Jan Rupp

Air pollution is associated with a distinct pathogen spectrum in community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective multicentre cohort study

Abstract Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of death due to infection worldwide, with its incidence and disease course influenced by air pollution exposure. Little is known about how air pollution influences microbiological findings in patients wit...

Prevalence, determinants and outcomes of intravenous to oral switch of antibiotic therapy in hospitalized adults with bloodstream infection: secondary analysis of a multicenter cohort

Abstract Background Intravenous to oral switch (IVOS) is considered safe in selected patients with bloodstream infection and provides operational advantages. Still, it is underused in many clinical settings. We evaluated IVOS patterns, associated factors and clinical outcomes in...