Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections among Children before and during COVID-19 Pandemic, Taiwan, 2017-2023.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections emerged during spring to summer yearly in Taiwan, but infections were few during the pandemic. M. pneumoniae macrolide resistance soared to 85.

Clinical Features, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Serogroups of Nontyphoidal Salmonella Isolated From Infants Less Than 3 Months Old in the Recent Decade.

Background: Antibiotic treatment is indicated for infants with nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) enterocolitis. However, whether antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a problem among young infants is unknown. This study investigated the characteristics of NTS infections in young infants.

Macrolide Resistance, Clinical Features, and Cytokine Profiles in Taiwanese Children With Infection.

Background: The factors that predict the progression of infection remain inconclusive. Therefore, we investigated macrolide resistance prevalence, genotype, and clinical characteristics of childhood respiratory tract infections in Taiwan.

Methods: A total of 295 children hospitalized with respiratory tract infections with positive serological immunoglobulin M test results were enrolled in this 3-year prospective study.

Model-Based Individualized Treatment of Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

The cost of collecting the data and assessing the benefits derived from better information about chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) are rarely examined. Bayesian decision analyses to incorporate individual risk and clinical data to identify patients for when to take the treatment. This study developed a sensitivity analysis to calculate individualized information as a function of individual outcome risk.

Nosocomial neonatal legionellosis associated with water in infant formula, Taiwan.

We report 2 cases of neonatal Legionella infection associated with aspiration of contaminated water used in hospitals to make infant formula. The molecular profiles of Legionella strains isolated from samples from the infants and from water dispensers were indistinguishable. Our report highlights the need to consider nosocomial legionellosis among neonates who have respiratory symptoms.

Clinical and laboratory analysis of influenza B infection in children in Taichung, Taiwan during the 2006-2007 flu season.

Background: An epidemic of influenza B/Malaysia/2506/2004 was reported in Taiwan during the 2006-2007 flu season. We investigated the flu vaccination history and clinical and Laboratory characteristics of children with influenza B infection.

Methods: We enrolled children younger than 18 years old who visited one of two hospitals between November 2006 and February 2007 with influenza-like illnesses.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated cerebral infarction in a child.

The central nervous system's involvement is the most common reported extra-pulmonary manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, and stroke was one of the most special situations. We presented a 4-year-old child who presented with acute stroke on the third day of the onset of Mycoplasma respiratory tract infection. Brain magnetic resonance angiography demonstrated that occlusion of bilateral internal carotid arteries and vertebral arteries above the level of the first cervical vertebrate which is not been reported previously.

Do serological tests provide adequate rapid diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection?

This study was designed to evaluate the serologic response to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. A total of 589 children < or =18 years (190 in the year 2004; 399 in 2005) and 2,073 adults > or = 18 years of age (980 in the year 2004; 1,093 in 2005) with respiratory symptoms underwent serological testing for M. pneumoniae infection.

Rapid diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children by polymerase chain reaction.

Background And Purpose: Endemic atypical pneumonia was noted in central Taiwan during 2005. The serological response to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection was usually poor in its early course; convalescent serum was needed in most cases, which was sometimes difficult to obtain in children. Empiric antimicrobial therapy was usually initiated before serological testing.