Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Common Bacteria Isolated from Blood Stream, Lower Respiratory Tract and Urinary Infections in Intensive Care Unit in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.

Background: The rate of infections in the intensive care units (ICUs) is rising, mainly because of the increasing use of invasive procedures and specialized devices. This study aimed to identify the antibiotic resistance profile of common bacteria isolated from lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), bloodstream infections (BSIs), and urinary infections (UTIs) in ICUs in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In the current retrospective study, the isolates and antibiotic resistance were collected from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for respiratory, blood, and urine samples.

Susceptibility of ABO blood group to COVID-19 infections: clinico-hematological, radiological, and complications analysis.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, research indicates that the COVID-19 disease susceptibility varies among individuals depending on their ABO blood groups. Researchers globally commenced investigating potential methods to stratify cases according to prognosis depending on several clinical parameters. Since there is evidence of a link between ABO blood groups and disease susceptibility, it could be argued that there is a link between blood groups and disease manifestation and progression.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the susceptibility of ABO blood group to COVID-19 infection.

Background: Numerous studies investigate the association between the ABO blood groups and the occurrence of COVID-19 infection; discordant findings were reported. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the existing evidence on the susceptibility of the ABO blood group to COVID-19 infection.

Methods: Systematically searched published articles in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and EMBASE between 1 st January 2020 and 21 st March 2021.