Publications by authors named "Lidia Oana Stamateanu"

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  • * A study found that 36.9% of urine cultures contained ESBL-producing bacteria, with catheterized patients experiencing higher rates of antimicrobial resistance, particularly for carbapenems and aminoglycosides.
  • * The research highlights a worrying trend of rising AMR rates, complicating treatment options for catheterized patients and showcasing the need for ongoing monitoring and tailored therapies.
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infection (CDI), though identified nearly five decades ago, still remains a major challenge, being associated with significant mortality rates. The strains classified as hypervirulent, notably 027/NAP1/BI, have garnered substantial attention from researchers and clinicians due to their direct correlation with the severity of the disease. Our study aims to elucidate the significance of toxigenic (CD) strains in the clinical and therapeutic aspects of managing patients diagnosed with CDI.

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The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought new challenges across medical disciplines, particularly in infectious disease medicine. In Romania, the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection increased dramatically since March 2020 until March 2022. Antibiotic administration for pulmonary superinfections in COVID-19 intensified and, consequently, increased rates of infection (CDI) were hypothesized.

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