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Research Development
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Abstract Both Legionella pneumophila and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause pneumonia. L. pneumophila is acquired from water sources, sometimes in healthcare settings. We report 2 fatal cases of L. pneumophila and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection in England. Clinicians should be aware of possible L. pneumophila infections among SARS-CoV-2 patients. Chalker,..
Published: | 09/11/2021 |
Authors: | Adler H, Ball R |
We agree with Michael J Cox and colleagues that clinical management of COVID-19 would be enhanced by further characterisation of bacterial co-infections. A few case reports have described examples of such co-infections. However, national and international6 guidelines recommend empirical antibiotics for all patients who are severely ill with suspected COVID-19,..
Published: | 03/06/2020 |
Authors: | Adler H, Ball R, Fisher M, Mortimer K, Vardhan M |
Aims Infection is common in diabetes foot ulcers and early judicious use of antibiotics is important to reduce complications. The choice of initial antibiotic should be based on local microbiological flora. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological spectrum of clinically infected foot ulcers in patients with..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Ball R |
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