Factors Associated with Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases and Carbapenem-Resistant Bloodstream Infections: A Five-Year Retrospective Study.

is one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections. It has been estimated that nosocomial infection by comprises 3-8% of all nosocomial infections. bloodstream infections (BSIs) occur worldwide with varying mortality.

Multicentre Surveillance of Species from Blood Cultures during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Southern Europe (CANCoVEU Project).

: Surveillance of species isolates from blood cultures (BCs) in Europe is considered fragmented, unable to allow the definition of targets of antifungal stewardship recommendations especially during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. : We performed a multicentric retrospective study including all consecutive BC isolates from six Southern European tertiary hospitals (1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021). Etiology, antifungal susceptibility patterns, and clinical setting were analyzed and compared.

Comparative virulence of seasonal viruses responsible for lower respiratory tract infections: a southern European multi-centre cohort study of hospital admissions.

Objectives: Our study aimed to compare the clinical severity of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI's) caused by Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of LRTI admissions with positive PCR results for Influenza or RSV from 2017 to 2019 in three teaching hospitals in southern Europe. Data on clinical characteristics, viral agents and disease outcome were collected.

Epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease in Cyprus 2004 to 2018.

BackgroundDespite progress in the management of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) it causes significant mortality and sequelae.AimThis study aims to describe the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of IMD in Cyprus and discuss the current immunisation programmes.MethodsThis is a retrospective study of all cases of IMD notified to the Ministry of Health between 2004 and 2018.

Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections in the oldest-old continent.

SARS-CoV-2 dramatically revealed the sudden impact of respiratory viruses in our lives. Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are associated with high rates of morbidity, mortality, and an important burden on healthcare systems worldwide, especially in elderly patients. The aim of this study was to identify severity predictors in the oldest-old admitted with influenza and/or RSV infections.