Prevalence of bacterial coinfection and patterns of antibiotics prescribing in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

FS Alshaikh, B Godman, ON Sindi, RA Seaton, A Kurdi - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Evidence around prevalence of bacterial coinfection and pattern of antibiotic
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …

Leading pathogens involved in co-infection and super-infection with COVID-19: forensic medicine considerations after a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Scendoni, E Bury, I Lima Arrais Ribeiro, M Cingolani… - Pathogens, 2023 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about the potential for co-infection or over-
infection with other respiratory infections, as they can complicate the diagnosis, treatment …

Co-infections, secondary infections, and antimicrobial use in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first five waves of the pandemic in Pakistan; findings and …

K Ramzan, S Shafiq, I Raees, ZU Mustafa, M Salman… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: COVID-19 patients are typically prescribed antibiotics empirically despite
concerns. There is a need to evaluate antibiotic use among hospitalized COVID-19 patients …

Social media and COVID-19—perceptions and public deceptions of ivermectin, colchicine and hydroxychloroquine: lessons for future pandemics

N Schellack, M Strydom, MS Pepper, CL Herd… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The capacity for social media to influence the utilization of re-purposed medicines to
manage COVID-19, despite limited availability of safety and efficacy data, is a cause for …

Antibiotic susceptibility surveillance in the Punjab Province of Pakistan: findings and implications

Z Saleem, A Haseeb, SSA Abuhussain, CE Moore… - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: The increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across
countries has seriously impacted the effective management of infectious diseases, with …

Antimicrobial utilization among neonates and children: a multicenter point prevalence study from leading children's hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan

ZU Mustafa, AH Khan, M Salman, SA Syed Sulaiman… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) compromises global health due to the associated morbidity,
mortality, and costs. The inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents is a prime driver of AMR …

Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic among different hospitals in Pakistan: Findings and implications

Z Saleem, A Haseeb, B Godman, N Batool, U Altaf… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced antimicrobial use in hospitals, raising
concerns regarding increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through their overuse. The …

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

S Mudenda, JC Meyer, JO Fadare… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Adolescents and youths are a key part of the population that needs to be protected against
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is because they are more likely to spread …

Antibiotic overprescribing among neonates and children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Pakistan and the implications

ZUI Mustafa, AH Khan, SN Harun, M Salman… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are concerns with excessive antibiotic prescribing among patients admitted to hospital
with COVID-19, increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Most studies have been …

[PDF][PDF] Awareness and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among pharmacy students in Zambia

S Mudenda, M Mukosha, CN Hikaambo, JC Meyer… - Malawi Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Awareness and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among pharmacy
students in Zambia Page 1 Malawi Medical Journal 34 (4); 273-280 December 2022 …