The epidemiology of pneumococcal carriage and infections in Malaysia.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pneumocystis jirovecii is a ubiquitous fungus, which causes pneumonia in humans. Diagnosis was hampered by the inability to culture the organism, and based on microscopic examination of respiratory samples or clinical presentation. New assays can assist in the diagnosis and even aid with the emergence of r...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： White PL,Backx M,Barnes RA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Despite the constantly increasing need for new antimicrobial agents, antibiotic drug discovery and development seem to have greatly decelerated in recent years. Presented with the significant problem of advancing antimicrobial resistance, the global scientific community has attempted to find alternative solutions; one...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Falagas ME,Grammatikos AP,Michalopoulos A

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：: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: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：INTRODUCTION:Due to increasing intensity and complexity of therapies and longer survivorship, many patients with haematologic malignancy (HM) are at risk of invasive fungal disease (IFD). Mortality from IFD is high and treatment of an episode of IFD results in an excess length of hospital stay and costs and delays deli...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Douglas AP,Slavin MA

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptosporidiosis, the disease caused by protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium, represents a major public health problem in both developing and developed countries. The infection can be severe and life threatening among immunocompromised individuals, particularly in AIDS patients and in those with primary immunodefici...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Cacciò SM,Pozio E

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical practice, a significant proportion of HIV-infected patients receive lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) as a component of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The study by Israr et al. was designed to evaluate the effects of the HIV protease inhibitor LPV/r on gingival epithelium growth and differentiatio...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Rivero A,Pérez-Camacho I

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Septic arthritis (SA) is an orthopedic emergency in childhood. It is uncommon in high resource settings. However, an incidence of 5-20 per 100,000 children has been reported in low-income countries. Area covered: The predictive value of serum markers is still under debate and the proposed diagnostic algori...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Chiappini E,Mastrolia MV,Galli L,De Martino M,Lazzeri S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acyclic nucleoside phosphonates [HPMPC: cidofovir, Vistide; PMEA: adefovir dipivoxil, Hepsera; and PMPA: tenofovir, Viread] have proven to be effective in vitro (cell culture systems) and in vivo (animal models and clinical studies) against a wide variety of DNA virus and retrovirus infections, for example, cidofo...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： De Clercq E

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Escherichia coli has become multiresistant by way of production of a variety of β-lactamases. The prevalence of CTX-M-producing E. coli has reached 60-79% in certain parts of Asia. The acquisition of CTX-M plasmids by E. coli sequence type 131, a successful clone of E. coli, has caused further dissemination of CTX-M-p...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Sidjabat HE,Paterson DL

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) have received attention as an emerging public health threat, are difficult to diagnose and to treat, and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The standard of care in IFD management requires an early and targeted antifungal treatment, hence covers - amongs...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Knabl L,Lass-Flörl C

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The identification of factors that can predispose to the development of severe influenza is essential to enable the implementation of optimal prevention and control measures for vulnerable populations. AREAS COVERED:Unfortunately, data in the pediatric age group remain difficult to interpret. However, epi...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Principi N,Esposito S

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：: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：: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：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：:Sepsis in older adults has many challenges that affect rate of septic diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring parameters. Numerous age-related changes and comorbidities contribute to increased risk of infections in older adults, but also atypical symptomatology that delays diagnosis. Due to various pharmacokinetic/pharma...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Clifford KM,Dy-Boarman EA,Haase KK,Maxvill K,Pass SE,Alvarez CA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease of the CNS. Intracranial neurocysticercosis is classified into cerebral parenchymal and extraparenchymal forms (subarachnoidal and intraventricular). Current medical therapy for parenchymal and extraparenchymal neurocysticercosis invovles the use of anticysticerc...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Garg RK

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B is a worldwide health problem. Research interests have focused on the development of potent and safe antiviral agents with low resistance rates. Among these, telbivudine is an oral nucleoside analogue with specific activity against hepatitis B virus DNA polymerase. Various prospective, randomized c...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Lui YY,Chan HL

更新日期：2009-04-01 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: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：:Infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens have an increasing impact on patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Preoperative infections, such as endocarditis, and postoperative infections, including wound and device infection, influence patient outcomes. Special interest needs to be taken in patients admitted to car...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Kanzler I,Weis F,Beiras-Fernandez A

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:Introduction: In the current scenario, COVID-19 is a clinical and public health problem globally. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains the causative agent, emerged in China and continuously spreading across the globe. Until now, no efficient therapeutics have been approved, which combat...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Sharma D,Kunamneni A

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug resistance in HIV-infected children is one of the main contributors to antiretroviral treatment (ART) failure, especially in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest burden of pediatric HIV infection in the world. Herein, we systematically review the current status of ART failure in HIV-infected A...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Jenabian MA,Costiniuk CT,Mboumba Bouassa RS,Chapdeleine Mekue Mouafo L,Brogan TV,Bélec L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00