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View article: Shift from Streptococcus pneumoniae to Klebsiella pneumoniae: a 15-year nationwide study of bacterial meningitis in Korea
Shift from Streptococcus pneumoniae to Klebsiella pneumoniae: a 15-year nationwide study of bacterial meningitis in Korea Open
Over 15 years in Korea, the declining incidence of S. pneumoniae meningitis coincided with widespread pneumococcal vaccination, while K. pneumoniae has become the leading cause. Given its association with poor outcomes, K. pneumoniae menin…
View article: Safety and immunogenicity of a homologous booster dose of a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein nanoparticle vaccine (GBP510) adjuvanted with AS03: 12 months follow-up result of an open-label, nonrandomized extension of a phase 1/2 trial
Safety and immunogenicity of a homologous booster dose of a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein nanoparticle vaccine (GBP510) adjuvanted with AS03: 12 months follow-up result of an open-label, nonrandomized extension of a phase 1/2 trial Open
A homologous GBP510/AS03 booster was well tolerated and induced robust, durable neutralizing antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron variant.
View article: Questioning the Addition of Fluoroquinolone on Mortality in Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A multicenter study in Korea
Questioning the Addition of Fluoroquinolone on Mortality in Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A multicenter study in Korea Open
In patients with sCAP, outcomes did not differ significantly between APBL monotherapy and FQ combination therapy. This suggests that even in severe CAP, an individualized treatment strategy based on the causative agent may be more appropri…
View article: Antimicrobial activity of cephamycins and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors against ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae under standard and high bacterial inocula
Antimicrobial activity of cephamycins and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors against ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae under standard and high bacterial inocula Open
This study investigated the in vitro antimicrobial activity of cephamycins and novel β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations, against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates…
View article: Enhancing Military Performance and Stress Management Through Mindfulness Training: The Role of Fronto‐Limbic Network and Sequential Mediation Analysis
Enhancing Military Performance and Stress Management Through Mindfulness Training: The Role of Fronto‐Limbic Network and Sequential Mediation Analysis Open
Mindfulness training (MT) has been shown to be effective at managing emotions and stress. However, the underlying neural mechanism of MT is yet unclear and attempts to explore the effects of MT on both psychological factors and performance…
View article: Pneumococcal Vaccination in Korean Adults: 2025 Recommendations by the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases
Pneumococcal Vaccination in Korean Adults: 2025 Recommendations by the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases Open
The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) was approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in October 2024. Despite the ongoing national immunization programs that include pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for children …
View article: Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients
Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients Open
Annual influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for immunocompromised individuals, who are at a higher risk of severe infection. The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases has revised its influenza vaccination recommendations for solid…
View article: Poor Prognosis of Pneumococcal Co-Infection in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Poor Prognosis of Pneumococcal Co-Infection in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Open
The impact of Streptococcus pneumoniae coinfection on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prognosis remains uncertain. We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who underwent a pneumococcal urinary antige…
View article: Comparative genomic and phenotypic analysis of low- and high-virulent Acinetobacter baumannii strains: Insights into antimicrobial resistance and virulence potential
Comparative genomic and phenotypic analysis of low- and high-virulent Acinetobacter baumannii strains: Insights into antimicrobial resistance and virulence potential Open
Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant threat to public health. This study investigated the genomic features and phenotypic characteristics of two clinical A. baumannii strains, KBN10P01317 (low-virulent) and KBN1…
View article: Disease progression associated cytokines in COVID-19 patients with deteriorating and recovering health conditions
Disease progression associated cytokines in COVID-19 patients with deteriorating and recovering health conditions Open
Understanding the immune response to COVID-19 is challenging due to its high variability among individuals. To identify differentially expressed cytokines between the deteriorating and recovering phases, we analyzed the Electronic Health R…
View article: Comparisons of the Therapeutics for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Prospective Cohort Study, Seoul, Korea
Comparisons of the Therapeutics for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Prospective Cohort Study, Seoul, Korea Open
Category: Diabetes; Other Introduction/Purpose: Treating chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain poses significant clinical challenges due to variable outcomes and failed trials, along with the difficulty in objectively evaluating imp…
View article: Principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship programs in Korea
Principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship programs in Korea Open
This review addresses the escalating challenge posed by antibiotic resistance, highlighting its profound impact on global public health, including increased mortality rates and healthcare expenditures. The review focuses on the need to ado…
View article: Clonal Distribution and Its Association With the Carbapenem Resistance Mechanisms of Carbapenem-Non-Susceptible <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Isolates From Korean Hospitals
Clonal Distribution and Its Association With the Carbapenem Resistance Mechanisms of Carbapenem-Non-Susceptible <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Isolates From Korean Hospitals Open
Frameshift mutations in oprD combined with MBL production or hyperproduction of AmpC are responsible for carbapenem resistance in P. aeruginosa. Further attention is required to curb the emergence and spread of new carbapenem-resistant P. …
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for 2024–2025 in Korea
COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for 2024–2025 in Korea Open
The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases has been regularly publishing guidelines for adult immunization since 2007. Following the release of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination recommendations in 2023, significant changes hav…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression and Anxiety Among Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Nationwide Study in Korea
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression and Anxiety Among Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Nationwide Study in Korea Open
In Korea, during the COVID-19 pandemic, HCWs commonly suffered from mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. Regularly checking the physical and mental health problems of HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial, and s…
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study
Clinical Outcomes of Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study Open
Hospitalized SOTRs with COVID-19 had a worse prognosis than non-SOTRs. COVID-19 vaccination should be implemented appropriately to prevent severe COVID-19 progression in this population.
View article: Recommendations for Adult Immunization by the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, 2023: Minor Revisions to the 3rd Edition
Recommendations for Adult Immunization by the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, 2023: Minor Revisions to the 3rd Edition Open
The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases has been regularly developing guidelines for adult immunization since 2007. In 2023, the guidelines for the following seven vaccines were revised: influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcal, tetanus-di…
View article: Antimicrobial Use and Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales in Korea: A Nationwide Case-Control Study With Propensity Score Matching
Antimicrobial Use and Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales in Korea: A Nationwide Case-Control Study With Propensity Score Matching Open
The utilization of broad-spectrum antibiotics and the presence of comorbidities are associated with increasing development of CRE. This study emphasizes the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in reducing broad-spectrum antibiotic use …