Infection control issues after bone marrow transplantation.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the epidemiology, strategies for early detection, and clinical management of infections caused by the most commonly found multidrug-resistant (MDR) Candida spp. RECENT FINDINGS:Increasing numbers of reports describing invasive infections by MDR Candida auris and Candida glabrata has been ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Colombo AL,Júnior JNA,Guinea J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A review of recent developments in the understanding of the natural history of anal squamous carcinoma arising from areas of high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia. RECENT FINDINGS:Anal intraepithelial neoplasia is a consequence of chronic human papillomavirus infection in the anal canal and appea...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Fox PA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is a history of inadequate treatments for cryptosporidiosis and a lack of understanding of the species that cause human disease. Against this background, we review the efficacy of antiparasitic agents, particularly nitazoxanide, which has led to increased treatment options, the potential for imm...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Smith HV,Corcoran GD

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite the availability of new antifungals and improved antifungal formulations, there is a continued need for the development of new drugs to treat invasive fungal infections. In high-risk populations, including heavily immunocompromised patients, those with multiple comorbidities, and patients in i...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Wiederhold NP,Patterson TF

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Human brucellosis is a neglected, underrecognized infection of widespread geographic distribution. It causes acute febrile illness and a potentially debilitating chronic infection in humans, and livestock infection has substantial socioeconomic impact. This review describes new information regarding t...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Rubach MP,Halliday JE,Cleaveland S,Crump JA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite progress in the management of pulmonary infections in the hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) population, substantial diagnostic, and therapeutic uncertainty remains. RECENT FINDINGS:A growing HCT population reflects more transplants and improved long-term survival. We continue to learn about...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Ford ES,Crothers K,Cheng GS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim is to evaluate basic mechanisms, prevalence, risk factors, outcomes, and potential treatments of cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). RECENT FINDINGS:In this review, we present a new model to evaluate the pathophysiology of cardiac disease in patie...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Aliberti S,Ramirez JA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review describes the literature about the prevention of Staphylococcus aureus infections in surgery, published from August 2006 to January 2008, and puts it into perspective. RECENT FINDINGS:To prevent Staphylococcus aureus infections after surgical procedures, three methods were describe...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： van Rijen MM,Kluytmans JA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides the rationale for the development of new antibiotics to treat community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). It also provides an overview of the new antibiotics targeting CAP that have recently received approval by the regulatory agencies, and those antibiotics that are in the development pi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Kollef MH,Betthauser KD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. The development of increasing resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics is making treatment of infections due to this organism much more difficult. The ultimate impact of high-level antibiotic resista...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Tan TQ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:New respiratory viruses have been discovered in recent years and new molecular diagnostic assays have been developed that improve our understanding of respiratory virus infections. This article will review the changing epidemiology of these viruses after hematopoietic stem cell and solid organ transpl...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Renaud C,Campbell AP

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sepsis is an inflammatory condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Given the lack of specific therapies for the condition, prevention has garnered significant interest and increased importance. The article reviews the current literature regarding the use of aspirin and statins fo...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Sanchez MA,Thomas CB,O'Neal HR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal protozoal infections cause significant disease not only in the tropics but also in immunocompromised hosts and returning travellers in the developed world. Precise diagnosis of protozoal intestinal infection by microscopy can be difficult. Enzyme immunoassays for antigen detection are being used for some pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Schuster H,Chiodini PL

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review addresses recent developments that relate to the pathogenesis of severe malaria and its treatment, and also highlights the increase in the global burden of malaria and provides a summary of clinical trials of malaria vaccines. RECENT FINDINGS:Malaria, one of the world's most important par...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Maitland K,Bejon P,Newton CR

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The leishmaniases, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, are a significant health problem in many regions of the world. This review highlights the recent advances in the study of leishmaniasis related to parasite biology, disease pathogenesis, clinical evaluation and treatment, and pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Melby PC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The source, significance and optimal management of low-level viraemia during highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are poorly defined. This review highlights recent observations that have implications for clinical practice. RECENT FINDINGS:The definition of low-level viraemia remains elusive. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Doyle T,Geretti AM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Antibiotic resistance continues to rise, whereas development of new agents to counter it has slowed. A heightened need exists to maintain the effectiveness of currently available agents. This review focuses on the need for better antimicrobial stewardship, expected benefits of well designed antimicrob...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Goff DA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review identifies trends in the study of interactions between Staphylococcus aureus and humans. When nasal colonization is in the neutral state, infection clearly represents a state of host-pathogen disbalance. The features leading from apparent homeostatic colonization to pathogenesis are identi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： van Belkum A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subject of bacterial skin infection in the tropics has shown some significant advances in the past few years, although it is still relatively understudied. Of special interest is the emerging concern about the public health aspects of pyoderma, either primary or secondary to scabies, in developing countries. In ad...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Mahé A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Breast surgery is considered a clean surgical procedure; nevertheless, infection rates are often higher than those reported after other similarly considered clean surgeries (e.g., thyroid, hernia). Acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infections, mostly surgical site infections and implant-associated ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Corcione S,Lupia T,De Rosa FG

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Burkholderia mallei is a facultative intracellular pathogen that causes the highly contagious and often the fatal disease, glanders. With its high rate of infectivity via aerosol and recalcitrance toward antibiotics, this pathogen is considered a potential biological threat agent. This review focuses ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Saikh KU,Mott TM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Infectious keratitis is a medical emergency. Improper management can lead to marked loss of vision. This review identifies recent trends in the study of infectious keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS:A multicountry outbreak of Fusarium keratitis emphasizes that contact lens wear is a major risk factor for inf...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Thomas PA,Geraldine P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To consider new treatment options for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, review recent trials, and anticipate their use in clinical practice, focussing on bone marrow transplantation, congenital infection, and intervention during pregnancy. RECENT FINDINGS:Three double-blind randomized placebo-controll...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Griffiths P,Lumley S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Evidence of the protective effect of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) against HIV is well established. However, evidence of the protective effect of VMMC against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been inconsistent or scarce across different populations and settings. This revie...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Matoga M,Hosseinipour MC,Jewett S,Hoffman IF,Chasela C

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This is a review of tafenoquine, a new antimalarial drug. Here we examine the recent literature supporting the use of tafenoquine and summarize the opportunities and challenges for its well tolerated use worldwide. RECENT FINDINGS:Tafenoquine was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administrati...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Chen V,Daily JP

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on some of the recent advances in the understanding of HIV immunopathogenesis and the diagnosis and treatment of several autoimmune conditions associated with HIV in the era of potent antiretroviral therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:Chronic immune activation with progressive immune exhaust...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Stratton R,Slapak G,Mahungu T,Kinloch-de Loes S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vaccination in pregnancy boosts maternal vaccine-specific antibody concentration and therefore increases transplacental transfer of antibody to optimize protection of the infant. The purpose of this review is to describe what is known about placental transfer of antibody in the context of vaccination ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Calvert A,Jones CE

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head lice is an old problem that won't go away. Infestation with the head louse Pediculus capitis is still common in school-aged children. The majority of information about this condition is based on anecdotal evidence. There is a definite need for the standardization of detection methods for diagnosis and epidemiolog...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Figueroa JI

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review offers an update on hepatitis A, B and E vaccines based on relevant literature published in 2011-2012. Hepatitis A and B vaccines have been commercially available for years; however, the development of the hepatitis E vaccine is still facing some challenges. RECENT FINDINGS:Current scient...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Hendrickx G,Vorsters A,Van Damme P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In industrialized countries avoidance of breastfeeding is among the cornerstones of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Breastfeeding carries risk for HIV transmission but improves survival, whereas formula feeding carries zero risk for transmission but increased risk for mortality. We ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Coovadia H,Kindra G

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00