Do I Have HIV or Not? Lack of RNA Detection and the Case for Sensitive DNA Testing.

abstract：Background:Rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among women of childbearing age have increased as a result of the opioid epidemic, especially in the nonurban white population. Recently updated US Preventative Services Task Force and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance have recommended universal HCV screenin...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Kushner T,Park C,Masand D,Wagner B,Grace M,Rosenbluth E,Rodriquez-Rivas C,de la Cruz H,Overbey J,Sperling R

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：:In this brief report, we describe a 76-year-old patient with thymoma who underwent craniotomy for a left parietal lobe mass with pathologic findings consistent with Toxoplasma gondii encephalitis in the absence of any features of thymoma with immunodeficiency/Good's syndrome. His clinical course suggested likely Toxop...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Chastain DB,Sams JI,Steele GM,Lowder LO,Franco-Paredes C

更新日期：2018-07-07 00:00:00

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：Background:Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacteremia often requires a long treatment duration with antibiotics to prevent relapse due to the ability of SA to establish reservoirs of infection in sites such as heart and bone. These metastatic sites of infection cannot be serially sampled to monitor the clearance of SA infec...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Gutierrez J,Guimaraes AO,Lewin-Koh N,Berhanu A,Xu M,Cao Y,Kim J,Yan D,Chang JK,Dinoso JB,Koss CA,Clemenzi-Allen A,Chambers HF,Peck MC,Baruch A,Rosenberger CM

更新日期：2019-02-26 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：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated neurocognitive disorders occurs in 20%-50% of HIV-positive patients. We undertook this study to assess the prevalence of a positive screen for cognitive impairment in the clinic population at our institution and to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a sc...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： McNamara PH,Coen R,Redmond J,Doherty CP,Bergin C

更新日期：2016-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of native septic arthritis. Few studies have characterized this disease during the US opioid epidemic. The role of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal screening in this disease has not been elucidated. We sought to identify risk factors and ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Gobao VC,Alfishawy M,Smith C,Byers KE,Yassin M,Urish KL,Shah NB

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background.  Extraintestinal Escherichia coli infections are common, costly, and potentially serious. A better understanding of their pathogenesis is needed. Methods.  Sixty-seven E coli bloodstream isolates from adults with urosepsis (Seattle, WA; 1980s) underwent extensive molecular characterization and virulence as...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Johnson JR,Porter S,Johnston B,Kuskowski MA,Spurbeck RR,Mobley HL,Williamson DA

更新日期：2015-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection causes 1 of every 5 neonatal deaths globally. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the most significant pathogen, although little is known about its epidemiology and risk in low-income countries. METHODS:A cross-sectional study in 2015 at a public hospital in Guatemala City enrolled women ≥35 weeks' ges...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Rick AM,Aguilar A,Cortes R,Gordillo R,Melgar M,Samayoa-Reyes G,Frank DN,Asturias EJ

更新日期：2017-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hepatitis C virus (HCV), a major cause of morbidity and mortality, is common and rising among young persons who inject drugs (PWID). Reducing the level of viremia may be an intervention, yet the impact of viremia on HCV transmission is unknown. Methods:We conducted a prospective study of injecting partnersh...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Hahn JA,Tully DC,Evans JL,Morris MD,Briceno A,Bean DJ,Allen TM,Page K

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Patients heterozygous for mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene may be more susceptible to respiratory infections than the general population. Methods :We conducted a retrospective case-control study using health insurance claims. We identified patients as either h...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Polgreen PM,Brown GD,Hornick DB,Ahmad F,London B,Stoltz DA,Comellas AP

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease treated with amikacin liposome inhalation suspension (ALIS) at 2 clinics in the United States were surveyed to assess the frequency and management of ALIS-associated respiratory adverse events. Most respondents experienced these events, but management through phys...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Swenson C,Lapinel NC,Ali J

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune activation persists despite suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and predicts non-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) comorbidities including cardiovascular disease. Activated platelets play a key role in atherothrombosis and inflammation, and...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： O'Brien MP,Hunt PW,Kitch DW,Klingman K,Stein JH,Funderburg NT,Berger JS,Tebas P,Clagett B,Moisi D,Utay NS,Aweeka F,Aberg JA

更新日期：2017-01-19 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：:We developed an open-access, Excel-based model simulating currently recommended and alternative algorithms for adult HIV testing as a preliminary investigation of trade-offs between accuracy and costs. Despite higher costs, simpler HIV testing algorithms incorporating point of care nucleic acid testing may improve out...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Neilan AM,Cohn JE,Lemaire JF,Sacks E,Alban R,Freedberg KA,Walensky RP,Ciaranello AL

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Malaria transmission through blood transfusion is an accidental but preventable cause of malaria infection and is increasingly becoming a matter of concern for blood transfusion services. This systematic review was conducted to provide a summary of evidence about the prevalence of Plasmodium infection in asy...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Ahmadpour E,Foroutan-Rad M,Majidiani H,Moghaddam SM,Hatam-Nahavandi K,Hosseini SA,Rahimi MT,Barac A,Rubino S,Zarean M,Mathioudakis AG,Cevik M

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Elimination of a rifamycin from the treatment regimen for tuberculosis negatively impacts outcomes. Cross-reactivity between the rifamycins after drug eruptions is unclear. We report 6 consecutive human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with rifampicin-associated drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptom...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Lehloenya RJ,Dlamini S,Muloiwa R,Kakande B,Ngwanya MR,Todd G,Dheda K

更新日期：2016-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Few studies have investigated predictors of serological response to syphilis treatment in people living with HIV (PLWH). Methods:This was a retrospective, longitudinal study on PLWH who were diagnosed with and treated for syphilis who had an assessable serological response between January 2004 and June 2016...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Spagnuolo V,Poli A,Galli L,Nozza S,Bossolasco S,Cernuschi M,Maillard M,Hasson H,Gianotti N,Guffanti M,Lazzarin A,Castagna A

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent observations provide evidence for group-specific immunity toward influenza A infections and raise the question of how often we can get the flu. Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 2308 cases of children and adolescents with clinically manifested influenza and a positive PCR-test during the last 4 epi...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Möst J,Redlberger-Fritz M,Weiss G

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:During the current Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak, acute symptomatic ZIKV infection in adults appears to be a mild-to-moderate, self-limited illness. We present a case of ZIKV rash illness that improved and then relapsed without repeat exposure to ZIKV. Clinicians should be alert for relapses in patients with ZIKV infecti...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Edupuganti S,Natrajan MS,Rouphael N,Lai L,Xu Y,Feldhammer M,Hill C,Patel SM,Johnson SJ,Bower M,Gorchakov R,Berry R,Murray KO,Mulligan MJ

更新日期：2017-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:People living with human immunodeficiency virus frequently use dietary supplements, including probiotics, but concern exists about ingesting live organisms. We performed a systematic review of the benefits of probiotics and a meta-analysis of sepsis risk. We undertook a protocol-driven, comprehensive review to identif...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Carter GM,Esmaeili A,Shah H,Indyk D,Johnson M,Andreae M,Sacks HS

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Avian influenza A/H5N1 has threatened human health for nearly 2 decades. Avian influenza A vaccine without adjuvant is poorly immunogenic. A flexible rapid tactic for mass vaccination will be needed if a pandemic occurs. METHODS:A multicenter, randomized, blinded phase 1 clinical trial evaluated safety and ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Mulligan MJ,Bernstein DI,Frey S,Winokur P,Rouphael N,Dickey M,Edupuganti S,Spearman P,Anderson E,Graham I,Noah DL,Mangal B,Kim S,Hill H,Whitaker J,Emery W,Beck A,Stephens K,Hartwell B,Ogilvie M,Rimann N,Osinski

更新日期：2014-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) disease caused by type emm89 strains has been increasing worldwide, driven by the emergence of an epidemic clonal variant (clade 3 emm89). The clinical characteristics of patients with emm89 iGAS disease, and in particular with clade 3 emm89 iGAS disease, are poorly desc...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Teatero S,Coleman BL,Beres SB,Olsen RJ,Kandel C,Reynolds O,Athey TBT,Musser JM,McGeer A,Fittipaldi N

更新日期：2017-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection secondary to rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in individuals with underlying structural lung disease or immune compromise. Such infections, particularly those caused by the Mycobacterium abscessus group, are challenging to treat due to high...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： McGuffin SA,Pottinger PS,Harnisch JP

更新日期：2017-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:There are few longitudinal data on the risk factors and mediators of racial disparities in sepsis among community- dwelling US adults. Methods:This is a longitudinal study of adult participants in the 1999-2005 National Health Interview Survey with data linked to the 1999-2011 National Death Index. We utili...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Kempker JA,Kramer MR,Waller LA,Martin GS

更新日期：2018-11-15 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：:The year 2019 brought about a multitude of innovations in clinical infectious diseases. With the continued rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), advances in diagnostics and newly available antibiotics offer additional strategies for combating this threat, but the broken antibiotic market serves as an impediment to f...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Moss S,Boucher HW

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Klebsiella pneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen with increasing rates of resistance to carbapenem antibiotics, but the population structure and genetic drivers of carbapenem-resistant K pneumoniae (CRKP) remain underexplored in developing countries. Carbapenem-resistant K pneumoniae were recently introduced in...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Roach D,Waalkes A,Abanto J,Zunt J,Cucho C,Soria J,Salipante SJ

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

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更新日期：2015-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of acute weight gain after switching from emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil to emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis. ...

journal_title：Open forum infectious diseases

authors： Selvaraj SV,Bares SH,Havens JP

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00