Antimicrobial Susceptibility Trends Observed in Urinary Pathogens Obtained From New York State.

abstract：Background:Recent mumps outbreaks among 2-dose measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine recipients have raised questions regarding the potential benefits of a third dose of vaccine (MMR3). If MMR3 provides a sustained elevation in mumps antibody, it may be beneficial for certain at-risk groups or as an outbreak control meas...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Latner DR,Parker Fiebelkorn A,McGrew M,Williams NJ,Coleman LA,McLean HQ,Rubin S,Hickman CJ

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has not been well characterized in the United States. In an OPAT cohort, the short-form-12's median physical component score and mental component score were 40.3 and 54.4, respectively. HRQoL measures could be helpful in studi...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Keller SC,Williams D,Levering M,Cosgrove SE

更新日期：2018-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：: Background.  Many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients remain on nevirapine-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) despite safety and efficacy concerns. Switching to a rilpivirine-based regimen is an alternative, but there is little experience with rilpivirine ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Collins SE,Grant PM,Uwinkindi F,Talbot A,Seruyange E,Slamowitz D,Mugeni A,Remera E,Niyonsenga SP,Nyirimigabo J,Uwizihiwe JP,Dongier P,Muhayimpundu R,Mazarati JB,Zolopa A,Nsanzimana S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disseminated strongyloidiasis in solid organ transplant recipients is a rare but devastating infection. In our center, we implemented a universal screening of all candidates for kidney transplantation. We assessed the seroprevalence and utility of universal screening for strongyloidiasis in our center. METH...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Al-Obaidi M,Hasbun R,Vigil KJ,Edwards AR,Chavez V,Hall DR,Dar WA,De Golovine A,Ostrosky-Zeichner L,Bynon JS,Nigo M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a single-center retrospective observational cohort study comparing daptomycin/ceftaroline combination therapy with rifampin-adjunct therapy for the treatment of staphylococcal device infections. The results of this study support use of the daptomycin/ceftaroline as an alternative or salvage option to standard ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Chang AT,Cosimi RA,Bochan MR

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ombitasvir, paritaprevir with ritonavir, and dasabuvir (OBV/PTV/r ± DSV) ±ribavirin (RBV) are approved to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 and 4 infection. Here, we investigate the safety and efficacy of OBV/PTV/r + DSV ±RBV for HCV genotype 1, and OBV/PTV/r + RBV for HCV genotype 4, in human immunod...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Rockstroh JK,Orkin C,Viani RM,Wyles D,Luetkemeyer AF,Lazzarin A,Soto-Malave R,Nelson MR,Bhagani SR,Klinker HHF,Rizzardini G,Girard PM,Tural C,Shulman NS,Mobashery N,Hu YB,Fredrick LM,Pilot-Matias T,Trinh R,Gane E

更新日期：2017-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated three pediatric cardiac transplant patients with chronic parvovirus viremia with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (HD-IVIG). One patient with severe T-cell lymphopenia suffered recurrent viremia and aseptic meningitis, which resolved remarkably when he was switched to high-dose hyaluronidase-facilitated...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Cruz RJ,Dasso JF,Duff C,Krasnopero D,Long Z,Ellison M,Nieves D,Sriaroon P,Asante-Korang A,Walter JE

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Whether antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) can prevent acute graft pyelonephritis (AGP) in kidney transplant (KT) recipients has not been elucidated. Methods:In this multicenter, open-label, nonblinded, prospective, noninferiority, randomized controlled trial, we compared antibiotic treat...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Sabé N,Oriol I,Melilli E,Manonelles A,Bestard O,Polo C,Los Arcos I,Perelló M,Garcia D,Riera L,Tebé C,Len Ò,Moreso F,Cruzado JM,Carratalà J

更新日期：2019-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is no longer restricted to hospital settings, and population-based incidence measures are needed. Understanding the determinants of CDI incidence will allow for more meaningful comparisons of rates and accurate national estimates. METHODS:Data from active population- an...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Lessa FC,Mu Y,Winston LG,Dumyati GK,Farley MM,Beldavs ZG,Kast K,Holzbauer SM,Meek JI,Cohen J,McDonald LC,Fridkin SK

更新日期：2014-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Both dengue virus (DENV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) belong to the Flaviviridae family and could induce hepatitis. We aimed to investigate the interference between them. In total, 515 patients confirmed with dengue fever (DF) were enrolled. Thirty-two patients (6.21%) were seropositive for anti-HCV; 12 of 32 anti-HCV-...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Liang PC,Chen KY,Huang CH,Chang K,Lu PL,Yeh ML,Huang CF,Huang CI,Hsieh MH,Dai CY,Lin ZY,Chen SC,Chuang WL,Chen YH,Huang JF,Yu ML

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:We implemented a real-time report to distribute respiratory pathogen data for our 8-hospital system to anyone with an Internet connection and a web browser. Real-time access to accurate regional laboratory observation data during an epidemic influenza season can guide diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Christensen PA,Olsen RJ,Perez KK,Cernoch PL,Long SW

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Background.  Autochthonous hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection has been reported in over 200 solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients since 2006, yet little is known about the burden of HEV among SOT recipients in North America. We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence and risk fa...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Sue PK,Pisanic N,Heaney CD,Forman M,Valsamakis A,Jackson AM,Ticehurst JR,Montgomery RA,Schwarz KB,Nelson KE,Karnsakul W

更新日期：2016-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We engaged medical students with antimicrobial stewardship (AS) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through patient stories and a panel on AMR advocacy with experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Students were surveyed on their perceptions about AS an...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Nori P,Cowman K,Jezek A,Nosanchuk JD,Slosar-Cheah M,Sarwar U,Bartash R,Ostrowsky B

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Risk-based guidelines aid empiric antibiotic selection for critically ill adults with suspected infection with Gram-negative bacilli with high potential for antibiotic resistance (termed high-risk GNRs). Neither evidence-based guidelines for empiric antibiotic selection nor validated risk factors predicting ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Karsies T,Moore-Clingenpeel M,Hall M

更新日期：2018-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Nosocomial spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes clusters of infection among high-risk individuals. Controlling this spread is critical to reducing COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. We describe an outbreak of COVID-19 in Keio University Hospital, Japan, and its control and propose effective co...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Harada S,Uno S,Ando T,Iida M,Takano Y,Ishibashi Y,Uwamino Y,Nishimura T,Takeda A,Uchida S,Hirata A,Sata M,Matsumoto M,Takeuchi A,Obara H,Yokoyama H,Fukunaga K,Amagai M,Kitagawa Y,Takebayashi T,Hasegawa N

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tryptophan catabolism, measured by the kynurenine:tryptophan (kyn/trp) ratio, is associated with gut microbiota alterations in people with HIV (PWH). We examined the association of the kyn/trp ratio with liver fibrosis in women with/without HIV infection. Methods:The plasma kyn/trp ratio was measured in 137...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Kardashian A,Ma Y,Yin MT,Scherzer R,Nolan O,Aweeka F,Tien PC,Price JC

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required drug manufacturers to give advance notice of impending drug shortages. A survey of infectious diseases (ID) physicians was undertaken to determine the impact of this requirement and to follow-up on prior perceptions of ID physicians on shortages of ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Gundlapalli AV,Beekmann SE,Graham DR,Polgreen PM,Members of the Emerging Infections Network.

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

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更新日期：2018-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cavitary lesions (CLs) primarily identified by chest x-ray (CXR) have been associated with worse clinical outcomes among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Chest computed tomography (CT), which has better resolution and increased sensitivity to detect lung abnormalities, has been understudied in PTB...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Hernandez-Romieu AC,Little BP,Bernheim A,Schechter MC,Ray SM,Bizune D,Kempker R

更新日期：2019-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vaccines have been used successfully for disease elimination programs in many countries. Evidence on the impact of vaccination programs can support decision-making among medical practitioners and policy makers to improve immunization rates. We estimated the health and economic impact of measles vaccination f...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Paternina-Caicedo A,Driessen J,Roberts M,van Panhuis WG

更新日期：2018-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we report the case of a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 who developed ataxia and neurocognitive impairment due to viral escape within the central nervous system (CNS) with a multidrug-resistant HIV-1 despite long-term viral suppression in plasma. Antiretroviral therapy optimiz...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Béguelin C,Vázquez M,Bertschi M,Yerly S,de Jong D,Gutbrod K,Rauch A,Cusini A

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Molecular detection methods allow for the simultaneous detection of several infectious agents. This study assesses whether co-infection with 2 viruses as compared with 1 is associated with increased hospitalization in those with acute respiratory infections. Methods:We prospectively enrolled a cohort of ped...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Noyola DE,Hunsberger S,Valdés Salgado R,Powers JH 3rd,Galindo-Fraga A,Ortiz-Hernández AA,Ramirez-Venegas A,Moreno-Espinosa S,Llamosas-Gallardo B,Guerrero ML,Beigel JH,Ruiz-Palacios G,Perez-Patrigeon S,Mexico Emerging Infectious

更新日期：2019-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We recently reported that the levels of activation, exhaustion, and terminal differentiation within the peripheral T-cell compartment were increased in men who have sex with men (MSM) compared with blood bank donors. During activation and differentiation, T cells undergo metabolic changes to maintain their e...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Kruize Z,Maurer I,van Dort KA,van den Elshout MAM,Hoornenborg E,Booiman T,Prins M,Kootstra NA

更新日期：2020-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for all people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet physician attitudes and prescribing behaviors toward members of key risk populations may limit ART access and undermine treatment as prevention strategies. METHODS:Physicians in Malaysia (N = 214) ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Ferro EG,Culbert GJ,Wickersham JA,Marcus R,Steffen AD,Pauls HA,Westergaard RP,Lee CK,Kamarulzaman A,Altice FL

更新日期：2017-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) were both recommended to adults aged ≥65 years. The study examines adults ≥65 years for risk of adverse events (AEs) requiring medical attention following vaccination with PCV13 as compared wit...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Tseng HF,Sy LS,Qian L,Liu IA,Mercado C,Lewin B,Tartof SY,Nelson J,Jackson LA,Daley MF,Weintraub E,Klein NP,Belongia E,Liles EG,Jacobsen SJ

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Background.  During pregnancy, the placenta is inaccessible for diagnosis of placental malaria (PM), but soluble tumor necrosis factor-α receptors (sTNFR) are elevated in the plasma of women with PM. Methods.  In this study, sTNFR-1 and sTNFR-2 were quantified in urine of pregnant and nonpregnant Cameroonian women who...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Tassi Yunga S,Thévenon AD,Leke RG,Taylor DW

更新日期：2016-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Internal medicine physicians are often the first providers to encounter patients with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis. Given the public health risks of missed tuberculosis cases, assessing internal medicine residents' ability to diagnose tuberculosis is important. Methods:Internal medicine resident knowledg...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Chida N,Brown C,Mathad J,Carpenter K,Nelson G,Schechter MC,Giles N,Rebolledo PA,Ray S,Fabre V,Cantillo DS,Longworth S,Amorosa V,Petrauskis C,Boulanger C,Cain N,Gupta A,McKenzie-White J,Bollinger R,Melia MT

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a prerequisite to maximizing individual and societal benefits of antiretroviral therapy. METHODS:Adults ≥18 years of age testing HIV positive at 10 health facilities in Mozambique and Swaziland received point-of-care CD4+ cell count testing immediatel...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Kujawski SA,Lamb MR,Lahuerta M,McNairy ML,Ahoua L,Abacassamo F,Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H,Gachuhi A,El-Sadr WM,Elul B

更新日期：2017-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：: Background.  The mechanism of virologic failure (VF) of lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) monotherapy is not well understood. We assessed sequence changes in human immunodeficiency virus-1 reverse-transcriptase (RT) and protease (PR) regions. Methods. ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Vardhanabhuti S,Katzenstein D,Bartlett J,Kumarasamy N,Wallis CL

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Background.  Sepsis is a serious and common condition with high mortality and morbidity. The public awareness, knowledge, and perception of sepsis in Sweden are unknown. Methods.  A survey was performed using an online interview distributed to adults, aged 18-74, between March 6 and 9, 2015. Results.  A total of 1001 ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Mellhammar L,Christensson B,Linder A

更新日期：2015-10-26 00:00:00