The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

Introduction: Recent research indicates that individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit distinct intestinal fungal communities compared with healthy individuals. This study examined the relationship among anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA), perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (p-ANCA), and Candida spp. colonization ...

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) officially lifted the global emergency designation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in May 2023. Nonetheless, the long-term repercussions of the pandemic—referred to as ‘long COVID’—have persisted. It is also highly likely for the disease to be complicated by secretory otitis media (SOM). This study aimed to determine i...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a search for effective treatments. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Lianhua Qingwen capsules combined with standard care for treating patients with mild to moderate COVID-19.

Methodology: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in China between 1 March 2023 and 31 December 2023. T...

Introduction: Data regarding the residual lung findings persisting beyond 12 months from acute infection in patients with COVID-19 with pulmonary involvement are scarce. This study investigates the long-term radiological and functional findings of previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients who had residual pulmonary involvement at 3–6-month follow-up.

Methodology: This ...

Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in children. This study focused on the prevalence, serotypes, antibiotic resistance, and biofilm formation of pneumococci colonising an unvaccinated Sri Lankan children cohort aged ≤ 2 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methodology: This descriptive, cross...