Infection Risk – Medxy AI

Large-Scale Meta-Analysis Finds Higher Influenza and Shingles Risk with JAK-STAT Inhibitors

By MedXY 05/27/2026

A large meta-analysis found JAK-STAT inhibitors slightly increased influenza, bronchitis, and herpes zoster risk, especially in atopic dermatitis, while serious and opportunistic infections were not significantly increased.

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Bone Marrow Immune Profiling Identifies a Practical Infection Risk Score in Multiple Myeloma

By MedXY 05/09/2026

A large multicenter study links specific bone marrow immune cell patterns to infection risk in multiple myeloma and proposes a clinically relevant immune score that may support minimally invasive monitoring.

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Perinatal Antibiotic Exposure and Childhood Infection Risk: Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/29/2025

A large retrospective cohort study found no significant association between perinatal or early infant antibiotic exposure and subsequent hospitalization for infections in early childhood, providing reassurance about the cautious use of antibiotics around birth.

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Mitigating Risks of Donor-Derived Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Advances and Challenges

By MedXY 10/27/2025

This article reviews recent studies on EBV transmission in pediatric kidney transplants, highlighting risk factors, monitoring strategies, and implications for reducing posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD).

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Comprehensive Management of Animal Bites: Integrating Plastic Surgery and Predictive Algorithm Approaches

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This article reviews injury profiles from animal bites, emphasizing plastic surgery roles, treatment strategies, and a predictive model for complications, based on a large clinical dataset from Balıkesir University.

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Combination Targeted Therapy in Psoriatic Arthritis: Evaluating Infection Risks and Usage Patterns

By MedXY 09/03/2025

This article evaluates the prevalence and infection risks associated with combination targeted therapies in adults with psoriatic arthritis, revealing no significant increase in serious or opportunistic infections compared to standard therapy.

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Clozapine and Infection Risk in Schizophrenia: Insights from a Hong Kong Population Study

By MedXY 08/22/2025

This study reveals an increased risk of infections among schizophrenia patients treated with clozapine compared to olanzapine, highlighting the need for vigilant infection monitoring and preventive care.