Diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay for abdominal tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

abstract：:Tuberculosis continues to be a major health problem worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Accurate and rapid diagnosis is key to controlling the disease, yet the traditional tests for TB produce results that are either inaccurate or take too long to be definitive. A fast and reliable diagnostic method tha...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Al-Zamel FA

更新日期：2009-11-01 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: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：:The 49th Annual Spring Meeting of the British Society of Parasitology was held at Nottingham University, UK, on 11-14 April 2011. Although a meeting of a national parasitological society, the meeting attracted approximately 375 delegates from 30 countries worldwide. Of the various themes at this meeting, two were focu...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Staines HM,Croft SL,Horrocks PD

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:Human rickettsioses caused by intracellular bacteria of the genus Rickettsia are distributed worldwide and are transmitted by arthropod vectors such as ticks, fleas, mites and lice. They have a wide range of manifestations from benign to life-threatening diseases. Mortality rates of up to 30% have been reported for so...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Botelho-Nevers E,Socolovschi C,Raoult D,Parola P

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection spreads primarily via contact with infected blood and can establish a persistent infection in 80% of infected individuals, progressively causing chronic liver disease that can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma or end-stage liver disease requiring a transplant. There is no vaccine, and ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Stamataki Z

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) represent a global public health problem. Precision medicine (PM) is a multicomponent medical approach that should be used to individualize the management of patients infected with CRE. AREAS COVERED:Here, we differentiate carbapenem-producing CRE (CP-CRE) from ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Reyes S,Nicolau DP

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Although evidence indicates that use of procalcitonin to guide antibiotic decisions for the treatment of acute respiratory infections (ARI) decreases antibiotic consumption and improves clinical outcomes, algorithms used within studies had differences in PCT cut-off points and frequency of testing. We ther...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Schuetz P,Bolliger R,Merker M,Christ-Crain M,Stolz D,Tamm M,Luyt CE,Wolff M,Schroeder S,Nobre V,Reinhart K,Branche A,Damas P,Nijsten M,Deliberato RO,Verduri A,Beghé B,Cao B,Shehabi Y,Jensen JS,Beishuizen A,de Jo

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：: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：:Nitazoxanide (Alinia, Romark Laboratories) was synthesized based on the structure of niclosamide. In vitro studies have demonstrated activity against a broad range of parasites as well as some bacteria. Three controlled trials demonstrated efficacy in cryptosporidiosis, however, the efficacy in advanced AIDS patients ...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： White CA Jr

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax, a disease that plagues both humans and various animal species. Effective vaccines are available, but those approved for human use are crude culture supernatants that require multiple injections and a yearly boost. Many experts agree that it is now time for the next...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Tournier JN,Ulrich RG,Quesnel-Hellmann A,Mohamadzadeh M,Stiles BG

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhoea is one of the most commonly occurring diseases. This article presents a review of the current state of the treatment of acute infectious diarrhoea, as well as of the most important pathogens. The general principles of the therapy of diarrhoea are exemplified, followed by a description of the targeted antimic...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Lübbert C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an important public health problem endemic in 73 countries, where it is a major cause of acute and chronic morbidity and a significant impediment to socioeconomic development. It is targeted for elimination by 2020, through preventive chemotherapy using albendazole in combination with eith...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Rebollo MP,Bockarie MJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In susceptible patients, invasive aspergillosis has a high incidence and a mortality of up to 80%. The diagnosis of this condition is difficult, especially in the early stages of the disease and, as a consequence, antifungal therapy, despite its expense and toxicity, is often initiated empirically. Until recently, the...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Doffman SR,Agrawal SG,Brown JS

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We assessed the knowledge of, attitude toward antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and practice of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) among physicians in Nigeria to provide future guidance to the Nigerian National Action Plan for AMR. METHODS:A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study explored the phy...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Babatola AO,Fadare JO,Olatunya OS,Obiako R,Enwere O,Kalungia A,Ojo TO,Sunmonu TA,Desalu O,Godman B

更新日期：2020-11-02 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：:Antibiotic resistance is an important factor influencing clinical outcome for patients in intensive care units. It is also associated with increased healthcare costs resulting from prolonged patient stays. The problem of antibiotic resistance is particularly acute in intensive care units because they house seriously i...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Johnson AP

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of anaerobic infections encompasses surgical procedures, antibacterial therapy and adjuncts. At present, metronidazole, penems, beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations and chloramphenicol have the highest activity against obligate anaerobes. Tigecycline is a promising new agent. Other antibacteria...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Boyanova L,Kolarov R,Mitov I

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:Tuberculosis (TB) is mainly an intracellular infection of the lung alveolar macrophages, and any anti-TB agent must therefore be active at the macrophage. Among the available therapies, isoniazid and rifampicin are the most effective drugs against susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but they are ineffective agains...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Viveiros M,Martins M,Couto I,Rodrigues L,Machado D,Portugal I,Amaral L

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:COVID-19 disease progresses through a number of distinct phases. The management of each phase is unique and specific. The pulmonary phase of COVID-19 is characterized by an organizing pneumonia with profound immune dysregulation, activation of clotting, and a severe microvascular injury culminating in seve...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Marik PE,Kory P,Varon J,Iglesias J,Meduri GU

更新日期：2020-08-18 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：INTRODUCTION:Monkeypox is a re-emerging viral zoonosis that occurs naturally in heavily forested regions of West and Central Africa. Inter-human transmission of monkeypox virus, although limited, drives outbreaks, particularly in household and health-care settings. But the available evidence suggests that without repea...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Reynolds MG,Doty JB,McCollum AM,Olson VA,Nakazawa Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human enteritis resulting from the consumption of poultry products contaminated with serovars of Salmonella enterica remains a major public-health concern. Reducing food contamination by preventing or controlling infection in the chicken during rearing is an attractive solution. An accurate understanding of the mechan...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Beal RK,Smith AL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pertussis is a serious respiratory disease in infants that can also affect children and adults. Vaccination against pertussis was introduced in the 1950s and in the 1990s a resurgence of pertussis was observed worldwide. The aim of this work is to summarize the recent data concerning pertussis disease in different cou...

journal_title：Expert review of anti-infective therapy

authors： Falleiros Arlant LH,de Colsa A,Flores D,Brea J,Avila Aguero ML,Hozbor DF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00