A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.
Researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland have found high levels of antibiotic-resistant genes in the wastewater system of a major teaching hospital. The findings underscore the urgent need for regular decontamination and more stringent infection control measures to protect patients.
Vanessa C Harris and colleagues review the currently available literature to report how antibiotic use in children from low- and middle-income countries impacts the gut microbiome and, the implications for antimicrobial resistant infections.