Publications by authors named "C C M M Lap"
Background: Knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 household transmission dynamics guides infection control and vaccination measures. This household cohort study prospectively assessed the impact of both the Omicron BA.2 variant and immunity on household transmission using dense saliva sampling and sequence analysis.
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- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Condition (PPCC), identify associated risk factors, and evaluate the quality of life in children based on the severity of their acute COVID-19 illness.
- A total of 579 children participated, with 260 experiencing mild COVID-19, 60 with severe disease, and 259 as a control group; results indicated that those with severe COVID-19 had a significantly higher prevalence of PPCC compared to mild cases and controls.
- Findings showed that while prevalence of PPCC decreased over time, children exhibiting PPCC had worse physical health-related quality of life and fatigue, with risk factors including prior health issues, hospitalizations, and ongoing fatigue one month post-infection.
This case report discusses a rare instance of polymicrobial pericarditis in a man in his early 60s with a history of substance abuse. The patient presented with chest pain and shortness of breath, later diagnosed as pericarditis caused by , and , likely originating from a large adjacent oesophageal ulcer. The condition led to critical illness, requiring pericardiocentesis, antibiotic and antifungal therapy.
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