Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae prevalence at 94% in pediatric CAP cohort
Resistant pneumonia keeps kids sicker for days
This retrospective cohort of 71 pediatric patients in China found a 94.4% prevalence of macrolide-resistant M.
In one Chinese hospital, 94% of child pneumonia cases resisted common antibiotics, leading to longer fevers and hospital stays.
Machine learning models outperformed APACHE-II for predicting mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia patients with respiratory failure
Machine learning models may predict pneumonia death risk better than standard scores in ICU patients
This retrospective cohort study evaluated machine learning models versus the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE-II) s…
New computer models predict pneumonia death risk in ICU patients more accurately than standard scores doctors currently use.
tNGS in pediatric LRTIs shows higher Mycoplasma pneumoniae detection in severe vs non-severe CAP
A new test found more germs in severe pediatric pneumonia cases than mild ones
A retrospective, single-center cohort study of 2,299 children with suspected lower respiratory tract infections found that targeted next-gen…
A new test found that severe pediatric pneumonia cases carry more germs than mild ones, revealing a link between specific microbial signatur…
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index predicts severe community-acquired pneumonia in pediatric patients
High Blood Markers Signal Dangerous Pneumia in Kids
This retrospective analysis evaluated 595 pediatric patients to assess the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) for predicting severe pn…
A simple blood test number called SII helps doctors spot dangerous pneumonia in children before their lungs fill with fluid.
Pyroptosis endotypes and malnutrition linked to mortality in older adults with community-acquired pneumonia
High inflammation markers linked to higher death risk in older pneumonia patients
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 282 hospitalized older adults (aged ≥75 years) with community-acquired pneumonia.
Older pneumonia patients with high inflammation markers faced a 57.5% death risk, while those with low levels had only 1.2% mortality within…
Immune dysregulation score predicts mortality and identifies hydrocortisone responders in community-acquired pneumonia
Three Blood Markers May Pick Who Benefits From Sepsis Steroids
A multicohort analysis and reanalysis of an RCT developed and validated an immune dysregulation score using three plasma biomarkers in 398 d…
A simple three-blood-test model may finally pick which sepsis patients benefit most from steroid treatment, using biology instead of guesswo…
Contezolid shows 80% clinical cure rate in small pneumonia study with good pulmonary penetration
Can a new oral antibiotic effectively treat pneumonia?
A prospective, single-center, open-label study of 15 adults with primarily community-acquired pneumonia found oral contezolid 800 mg twice d…
A new oral antibiotic called contezolid cured pneumonia in 80% of patients and reached lung infection sites at levels four times higher than…
U.S. pediatric hospitals report increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia discharges in children
Report notes increase in childhood pneumonia hospitalizations linked to Mycoplasma bacteria
An observational report from U.S. pediatric hospitals indicates an increase in hospital discharges of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae-as…
U.S. pediatric hospitals saw more children hospitalized for Mycoplasma pneumonia in 2024, signaling a pattern health officials are watching.
Research across Pneumonia
Related studies from across the Pneumonia family.
EV-D68 infection may cause plastic bronchitis and severe pneumonia in pediatric patients
EV-D68 Infection Linked to Severe Lung Issues in Children
This case report and literature review describes a single 11-year-old girl with Enterovirus D68 infection leading to plastic bronchitis and …
A new case report identifies Enterovirus D68 as a potential cause of severe pneumonia and plastic bronchitis in children.
Higher baseline Prognostic Nutritional Index reduces mortality risk in sepsis and pneumonia patients
Nutritional status helps predict survival in patients with severe infections
This meta-analysis of 28,757 patients with infectious diseases found that higher baseline Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) is associated w…
A high nutritional score at the start of treatment can help doctors identify which patients with sepsis or pneumonia are at the highest risk…
Omadacycline and baloxavir marboxil used in an 89-year-old with influenza A, psittacosis, and Klebsiella pneumonia
New drug combination helps elderly man with severe lung infections
This case report describes an 89-year-old man with influenza A, Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia, and Klebsiella pneumoniae who improved and was…
A combination of omadacycline and baloxavir marboxil helped an 89-year-old man recover from a complex, multi-organ infection in the ICU.
Autoantibody positivity and false-negative cytology can mask invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma in patients with IPAF
Lung cancer can mimic autoimmune lung disease in some patients
This case report describes a 78-year-old female with invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma and interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features. T…
A new case shows how a rare lung cancer can look like an autoimmune disease, making it hard for doctors to tell them apart.
Physical frailty tops risk factors for pneumonia after esophagectomy, meta-analysis finds
Physical frailty and muscle loss increase pneumonia risk after surgery
This meta-analysis of 60 cohort studies in esophageal cancer patients undergoing esophagectomy identified physical frailty as the highest-ra…
Patients with esophageal cancer face a higher risk of pneumonia after surgery if they show signs of physical frailty or muscle loss.
Short-course ceftriaxone reduces hospital stay and adverse events in children with pneumonia
Shorter antibiotic courses may help children with pneumonia stay home
This randomized controlled trial of 200 children aged 1 to 14 years found that short-course ceftriaxone (5 to 7 days) resulted in shorter ho…
A new trial shows that a shorter course of ceftriaxone can reduce hospital stays and side effects for children with pneumonia.
Aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B provides strongest evidence for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis prophylaxis in high-risk patients
Aerosolized Amphotericin B Shows Promise for Lung Fungal Infections
This mini review synthesizes clinical experience regarding aerosolized antifungal therapies for various pulmonary fungal infections. It conc…
Aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B shows promise for preventing specific lung fungal infections in high-risk and immunocompromised patient…
mNGS achieves 85.83% pathogen detection rate in children with severe pneumonia compared to 49.97% for conventional methods
New Genetic Test Finds More Pneumonia Germs in Kids
This systematic review evaluates metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for identifying pathogens in children with severe pneumonia. …
A new genetic test detects pneumonia-causing germs in kids more often than standard methods, which could lead to better treatment.
Inhaled antibiotics may improve lung function and microbiological eradication in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
Inhaled Antibiotics May Improve Lung Health in Chronic Lung Conditions
This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of inhaled antibiotics for patients with cystic fibrosis, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, and …
Inhaled antibiotics may improve lung function and clear infections for people with cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung conditions.
Antibiotic exposure disrupts gut microbiota in 58% to 94% of critically ill children
Antibiotics and gut health in critically ill children
This narrative review examines antibiotic exposure in critically ill children in the PICU, reporting that 58% to 94% receive antibiotics, wh…
Common antibiotics used in intensive care can disrupt a child's gut health, increasing the risk of serious infections like pneumonia.
iNKT cell activators show promise in preclinical models for stroke-associated pneumonia immunomodulation
New immune treatments show promise for stroke and pneumonia
This systematic review of 38 preclinical studies examines the immunopathology of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and the role of immunomod…
Researchers identify how stroke triggers immune failure and find a promising new way to protect the lungs from pneumonia infections.
IL-6 overexpression linked to alveolar damage in severe pneumonia on ventilation
IL-6 Levels Linked to Lung Damage in Severe Pneumonia
This narrative review synthesizes basic and clinical evidence on IL-6 in mechanically ventilated patients with severe pneumonia. It finds th…
High levels of a protein called IL-6 may be linked to increased lung damage and inflammation in patients with severe pneumonia.
Questions about Community-Acquired Pneumonia
What are the risks of co-infection in children with HMPV and severe community-acquired pneumonia?
Co-infection, especially with Mycoplasma pneumoniae, is a significant risk factor for severe CAP in children with HMPV, with studies showing higher rates of co-infection in severe cases.
Full answer →Are children with severe community-acquired pneumonia more likely to have Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Yes, children with severe community-acquired pneumonia are more likely to have Mycoplasma pneumoniae, with studies showing higher detection rates in severe cases.
Full answer →Can machine learning predict mortality better than APACHE-II for severe community-acquired pneumonia?
Yes, machine learning models, particularly GBDT and XGBoost, have outperformed APACHE-II in predicting mortality for severe community-acquired pneumonia with respiratory failure.
Full answer →What is the severe community-acquired pneumonia rate for children with HMPV?
In a recent study of hospitalized children with HMPV, 28.0% had severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Full answer →How does the severity of community-acquired pneumonia affect the detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children?
Severe community-acquired pneumonia in children is associated with higher detection rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae compared to non-severe cases, likely due to higher bacterial load and immune response.
Full answer →Does amoxicillin work just as well as other antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia?
Current evidence suggests amoxicillin is generally as effective as other antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia, but the choice depends on local resistance patterns and patient factors.
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