Many benefits provided by the gut microbiota to the host rely on its intricate interactions with
host cells. Perturbations of the gut microbiota, termed gut dysbiosis, affect the interplay …

Bacterial morphology is extremely diverse. Specific shapes are the consequence of adaptive
pressures optimizing bacterial fitness. Shape affects critical biological functions, including …

Background The prescription rate of antibiotics is high for febrile children visiting the
emergency department (ED), contributing to antimicrobial resistance. Large studies at …

Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity
worldwide. Because of the rising antimicrobial resistance rates and adverse effects of …

Background This study aims to investigate patterns of antibiotic prescribing and to determine
patient-specific factors associated with the choice of antibiotics by the World Health …

Objectives To describe antibiotic prescribing patterns in ambulatory children with community-
acquired pneumonia and to assess the relationship between antibiotic selection and clinical …

OBJECTIVES: Unlike community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), there is a paucity of data
characterizing the patient demographics and hospitalization characteristics of children with …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common childhood infection and often a reason
for inpatient admission, especially when a child is hypoxic or in respiratory distress. Despite …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an acute infection of the lung parenchyma
acquired outside the hospital or other healthcare settings, typically affecting previously …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Migraine headache is a common pediatric complaint
among emergency department (ED) patients. There are limited trials on abortive therapies in …