Publications by authors named "E Campana"
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a significant pathogen responsible for neonatal infections, primarily transmitted through maternal carriage. However, current preventive strategies, such as intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis, present limitations and are ineffective in preventing late-onset neonatal infections. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and serotype distribution of GBS in the nasopharynx of women of reproductive age, providing data to the potential implementation of a novel hexavalent capsular vaccine (GBS6).
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- The study explored the effects of three biostimulants on 'Creativo' F1 cherry tomato plants over two growing cycles, focusing on individual and combined applications to enhance crop yield and sustainability.
- Results indicated that the combination of Tricho + PE + PH significantly improved fresh shoot biomass, total and marketable fruit production, and the average weight of marketable fruits compared to untreated plants.
- The research also highlighted the ability of biostimulants to enhance qualitative traits of the cherry tomatoes, with the best economic return achieved through the unique application of the tropical plant extract (PE).
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- - The study aimed to find predictors of worse outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19 in the ICU by analyzing various blood biomarkers.
- - Researchers compared 60 ICU patients who survived versus those who didn't and found significant differences in blood markers like lymphocytes, CRP, and specific cytokines.
- - The results suggest that certain laboratory biomarkers can effectively indicate the risk of mortality in severe COVID-19 cases.