ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia

Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia

Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that occurs in patients receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. As a…
variegate porphyria

Variegate Porphyria

Variegate porphyria (VP) is a rare genetic disorder that affects heme biosynthesis—the process responsible for producing heme, an essential component of hemoglobin. Caused by mutations…
vancomycin resistant enterococcus faecium bacteremia

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Bacteremia

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) represents a formidable nosocomial pathogen, responsible for a growing number of bloodstream infections worldwide. These infections predominantly affect immunocompromised patients, individuals…
vaccination to prevent otitis media due to streptococcus pneumoniae

Vaccination to Prevent Otitis Media

Otitis media is one of the most prevalent pediatric infections globally, characterized by inflammation and fluid accumulation in the middle ear. The condition manifests through…