Publications by authors named "Iryna Kovalenko"
Genomic surveillance detected clonal sequence type-361 isolates carrying , , , and from a patient in Ukraine and four wounded foreign soldiers evacuated to Germany. Isolates were non-susceptible to carbapenems, aminoglycosides, and cefiderocol and aztreonam/avibactam due to a PBP3 YRIN insertion and the AmpC β-lactamase. Coordinated surveillance efforts across civilian, military, and veteran healthcare systems are essential to prevent further spread as international volunteers return home after medical evacuation from Ukraine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To better understand the source and potential transmission routes of antibiotic-resistant bacteria infecting injured service members in Ukraine.
Methods: Phenotypic and genomic characterizations were performed on 11 Gram-negative pathogens cultured from war wounds at an intermediate evacuation hospital in Dnipro.
Results: The analysis revealed both susceptible and extensively drug-resistant strains present in cultures, including high-risk global clones carrying carbapenemases.
Article Synopsis
- Fertility and pregnancy issues are crucial for young breast cancer patients, but there's limited understanding among physicians in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) on these topics.
- A survey of 288 physicians revealed that many had never consulted international guidelines, and a significant portion felt uninformed about fertility preservation methods like cryopreservation.
- The results indicate a need for improved education and awareness among LMIC physicians regarding fertility preservation and pregnancy considerations for young breast cancer survivors.