Valtyr Thors
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Tomasdottir I, Erlendsdottir H, Kristinsdottir I, Kristinsson K, Haraldsson A, Beres S, et al.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40063775
Background: An unprecedented increase in pediatric invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections was observed in most countries, including Iceland, in early 2023. The reasons for this rise are largely unknown....
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Karelsdottir A, Oskarsdottir T, Hoffritz O, Thorkelsson T, Haraldsson A, Thors V
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
. 2024 Nov;
:1-7.
PMID: 39523527
Introduction: Inappropriate antibiotic use in infants can have multiple adverse effects and contribute to the development of bacteria resistant to antimicrobials. Antimicrobial stewardship programs can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in...
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Kristinsdottir I, Haraldsson A, Thors V
Infect Dis (Lond)
. 2024 May;
56(8):653-656.
PMID: 38757148
Background: is a commensal organism with the potential to cause life-threatening disease. Colonisation is most common in adolescence and young adulthood. Various social factors have been associated with an increased...
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Kristinsdottir I, Haraldsson A, Thors V
Vaccine
. 2024 Feb;
42(8):2051-2058.
PMID: 38413277
Introduction: Influenza vaccinations are recommended in pregnancy to protect both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby. The aim of this study was to assess the influenza vaccine uptake among...
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Oskarsson Y, Thors V, Vias R, Ludviksson B, Brynjolfsson S, Gianchecchi E, et al.
Acta Paediatr
. 2023 Dec;
113(3):606-614.
PMID: 38140806
Aim: The survival rate after treatment for childhood leukaemia has greatly improved, but could result in protracted immune deficiency. This study examined the immune status of children after chemotherapy and...
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Thors V, Bjornsdottir K, Love T, Haraldsson A
Pediatr Infect Dis J
. 2023 Nov;
43(3):226-233.
PMID: 37991394
Purpose: Pediatric severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections are usually mild and the mortality rates are low, but concerns have been raised about long-term symptoms that may resemble other...
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Kristinsdottir I, Visser L, Miellet W, Mariman R, Pluister G, Haraldsson G, et al.
Euro Surveill
. 2023 Sep;
28(39).
PMID: 37768562
Background is a commensal bacterium which can cause invasive disease. Colonisation studies are important to guide vaccination strategies.AimThe study's aim was to determine the prevalence of meningococcal colonisation, duration of...
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Bjornsdottir B, Hernandez U, Haraldsson A, Thors V
Pathogens
. 2023 Apr;
12(4).
PMID: 37111403
Febrile episodes are common in children and the most frequent reason for attending emergency services. Although most infections have a benign and self-limiting course, severe and sometimes life-threatening infections occur....
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Kristinsdottir I, Haraldsson A, Brynjolfsson S, Helgason T, Ludviksson B, Gianchecchi E, et al.
Infect Dis (Lond)
. 2023 Apr;
55(6):415-424.
PMID: 37021768
Background: Obesity has been linked to reduced vaccine responses against tetanus, hepatitis B and influenza. Data on the influence of paediatric obesity on influenza vaccine response is still lacking and...
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Oskarsson Y, Haraldsson A, Oddsdottir B, Asgeirsdottir T, Thors V
Pediatr Infect Dis J
. 2022 Sep;
41(10):800-805.
PMID: 36102708
Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a very common pathogen, causes variable disease severity. In addition to considerable clinical burden on children, their families and healthcare facilities, RSV infections in children...