Antibiotic resistance in the intensive care unit setting.

abstract：:Tuberculosis continues to be a major global health problem. Lack of accurate, rapid and cost-effective diagnostic tests poses a huge obstacle to global TB control. While several new diagnostic tools are being developed and evaluated for TB, it is important that new tools are introduced for widespread use only after ca...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Sohn H,Minion J,Albert H,Dheda K,Pai M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae causes serious nosocomial infections and therapeutic options are limited. There is increasing evidence suggesting that combination antibiotic therapy is more effective than monotherapy and leads to better outcomes. However, questions remain about which regimen is optimal and ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Watkins RR,Deresinski S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled antibiotics are not usually considered outside the setting of cystic fibrosis or Pneumocystis jiroveci prophylaxis. However, because they deliver high drug concentrations at the site of infection with negligible systemic absorption and toxicity, they are logical compliments to standard intravenous therapy for ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Lesho E

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of anaerobic infection needs to be prompt and appropriate in order to ensure recovery. Management includes the use of hyperbaric oxygen, surgical methods and antimicrobial therapy. Various factors, such as efficacy, bacterial antimicrobial resistance, ability to reach appropriate antimicrobial levels at...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Brook I

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: In light of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, phage (bacteriophage) therapy has been recognized as a potential alternative or addition to antibiotics in Western medicine for use in humans.Areas covered: This review assessed the scientific literature on phage therapy published between 1 Janu...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Caflisch KM,Suh GA,Patel R

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite many theoretical and in vitro advantages, clinical data comparing combination therapy with colistin + rifampicin to colistin alone for infection due to extremely-drug resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumanni are scarce and limited by small numbers and/or low quality evidence. This article represents the first la...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Pogue JM,Kaye KS

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Having available tools to determine the prognosis of pediatric meningococcal sepsis at admission to the Intensive Care Unit or during the course of the disease constitutes a clinical necessity. Recently, new readily measurable circulating biomarkers have been described as an additional tool for severity classification...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Briassoulis G,Galani A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prodrug isavuconazonium sulfate (BAL8557) is an extended-spectrum water-soluble triazole, developed for the treatment of severe invasive and life-threatening fungal diseases. Its active moiety, BAL4815, is a potent inhibitor of ergosterol biosynthesis, resulting in the disruption of fungal membrane structure and f...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Seyedmousavi S,Verweij PE,Mouton JW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Influenza-Like Illness is a leading cause of hospitalization in children. Disease burden due to influenza and other respiratory viral infections is reported on a population level, but clinical scores measuring individual changes in disease severity are urgently needed. Areas covered: We present a composite...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Rath B,Conrad T,Myles P,Alchikh M,Ma X,Hoppe C,Tief F,Chen X,Obermeier P,Kisler B,Schweiger B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is of particular concern in immunodeficient individuals notably transplant recipients, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. HCMV is predicted to encode multiple microRNAs (miRNAs) and several have been characterized in vitro. Furthermore, these miRNAs have been shown to ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Ng KR,Li JY,Gleadle JM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix or plate. It accounts for roughly 50% of all nail disease. As the prevalence of onychomycosis is increasing, a critical review of diagnostic techniques and treatment options is required. Areas covered: This review discusses the current dia...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Gupta AK,Mays RR,Versteeg SG,Shear NH,Piguet V

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ticks can transmit a variety of viruses, bacteria or parasites that can cause serious infections or conditions in humans and animals. While tick-borne diseases are becoming an increasing and serious problem in Europe, tick-borne diseases are also responsible for major depressions in livestock production and mortality ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Heyman P,Cochez C,Hofhuis A,van der Giessen J,Sprong H,Porter SR,Losson B,Saegerman C,Donoso-Mantke O,Niedrig M,Papa A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretrovirals is now widely used worldwide after either occupational contact (with blood or another blood-containing fluid), or nonoccupational contact (mainly sexual or injection-drug use). It is assumed to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by at least 80%, although its effica...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Rey D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease resulting from exposure to one of the most poisonous toxins to humans. Because of this high potency and the use of toxins as biological weapons, botulism is a public health concern and each case represents an emergency. Current therapy involves respiratory supportive care an...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Anniballi F,Lonati D,Fiore A,Auricchio B,De Medici D,Locatelli CA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has brought aminoglycosides to the frontline since an aminoglycoside may be the only antimicrobial to which CRE isolates show in vitro susceptibility. The appropriateness of aminoglycoside-based therapies for severe infections by CRE is discuss...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Zavascki AP,Klee BO,Bulitta JB

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of latent tuberculosis (LTBI) in children represents an important issue for paediatricians because of the disease burden, the lack of a gold standard for the diagnosis and the high annual risk of progression to active disease. Areas covered: A review of English language articles on LTBI in c...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Venturini E,Tersigni C,Chiappini E,de Martino M,Galli L

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Listeriosis is an uncommon foodborne infection that may cause moderate maternal illness, but can be extremely serious for the fetus and the newborn. Several guidelines have been elaborated in order to help clinicians on the care of pregnant women with known or suspected exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Pucci L,Massacesi M,Liuzzi G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2013, an estimated 1.5 million HIV-positive pregnant women gave birth, with 240,000 children worldwide acquiring HIV. More than 90% of new pediatric infections occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. The latest WHO guidelines recommended efavirenz (EFV)-based antiretroviral therapy as the first-line regimen for prevention ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： De Nardo P,Gentilotti E,Nguhuni B,Vairo F,Chaula Z,Nicastri E,Ippolito G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although efforts to combat the HIV epidemic have focused on the perinatal reduction of HIV transmission, many children are still being infected with HIV in resource-limited settings. Access to HIV care, cotrimoxazole and antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-infected children has greatly improved in recent years, and h...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Callens SF,McKellar MS,Colebunders R

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of: Riedel S, Melendez JH, An AT, Rosenbaum JE, Zenilman JM. Procalcitonin as a marker for the detection of bacteremia and sepsis in the emergency department. Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 135(2), 182-189 (2011). In a recent report, Riedel et al. proposed a procalcitonin cutoff of 0.1 ng/ml to rule out bacteremia in...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Albrich WC,Mueller B

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug concentrations in tuberculosis patients on standard regimens vary widely with clinically important consequences. Areas covered: We review the available literature identifying factors correlated with pharmacokinetic variability of antituberculosis drugs. Based on population pharmacokinetic models and t...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： McIlleron H,Chirehwa MT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of second-stage gambiense human African trypanosomiasis relied on toxic arsenic-based derivatives for over 50 years. The availability and subsequent use of eflornithine, initially in monotherapy and more recently in combination with nifurtimox (NECT), has drastically improved the prognosis of treated patient...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Eperon G,Balasegaram M,Potet J,Mowbray C,Valverde O,Chappuis F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identifying and managing TB in immigrating populations has been an important aspect of immigration health for over a century, with the primary aim being protecting the host population by preventing the import of communicable diseases carried by the arriving migrants. This review describes the history and development o...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Dara M,Gushulak BD,Posey DL,Zellweger JP,Migliori GB

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori) is a pathogen that infects about 50% of the world's population and is known to be responsible for gastroduodenal diseases such as atrophic gastritis, peptic ulcer and stomach cancer. Nowadays, there is no treatment that ensures complete eradication. In addition, resistance ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Safarov T,Kiran B,Bagirova M,Allahverdiyev AM,Abamor ES

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite increased malaria control efforts, recent reports indicate that over 1.2 million deaths due to malaria occurred in 2010. Pregnant women represent a particularly vulnerable risk group as malaria infection can lead to life-threatening disease for the mother and fetus. With 125 million women at risk of malaria in...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Conroy AL,McDonald CR,Kain KC

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is an important emerging respiratory pathogen. MERS-CoV resulted in multiple hospital outbreaks within and outside the Arabian Peninsula. The disease has a high case fatality rate, with the need for a therapeutic option. Areas covered: In this rev...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Al-Tawfiq JA,Memish ZA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vicious cycle is that hyperglycemia (≥11.1 mmol/l) or other diabetes-associated factors facilitate or worsen the development of infections and vice versa, the infections deteriorate the glycemic control of the patients. Diabetic patients are prone to some infections, infection recurrences and poor outcomes. Immuno...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Boyanova L,Mitov I

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria drives the search for alternative antimicrobial therapies. Bacteriocins represent a potential alternative to antibiotic treatment. In contrast to antibiotics, bacteriocins are peptides or proteins that have relatively narrow spectr...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Bosák J,Hrala M,Micenková L,Šmajs D

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infection is associated with intensive care admissions, morbidity, and mortality. Our study aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and patient outcomes of CRE in the ICU units. METHODS:This was a retrospective matched case-control study of patients admi...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Aleidan FAS,Alkhelaifi H,Alsenaid A,Alromaizan H,Alsalham F,Almutairi A,Alsulaiman K,Abdel Gadir AG

更新日期：2020-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a major burden to the healthcare system and intubated patients in intensive care units. In fact, VAP is responsible for at least 50% of prescribed antibiotics to patients who need mechanical ventilation. One of the factors contributing to VAP pathogenesis is believed to be...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Loo CY,Lee WH,Young PM,Cavaliere R,Whitchurch CB,Rohanizadeh R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00