JAN M. MERIN, MD

HOUSTON, TX

Research Active
Internal Medicine NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1998 – 1998 NPI: 1225031321
Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
ComorbidityPneumoniaMeaslesDeveloping CountriesSerologic Tests

Practice Location

1330 WIRT RD STE R
HOUSTON, TX 77055-4901

Phone: (346) 406-1730

What does JAN MERIN research?

Dr. Merin studies the effects of measles on children's health, especially concentrating on pneumonia that can occur due to the virus. His work investigates how often children who have measles also suffer from infections caused by other germs. He pays special attention to how these additional infections increase the risk of severe outcomes, including death, in young patients. By understanding these relationships, Dr. Merin aims to enhance the treatment strategies for measles-associated pneumonia and help healthcare providers manage these patients more effectively.

Key findings

  • In a study of 182 children with measles-associated pneumonia, 53% had additional infections from other germs.
  • The mortality rate among these children was found to be 17%.
  • Children with severe difficulty breathing during pneumonia were at a significantly higher risk of dying.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Merin study measles-related conditions?
Yes, Dr. Merin specifically examines pneumonia associated with measles in children.
What treatments has Dr. Merin researched?
His research focuses on improving treatment strategies for measles-associated pneumonia and managing coinfections in young patients.
Is Dr. Merin's work relevant to children with infections?
Yes, his findings are crucial for understanding how additional infections can complicate measles and pneumonia in children.

Publications in plain English

Coinfection is common in measles-associated pneumonia.

1998

The Pediatric infectious disease journal

Quiambao BP, Gatchalian SR, Halonen P, Lucero M, Sombrero L +4 more

Plain English
This study looked at pneumonia related to measles in young children and found that 53% of the cases involved additional infections from other germs. Out of 182 children studied, 17% died, and those with certain symptoms like severe difficulty breathing were at a much higher risk of death. These findings highlight the dangers of combined infections in measles pneumonia, especially in very young children. Who this helps: This helps doctors and healthcare providers treat and manage measles-associated pneumonia more effectively.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

B P Quiambao S R Gatchalian P Halonen M Lucero L Sombrero F J Paladin O Meurman P Ruutu

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