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Vaccine hesitancy under the lens: Nigeria's struggle against the worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. 镜头下的疫苗犹豫不决:尼日利亚抗击数十年来最严重白喉疫情的斗争。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241242218
Bashar Haruna Gulumbe, Mohammed Bashar Danlami, Abbas Bazata Yusuf, Aminu Shehu, Obi Chidiebere
{"title":"Vaccine hesitancy under the lens: Nigeria's struggle against the worst diphtheria outbreak in decades.","authors":"Bashar Haruna Gulumbe, Mohammed Bashar Danlami, Abbas Bazata Yusuf, Aminu Shehu, Obi Chidiebere","doi":"10.1177/20499361241242218","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241242218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The resurgence of diphtheria in Nigeria, culminating in an outbreak surpassing previous records, has spotlighted the critical imperative for robust immunization policies amidst a milieu of vaccine hesitancy. This commentary delineates the multifaceted dimensions of the current diphtheria outbreak, which started in May 2022, juxtaposed against historical outbreaks, with a focal examination of the pervasive vaccine hesitancy and its underpinning sociocultural and systemic determinants. The discourse extends to a meticulous evaluation of Nigeria's public health response, underlined by the synergy with international organizations, reflecting a global collaborative ethos in combating the diphtheria menace. A critical appraisal of the prevailing immunization policies unveils a necessity for strategic amendments to invigorate vaccination uptake, essential for curbing the diphtheria outbreak and enhancing public health resilience. The reflections herein advocate for a comprehensive, culturally resonant, and sustainable public health paradigm, encompassing a synergistic approach of policy fortification, community engagement, and international collaboration to navigate the challenges posed by vaccine-preventable diseases epitomized by the ongoing diphtheria outbreak. Through a synthesis of historical lessons, contemporary challenges, and global solidarity, this piece contributes to the broader discourse on enhancing immunization coverage and infectious disease control in Nigeria.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241242218"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10976480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140319506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Invasive fungal infections in patients with multiple myeloma: a possible growing problem in hematology and infectious diseases. 多发性骨髓瘤患者的侵袭性真菌感染:血液学和传染病领域可能日益严重的问题。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-26 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241238518
Toni Valkovic, Lucija Marcelic, Frane Valkovic
{"title":"Invasive fungal infections in patients with multiple myeloma: a possible growing problem in hematology and infectious diseases.","authors":"Toni Valkovic, Lucija Marcelic, Frane Valkovic","doi":"10.1177/20499361241238518","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241238518","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple myeloma is among the most common hematological malignancies and is characterized by a strong susceptibility to infections primarily bacterial and viral and, to a much lesser extent, fungal. There appears to be a slightly increasing frequency of invasive fungal infections. This is attributed to the use of different combinations of newer drugs and patients' exposure to increasing therapeutic lines, and thus to risk factors for invasive fungal infections, especially severe and long-term neutropenia. Novel immunotherapy modalities including bispecific antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy are being introduced for the treatment of relapsing-refractory forms of the disease. Consequently, in the near future, it can be expected that myeloma patients will exhibit a significantly increased frequency of invasive fungal infections. Therefore, we must carefully monitor all epidemiological trends related to invasive fungal infections in patients with multiple myeloma, both in clinical studies and in real life. This will help us learn to prevent fungal infections, as well as quickly recognize and treat them to reduce their impact on patients' morbidity and mortality. In this review article, we describe in detail the epidemiological characteristics of invasive fungal infections in myeloma patients, the risk factors for these infections, and the treatment and prevention options.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241238518"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10966984/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140307307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ibrutinib-associated cutaneous mucormycosis due to an Apophysomyces species: report of a case and review of the literature. 由一种 Apophysomyces 菌引起的伊布替尼相关皮肤粘液瘤病:一例病例报告和文献综述。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-26 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241241199
Trung Minh Nguyen, Eva Amenta, Lynne Chapman, Sarvari Yellapragada, Bhuvaneswari Krishnan, Jonathan Lim, Richard J Hamill
{"title":"Ibrutinib-associated cutaneous mucormycosis due to an <i>Apophysomyces</i> species: report of a case and review of the literature.","authors":"Trung Minh Nguyen, Eva Amenta, Lynne Chapman, Sarvari Yellapragada, Bhuvaneswari Krishnan, Jonathan Lim, Richard J Hamill","doi":"10.1177/20499361241241199","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241241199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of ibrutinib, a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been associated with invasive fungal infections (IFIs). We describe a case of <i>Apophysomyces</i> infection associated with long-term use of ibrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia as well as perform a literature review of <i>Mucormycosis</i> infections in patients on ibrutinib. Our review found that the onset of IFI can occur within months to years of starting tyrosine kinase inhibitors. These reports provide a more complete picture of the risk of IFI while patients are on ibrutinib. Our case also demonstrates the utility of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of IFI, as the diagnosis was made using 28S rDNA/internal transcribed spacer PCR.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241241199"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10966995/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140307306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and remdesivir against symptomatic treatment in high-risk COVID-19 outpatients to prevent hospitalization or death during the Omicron era: a propensity score-matched study. 尼马瑞韦/利托那韦和雷米地韦对高危 COVID-19 门诊患者进行对症治疗,以预防 Omicron 时代的住院或死亡:倾向得分匹配研究。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-26 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241236582
Sandra Rajme-López, Bernardo A Martinez-Guerra, Carla M Román-Montes, Karla M Tamez-Torres, Andrea C Tello-Mercado, Karen M Tepo-Ponce, Zurisadai Segura-Ortíz, Abigail López-Aguirre, Orianlid Del Rocío Gutiérrez-Mazariegos, Oswaldo Lazcano-Delgadillo, Rafael Nares-López, María F González-Lara, David Kershenobich-Stalnikowitz, José Sifuentes-Osornio, Alfredo Ponce-de-León, Guillermo M Ruíz-Palacios
{"title":"Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and remdesivir against symptomatic treatment in high-risk COVID-19 outpatients to prevent hospitalization or death during the Omicron era: a propensity score-matched study.","authors":"Sandra Rajme-López, Bernardo A Martinez-Guerra, Carla M Román-Montes, Karla M Tamez-Torres, Andrea C Tello-Mercado, Karen M Tepo-Ponce, Zurisadai Segura-Ortíz, Abigail López-Aguirre, Orianlid Del Rocío Gutiérrez-Mazariegos, Oswaldo Lazcano-Delgadillo, Rafael Nares-López, María F González-Lara, David Kershenobich-Stalnikowitz, José Sifuentes-Osornio, Alfredo Ponce-de-León, Guillermo M Ruíz-Palacios","doi":"10.1177/20499361241236582","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241236582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Even though worldwide death rates from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have decreased, the threat of disease progression and death for high-risk groups continues. Few direct comparisons between the available severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antivirals have been made.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to compare two SARS-CoV-2 antivirals (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and remdesivir) against all-cause hospitalization or death.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This is a propensity score-matched cohort study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included all high-risk outpatients with COVID-19 in a tertiary referral center in Mexico City from 1 January 2022 to 31 July 2023. The primary outcome was all-cause hospitalization or death 28 days after symptom onset. The secondary outcome was COVID-19-associated hospitalization or death 28 days after symptom onset. Logistic regression analysis for characteristics associated with the primary outcome and a multi-group comparison with Kaplan-Meier survival estimates were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1566 patients analyzed, 783 did not receive antiviral treatment, 451 received remdesivir, and 332 received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. The median age was 60 years (interquartile range: 46-72), 62.5% were female and 97.8% had at least one comorbidity. The use of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir was associated with an absolute risk reduction of 8.8% and a relative risk reduction of 90% for all-cause hospitalization or death. The use of remdesivir was associated with an absolute risk reduction of 6.4% and a relative risk reduction of 66% for all-cause hospitalization or death. In multivariable analysis, both antivirals reduced the odds of 28-day all-cause hospitalization or death [nirmatrelvir/ritonavir odds ratio (OR) 0.08 - 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.03-0.19, remdesivir OR 0.29 - 95% CI: 0.18-0.45].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In high-risk COVID-19 outpatients, early antiviral treatment with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or remdesivir was associated with lower 28-day all-cause hospitalization or death.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241236582"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10966993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140307308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fournier's gangrene: a review of predictive scoring systems and practical guide for patient management. Fournier 坏疽:预测评分系统回顾及患者管理实用指南。
IF 3.8
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-19 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241238521
Daniel Bowen, Thomas Hughes, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Bhaskar Somani
{"title":"Fournier's gangrene: a review of predictive scoring systems and practical guide for patient management.","authors":"Daniel Bowen, Thomas Hughes, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Bhaskar Somani","doi":"10.1177/20499361241238521","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241238521","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article aims to provide a practical guide for patient management and an overview of the predictive scorings for Fournier's gangrene (FG) that are available to aid clinicians. A literature was performed reviewing currently used scoring systems for FG and presenting a practical guide for its management based on the available evidence. There are four specific scoring systems available for the assessment of FG although few other non-specific and generic tools also exist. These specific tools include Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis, Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index, Uludag Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index, and Simplified Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index and help calculate expected mortality. Our proposed algorithm covers primary assessment, resuscitative interventions, initial investigations, urgent care, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up. The management of the FG patient can be divided into initial resuscitation, surgical debridement, ongoing ward management with antibiotic therapy, wound reconstruction, and long-term follow-up. Each facet of care is vital and requires multidisciplinary team expertise for optimal outcomes. Whilst mortality continues to improve, it remains significant, reflecting the severe and life-threatening nature of FG. More research is certainly needed into how this care is individualised, and to ensure that long-term outcomes in FG include quality of life measures after discharge.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241238521"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10952983/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140176997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Short-term versus usual-term antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 无并发症金黄色葡萄球菌菌血症的短期抗生素治疗与常规抗生素治疗:系统综述和荟萃分析。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-11 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241237615
Santiago Grillo Perez, Candida Diaz-Brochero, Javier Ricardo Garzon Herazo, Oscar Mauricio Muñoz Velandia
{"title":"Short-term <i>versus</i> usual-term antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> bacteremia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Santiago Grillo Perez, Candida Diaz-Brochero, Javier Ricardo Garzon Herazo, Oscar Mauricio Muñoz Velandia","doi":"10.1177/20499361241237615","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241237615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Uncomplicated <i>Staphylococcus</i> <i>aureus</i> bacteremia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Current guidelines recommend a minimum of 14 days of treatment.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the efficacy and safety of short <i>versus</i> usual antibiotic therapy in adults with uncomplicated <i>S</i>. <i>aureus</i> bacteremia (SAB).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed a search strategy to identify systematic review and meta-analysis of non-randomized studies (NRS), comparing short <i>versus</i> usual or long antibiotic regimens for uncomplicated SAB in MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Register up to June 2023. The risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS I tool. The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager software with a random effect model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six NRS with a total of 1700 patients were included. No significant differences were found when comparing short <i>versus</i> prolonged antibiotic therapy as defined by the authors for 90-day mortality [odds ratio (OR): 1.09; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.82-1.46, <i>p</i>: 0.55; <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0%] or 90-day recurrence or relapse of bacteremia [OR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.31-1.68, <i>p</i>: 0.45; <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 26%]. Sensitivity analysis showed similar results when comparing a predefined duration of <14 days <i>versus</i> ⩾14 days and when excluding the only study with a high risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Shorter-duration regimens could be considered as an alternative option for uncomplicated SAB in low-risk cases. However, based on a small number of studies with significant methodological limitations and risk of bias, the benefits and harms of shorter regimens should be analyzed with caution. Randomized clinical trials are needed to determine the best approach regarding the optimal duration of therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241237615"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10929032/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Infective endocarditis due to Citrobacter koseri following testicular trauma: case report and literature review. 睾丸创伤后由柯氏柠檬酸杆菌引起的感染性心内膜炎:病例报告和文献综述。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-03-11 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241237617
Julian Orlando Casallas-Barrera, Claudia Marcela Poveda-Henao, Karen Andrea Mantilla-Viviescas, Edwin Silva-Monsalve
{"title":"Infective endocarditis due to <i>Citrobacter koseri</i> following testicular trauma: case report and literature review.","authors":"Julian Orlando Casallas-Barrera, Claudia Marcela Poveda-Henao, Karen Andrea Mantilla-Viviescas, Edwin Silva-Monsalve","doi":"10.1177/20499361241237617","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241237617","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infective endocarditis (IE) is a condition with low prevalence but high mortality rates within intensive care units. Microbiologically, most cases are attributed to Gram-positive cocci, while Gram-negative bacilli are less commonly involved. This case report describes a patient with IE caused by Citrobacter koseri (C. koseri) with secondary bacteremia due to blunt testicular trauma and epididymitis. We conducted a review of the literature to assess the clinical and associated risk factors of this underreported condition. Elderly and urinary tract infections could be associated with this entity. Cefazolin was used as the final targeted treatment. The use of precision medicine in IE is required for specific interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241237617"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10929054/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum to Gram negative bacteria related urinary tract infections: spectrum of antimicrobial resistance over 9 years in a University tertiary referral Hospital. 革兰氏阴性菌相关尿路感染的更正:一家大学三级转诊医院 9 年来的抗菌药耐药性谱。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-02-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241234513
{"title":"Corrigendum to Gram negative bacteria related urinary tract infections: spectrum of antimicrobial resistance over 9 years in a University tertiary referral Hospital.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/20499361241234513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361241234513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/20499361241228342.].</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241234513"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10906041/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140023953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Implementing health worker training on sepsis in South Eastern Nigeria using innovative digital strategies: an interventional study. 在尼日利亚东南部使用创新数字策略开展有关败血症的卫生工作者培训:一项干预性研究。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-02-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241233816
Akaninyene Otu, Obiageli Onwusaka, Daniel E Otokpa, Ukam Edadi, Ubong Udoh, Peter Yougha, Chinelo Oduche, Okey Okuzu, Shevin T Jacob, Jamie Rylance, Emmanuel Effa
{"title":"Implementing health worker training on sepsis in South Eastern Nigeria using innovative digital strategies: an interventional study.","authors":"Akaninyene Otu, Obiageli Onwusaka, Daniel E Otokpa, Ukam Edadi, Ubong Udoh, Peter Yougha, Chinelo Oduche, Okey Okuzu, Shevin T Jacob, Jamie Rylance, Emmanuel Effa","doi":"10.1177/20499361241233816","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20499361241233816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. Training of health workers using digital platforms may improve knowledge and lead to better patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the effectiveness of a digital health educational module on sepsis in improving the knowledge of medical doctors in Cross River State Nigeria on the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with sepsis.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Quasi-experimental analytical study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed and deployed a sepsis module through an innovative application (Sepsis tutorial app) to doctors in Calabar, Nigeria. We assessed quantitative pre- and post-intervention knowledge scores for those completing the tutorial on sepsis between both assessments. A user satisfaction survey evaluated the content of the tutorial and the usability of the app.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and two doctors completed the course. There were more males than females (58.8% <i>versus</i> 41.2%). Over half (52%) were junior doctors, a minority were general practitioners and house officers (3% and 5%, respectively), and 72.6% had practiced for periods ranging from 1 to 15 years post-qualification. Gender and age appeared to have no significant association with pre- and post-test scores. The oldest age group (61-70) had the lowest mean pre- and post-test scores, while general practitioners had higher mean pre- and post-test scores than other cadres. The majority (95%) of participants recorded higher post-test than pre-test scores with a significant overall increase in mean scores (25.5 ± 14.7%, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). Participants were satisfied with the content and multimodal delivery of the material and found the app usable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Digital training using context-responsive platforms is feasible and may be used to close the critical knowledge gap required to respond effectively to medical emergencies such as sepsis in low- to middle-income settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46154,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease","volume":"11 ","pages":"20499361241233816"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10906053/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140022888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of the diagnostic utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing testing for pathogen identification in infected hosts: a retrospective cohort study. 评估元基因组下一代测序检测对感染宿主病原体鉴定的诊断效用:一项回顾性队列研究。
IF 5.7
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease Pub Date : 2024-02-23 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/20499361241232854
Austin Williams, William Zach Webster, Chao Cai, Alexander Milgrom, Majdi Al-Hasan, P Brandon Bookstaver
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