Bronchitis the Leader at Putting Children in the Hospital
More children admitted to hospitals in 2018 had acute bronchitis than any other diagnosis, according to a recent report from
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Global scarcity of novel antibiotics drives the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance
The world is still failing to develop desperately needed antibacterial treatments, despite growing awareness of the urgent threat of antibiotic
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Biosensors to detect P. jirovecii, responsible for Pneumocystis pneumonia
The group ‘Clinical Epidemiology and Vascular Risk’ at the Institute of Biomedicine of Seville—IBiS/University Hospitals Virgen del Rocío and Macarena/CSIC/University
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Sepsis and Influenza
Sepsis is brought on by infection with a pathogen, to which the body responds excessively and perpetuates a systemic immune
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DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe COVID-19, aiding faster treatment
Researchers have developed a DNA test to quickly identify secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, who have double the risk of
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Many with lupus at high risk for adverse reactions to pneumocystis pneumonia drug
New research shows that adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, who receive trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), a prophylactic therapy to help prevent pneumocystis
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Coronavirus symptoms update: What happens to the lungs when a person has COVID-19
When it comes to symptoms of COVID-19, much attention is on the lesser-known warning signs. The lungs have been shown to
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Elton John health: Rocketman singer makes tearful pneumonia admission – symptoms and signs
Elton John is set to feature in the One World: Together At Home concert on Saturday night. The virtual concert
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Frank Skinner health: TV presenter’s health battle left him ‘staring into darkness’
Frank Skinner hosts Room 101, a show that involves celebrities pitching their biggest dislikes to Frank, who chooses the grievance
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Infectious diseases A to Z: What you need to know about pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, and can range in seriousness from
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