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Today, we’re showcasing some of the latest infectious diseases-related articles published recently across medical journals. The topics in today’s rundown include pneumonia, meningitis, and cytomegalovirus. Consult the full-text links for the complete version of each article. All articles featured today were published online within the last month.
Pneumonia Articles
- Analysis of the Pathogen Spectrum and Epidemiological Characteristics of Hospitalized Children with Pneumonia From 2017 to 2024
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- July 2026
- Description: Pneumonia remains a leading cause of hospitalization and morbidity among children worldwide. While the pathogen spectrum and epidemiological patterns of pediatric pneumonia are known to vary by region and over time, there is a need for updated, comprehensive data to inform clinical management and public health strategies, particularly given the dynamic nature of respiratory pathogens and evolving diagnostic capabilities. This study aimed to analyze the contemporary pathogen spectrum and epidemiological characteristics of hospitalized children with pneumonia.
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- Fluoroquinolone Use and Risk of Pneumothorax in Adults Hospitalized With Community Acquired Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
- Community‐Acquired Pneumonia in Young Children: Variables Associated With Emergency Department Attendance and Hospitalization
- Beyond the Ventilator: Risk Factors for “Trauma-Associated” Pneumonia in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit
- The Journal of Surgical Research
- June 2026
- Description: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common intensive care unit (ICU) complication and a quality metric. Trauma patients may be uniquely predisposed to pulmonary infection from mechanisms intrinsic to injury (blunt chest trauma and pulmonary contusions) rather than ventilator exposure alone. This study hypothesized that trauma-specific factors would be associated with pneumonia in intubated trauma ICU patients.
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Meningitis Articles
- A Novel Model for Predicting Post-Craniotomy Meningitis Using Early Postoperative Risk Stratification: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- June 2026
- Description: Early prediction of post-craniotomy meningitis (PCM) is critical for optimizing prognosis. Given the limitations of existing prediction tools, this study sought to develop and externally validate a novel model for early postoperative risk stratification and prediction of PCM.
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- The Integration of Multiplex PCR Panel in the Management of Acute Bacterial Meningitis: A Mixed-Methods Study
- Microorganisms
- June 2026
- Description: Meningitis multiplex PCR (MMP) panels are increasingly used in acute bacterial meningitis (ABM), but their clinical integration remains incompletely characterized. [The researchers] evaluated MMP panel implementation using a mixed-methods approach.
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- The Role of Prophylaxis Antibiotics in the Prevention of Meningitis in Endonasal Anterior Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
- Journal of Neurological Surgery
- June 2026
- Description: Anterior skull base surgery is commonly used for the surgical treatment of a variety of skull base lesions. One uncommon, but serious postoperative complication of this procedure is meningitis. Prophylactic antibiotics are widely used but with considerable variability in duration and regimes due to lack of guidelines. This systematic review was carried out to determine the benefit of prophylactic antibiotics in preventing meningitis in patients undergoing endonasal anterior skull base surgery.
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Cytomegalovirus Articles
- Human Cytomegalovirus (HHV5) Reactivation During Lactation
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- June 2026
- Description: This review summarizes the current knowledge of HCMV's molecular biology and pathogenesis, emphasizing the interplay between viral and host factors during latency and reactivation. It also highlights the importance of milk-mediated infection and its implications for neonatal health.
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- Use of Cytomegalovirus Immunoglobulin with Antiviral Therapy for Cytomegalovirus Infection in Transplant Recipients: A Tertiary Care Single-Center Experience
- Viruses
- June 2026
- Description: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), solid organ transplant (SOT), and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy. While antiviral agents remain the cornerstone of treatment, CMV-specific immunoglobulins (CMVIG) have been utilized as adjunct therapy with variable outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the virological response and tolerability of CMVIG in cases of severe or refractory CMV viremia, with or without CMV disease.
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- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cytomegalovirus Disease Progression Among Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Exploratory Study
- Transplantation Proceedings
- June 2026
- Description: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of morbidity in kidney transplant recipients. However, little is known about racial and ethnic disparities in CMV outcomes. This study explored the potential differences in CMV disease progression among different racial and ethnic groups.
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