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Reply: Benefit of the Shorter Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Regimen in California and Modified Eligibility Criteria.
Publication · September 01, 2025
Rapid assessment of antimicrobial resistance prevalence using a Lot Quality Assurance sampling approach.
Abstract
AIM
Increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires rapid surveillance tools, such as Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS).
MATERIALS & METHODS
LQAS classifies AMR as high or low based on set parameters. We compared classifications...
Publication · September 01, 2025
Antimicrobial resistance in uropathogens and appropriateness of empirical treatment: a population-based surveillance study in Indonesia
Abstract
Objectives: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common reason for empirical treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics worldwide. However, population-based antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prevalence data to inform empirical treatment ch...
Publication · September 01, 2025
Treatment responses in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Excellent treatment outcomes have recently been reported for patients with multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (M/XDR-TB) in settings where optimal resources for individualised therapy are available.
OBJECTIVE
To a...
Publication · September 01, 2025
Pharmacy-based hypertension care employing mHealth in Lagos, Nigeria – a mixed methods feasibility study
Abstract
BackgroundAccess to quality hypertension care is often poor in sub-Saharan Africa. Some community pharmacies offer hypertension monitoring services, with and without involvement of medical doctors. To directly connect pharmacy staff and...
Publication · September 01, 2025
Clinical Management of Multidrug‐Resistant Tuberculosis in 16 European Countries
Abstract
&NA; Rationale: Multidrug‐resistant tuberculosis (MDR‐TB) is a major burden to public health in Europe. Reported treatment success rates are around 50% or less, and cure rates are even lower. Objectives: To document the management and t...
Publication · September 01, 2025
Predictive value of the urinary dipstick test in the management of patients with urinary tract infection-associated symptoms in primary care in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Objective To assess the test characteristics of a urine dipstick test in predicting a positive urine culture in an outpatient setting in Indonesia. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Two outpatient clinics in Medan, Indonesia. Partic...
Publication · September 01, 2025