Publications by authors named "Y Otsubo"

An 18-month-old boy presented with septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae harboring cardinal virulence genes. The condition necessitated several surgical interventions, and a prolonged course of antibiotic therapy to effectively manage the severe infection and prevent complications, highlighting the challenges posed by Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in pediatric cases.

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  • Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a hereditary heart condition marked by unusual heart muscle structure, and this study specifically focused on biventricular noncompaction (BiVNC) in children to understand its clinical characteristics and genetic factors.
  • The research involved 234 pediatric patients and revealed that BiVNC often leads to serious complications, including a higher incidence of congenital heart disease and reduced survival rates compared to other heart conditions.
  • Findings indicated that patients with BiVNC frequently exhibited left ventricular dysfunction and a notable percentage had genetic variants linked to mitochondrial and developmental issues, emphasizing the need for thorough genetic screening for better patient outcomes.
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Background: Error-corrected next-generation sequencing (ecNGS) technologies have enabled the direct evaluation of genome-wide mutations after exposure to mutagens. Previously, we reported an ecNGS methodology, Hawk-Seq™, and demonstrated its utility in evaluating mutagenicity. The evaluation of technical transferability is essential to further evaluate the reliability of ecNGS-based assays.

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