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05). While the probability PDDIs statistically significantly increased 3.73 times (OR (Odds Ratio) =3.73; 95% CI= 1.47-9.50) in patients who used a single antibiotic compared to patients who did not use antibiotics (p=0.006), the probability of the occurrence of PDDIs by using more than one antibiotic was statistically significantly 8.5 times (95% CI =3.30-21.89) (p <0.001).

Our study results showed that the use of antimicrobial drugs (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) was found to be statistically significantly higher (p<0.05) in the group with PDDIs.
Our study results showed that the use of antimicrobial drugs (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) was found to be statistically significantly higher (p less then 0.05) in the group with PDDIs.
Serum D-dimer levels, as well as other biomarkers related to coagulation, are significantly elevated during severe community acquired pneumonia. The aim of this study is to investigate the utility of plasma D-dimer levels determining the severity of inflammation and prognosis in pediatric patients with COVID-19 infection.

We retrospectively chart reviewed medical records of pediatric patients (< 18 years of age) admitted to Istanbul Fcaulty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Infectious Disease Service between March 11, and June 30, 2020. We collected demographic, clinical, biochemical and radiographic data.

A hundred and seventy-one pediatric patients (1 - 216 months of age) admitted to pediatric infecitous disease service included in this study. Patients were classified into 4 categories; 1) COVID-19 infection confirmed by PCR, 2) Suspected COVID-19 infection due to close exposure history and radiographic findings, 3) Lower respiratory tract infection other than COVID-19 confirmed with multiplex respiratory viral panel, and 4) Systemic infections other than lower respiratory tract infection. Lymphopenia was observed significantly higher in patients with COVID-19 infection compared to patients with other respiratory viral infections (p=0.06). In patients with radiographic findings concerning for COVID-19 infection, elevated serum D-dimer levels were detected significantly higher than lymphopenia (p=0.07).

Elevated serum D-dimer levels at baseline are associated with inflammation especially in patients with COVID-19 infection with radipgraphic findings. Monitoring serum D-dimer levels may be used for early identification of severe cases in children.
Elevated serum D-dimer levels at baseline are associated with inflammation especially in patients with COVID-19 infection with radipgraphic findings. Monitoring serum D-dimer levels may be used for early identification of severe cases in children.Lentigo maligna (LM) is usually diagnosed in sun-damaged skin of elderly patients and a correct excision of the lesion determines a complete healing from the disease. LM is very rare in young patients and, for this reason, it can be commonly misdiagnosed. We describe the case of a locally recurrent LM in a 19-year-old male patient, which initially arose at the age of 17 years. In order to avoid diagnostic pitfalls, clinicians have to put more emphasis on diseases which previously were prerogative only of elderly patients and that now could begin to engage a younger age, according to climate and behavior changes.The Santa Maria and San Gallicano Hospital represents one of the first dermatological centers founded in the world; since its establishment its aim is to treat widespread skin diseases such as leprosy, scabies, ringworm, prurigo and mange. Its construction began on March 14, 1725 with a ceremony held for the laying of the foundation stone. Its official inauguration, however, is dated October 6, 1726 when Pope Benedict XIII issued the Bonus ille Seal. The hospital's origins stem from the apostolic and charitable work by Father Emilio Lami, who was its first prior, and by the tenacious will of Cardinal Pietro Marcellino Corradini who was its protector. As can be seen by the marble plaque, still preserved and dated 1725, the health facility was intended for people with skin diseases. Venereal affections, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, were instead treated starting from the second half of the 19th century under the direction of Dr. Pietro Shilling and subsequently Dr.  Curzerene Gaetano Ciarrocchi. Since the 18th century, the hospital, built initially by architect Filippo Raguzzini, underwent expansion work including the construction of the "Nuova Corsia dei ragazzi tignoselli" ward, the "Anatomical Theater" of great artistic value and of the "Celtic Rooms." More recently, from the 1939, the hospital obtained, and still maintains today, the recognition as an Institute for Hospitalization and Care of a Scientific Nature (IRCCS); a clear indication of its authoritativeness and value during almost three centuries of history.
Although it is near concluded that renin-angiotensin system inhibitors do not have a harmful effect on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there is no report about whether angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) offer any protective role. This study aimed to compare the association of ARBs and ACEIs with COVID-19-related mortality.

All patients with COVID-19 in Korea between January 19 and April 16, 2020 were enrolled. The association of ARBs and ACEIs with mortality within 60 days were evaluated. A comparison of hazard ratio (HR) was performed between COVID-19 patients and a retrospective cohort of pneumonia patients hospitalized in 2019 in Korea.

Among 10,448 COVID-19 patients, ARBs and ACEIs were prescribed in 1,231 (11.7%) and 57 (0.6%) patients, respectively. After adjusting for age, sex, and history of comorbidities, the ARB group showed neutral association (HR, 1.034; 95% CI, 0.765 to 1.399; p = 0.8270) and the ACEI groups showed no significant associations likely owing to the small population size (HR, 0.736; 95% CI, 0.314 to 1.726; p = 0.4810). When comparing HR between COVID-19 patients and a retrospective cohort of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in 2019, the trend of ACEIs showed similar benefits, whereas the protective effect of ARBs observed in the retrospective cohort was absent in COVID-19 patients. Meta-analyses showed significant positive correlation with survival of ACEIs, whereas a neutral association between ARBs and mortality.

Although ARBs or ACEIs were not associated with fatal outcomes, potential beneficial effects of ARBs observed in pneumonia were attenuated in COVID-19.
Although ARBs or ACEIs were not associated with fatal outcomes, potential beneficial effects of ARBs observed in pneumonia were attenuated in COVID-19.