Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Mimicking Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia by Karthika R. Linga, Andras Khoor, Jonathan A. Phelan, Isabel Mira-Avendano

“…After an initial diagnosis of pneumonia and its nonimprovement with antibiotics, a surgical lung biopsy was done and interpreted as nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) with vascular changes consistent with pulmonary arterial hypertension. …”
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Emphysematous Cystitis Occurred in the Case Treated with Steroid for Autoimmune Hepatitis by Tateki Yoshino, Shinya Ohara, Hiroyuki Moriyama

“…On the basis of diagnosis with emphysematous cystitis, she was treated with antibiotics based on the results of blood culture and indwelling Foley catheter. …”
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Update on Peripheral Arterial Vasodilation, Ascites and Hepatorenal Syndrome in Cirrhosis by Mladen Knotek, Boris Rogachev, Robert W Schrier

“…Another complication of decompensated cirrhosis is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, the incidence of which can be reduced by primary or secondary antibiotic prophylaxis by using orally active antibiotics.…”
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Gastric Pneumatosis in the Setting of Diabetic Ketoacidosis by Mohammed Rifat Shaik, Chet Ranabhat, Nishat Anjum Shaik, Akshay Duddu, Zaid Bilgrami, Guofeng Xie

“…The patient was managed with conservative measures, including nasogastric tube decompression and antibiotics. Over the course of a few days, the patient showed signs of clinical and radiologic improvement, with a resolution of symptoms. …”
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Automated Diagnosis of Otitis Media: Vocabulary and Grammar by Anupama Kuruvilla, Nader Shaikh, Alejandro Hoberman, Jelena Kovačević

“…Diagnosing children with acute otitis media is difficult, often leading to overprescription of antibiotics as they are beneficial only for children with acute otitis media. …”
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Direct hospitalisation cost of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, covered by the National Health Insurance at Vinh Phuc General Hospital from 2015 to 2019 by Nguyen Viet Phu, Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong, Dang Huu Duc, Vuong Trong Hieu, Tran Thi Hang, Nguyen Thien Phong, Le Hong Phuc, Pham Nu Hanh Van

“…Medication costs accounted for the highest proportion, followed by bed-day, procedures, function tests, imaging diagnosis, functional exploration, examination, and medical supplies. Antibiotics had the highest medication cost, at 99.37 USD (SD=126.24). …”
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Septic Embolic Stroke Followed by Hemorrhage and Brain Abscess in a Patient with Systemic Infections: A Case Report and Literature Review by Jama A. Mohamud, Jingtao Wu, Ye Jing, Yu Wang

“…The hematoma was removed successfully, and the systemic infections were treated with antibiotics.…”
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Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Meningitis and Cerebral Abscess in a Neonate: Therapeutic Challenge by Surasak Puvabanditsin, Marianne Jacob, Maaz Jalil, Samhita Bhattarai, Qaiser Patel, Mehrin Sadiq, Rajeev Mehta

“…The patient received a 7-day course of antibiotics just few days prior to the infection. The incidence of infections from ESBL-producing E. coli is increasingly emerging. …”
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Clinical Course of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pediatric Patients by Segundo Moisés San Lucas Coque, Sareli Anahi Aguilar Armendariz, Juan Diego Galarza López

“…The treatment is mainly based on Vancomycin, Clindamycin and Linezolid, obtaining mostly positive results, however, the bioavailability of the drug in the focus of the infection and the age of the patient makes the use of these antibiotics difficult. This work analyzes 6 relevant studies for presenting a community infectious origin, patient age, treatment and the impact of signs and symptoms in contrast to mortality presented in the last 5 years to obtain an updated view of the course of the disease and the considerations therapeutic. …”
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Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis by Meyer S Balter, Jacques La Forge, Donald E Low, Lionel Mandell, Ronald F Grossman, the Chronic Bronchitis Working Group

“…Risk factors for treatment failure were used to stratify patients into risk groups to help guide antibiotic treatment recommendations. The importance of emerging antimicrobial resistance to current antibiotics is reviewed and strategies to prevent future AECB episodes are suggested.…”
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Streptomyces at the Heart of Several Sectors to Support Practical and Sustainable Applications: A Review by Oumaima Beroigui, Faouzi Errachidi

“…In the medical and therapeutic sectors, this paper emphasizes the potential of actinobacteria, in particular Streptomyces species, in the production of antibiotics, antioxidant, and anticancer agents, opening up avenues for the creation of molecules with high benefits. …”
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Drug Target Identification and Prioritization for Treatment of Ovine Foot Rot: An In Silico Approach by Abhishek Acharya, Lalit C. Garg

“…Current methods of treatment are ineffective in complete eradication. Effective antibiotic treatment of foot rot is hence necessary to ensure better outcomes during control phases by reduction in culling count and the possibility of carriers of the infection. …”
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates in Nepal by Ranjeeta Odari, Prabin Dawadi

“…The MDR status of K. pneumoniae as well as the prevalence of the bacteria in Nepal was analyzed which showed alarming situation about administration of antibiotics and indicated choosing and developing reliable antibiotic strategies.…”
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Managing Leaks and Fistulas After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Challenges and Solutions by Gipe J, Agathis AZ, Nguyen SQ

“…These complications cause significant morbidity for patients requiring prolonged hospitalizations, nutritional support, intravenous antibiotics, and at times additional operations and procedures that risk further downstream complications. …”
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New-Onset Panic, Depression with Suicidal Thoughts, and Somatic Symptoms in a Patient with a History of Lyme Disease by Amir Garakani, Andrew G. Mitton

“…The patient’s panic attacks resolved after he was discharged and then, months later, treated with long-term antibiotics for suspected “chronic Lyme Disease” (CLD) despite having negative Lyme titers. …”
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A 75-Year-Old Female with Hemoptysis and Recurrent Respiratory Infections by Mary S. Baker, Khalil Diab

“…This is a very interesting case of indolent actinomycosis which we suspect had a very slow progressive course secondary to the multiple courses of antibiotics that the patient was treated with.…”
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Minimally invasive intervention of forniceal rupture in a solitary functioning kidney: A case report by Abdulrahman Alharbi, Talha Saleem, Rehan Nasir Khan, Ahmed Farag, Abdullatif Al-Terki

“…She was initially managed with intravenous antibiotics, percutaneous drain and percutaneous nephrostomy placement. …”
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Poststernotomy Osteomyelitis Presenting with Severe Sepsis and Rhabdomyolysis by Eugene M. Tan, Melissa Lyle, Kelly Cawcutt, Zelalem Temesgen

“…Because this patient was improving clinically on antibiotics and did not show external signs of wound infection, there was no compelling indication for sternectomy. …”
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Rhinoscleroma with Pharyngolaryngeal Involvement Caused by Klebsiella ozaenae by J. Gonzales Zamora, A. R. Murali

“…In addition, it must be remembered that the treatment of rhinoscleroma is challenging and requires a prolonged course of antibiotics to achieve a definite cure and avoid relapses.…”
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Drug Reaction Syndrome with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. Case Presentation by Omar Rangel Betarte, Mileny Acosta Fonseca, Vanessa Flores Hernández

“…Drug reaction syndrome with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms is a reaction of hypersensitivity which triggers due to multiple drugs such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsants which occur in 2,2 % of admitted patients. …”
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