Over 1.5 million people live in 16,000 nursing homes in the USA and experience an average of 2 million infections a year. Infections have been associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, rehospitalization, extended hospital stay and substantial healthcare expenses. Emerging infections and...
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The decline in primary care presentation for common infections during the full first COVID-19 pandemic year, together with lower prescription rates for respiratory tract/ear infections, resulted in a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing in Dutch primary care. Keywords: COVID-19; pandemic; ...
We explored the perspectives of healthcare providers and child caretakers on the referral process of children with common childhood infections from private low-level health facilities in Mbarara District. We carried out 43 in-depth interviews with health workers and caretakers of sick children, ...
(HCoV 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1) are endemic globally and account for 10% to 30% of upper respiratory tract infections in adults. Coronaviruses are ecologically diverse with the greatest variety seen in bats, suggesting that they are the reservoirs for many of these viruses.2Peridomestic...
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Increased risk of conditions associated with asthma such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), scarred lung tissue and lung infections Increased risk of developing COPD Low sperm count Damage to the nervous system Menstruation irregularities in women ...
These proportions increased to 72% and 47% respectively in the second survey in 2012 [1, 2, 4]. Without knowledge of their HIV status HIV-infected persons do not access HIV care and treatment services, including cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for opportunistic infections and antiretroviral therapy (ART...
Examples of neglect in nursing homes include: Failing to call a doctor or nurse for treatment when needed Ignoring a resident’s injuries or illnesses (bedsores, infections, etc.) Leaving a resident with mobility issues in their room for extended periods ...
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses varying from the common cold to serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or serious acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Some causes illness in humans and others cause illness in animals, such as bats, camels, and...