• Pathological inflammation is worsened by chronic bacterial lung infections and susceptibility to recurrent acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD), typically caused by viral and/or bacterial respiratory pathogens. (frontiersin.org)
  • S. pneumoniae can cause many types of infections, ranging from otitis media and sinusitis to pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Sinusitis is common in children, and symptoms are similar with uncomplicated viral upper respiratory infections . (medscape.com)
  • Pediatricians and primary care providers face a significant clinical dilemma when they consider using antibiotics with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), according to John H. Greinwald, Jr, MD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (medscape.com)
  • These findings certainly make sense because most respiratory infections in children are viral," Greinwald said. (medscape.com)
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae is an intracellular bacterium that causes a variety of respiratory infections to humans such as pneumonia and bronchitis. (helsinki.fi)
  • However, the performance of tNGS in the detection of respiratory pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in infections in children is unclear.Aim and methodology. (bvsalud.org)
  • • an association of new C. pneumoniae respiratory infections with episodes of clinical relapse [Buljevac D, Verkooyen RP, Jacobs BC, Hop W, van der Zwaan LA, van Doorn PA, Hintzen RQ. (weeksmd.com)
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae (formerly known as Chlamydia pneumoniae) causes respiratory infections with a mild course. (athenslab.gr)
  • Respiratory infections are probably the most common of all chlamydial infections. (athenslab.gr)
  • Ear infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses and often result from respiratory infections, allergies, or fluid accumulation in the ear. (sinusandallergywellnesscenter.com)
  • Infections often occur as a result of respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, or allergies, which can cause the eustachian tube to become blocked or swollen, trapping fluid in the middle ear. (sinusandallergywellnesscenter.com)
  • Contribute to the development of the disease, malnutrition and congenital heart defects, prematurity, acute respiratory viral infections, immunodeficiency states. (stop-seizures-meds.com)
  • Causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. (brainscape.com)
  • The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid sick people (if possible) and to practice good hygiene. (adam.com)
  • The incidence of K. pneumoniae resistances is evaluated between 90-100,000 patients in the US and EU5 2 , mainly in Urinary Tract infections and Respiratory Tract infections. (krqe.com)
  • Genetics and respiratory infections are pretty standard in pugs, especially in polluted areas. (a1meds.live)
  • Canine respiratory infections like kennel cough (also known as Infectious Tracheobronchitis) and pneumonia are infections of a dogs windpipe and large airways of the lungs. (a1meds.live)
  • Parainfluenza is the most common viral cause of upper respiratory infections in dogs. (a1meds.live)
  • Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are one of the most common illnesses in guinea pigs. (a1meds.live)
  • The infections in patients with SLE, primarily involving the skin, respiratory tract, and urinary tract, can significantly complicate disease management. (medscimonit.com)
  • Respiratory infections are a common cause of infection and illness in humans. (stechpedia.com)
  • They can range from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections, including pneumonia. (stechpedia.com)
  • In fact, respiratory infections are the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (stechpedia.com)
  • A variety of microbes can cause respiratory infections. (stechpedia.com)
  • Each type of microbe causes different types of respiratory infections. (stechpedia.com)
  • Bacteria account for around two thirds of all respiratory infections, while viruses cause around one third. (stechpedia.com)
  • There is no single cure for respiratory infections, but appropriate therapy (including antibiotics if needed) will help relieve symptoms and speed recovery. (stechpedia.com)
  • This review summarizes current knowledge on the association between respiratory infections and asthma in children, with a special focus on the role of antibiotics in incipient asthma, asthma exacerbation and chronic stable asthma. (medscape.com)
  • The aim of this review is to evaluate the currently available data on the role of respiratory infections in asthmatic children, with a special focus on bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Therapy addressing specific symptoms is the mainstay for most upper respiratory infections (URIs). (medscape.com)
  • In immunocompromised patients, treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cytomegalovirus infections may be appropriate, especially if lower airway disease is suspected. (medscape.com)
  • It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
  • It is indicated for the prophylaxis or treatment of mild to moderately severe upper respiratory tract infections caused by organisms susceptible to low concentrations of penicillin G. (medscape.com)
  • C pneumoniae causes mild pneumonia or bronchitis in adolescents and young adults. (medscape.com)
  • The estimated number of cases of C pneumoniae pneumonia per year in the United States is 300,000, and the pathogen is estimated to cause 1-20% of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) cases among adults. (medscape.com)
  • The incidence of C pneumoniae pneumonia is highest among the elderly. (medscape.com)
  • C pneumoniae pneumonia is often a primary infection in persons aged 7-40 years. (medscape.com)
  • Infection with viruses such as influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus, adenoviruses, and parainfluenza viruses may lead to pneumonia. (momjunction.com)
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae is responsible for about 10% of pneumonia cases. (athenslab.gr)
  • In a retrospective case companion study published in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences , the researchers reviewed data from 51 adults with LD and 55 with bacteremic S. pneumoniae pneumonia (SP) who were hospitalized at a single center between 2013 and 2018. (medscape.com)
  • Worldwide, K. pneumoniae is responsible for 11.8% of hospital-acquired pneumonia. (krqe.com)
  • If your vet suspects a more severe respiratory infection, pneumonia, or congestive heart failure, they may also want to do a chest x-ray. (a1meds.live)
  • Risk factors for developing lobar pneumonia include a weakened immune system, recent viral respiratory infection (like the flu), chronic lung diseases (such as COPD or asthma), smoking, alcoholism, and being bedridden or immobile for extended periods. (edu.vn)
  • Pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. (stechpedia.com)
  • Dr Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Intensivist at The Respiratory Practice, said: "People with pneumonia usually have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Yang explained that bacterial pneumonia can develop in two ways - through transmission from person to person, or in some cases the bacteria may already be present in the upper respiratory tract of vulnerable people, and when their immunity wanes. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Primary inhalation pneumonia develops when these organisms bypass normal respiratory defense mechanisms or when the patient inhales aerobic gram-negative organisms that colonize the upper respiratory tract or respiratory support equipment. (medscape.com)
  • Aspiration pneumonia is due to the aspiration of colonized upper respiratory tract secretions. (medscape.com)
  • The development of nosocomial pneumonia represents an imbalance between normal host defenses and the ability of microorganisms to colonize and then invade the lower respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
  • K. pneumoniae bacteria represents a new target with a high medical need, affecting a large population worldwide, and for which antibiotics offer only a limited therapeutic solution. (krqe.com)
  • This infection commonly occurs when bacteria from an upper respiratory infection enter the bloodstream. (alpinistory.ru)
  • The bacteria can mainly be spread from person to person through the exchange of respiratory and throat. (alpinistory.ru)
  • It is a respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila , which is spread by water aerosol droplets. (lifelab1.com)
  • One such bacteria is Bordetella bronchisepta, which mainly affects the respiratory tract. (a1meds.live)
  • Bacteria and viruses can easily enter cause damage to the upper respiratory organs which include the nose, nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, pharynx and larynx. (a1meds.live)
  • If the sinus openings become too narrow to permit drainage of the mucus, then bacteria, which normally are present in the respiratory tract, begin to multiply. (energytechhvac.com)
  • Bacterial meningitis typically develops when any of these types of bacteria enter the body and gets into a person's bloodstream. (mymed.com)
  • these bacteria become more aggressive and affect the lower respiratory tract. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Patients who contract this bacteria can develop a serious infection because this bacteria can enter the bloodstream. (breathinglabs.com)
  • This approach not refl ected respiratory pathogen activity. (cdc.gov)
  • We assumed that syndrome data--to be suitable for systematic syndrome elevations in the fall, which were un- early detection of an emerging respiratory disease--should explained by pathogen counts but likely refl ected rhinovirus refl ect patterns in common respiratory infectious diseases activity. (cdc.gov)
  • We also investigated syndrome variations respiratory pathogen activity. (cdc.gov)
  • prescription medications dispensed by pharmacies, diag- nostic test requests (laboratory submissions) ( 13 ), hospital Respiratory Pathogen Counts diagnoses, and deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • AECOPD are predominately caused by acquisition of a new respiratory pathogen ( 8 ), which accelerate pathological remodeling leading to a more rapid decline in lung function ( 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • C. pneumoniae is a very common pathogen that has the ability to hide in the system in a persistent chronic form out of reach of the immune defences. (helsinki.fi)
  • RPIP (Respiratory Pathogen ID/AMR enrichment) sequencing generated almost 500â 000 reads for each specimen. (bvsalud.org)
  • After much controversy there is now powerful evidence for the respiratory pathogen Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) pneumoniae being a causal factor in some variants of the neurological illness multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a pathogen exclusive to humans and is transmitted by droplets. (athenslab.gr)
  • Complement activates as soon as a pathogen enters the body and serves to neutralise the threat via lysis or opsonisation (where the pathogen is tagged for destruction by host phagocytic cells) and prepare the body against further assault by stimulating and directing inflammatory and adaptive immune responses. (le.ac.uk)
  • Human bocavirus is a common finding in wheezing children, but its role as a respiratory pathogen is still unclear. (medscape.com)
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae , Chlamydophila psittaci , and Chlamydia trachomatis . (medscape.com)
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae infection of the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae and the risk for exacerbation in multiple sclerosis patients. (weeksmd.com)
  • • a statistically significant elevation of C. pneumoniae- specific serum antibody levels when the disease shifts into the progressive form [Munger KL, Peeling RW, Hernán MA, Chasan-Taber L, Olek MJ, Hankinson SE, Hunter D, Ascherio A. Infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae and risk of multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
  • 2004). Intrathecal production of Chlamydia pneumoniae -specific high-affinity antibodies is significantly associated with a subset of multiple sclerosis patients with progressive forms. (weeksmd.com)
  • A Chlamydia pneumoniae -specific peptide induces experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in rats. (weeksmd.com)
  • Increased prevalence of and gene transcription by Chlamydia pneumoniae in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
  • This analysis detects the presence of all pathogenic Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila psittaci), but without separating them. (athenslab.gr)
  • Two genera of chlamydia are of clinical importance for humans, the genus Chlamydia which includes the species Chlamydia trachomatis , and the genus Chlamydophila which includes the species Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Chlamydophila psittaci . (athenslab.gr)
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae and, in recent studies, Chlamydia trachomatis , may not only induce asthma exacerbations but may also be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Respiratory secretions transmit C pneumoniae from human to human, whereas infected birds transmit C psittaci to humans via a respiratory route through direct contact or aerosolization. (medscape.com)
  • Enteroviruses can also be spread through respiratory secretions (saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus) of an infected person. (rxwiki.com)
  • From patients, along with secretions, the causative agent of the disease enters the external environment. (stop-seizures-meds.com)
  • When lower respiratory tract secretions were obtained, these were also cultured. (ersjournals.com)
  • The primary route through which organisms enter the lower airways is via aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions into the trachea. (medscape.com)
  • Acinetobacter species commonly colonize the respiratory tract secretions in patients in the ICU. (medscape.com)
  • Multiple sclerosis: an infectious syndrome involving Chlamydophila pneumoniae . (weeksmd.com)
  • Reagent kit is intended for detection of Chlamydophila pneumoniae DNA in clinical specimens by real-time PCR. (adaltis.net)
  • Our study tions (up to 86%) can be explained by counts of respiratory assessed the suitability of different types of healthcare data pathogens. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, we investigated the extent to which senteeism data, followed by hospital data (+1 week), phar- time-series of respiratory pathogens (counts per week in macy/general practitioner consultations (+2 weeks), and existing laboratory registries) were refl ected in respiratory deaths/laboratory submissions (test requests) (+3 weeks). (cdc.gov)
  • An important paradox in COPD is that despite the accumulation of leukocytes in the airways with increasing disease severity, there is still a major failure to adequately control and eradicate respiratory pathogens. (frontiersin.org)
  • In this study, we estimated the performance of tNGS in the detection of respiratory pathogens and ARGs in 47 bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) specimens from children using conventional culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) as the gold standard.Results. (bvsalud.org)
  • To begin answering the question whether people with COVID-19 need empiric antibiotics when they enter the hospital, the Michigan researchers first determined rates of empiric antibiotic use (defined as antibiotics in the 2 days after admission) and community-onset coinfection (a positive culture or diagnostic test in the first 2 hospital days). (natap.org)
  • Currently available antibiotics aren't effective enough against C. pneumoniae -infection, especially against its chronic form. (helsinki.fi)
  • Eleven of the 12 gorillas in that group had symptoms of respiratory disease, including coughing, runny nose, and lethargy. (cdc.gov)
  • Initial infection with M. pneumoniae typically causes pharyngitis (sore throat), cough, fever, headache, malaise, runny nose - all the common symptoms of a basic upper respiratory infection. (rawlsmd.com)
  • But even when those respiratory symptoms are cleared, it may not be the end of the story. (rawlsmd.com)
  • A respiratory infection may be detected judging by the symptoms and running a few tests. (a1meds.live)
  • These viruses enter your body through the nose and travel to the lungs where they replicate and cause symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat. (stechpedia.com)
  • Respiratory tract symptoms include an increase in respiratory rate, shortness of breath, and a productive cough. (medscape.com)
  • Parasitic meningitis is caused by Naegleria fowleri and enters the body through the nose. (rxwiki.com)
  • 1.8% blood, 1.7% respiratory) had confirmed community-onset bacterial infection. (natap.org)
  • • evidence of active C. pneumoniae protein synthesis in the central nervous system, with production of a bacterial protein evoking an antibody shown to cause death of oligodendrocyte precursor cells [Cid C, Alvarez-Cermeno JC, Camafeita E, Salinas M, Alcazar A. Antibodies reactive to heat shock protein 90 induce oligodendrocyte precursor cell death in culture. (weeksmd.com)
  • Viruses enter the lung cells and multiply. (momjunction.com)
  • High levels of respiratory viruses spreading among children during that time may have contributed to the increase. (cdc.gov)
  • Viruses can enter the body through the nasal passages and set off a chain reaction resulting in sinusitis. (energytechhvac.com)
  • Respiratory viruses are the single most common causes of asthma exacerbations in children. (medscape.com)
  • Influenza - Influenza, or "the flu" for short, is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. (herbesthealth.com)
  • arly warning surveillance for emerging infectious dis- ease has become a priority in public health policy since Methods the anthrax attacks in 2001, the epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome in 2003, and the renewed attention Syndrome Data Collection and Case Defi nitions on possible infl uenza pandemics. (cdc.gov)
  • Some strains of K. pneumoniae produce a fairly strong enterotoxin, which causes severe morphological changes in various organs and systems. (stop-seizures-meds.com)
  • citation needed] New antibiotic-resistant strains of K. pneumoniae are appearing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recent studies in Europe and the United States 3 , 4 also revealed the existence of K. pneumoniae strains with an exceptionally high level of antimicrobial resistance, making them even more difficult to treat. (krqe.com)
  • This level of antimicrobial resistance in K. pneumoniae strains had never been observed before. (krqe.com)
  • The infectious forms, or elementary bodies , adhere to the cell membrane and enter the cell through a phagosome. (athenslab.gr)
  • C. pneumoniae induces the secretion of different kinds of cytokines and cell signalling molecules and the expression of adhesion molecules in all of these cell types. (helsinki.fi)
  • The mode of transmission is different among the three species ( C pneumoniae , C psittaci , and C trachomatis ), but all can cause systemic disease by hematogenous spread. (medscape.com)
  • The infection typically enters the lung through inhalation of droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person. (edu.vn)
  • In Western countries, we estimate that between 3% and 5% of pneumonias are linked to an infection caused by K. pneumoniae . (krqe.com)
  • neonatal ward devices, respiratory support equipment, and urinary catheters put patients at increased risk. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since this tube runs from the back of your nose to your middle ear, it's easy for an upper respiratory infection or allergy-related infection to spread into your ear. (sinusandallergywellnesscenter.com)
  • It is possible that upper respiratory disease happens frequently because guinea pigs have a mandible that is flared caudally and so allows for a broader access to the upper airway structures. (a1meds.live)
  • Common cold - The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract typically occurring in the fall or winter. (herbesthealth.com)
  • Some serotypes are carried in the upper respiratory tract and others are more associated with the invasive disease. (who.int)
  • Chronic or reoccurring bronchitis is most common in those with allergies, those working in occupations with unhealthy respiratory conditions and smokers. (herbesthealth.com)
  • This patient population is believed to have impaired respiratory host defenses, including persons with diabetes, alcoholism, malignancy, liver disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, glucocorticoid therapy, kidney failure, and certain occupational exposures (such as papermill workers). (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition C. pneumoniae -infection has been associated with multiple chronic diseases of which the most important are atherosclerosis and vascular diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and different kinds of neurological disorders. (helsinki.fi)
  • Furthermore, the lack of effective anti-chlamydial drugs impairs the research of the association between C. pneumoniae and chronic diseases. (helsinki.fi)
  • Although C pneumoniae pneumonias occur every year, epidemiologic studies suggest a 4-year cycle. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, data were collected on clinical features including body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature. (medscape.com)
  • Primarily a respiratory disease in growing pigs: Clinical signs include coughing and fever. (a1meds.live)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of anti-chlamydial compounds on the release of cytokines and cell signaling molecule, nitric oxide, induced by C. pneumoniae -infection in different cell types. (helsinki.fi)
  • Based on the results found in this study it can be concluded that the studied compounds could be potential lead compounds in the discovery of anti-chlamydial drugs and drugs that specifically inhibit C. pneumoniae -infection. (helsinki.fi)
  • Condition: Brachycephalic dogs, like pugs, are prone to respiratory distress syndrome. (a1meds.live)
  • M. pneumoniae can also cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome. (rahulgladwin.com)
  • They attach to the outer membrane of susceptible host cells and enter throughout endocytosis. (medscape.com)
  • If antibiotic use was limited to children with H influenzae or S pneumoniae in their nasopharynx at the time of diagnosis, antibiotic use would decrease by 53%, according to the study authors. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers also took nasal swabs at the first and final study visits and tested for S pneumoniae , H influenzae, and M catarrhalis . (medscape.com)
  • Due to similar antigenic structure between antigens on cell membrane of M. pneumoniae and cell membrane of erythrocytes. (rahulgladwin.com)
  • [ 8 ] Globally, an analysis using two comprehensive international databases showed that the incidence of CAP due to C pneumoniae from 4,337 patients was 8% in North America, 7% in Europe, 6% in Latin America, and 5% in Asia. (medscape.com)
  • There are a numerous respiratory conditions which can adversely affect the breathing abilities of humans. (herbesthealth.com)
  • • the presence of C. pneumoniae gene sequences in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients who have the disease, and culture of the organism when sensitive cultural methods are used [Sriram S, Stratton CW, Yao S, Tharp A, Ding L, Bannan JD, Mitchell WM. (weeksmd.com)
  • Maureen Marshall] Tell us about the respiratory infection outbreak in the park in Rwanda in 2009. (cdc.gov)
  • From September 2006 to February 2007, there was a M. pneumoniae outbreak among students at four schools in Rhode Island. (cdc.gov)