respiratory tract infections/알부민

Using quantitative Bayesian analysis as a clinical epidemiological approach, we developed a diagnosis for lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) due to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 181 subjects--a derivation cohort-with MRSA

BACKGROUND The original hygiene hypothesis predicts that infections should protect against asthma but does not account for increasing evidence that certain infections might also promote asthma development. A mechanistic reconciliation of these findings has not yet emerged. In particular, the role of

During extended investigation of a newborn girl with recurrent respiratory tract infection a continuous elevated blood sedimentation rate was noted together with a normal level of C reactive protein. This abnormality could be explained by analbuminaemia, causing a change in concentration of several

This study was conducted in order to test the usefulness of measuring the concentrations of selected serum proteins and acute phase reactants in assessing the nutritional status of children with undue susceptibility to acute infections. The concentrations of serum proteins were determined by an

BACKGROUND A study was undertaken to assess the reliability of the nasal mucociliary transport test using 99mTc-albumin colloid as a screening test for primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and to compare it with the gold standard nasal biopsy for study of ciliary motility and

The upper airway - which consists mainly of the naso- and oro-pharynx - is the first point of contact between the respiratory system and microbial organisms that are ubiquitous in the environment. It has evolved highly specialised functions to address these constant threats whilst facilitating

We examined the influence of atopy on virus-induced airway inflammation by comparing the nasal response to naturally acquired upper respiratory tract infection in atopic and nonatopic subjects by measurement of cytokine, chemokine, and mediator levels in nasal lavage from 44 adults (23 atopic) taken

BACKGROUND To determine the underlying mechanisms for rhinovirus-induced nasal secretions, nasal lavage fluids were analyzed during experimental rhinovirus infections. METHODS Twenty patients with allergic rhinitis and 18 nonallergic control subjects were inoculated with rhinovirus type 39. Nasal

Nalidixic acid is a bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor and the first member of the synthetic quinolone antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of various infectious diseases like urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted diseases, acute bronchitis, and sinusitis.

A thin, 63-year-old man was receiving low-dose macrolide therapy for a diagnosis of chronic lower respiratory tract infection, but frequent exacerbations due to Streptococcus pneumoniae were observed. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed bronchiectasis and small centrilobular

BACKGROUND Hypoxia may occur in the severe exacerbations of asthma. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) may increase in ischemia, in addition to oxidative stress and inflammation. The aim was to evaluate IMA levels in children during the asthma exacerbation and the asymptomatic period. METHODS Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of pediatric viral respiratory tract infections. Neither vaccine nor effective antiviral therapy is available to prevent and treat RSV infection. Palivizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, is the only product approved to prevent serious RSV

BACKGROUND Mixed tuberculosis (TB) and bacterial respiratory infections are usually seen in areas where there is an HIV epidemic. However, there have been no previous reports regarding TB patients with concomitant bacterial respiratory infections in a non-HIV prevalent region. This study was to

OBJECTIVE to have the picture of infectious disease pattern and serum albumin level in elderly people with respiratory tract infection hospitalized at the Internal Medicine Ward, Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta. METHODS descriptive-retrospective study. Sample was taken from the medical records of

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to look for a relationship between history of respiratory tract infection (RTI) and oral health in very old subjects. METHODS 302 frail elders (mean age: 85 years) living in a medical care facility were examined by one dentist. METHODS The incidence of RTI