Update on the use of immunoglobulin in human disease: a review of evidence

EE Perez, JS Orange, F Bonilla, J Chinen… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Human immunoglobulin preparations for intravenous or subcutaneous administration are
the cornerstone of treatment in patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases affecting …

Necrotizing soft-tissue infections

DL Stevens, AE Bryant - New England Journal of Medicine, 2017 - Mass Medical Soc
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Pediatric complex chronic conditions classification system version 2: updated for ICD-10 and complex medical technology dependence and transplantation

C Feudtner, JA Feinstein, W Zhong, M Hall, D Dai - BMC pediatrics, 2014 - Springer
Background The pediatric complex chronic conditions (CCC) classification system,
developed in 2000, requires revision to accommodate the International Classification of …

2018 WSES/SIS-E consensus conference: recommendations for the management of skin and soft-tissue infections

M Sartelli, X Guirao, TC Hardcastle, Y Kluger… - World Journal of …, 2018 - Springer
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a variety of pathological conditions that
involve the skin and underlying subcutaneous tissue, fascia, or muscle, ranging from simple …

Pediatric severe sepsis: current trends and outcomes from the Pediatric Health Information Systems database

A Ruth, CE McCracken, JD Fortenberry… - Pediatric Critical Care …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To 1) describe the characteristics and outcomes over time of PICU patients with
severe sepsis within the dedicated US children's hospitals, 2) identify patient subgroups at …

Evaluation and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections

SL Bonne, SS Kadri - Infectious Disease Clinics, 2017 - id.theclinics.com
Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rapidly progressive skin and soft tissue
infections that cause widespread tissue necrosis and are associated with systemic illness. 1 …

Hospital-related cost of sepsis: a systematic review

H Arefian, S Heublein, A Scherag, FM Brunkhorst… - Journal of Infection, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives This article systematically reviews research on the costs of sepsis and, as a
secondary aim, evaluates the quality of economic evaluations reported in peer-reviewed …

Effectiveness of clindamycin and intravenous immunoglobulin, and risk of disease in contacts, in invasive group a streptococcal infections

JR Carapetis, P Jacoby, K Carville… - Clinical infectious …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background. The use of clindamycin and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in treatment of
invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection, and the need for prophylactic antibiotics in …

Clinical efficacy of polyspecific intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a comparative observational study

A Linnér, J Darenberg, J Sjölin… - Clinical Infectious …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Clinical Efficacy of Polyspecific Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in Patients With
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Comparative Observational Study | Clinical Infectious …

Polyspecific intravenous immunoglobulin in clindamycin-treated patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

T Parks, C Wilson, N Curtis… - Clinical Infectious …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
We evaluated the effect of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) on mortality in clindamycin-
treated streptococcal toxic shock syndrome using a meta-analysis. In association with IVIG …