Publications by authors named "T Eckmanns"
Background: Mycobacterium chelonae is a rare cause of infective endocarditis that is difficult to diagnose and treat. After we found M chelonae in a series of patients, we aimed to investigate its role in cardiovascular prosthesis dysfunction and contamination of bioprostheses as a possible cause of infection.
Methods: In this collaborative microbiological study, we report on nine patients treated in three cardiovascular surgical departments in Germany, who were found to have M chelonae infection after receiving BioIntegral bioprostheses.
Proposed new definition for hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections: results of a confirmatory factor analysis.
Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
September 2024
Objective: The present study aims to develop and discuss an extension of hospital-acquired severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections (HA-SIs) definition which goes beyond the use of time parameters alone.
Design: A confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to test a suitable definition for HA-SI.
Setting And Patients: A two-center cohort study was carried out at two tertiary public hospitals in the German state of lower Saxony.
Article Synopsis
- Campylobacter spp. is a major cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide, but its impact in Burkina Faso is underreported due to poor surveillance.
- A study conducted from 2018 to 2021 analyzed fecal samples from 1,295 patients with acute gastroenteritis, using molecular techniques to identify Campylobacter species.
- Results showed that 25% of samples tested positive for Campylobacter, predominantly in children under 5, highlighting the need for improved surveillance to monitor this public health issue.
Article Synopsis
- Viral gastrointestinal infections are a significant health issue in developing countries, including Burkina Faso, where limited data on the circulating viruses and their genetic diversity exist.
- This study analyzed stool samples from 1,295 patients between 2018 and 2021, finding that 34.1% had detectable viruses, with norovirus and sapovirus being the most common.
- The research highlights a reduction in viral prevalence but a high diversity of strains, emphasizing the need for routine surveillance and improved management strategies for diarrhea, particularly for children.
Article Synopsis
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming a major health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, with healthcare workers (HCWs) being significantly affected due to their shortage and the rising burden of these diseases.
- A study conducted across four countries (Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, and Nigeria) recruited 6,848 HCWs and found that the prevalence of chronic diseases varied, with hypertension ranging from 5.4% to 11.3% and treatment rates peaking at 36.5%.
- Results indicated that older age and higher BMI were associated with increased odds of chronic diseases and hypertension among HCWs, with variations based on gender and the nature of