Publications by authors named "Francis Wadskier"
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- A syndromic gastrointestinal pathogen panel (GIP) was introduced to better diagnose gastrointestinal infections in adults, and this study reviewed its effectiveness from May to December 2018.
- Out of 269 patients with positive GIP results, 37% tested positive for C. difficile using traditional methods, while 63% were only detected with PCR, suggesting some results may not indicate true infections.
- The study found no significant differences in mortality or readmission rates between GIP-positive and control patients, indicating that additional PCR testing might not improve clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with C. difficile.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is defined as an acquired thrombocytopenia with antibodies detected against platelet surface antigens, and it is the most common form of thrombocytopenia in otherwise asymptomatic adults. ITP secondary to an underlying condition is a diagnosis of exclusion that is essential to establish for treatment efficacy. Secondary thrombocytopenia caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) is common; however, case reports associated with diagnosis in immunocompetent adults are rare, and to the best of our knowledge only 20 publications have been associated with this diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although Venezuela has a National Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Program offering free diagnosis and treatment, 41% of patients present for diagnosis at a later disease-stage, indicating that access to care may still be limited. Our study aimed to identify factors influencing delay in presenting for HIV-diagnosis using a case-case comparison. A cross-sectional survey was performed at the Regional HIV Reference Centre (CAI), Carabobo Region, Venezuela.
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