Chest Infections Section
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Aspergillus in bronchiectasis: An expanding spectrum of disease and diagnostic challenge
Recent findings underscore the need to integrate Aspergillus serologies into routine bronchiectasis care and adopt a phenotype-driven, personalized approach to fungal surveillance and treatment.
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From decline to resurgence: Rise and response to US and global TB burden
TB prevalence has been rising since 2019, driven by reduced precautions and conflicts, though shorter treatments and strategic plans offer hope for elimination.
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Pseudomonas infection in patients with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a clinically important organism that infects patients with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). In the United States, the estimated prevalence of NCFB is 213 per 100,000 across all […]
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Can VAP be prevented? New data suggest so
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common cause of hospital-related morbidity in critically ill patients. The efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics in the prevention of VAP has been the subject of several […]
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Update on seasonal flu, RSV infections, and vaccines
November 12 marks World Pneumonia Day, and while it has long been recognized that viruses play a significant role in causing pneumonia, awareness has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
