Publications by authors named "J D Ruiz-Mesa"
How can we optimize the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to pneumonia? Expert opinion-based recommendations.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Pneumonia is a common and serious infectious disease, significantly impacting mortality rates and healthcare resources.
- - The OPENIN Group, comprised of specialists in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, focuses on improving clinical processes related to pneumonia diagnosis and treatment through a review of existing scientific research.
- - The group's initial meeting in October 2023 addressed optimizing pneumonia diagnosis, possibly reducing antibiotic treatment duration, and exploring the use of immunomodulatory strategies like steroids, leading to expert recommendations based on their findings.
Treatment of COVID-19 with convalescent plasma in patients with humoral immunodeficiency - Three consecutive cases and review of the literature.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)
November 2022
Patients lacking humoral response have been suggested to develop a less severe COVID-19, but there are some reports with a prolonged, relapsing or deadly course. From April 2020, there is growing evidence on the benefits of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) for patients with humoral immunodeficiency. Most of them had a congenital primary immunodeficiency or were on treatment with anti CD20 antibodies.
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Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)
February 2021
Patients lacking humoral response have been suggested to develop a less severe COVID-19, but there are some reports with a prolonged, relapsing or deadly course. From April 2020, there is growing evidence on the benefits of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) for patients with humoral immunodeficiency. Most of them had a congenital primary immunodeficiency or were on treatment with anti CD20 antibodies.
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