[HTML][HTML] Invasive pneumococcal disease in Latin America and the Caribbean: Serotype distribution, disease burden, and impact of vaccination. A systematic review …

A Bardach, S Ruvinsky, MC Palermo, T Alconada… - PLoS …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) are associated with high morbidity,
mortality, and health costs worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) …

The diagnosis of central nervous system infections in resource-limited settings and the use of novel and molecular diagnostic platforms to improve diagnosis

J Milburn, R Suresh, R Doyle… - Expert Review of Molecular …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Central nervous system infections (CNSI) disproportionately affect individuals in
low-resource settings where diagnosis is challenging; large proportions of patients never …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid capture shotgun sequencing detected unexpected viruses in the cerebrospinal fluid of children with acute meningitis and encephalitis

C Launes, J Camacho, M Pons-Espinal… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Investigation of undiagnosed cases of infectious neurological diseases, especially
in the paediatric population, remains a challenge. This study aimed to enhance …

Strategies for controlling pneumococcal disease and outbreaks during humanitarian emergencies

M Cliff, P Welaga, N Mohammed, P Ansah… - Nature Medicine, 2024 - nature.com
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection accounts for nearly one-fifth of all meningitis deaths
globally, half of which occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of Antibiotic Regimens for Meningitis in Young Infants Aged 0–59 Days: A Systematic Review

S Mathias, K North, A Santana, C Britto, A Fung… - …, 2024 - publications.aap.org
Efficacy of Antibiotic Regimens for Meningitis in Young Infants Aged 0–59 Days: A
Systematic Review | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics Skip to Main Content …

[HTML][HTML] Nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Brizuela, MC Palermo, T Alconada, MM Sandoval… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
globally, causing bacteremic pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and other invasive …

Bacterial, viral, and prion infectious diseases of the brain

AM Condos, P Wangaryattawanich… - Magnetic Resonance …, 2024 - mri.theclinics.com
Brain infections caused by bacteria and viruses are a significant health concern worldwide.
Imaging is an essential diagnostic tool in the evaluation of brain infections, providing …

Climate Change and Meningoencephalitis in the Americas: A Brewing Storm

E Dionne, F Machiavello Roman… - Current Infectious Disease …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Climate change has significantly impacted the ecological
interactions between pathogens, vectors and human populations. Regional variations in …

[HTML][HTML] The Role of Oxidative Stress in TB Meningitis and Therapeutic Options

J Dawi, AS Mohan, Y Misakyan, S Affa, E Gonzalez… - Diseases, 2024 - mdpi.com
Meningitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the meninges surrounding the brain and
spinal cord. Meningitis can be triggered by various factors, including infectious agents like …

Effect of ambient ozone pollution on disease burden globally: A systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2019

W Hu, J Yang - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Exposure to ambient ozone pollution causes health loss and even death, and
both are the main risk factors for the disease burden worldwide. We comprehensively …