A5044572127- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Disaster Response and Management
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
Laniado Hospital
2016-2021
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
2018
University of California, Irvine
2018
Latino Community Services
2018
Israel Institute for Biological Research
2018
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) surveillance may improve empiric antimicrobial therapy, since colonizing strains frequently cause infections. This colonization be 'endogenous' or 'exogenous', and the source determines infection control measures. We prospectively investigated sources of PA, clinical impact PA upon admission dynamics at different body sites throughout intensive care unit stay. Intensive patients were screened on weekly from pharynx, endotracheal aspirate, rectum urine. Molecular...
The epidemiology, clinical features and outcomes of hospitalized adult patients with Influenza A (FluA), B (FluB) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) have not been thoroughly compared. aim this study was to describe the differences between these viruses during 3 winter seasons.A retrospective observational conducted consisting all polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnoses FluA, FluB RSV among adults 2015-2018, in one regional hospital. Epidemiology, symptoms outcome-related data were...
The role of bacterial and viral co-infection in the current COVID-19 pandemic remains elusive. aim this study was to describe rates features on admission patients, based molecular routine laboratory methods.A retrospective non-COVID-19 patients undergoing Biofire®, FilmArray® Pneumonia Panel, bioMérieux, cultures during first 3 days from admission, between June 2019 March 2021.FilmArray tests were performed 115 61 patients. Most (>99%) had moderate-critical illness, 37% required mechanical...
The role of bacterial co-infection and superinfection among critically ill COVID-19 patients remains unclear. aim this study was to assess the rates characteristics pulmonary infections, associated outcomes ventilated in our facility.This a retrospective between March 2020 2021 that underwent BioFire®, FilmArray® Pneumonia Panel, testing. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) defined when identified during first 72 h hospitalization, ventilator-associated (VAP) later.148 FilmArray tests were...
Abstract In a multicenter, nationwide, retrospective study of patients hospitalized with spotted fever group rickettsiosis in Israel during 2010–2019, we identified 42 cases, which 36 were autochthonous. The most prevalent species was the Rickettsia conorii Israeli tick typhus strain (n = 33, 79%); infection this necessitated intensive care for 52% and associated 30% fatality rate. A history bite rare, found only 5% patients; eschar 12%; leukocytosis more common than leukopenia. Most (72%)...
We report a series of 5 case-patients who had Israeli spotted fever, whom 2 purpura fulminans and died. Four were given diagnosis on the basis PCR skin biopsy specimens 3-4 days after treatment with doxycycline; 1 case-patient was seroconversion. Rickettsia spp. from died sequenced identified as conorii subsp. israelensis. Purpura has been described in association R. rickettsii indica, but rarely
Acute Q fever is endemic in Israel, yet the clinical and laboratory picture poorly defined.A retrospective study reviewing medical records of acute patients, conducted a single hospital Sharon district, Israel. Serum samples from suspected cases were preliminary tested by qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA). Confirmatory testing at reference used an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Positive defined as with least one other symptom accepted criteria such single-phase II immunoglobulin...
Regev Cohen1,2*, Frida Babushkin1, Maurice Shapiro3, Martina Uda3, Rodney E Willoughby4 and Dan David5 1Infectious Diseases Unit, Sanz Medical Center, Laniado Hospital, Netanya, Israel 2Technion Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3Intensive Care 4Medical College Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA 5Rabies Laboratory, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan, *Corresponding author: Cohen, Infectious Israel, Tel: 9728609133; E-mail: regevco@gmail.com
We describe a patient with Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection associated Streptococcus pyogenes and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. To the best of our knowledge this association has not been previously described. A 78 year-old Israeli man, who was born in Iraq but lived Israel for 66 years, presented multi-organ failure including acute kidney hepatic injury, coagulopathy, lactic acidosis. He had medical history aortic valve replacement, diabetes mellitus, spinal stenosis, low back...
We present a rare case of an Indian immigrant suffering from concomitant infection Salmonella typhi and spotted fever group Rickettsia. discuss the scarce reports dual infections developing world related diagnostic challenges.
We present a case of 74 years old male with cutaneous cryptococcosis the right forearm. Cryptococcus neoformans var. was cultivated from skin and bloodstream. He diagnosed nephrotic syndrome (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) 21 months prior to admission, which steroid-dependent. treated prednisone cyclosporine A. Concurrently his renal disease he also as having disseminated severe tinea mannum, corporis cruris; onychomycosis, eczema psoriasis. After prolonged course anti-fungal therapy,...
Background. The clonal repertoire of community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) strains appear to differ between hospitals and geographic locations. We aimed study the molecular epidemiology MRSA infections in our regional hospital Israel. Methods. A retrospective analysis isolates from hospitalized patients, which underwent spa typing 2012 2019. Mainly, MRSA-bloodstream were typed. Isolates grouped into healthcare-associated (HcA) or (CA). HcA further divided...