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Infectious Diseases and Therapy

Issue 4/2022

Content (30 Articles)

Open Access Antibiotic Commentary

Perspectives on the Ethics of Antibiotic Overuse and on the Implementation of (New) Antibiotics

John P. Hays, Maria Jose Ruiz-Alvarez, Natalia Roson-Calero, Rohul Amin, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Maarten B. M. van Dongen

Open Access Tuberculosis Commentary

Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa as Part of the INTENSE-TBM Project During the COVID-19 Pandemic

E. Ariza-Vioque, F. Ello, H. Andriamamonjisoa, V. Machault, J. González-Martín, M. C. Calvo-Cortés, S. Eholié, G. A. Tchabert, T. Ouassa, M. Raberahona, R. Rakotoarivelo, H. Razafindrakoto, L. Rahajamanana, R. J. Wilkinson, A. Davis, M. Maxebengula, F. Abrahams, C. Muzoora, N. Nakigozi, D. Nyehangane, D. Nanjebe, H. Mbega, R. Kaitano, M. Bonnet, P. Debeaudrap, J. M. Miró, X. Anglaret, N. Rakotosamimanana, A. Calmy, F. Bonnet, J. Ambrosioni

Open Access Meningococcus Review

Meningococcal Disease and Immunization Activities in Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage: a review

Selim Badur, Mansour Khalaf, Serdar Öztürk, Rajaa Al-Raddadi, Ashraf Amir, Fayssal Farahat, Atef Shibl

Open Access Tick-Borne Encephalitis Review

Climate Change and Cascading Risks from Infectious Disease

Jan C. Semenza, Joacim Rocklöv, Kristie L. Ebi

Open Access COVID-19 Vaccination Review

Immune Response to COVID-19 and mRNA Vaccination in Immunocompromised Individuals: A Narrative Review

Norka I. Napuri, Daniel Curcio, David L. Swerdlow, Amit Srivastava

Open Access Laparoscopy Review

Laparoscopic Treatment Strategies for Liver Echinococcosis

Li Wan, Tao Wang, Long Cheng, Qianjun Yu

Open Access Antiviral Agents Review

Eliminate Hepatitis C as a Public Health Threat: A Narrative Review of Strategies, Gaps, and Opportunities for China

Yuanyuan Song, Yuchang Li, Hanchao Cheng, Xinyu Du, Jiarun Mi, Linh-Vi Le, Zhongdan Chen, Polin Chan, Jing Sun

Open Access Antibiotic Original Research

Duration of Treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia: a Retrospective Study

Tanya Babich, Pontus Naucler, John Karlsson Valik, Christian G. Giske, Natividad Benito, Ruben Cardona, Alba Rivera, Celine Pulcini, Manal Abdel Fattah, Justine Haquin, Alasdair Macgowan, Sally Grier, Bibiana Chazan, Anna Yanovskay, Ronen Ben Ami, Michal Landes, Lior Nesher, Adi Zaidman-Shimshovitz, Kate McCarthy, David L. Paterson, Evelina Tacconelli, Michael Buhl, Susanna Mauer, Jesús Rodríguez-Baño, Marina de Cueto, Antonio Oliver, Enrique Ruiz de Gopegui, Angela Cano, Isabel Machuca, Monica Gozalo-Marguello, Luis Martinez-Martinez, Eva M. Gonzalez-Barbera, Iris Gomez Alfaro, Miguel Salavert, Bojana Beovic, Andreja Saje, Manica Mueller–Premru, Leonardo Pagani, Virginie Vitrat, Diamantis Kofteridis, Maria Zacharioudaki, Sofia Maraki, Yulia Weissman, Mical Paul, Yaakov Dickstein, Leonard Leibovici, Dafna Yahav

Open Access Echocardiography Original Research

Combined Bacterial Meningitis and Infective Endocarditis: When Should We Search for the Other When Either One is Diagnosed?

Guillaume Béraud, Sarah Tubiana, Marie-Line Erpelding, Vincent Le Moing, Catherine Chirouze, Isabelle Gorenne, Pauline Manchon, Pierre Tattevin, Veronique Vernet, Emmanuelle Varon, Bruno Hoen, Xavier Duval, J. F. Obadia, C. Leport, C. Poyart, M. Revest, C. Selton-Suty, C. Strady, P. Tattevin, F. Vandenesch, Y. Bernard, S. Chocron, C. Chirouze, B. Hoen, P. Plesiat, I. Abouliatim, C. De Place, P. Tattevin, M. Revest, P. Y. Donnio, F. Alla, J. P. Carteaux, T. Doco-Lecompte, C. Lion, N. Aissa, C. Selton-Suty, B. Baehrel, R. Jaussaud, P. Nazeyrollas, C. Strady, V. Vernet, E. Cambau, X. Duval, B. Iung, P. Nataf, C. Chidiac, M. Celard, F. Delahaye, J. F. Obadia, F. Vandenesch, H. Aumaître, J. M. Frappier, V. Le Moing, E. Oziol, A. Sotto, C. Sportouch, C. Poyart, A. Bouvet, F. Vandenesch, M. Celard, M. Bes, P. Abassade, E. Abrial, C. Acar, J. F. Alexandra, N. Amireche, D. Amrein, P. Andre, M. Appriou, M. A. Arnould, A. Atoui, F. Aziza, N. Baille, N. Bajolle, P. Battistella, S. Baumard, A. Ben Ali, J. Bertrand, S. Bialek, M. Bois Grosse, M. Boixados, F. Borlot, A. Bouchachi, O. Bouche, S. Bouchemal, J. L. Bourdon, A. Bouvet, L. Brasme, J. F. Bruntz, J. Cailhol, M.P. Caplan, B. Carette, J. P. Carteaux, O. Cartry, C. Cazorla, M. Celard, H. Chamagne, H. Champagne, G. Chanques, B. Chevalier, C. Chirouze, F. Chometon, C. Christophe, N. Colin De Verdiere, V. Daneluzzi, L. David, N. Danchin, P. De Lentdecker, V. Delcey, P. Deleuze, X. Duval, B. Deroure, V. Descotes-Genon, K. Didier Petit, A. Dinh, V. Doat, F. Duchene, F. Duhoux, M. Dupont, S. Ederhy, O. Epaulard, M. Evest, J. F. Faucher, E. Fauveau, T. Ferry, M. Fillod, T. Floch, T. Fraisse, J. M. Frapier, L. Freysz, B. Fumery, B. Gachot, S. Gallien, P. Garcon, A. Gaubert, J. L. Genoud, S. Ghiglione, C. Godreuil, I. Gandjbakhch, A. Grentzinger, L. Groben, D. Gherissi, A. Hagege, N. Hammoudi, F. Heliot, P. Henry, B. Hoen, P. Houriez, L. Hustache-Mathieu, O. Huttin, S. Imbert, B. Iung, S. Jaureguiberry, M. Kaaki, A. Konate, J. M. Kuhn, S. Kural Menasche, A. Lafitte, B. Lafon, F. Lanternier, V. Le Chenault, V. Le Moing, C. Lechiche, S. Lefevre Thibaut, A. Lefort, J. Lemoine, L. Lepage, C. Leport, C. Lepousé, J. Leroy, P. Lesprit, L. Letranchant, G. Loncar, C. Lorentz, I. Magnin-Poull, A. Makinson, H. Man, M. Mansouri, O. Marçon, J. P. Maroni, V. Masse, F. Maurier, F. Mechaï, O. Merceron, D. Messika-Zeitoun, Z. Metref, V. Meyssonnier, C. Mezher, S. Micheli, M. Monsigny, S. Mouly, B. Mourvillier, O. Nallet, P. Nazerollas, V. Noel, E. Oziol, B. Payet, A. Pelletier, P. Perez, J. S. Petit, F. Philippart, E. Piet, C. Plainvert, B. Popovic, J. M. Porte, P. Pradier, R. Ramadan, M. Revest, J. Richemond, M. Rodermann, M. Roncato, I. Roigt, O. Ruyer, M. Saada, J. Schwartz, C. Selton-Suty, M. Simon, B. Simorre, S. Skalli, F. Spatz, C. Strady, J. Sudrial, L. Tartiere, A. Terrier De La Chaize, M. C. Thiercelin, D. Thomas, M. Thomas, L. Toko, F. Tournoux, A. Tristan, J. L. Trouillet, L. Tual, F. Verdier, V. Vernet Garnier, V. Vidal, P. Weyne, M. Wolff, A. Wynckel, N. Zannad, P. Y. Zinzius, X. Duval, B. Hoen, B. Mourvillier, M.-C. Ploy, S. Tubiana, E. Varon, F. Caron, P.-E. Bollaert, O. Gaillot, M.-K. Taha, C. Poyart, S. Bonacorsi, F. Vandenesch, E. Cambau, M. Lecuit, A. Gravet, B. Frachet, T. Debroucker, D. Levy-Bruhl, F. Raffi, M. Preau, N. Anguel, L. Argaud, S. Arista, L. Armand-Lefevre, S. Balavoine, R. Baraduc, G. Barnaud, G. Beraud, L. Bernard, G. Bernars, D. Bertei, E. Bessede, T. Billard Pomares, C. Biron, S. Bland, J. Boileau, P. Boubeau, S. Bourdon, A. Bousquet, S. Boyer, A. Bozorg-Grayeli, L. Bret, C. Bretonniere, F. Bricaire, E. Brocas, M. Brun, J. Buret, C. Burucoa, J. Cabalion, M. Cabon, E. Cambau, G. Camuset, C. Canevet, F. Caron, A. Carricajo, B. Castan, E. Caumes, C. Cazanave, A. Chabrol, T. Challan-Belval, V. Chanteperdrix-Marillier, C. Chaplain, C. Charlier-Woerther, H. Chaussade, C. Chirouze, B. Clair, J. Colot, J.-M. Conil, H. Cordel, P. Cormier, J. Cousson, P. Cronier, E. Cua, A. Dao-Dubremetz, S. Dargere, N. Degand, S. Dekeyser, D. Delaune, E. Denes, P.-F. Dequin, D. Descamps, E. Descloux, J.-L. Desmaretz, J.-L. Diehl, J. Dimet, A. Dinh, X. Duval, L. Escaut, C. Fabe, F. Faibis, C. Flateau, N. Fonsale, E. Forestier, N. Fortineau, A. Gagneux-Brunon, C. Garandeau, M. Garcia, D. Garot, S. Gaudry, F. Goehringer, A. Gravet, V. Gregoire-Faucher, M. Grosset, C. Gubavu, I. Gueit, D. Guelon, T. Guimard, J. Guinard, T. Hadou, J.-P. Helene, S. Henard, B. Henry, A.-C. Hochart, B. Hoen, G. Illes, S. Jaffuel, I. Jarrin, F. Jaureguy, C. Joseph, M.-E. Juvin, S. Kayal, S. Kerneis, F. Lacassin, I. Lamaury, P. Lanotte, E. Laurens, H. Laurichesse, C. Le Brun, V. Le Moing, P. Le Turnier, H. Lecuyer, S. Ledru, C. Legrix, A. Lemaignen, C. Lemble, L. Lemee, O. Lesens, M. Levast, C. Lhommet, S. Males, E. Malpote, G. Martin-Blondel, M. Marx, R. Masson, O. Matray, A. Mbadi, F. Mechai, G. Mellon, A. Merens, M.-C. Meyohas, A. Michon, J. Mootien Yoganaden, D. Morquin, S. Mouly, N. Mrozek, S. Nguyen, Y. Nguyen, M. Ogielska, E. Oziol, B. Page, S. Patrat-Delon, I. Patry, A. Pechinot, S. Picot, D. Pierrejean, L. Piroth, C. Plassart, P. Plessis, M.-C. Ploy, L. Portel, P. Poubeau, M. Poupard, C. Poyart, T. Prazuck, L. Quaesaet, F. Raffi, A. Ramanantsoa, C. Rapp, L. Raskine, J. Raymond, M. Revest, A. Riche, S. Robaday-Voisin, F. Robin, J.-P. Romaszko, F. Rousseau, A.-L. Roux, C. Royer, M. Saada, D. Salmon, C. Saroufim, J.-L. Schmit, M. Sebire, C. Segonds, V. Sivadon-Tardy, N. Soismier, O. Son, S. Sunder, F. Suy, D. Tande, J. Tankovic, N. Valin, N. Van Grunderbeeck, F. Vandenesch, E. Varon, R. Verdon, M. Vergnaud, V. Vernet-Garnier, M. Vidal, V. Vitrat, D. Vittecoq, F. Vuotto, I. Gorenne, C. Laouenan, E. Marcault, F. Mentre, B. Pasquet, C. Roy, S. Tubiana

Open Access Human Immunodeficiency Virus Original Research

Integrase Inhibitors Partially Restore Bacterial Translocation, Inflammation and Gut Permeability Induced by HIV Infection: Impact on Gut Microbiota

Pablo Villoslada-Blanco, Patricia Pérez-Matute, María Íñiguez, Emma Recio-Fernández, Pilar Blanco-Navarrete, Luis Metola, Valvanera Ibarra, Jorge Alba, María de Toro, José A. Oteo

Open Access SARS-CoV-2 Original Research

A Multicenter Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Reparixin in the Treatment of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia

Giovanni Landoni, Lorenzo Piemonti, Antonella d’Arminio Monforte, Paolo Grossi, Alberto Zangrillo, Enrico Bucci, Marcello Allegretti, Giovanni Goisis, Elizabeth M. Gavioli, Neal Patel, Maria De Pizzol, Georgea Pasedis, Flavio Mantelli

Open Access Amphotericin B Original Research

Efficacy and Safety of Voriconazole Versus Amphotericin B Deoxycholate Induction Treatment for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study in China

Yihong Zhou, Yuanyuan Qin, Yanqiu Lu, Jing Yuan, Jingmin Nie, Min Liu, Qun Tian, Ke Lan, Guoqiang Zhou, Yingmei Qin, Kaiyin He, Jianhua Yu, Zhongsheng Jiang, Jun Liu, Shuiqing Liu, Vijay Harypursat, Yaokai Chen

Open Access Acute Kidney Injury Original Research

Does Monitoring Total and Free Polymyxin B1 Plasma Concentrations Predict Polymyxin B-Induced Nephrotoxicity? A Retrospective Study in Critically Ill Patients

Yang Deng, Jun-Yuan Gu, Xin Li, Huan Tong, Si-Wei Guo, Bing Xu, You Li, Bi-Kui Zhang, Ying Li, Hai-Ying Huang, Gui-Ying Xiao

Open Access Voriconazole Original Research

Multicenter Registry of Patients Receiving Systemic Mold-Active Triazoles for the Management of Invasive Fungal Infections

L. Ostrosky-Zeichner, M. H. Nguyen, J. Bubalo, B. D. Alexander, M. H. Miceli, P. G. Pappas, J. Jiang, Y. Song, G. R. Thompson III

Open Access Pneumonia Original Research

Clinical Characteristics of Chlamydia psittaci Pneumonia Infection in Central South China

Min Yang, Dan-Hui Yang, Huan Yang, Shui-Zi Ding, Cai-Hong Liu, Hui-Ming Yin, Dan Liu, Ping Chen, Hong Luo

Open Access Linezolid Original Research

Linezolid vs Vancomycin in Induced Thrombocytopenia

Dimah Al-Harbi, Abdulrahman Alturaiki, Ayshah Alshngeetee, Haya Aldabas, Layla AlBreacan, Renad Aljohani, Eid Hussein Alshahrani, Abdullah Althemery, Laila Carolina Abu Esba

Open Access Pneumococcal Vaccination Original Research

Cost-Effectiveness of Newly Recommended Pneumococcal Vaccination Strategies in Older Underserved Minority Adults in the USA

Kenneth J. Smith, Angela R. Wateska, Mary Patricia Nowalk, Chyongchiou J. Lin, Lee H. Harrison, William Schaffner, Richard K. Zimmerman

Open Access Antibiotic Brief Report

Real-World, Multicenter Case Series of Patients Treated with Oral Omadacycline for Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens

Taylor Morrisette, Sara Alosaimy, Abdalhamid M. Lagnf, Jeremy J. Frens, Andrew J. Webb, Michael P. Veve, Ryan Stevens, Jeannette Bouchard, Tristan W. Gore, Iman Ansari, Michael J. Rybak

Open Access Pseudomonas Brief Report

Genomic Epidemiology of MBL-Producing Pseudomonas putida Group Isolates in Poland

Paweł Urbanowicz, Radosław Izdebski, Marta Biedrzycka, Elżbieta Literacka, Waleria Hryniewicz, Marek Gniadkowski

Open Access Wound Debridement Case Series

Potential of Continuous Local Antibiotic Perfusion Therapy for Fracture-Related Infections

Kenji Kosugi, Yukichi Zenke, Naohito Sato, Daishi Hamada, Kohei Ando, Yasuaki Okada, Yoshiaki Yamanaka, Akinori Sakai

Open Access Pneumonia Letter

Letter to the Editor Regarding: “Cost-Effectiveness of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) Versus Lower-Valent Alternatives in Filipino Infants”

Jorge A. Gomez, Javier Nieto Guevara, Josefina C. Carlos, Joanne A. de Castro, Donald Ray Josue, Edwin Rodriguez

Open Access Letter

Response to Gomez et al.’s Letter to the Editor Regarding: “Cost-Effectiveness of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) Versus Lower-Valent Alternatives in Filipino Infants”

Johnna Perdrizet, Emily Horn, Winniefer Nua, Judith Perez-Peralta, Jennifer Nailes, Jaime Santos, Anna Ong-Lim

Open Access Correction

Correction to: Early Transfusion of Convalescent Plasma Improves the Clinical Outcome in Severe SARS-CoV2 Infection

Eszter Fodor, Veronika Müller, Zsolt Iványi, Tímea Berki, Olga Kuten Pella, István Hornyák, Mira Ambrus, Ágnes Sárkány, Árpád Skázel, Ágnes Madár, Dorottya Kardos, Gábor Kemenesi, Fanni Földes, Sándor Nagy, Andrea Matusovits, Janos Nacsa, Attila Tordai, Ferenc Jakab, Zsombor Lacza

Live Webinar | 27-06-2024 | 18:00 (CEST)

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Live: Thursday 27th June 2024, 18:00-19:30 (CEST)

WHO estimates that half of all patients worldwide are non-adherent to their prescribed medication. The consequences of poor adherence can be catastrophic, on both the individual and population level.

Join our expert panel to discover why you need to understand the drivers of non-adherence in your patients, and how you can optimize medication adherence in your clinics to drastically improve patient outcomes.

Prof. Kevin Dolgin
Prof. Florian Limbourg
Prof. Anoop Chauhan
Developed by: Springer Medicine
Obesity Clinical Trial Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

Developed by: Springer Medicine

Highlights from the ACC 2024 Congress

Year in Review: Pediatric cardiology

Watch Dr. Anne Marie Valente present the last year's highlights in pediatric and congenital heart disease in the official ACC.24 Year in Review session.

Year in Review: Pulmonary vascular disease

The last year's highlights in pulmonary vascular disease are presented by Dr. Jane Leopold in this official video from ACC.24.

Year in Review: Valvular heart disease

Watch Prof. William Zoghbi present the last year's highlights in valvular heart disease from the official ACC.24 Year in Review session.

Year in Review: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies

Watch this official video from ACC.24. Dr. Biykem Bozkurt discusses last year's major advances in heart failure and cardiomyopathies.