Kingella kingae infections of the skeletal system in children: diagnosis and therapy.

abstract：:Neurocysticercosis is the most common cause of late-onset epilepsy in developing countries. The larval stage of Taenia solium is the causative agent of the disease. Recent advances in neuroimaging and serologic diagnostic techniques have led to increased recognition of its importance, but its pathogenesis is just begi...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Serpa JA,Yancey LS,White AC Jr

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis C is a major worldwide health problem with an estimated prevalence of 1.6-2%. The prognosis of chronic hepatitis C depends on the rate of fibrosis progression which, over a 20-30-year time span, may determine the risk of developing cirrhosis and its complications, namely hepatocellular carcinoma, liv...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Aghemo A,Rumi MG,Colombo M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antifungal susceptibility testing should identify in vitro resistance among a normally susceptible population or should detect the development of resistance during therapy. The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI; formerly the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards [NCCLS]) has developed re...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Cantón E,Espinel-Ingroff A,Pemán J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 2010 HIV Diagnostics Conference, which took place in Orlando (FL, USA) between 24 and 26 March 2010, salient new data related to three aspects of HIV testing (rapid point-of-care testing, laboratory assays and new technologies) were presented and discussed. A conundrum central to HIV diagnostics in the USA ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Pandori MW,Branson BM

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rodent-borne hantaviruses (family Bunyaviridae, genus Hantavirus) cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the Americas and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Europe and Asia. The viruses are transmitted to humans mainly by inhalation of virus-contaminated aerosols of rodent excreta and secreta. Classic clinical h...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Mattar S,Guzmán C,Figueiredo LT

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a contagious infection that has infected millions worldwide. The objective of this systematic review is to identify studies pertaining to antivirals, both as sole and combined therapies, in COVID-19 patients and review the clinical outcomes of these treatment methods. AREAS COV...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Hussain N,Yoganathan A,Hewage S,Alom S,Harky A

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The fixed dose combination of abacavir with lamivudine represents a new treatment option for patients infected with HIV. Fixed dose combination abacavir/lamivudine has the convenience of one pill and once-daily dosing. It achieves comparable suppression of plasma HIV RNA with the pill's individual components dosed twi...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Anderson AM,Bartlett JA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ceftobiprole is among the first of a new generation of cephalosporins with activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli, which extends to cefepime-sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and activity against Gram-positive organisms, which includes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Ceftobiprole is currently unde...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Schirmer PL,Deresinski SC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent decades, the incidence of aspergillosis, candidiasis and clinically important deep mycoses has been increasing, with advances in transplantation medicine and anticancer chemotherapy. Micafungin (FK463, Fujisawa Healthcare) has been developed as a novel type of antifungal agent, which inhibits 1,3-beta-D-gluc...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Higashiyama Y,Kohno S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is responsible for more then 2 million deaths worldwide each year and vies with HIV as the world's most fatal infectious disease. In many developing countries, attempts to control the spread of infection rely solely on identification and treatment of those with active disease, ignoring subclinical infecti...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Rothel JS,Andersen P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late presentation of HIV is common and is associated with several adverse outcomes including an increased risk of clinical progression, blunted immune recovery on highly active antiretroviral therapy and a greater risk of drug toxicity. Late presenters may have higher rates of poor adherence, exacerbated by the same f...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Waters L,Sabin CA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Linezolid is the first member of a new generation of antibiotics, the synthetic oxazolidinones, to become available, with a broad spectrum of in vitro activity against gram-positive organisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis and vancomycin-resistant E. ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Velissariou IM

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) and septic encephalitis (SE) are associated with increased mortality, long-term cognitive impairment, and focal neurological deficits. AREAS COVERED:The PUBMED database was searched 2016-2020. The clinical manifestation of SAE is delirium, SE additionally is characte...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Tauber SC,Djukic M,Gossner J,Eiffert H,Brück W,Nau R

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advent of combined antiretroviral therapy there have been reductions in mortality and morbidity from HIV, transforming the disease into a chronic medical condition where newly diagnosed individuals can expect to live a near-normal life expectancy. When choosing therapy, probably the most important considerat...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Scourfield A,Waters L,Nelson M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accidents or violence can result in penetrating trauma in the adult population. Contaminated penetrating foreign bodies introduced at the time of wounding cause infection, especially high velocity projectiles, which result in cavitation. Surgical debridement reduces potential infection; however, perioperative antibiot...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Petersen K,Waterman P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of nonsystemic antimicrobials with activity against enteropathogens is a promising approach for treatment of infectious diarrhea and other nonsystemic gastrointestinal infections. Rifaximin is approved by the US FDA for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in patie...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Cottreau J,Baker SF,DuPont HL,Garey KW

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among hospital-associated infections, healthcare-associated central nervous system infections are quite important because of high morbidity and mortality rates. The causative agents of healthcare-associated meningitis differ according to the status of immune systems and underlying diseases. The most frequent agents ar...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Bardak-Ozcem S,Sipahi OR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E, caused by hepatitis E virus, is a disease of global significance, causing 20 million infections each year. Genotypes 1 and 2 have vastly different epidemiological patterns from genotypes 3 and 4. In genotype 1 and 2 endemic areas, most infections and illness occur in persons 15-30 years of age, with pregn...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Kmush BL,Nelson KE,Labrique AB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluoroquinolones are an important group of antibiotics that are used widely in the treatment of various infectious diseases in adults as a result of their excellent spectrum of activity, significant tissue penetration and convenient routes of administration. Their use in children, however, has been limited until recen...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Velissariou IM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of combination antiretroviral therapy for the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection has achieved vertical HIV transmission rates of <1%. The use of these drugs is not without risk to the mother and infant. Pregnant women with HIV-infection are at high risk of preterm birth (PTB <37 weeks)...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Short CE,Taylor GP

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively-drug-resistant (XDR) Gram-negative bacteria have emerged as a major threat to human health globally. This has resulted in the 're-discovery' of some older antimicrobials and development of new agents, however resistance has also rapidly emerged to these agents. Are...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Sherry N,Howden B

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (pPROM) is the precursor of up to 40% of preterm deliveries and an independent risk factor for neonatal disease, death and long-term pulmonary and neurodevelopmental deficits. A significant proportion of cases of pPROM are infection driven, although these are difficult to delineat...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Ugwumadu A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation represents a complex biologic and biochemical process involving cells of the immune system and a plethora of biologic mediators in response to mechanical, chemical or infectious injuries. When mobilization of effector cells and molecules becomes excessive, the beneficial aspect of this response--to limit ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Labro MT

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne enveloped positive-strand RNA virus that emerged in North America in 1999 in New York City. Over the past 15 years, WNV has become established throughout the USA and has spread into Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. CDC reports indicate >41,000 clinical cases, including more t...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Montgomery RR,Murray KO

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health care problem, yet many aspects of this diagnosis remain poorly understood. Its etiology is often debated and remains a significant area of research. The diagnosis of CRS is based on subjective symptoms, duration of symptoms and objective evidence of inflammation. Each of...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Manes RP,Batra PS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive yeast infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with defective immune response, such as those with cancer-related immunosuppression, organ transplantation or other immunodeficiencies, and neonates. Hospitalization in the intensive care unit may increase the risk for such infect...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Garbino J,Katragkou A,Roilides E

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ebola and Marburg viruses are emerging/re-emerging pathogens that pose a significant threat to human health. These naturally occurring viral infections frequently cause a lethal hemorrhagic fever in humans and nonhuman primates. The disastrous consequences of infection with these viruses have been pursued as potential...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Paragas J,Geisbert TW

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New respiratory fluoroquinolones (FQs), such as levofloxacin, offer many improved qualities over older agents, such as ciprofloxacin. These include retaining excellent Gram-negative bacilli activity, with improved Gram-positive activity. New FQ-like levofloxacin possesses greater bioavailabilty and a longer serum half...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Lynch JP 3rd,File TM Jr,Zhanel GG

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection, previously only seen in tropical regions. This changed in 2003 when the first endemically acquired LGV cases were reported in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, among predominantly HIV positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Early diagnosis is important to...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： de Vrieze NH,de Vries HJ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00