
Lower beta‐1,3‐D‐glucan testing cut‐offs increase sensitivity for non‐<i>albicans Candida</i> species bloodstream infections Open
Purpose Fungal biomarkers support early diagnosis of invasive fungal infections. In this study, we evaluated the impact of a recent update to the manufacturer‐recommended cut‐off for beta‐1,3‐D‐glucan (BDG) testing (Fujifilm Wako BDG assay…
View article: Feasibility of SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Testing Among Children and Childcare Workers at German Day Care Centers
Feasibility of SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Testing Among Children and Childcare Workers at German Day Care Centers Open
German Registry for Clinical Trials Identifier: DRKS00023721.
View article: Defining a Synovial Fluid White Blood Cell Count Threshold to Predict Periprosthetic Infection after Shoulder Arthroplasty
Defining a Synovial Fluid White Blood Cell Count Threshold to Predict Periprosthetic Infection after Shoulder Arthroplasty Open
Background: The diagnosis of periprosthetic shoulder infection (PSI) requires a thorough diagnostic workup. Synovial fluid aspiration has been proven to be a reliable tool in the diagnosis of joint infections of the lower extremity, but sh…
View article: Comparison of a Lateral Flow Assay and a Latex Agglutination Test for the Diagnosis of Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection
Comparison of a Lateral Flow Assay and a Latex Agglutination Test for the Diagnosis of Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection Open
View article: The Role of Synovial Fluid Aspiration in Shoulder Joint Infections
The Role of Synovial Fluid Aspiration in Shoulder Joint Infections Open
Background : Joint aspiration with analysis of synovial fluid white blood cell count (WBC) and microbiological culture is a widely established aspect in the diagnosis of shoulder joint infections (SJI). In case of a two stage revision for …
View article: An invasive infection caused by the thermophilic mold Talaromyces thermophilus
An invasive infection caused by the thermophilic mold Talaromyces thermophilus Open
Background Increasing incidence of invasive infections caused by rare fungi was observed over the recent years. Case Here, we describe the first reported case of an infection caused by the thermophilic mold Talaromyces thermophilus . Culti…
View article: Interactive, case-based seminars in the digitized pediatrics block internship from the students’ perspective
Interactive, case-based seminars in the digitized pediatrics block internship from the students’ perspective Open
We report on the pediatric block practice digitized due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nineteen seminars were recorded, which represent the broad spectrum of pediatrics as comprehensively as possible, and made available on the learning platform…
View article: Comparison of β-D-Glucan and Galactomannan in Serum for Detection of Invasive Aspergillosis: Retrospective Analysis with Focus on Early Diagnosis
Comparison of β-D-Glucan and Galactomannan in Serum for Detection of Invasive Aspergillosis: Retrospective Analysis with Focus on Early Diagnosis Open
The early diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (IA) relies mainly on computed tomography imaging and testing for fungal biomarkers such as galactomannan (GM). We compared an established ELISA for the detection of GM with a turbidimetric ass…
View article: A German Corpus on Topic Classification and Success of Social Media Posts from Facebook
A German Corpus on Topic Classification and Success of Social Media Posts from Facebook Open
We provide a corpus consisting of 6,000 posts of German food delivery services from five brand pages on the online social network Facebook. The brand pages include Call a Pizza, Deliveroo, Domino’s, Lieferando, Mundfein and Smiley’s. A grou…
View article: Lung function trajectories using different reference equations in a birth cohort study up to the age of 20 years
Lung function trajectories using different reference equations in a birth cohort study up to the age of 20 years Open
Lung function trajectories using different reference equations in a birth cohort up to the age of 20 years show a drop in FEV1and FVC of both asthmatic and nonasthmatic subjects at the age of 13 years regardless…
View article: What does lung function tell us about respiratory multimorbidity in childhood and early adulthood? Results from the <scp>MAS</scp> birth cohort study
What does lung function tell us about respiratory multimorbidity in childhood and early adulthood? Results from the <span>MAS</span> birth cohort study Open
Background Interaction between respiratory multimorbidity and lung function has not been examined in longitudinal population studies. We aimed to assess the association of multimorbidity of asthma and rhinitis with lung function and bronch…
View article: Predictors of postoperative hemoglobin drop after laparoscopic myomectomy.
Predictors of postoperative hemoglobin drop after laparoscopic myomectomy. Open
Surgical time and dominant myoma diameter are independent predictors of the postoperative Hb drop after LM.
View article: Improvement of Perioperative Outcomes in Major Gynecological and Gynecologic–Oncological Surgery with Hemostatic Gelatin–Thrombin Matrix
Improvement of Perioperative Outcomes in Major Gynecological and Gynecologic–Oncological Surgery with Hemostatic Gelatin–Thrombin Matrix Open
To our knowledge, our study is the largest case-control study focusing on Floseal® use in gynecology. The use of HM was associated with significantly better short-term perioperative outcomes. Due to its local action, HM seems to be particu…
View article: Diagnose und Therapie von Atemwegsinfektionen (ohne ambulant erworbene Pneumonie) bei ambulant behandelten Kindern ohne schwerwiegende Grunderkrankung
Diagnose und Therapie von Atemwegsinfektionen (ohne ambulant erworbene Pneumonie) bei ambulant behandelten Kindern ohne schwerwiegende Grunderkrankung Open
View article: Chemikalienmanagement und Umweltschutz in der textilen Kette
Chemikalienmanagement und Umweltschutz in der textilen Kette Open
Die Bekleidung als Grundbedürfnis des Menschen wird heute global in sehr komplexen Lieferketten hergestellt. Nach der Ernährung, dem privaten Transport und dem Wohnen hat die Textilproduktion den höchsten Umwelt-Fußabdruck. Dazu tragen vor…