Haemolysis, the rupture of red blood cells, is a significant concern that can occur at any stage during blood collection, transportation or handling. Haemolysed blood used for transfusions can lead to ...

The global threat posed by multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly those producing KPC-2 carbapenemases, has compromised the effectiveness of carbapenems, the last-resort antibiotics. To address ...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae caused 1 in 2 pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in 2024, with sharp increases seen across all age groups, according to a recent CDC MMWR report.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is still not routinely screened during pregnancy in Brazil, being prophylaxis and empirical treatment based on identification of risk groups. This study aimed to ...