A leukocyte score to improve clinical outcome predictions in bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia in adults.

Background: Bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia (BPP) is associated with high and early mortality. A simple procedure to predict mortality is crucial.

Methods: All adult patients with BPP admitted from 2005 through 2013 to the University Hospital of Dijon, France, were enrolled to study 30-day mortality and associated factors, particularly leukocyte counts.

Impact of pooling powdered infant formula samples on bacterial evolution and Cronobacter detection.

Enterobacter sakazakii has been identified as the causative agent of serious neonatal infections, associated with high mortality rates. In most cases, powdered infant formula (PIF) has been identified as the source of infection. Recently, strains commonly referred to as E.

Amiodarone-related acute respiratory distress syndrome following sudden withdrawal of steroids.

Acute lung toxicity is a rare but classical complication of amiodarone therapy. We report the case of a patient who developed an optic neuropathy after 15 years of amiodarone administration, and who was treated for 2 weeks with steroids. Following withdrawal of steroids, the patient rapidly developed an acute respiratory distress syndrome.