Browsing University of Bergen Library by Journals "Infectious Diseases"
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Comparison of rapid molecular testing methods for detecting respiratory viruses in emergency care: a prospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) caused by contagious viruses are common among patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). Early detection of these viruses can help prevent nosocomial transmissio ... -
Hepcidin predicts 5-year mortality after community-acquired pneumonia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Virtually all living organisms, including microbes and humans, depend on iron to survive and grow. During an infection, the plasma level of iron and several iron-related proteins change substantially. We ... -
High levels of discordant antimicrobial therapy in hospital-acquired bloodstream infections is associated with increased mortality in an intensive care, low antimicrobial resistance setting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Bloodstream infections (BSI) occur frequently and are associated with severe outcomes. In this study we aimed to investigate proportions of patients that received discordant empirical antimicrobial therapy and ... -
Lower antibiotic prescription rates in hospitalized COVID-19 patients than influenza patients, a prospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background COVID-19 patients are extensively treated with antibiotics despite few bacterial complications. We aimed to study antibiotic use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients compared to influenza patients in two consecutive ...