Kwadwo Mponponsuo

Co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 with human coronavirus OC43 in a patient with underlying lung disease: A case report

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Yamini Murthy, Jamil N. Kanji, Alain Tremblay et autres

Co-infections with SARS-CoV-2 remain relatively rare and there is limited published data on the consequences of these events. We present the case of a 26-year-old man with SARS-CoV-2 and human coronavirus OC43 who had a severe infection resulting in prolonged hospitalization. Consideration …

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Corrigendum to “Highly versus less bioavailable oral antibiotics in the treatment of gram-negative bloodstream infections: a propensity-matched cohort analysis” [Clin Microbiol Infect 29(4) (2023 April) 490-497]

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Kevin Antoine Brown, Daniel J. Fridman, Jennie Johnstone et autres

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Fixed versus individualized treatment for five common bacterial infectious syndromes: a survey of the perspectives and practices of clinicians

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Ruxandra L Pinto, Robert Fowler, Benjamin A. Rogers et autres

Background: Traditionally, bacterial infections have been treated with fixed-duration antibiotic courses; however, some have advocated for individualized durations. It is not known which approach currently predominates. Methods: We conducted a multinational clinical practice survey asking prescribers their approach to treating skin and …

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Antimicrobial resistance in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bradley J. Langford, Miranda M. So, Marina Simeonova, Valerie Leung et autres

Background Frequent use of antibiotics in patients with COVID-19 threatens to exacerbate antimicrobial resistance. We aimed to establish the prevalence and predictors of bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance in patients with COVID-19. Methods We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies …

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Antibiotic Selection and Duration for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Non-Hospitalized Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Bradley J. Langford, Nick Daneman, Christina C. Diong, Samantha M. Lee et autres

Background: We sought to evaluate the impact of antibiotic selection and duration of therapy on treatment failure in older adults with catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CA-UTI). Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study comparing antibiotic treatment options and duration of therapy for …

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Antimicrobial resistance and mortality following E. coli bacteremia

Nick Daneman, Daniel Fridman, Jennie Johnstone, Bradley J. Langford et autres

Background: Global estimates suggest millions of deaths annually are associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but these are generated from scarce data on the relative risk of death attributable to drug-resistant versus drug-sensitive infections. Methods: bloodstream infection in Ontario, Canada between 2017 and …

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Highly versus less bioavailable oral antibiotics in the treatment of gram-negative bloodstream infections: a propensity-matched cohort analysis

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Kevin Antoine Brown, Daniel J. Fridman, Jennie Johnstone et autres

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Retrospective analysis of the management strategies for surgical site infection post total hip or knee arthroplasty from tertiary care centres in Edmonton, Alberta

Amr Ismail, Jenine R. Leal, F.T.K. Au, Shannon K. T. Puloski et autres

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Burden of surgical management of prosthetic joint infections following hip and knee replacements in Alberta, Canada: an analysis and comparison of two major urban centres

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Jenine R. Leal, Shannon K. T. Puloski, David Chew et autres

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Antimicrobial Resistance in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bradley J. Langford, Miranda M. So, Marina Simeonova, Valerie Leung et autres

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224. Evaluating the Epidemiology of Bloodstream Infections: A Population-Based Study

Elaha Niazi, Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Ranjani Somayaji, Elissa Rennert‐May et autres

Abstract Background Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and health care costs worldwide. Population-based studies are key to assess BSI epidemiology over time while minimizing selection bias but remain limited. Therefore, we aimed to assess the incidence of …

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A Comprehensive Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections

Kwadwo Mponponsuo, Ronald Gary Sibbald, Ranjani Somayaji

GENERAL PURPOSE: To review an approach to diabetic foot infections (DFIs), including acute osteomyelitis, while also discussing current practices and the challenges in diagnosis and management. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses …

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