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abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a relatively rare, slowly progressive pulmonary syndrome due to Aspergillus spp. that requires specific knowledge in terms of disease entity, diagnosis, management and azole resistance. This review focuses on the recent understanding of CPA entity and the emerg...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Izumikawa K,Takazono T,Kohno S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the association remains controversial, enteroviruses have been implicated in the aetiology of several chronic diseases in humans. Investigations in vitro lead to better understanding of virus-cell interactions, and improve our knowledge of the molecular factors that are involved in the establishment and maint...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Frisk G

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bronchiectasis is an under-appreciated cause of chronic lung disease in the USA. We highlight developments in diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disease. RECENT FINDINGS:A possible link between gastroesophageal reflux and development of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease was highligh...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Ilowite J,Spiegler P,Chawla S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite the current success of artemisinin combination therapy, the threat of drug-resistant falciparum malaria remains severe. Reversal of resistance to old drugs remains one strategy to deal with this problem. This review highlights recent significant findings. RECENT FINDINGS:This review provides ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Egan TJ,Kaschula CH

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Opportunistic infections contribute to morbidity and mortality after myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The development of nonmyeloablative or toxicity-reduced conditioning regimens for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation might change this picture significantly. These r...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Junghanss C,Marr KA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic or relapsing inflammatory cutaneous disorder manifested by recurrent formation of abscesses, fistulating sinus and scarring in the apocrine-gland-bearing skin. This review discusses the different aetiological theories and management opportunities. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Yazdanyar S,Jemec GB

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review presents an update on the molecular epidemic patterns of HIV-1 infection and the effects of subtype-related genetic variability on transmission, disease progression, response to antiretroviral therapy and drug-resistance pathways. RECENT FINDINGS:The molecular epidemiology of HIV-1 infect...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Geretti AM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Antimicrobial stewardship is now recognized as a formal strategy for curbing the upward trend in antibiotic resistance. Literature on antimicrobial stewardship has focused on areas of strategic importance and operational delivery. A number of barriers have been recognized in the implementation of succ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Bal AM,Gould IM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The implementation of surveillance systems for HIV and of large cohort studies have allowed for the construction of models that more accurately describe the HIV epidemic. This review focuses on changes in the epidemiological pattern, and the effect of changes in behaviour and of antiretroviral therapy. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Greco D

更新日期：1998-02-01 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:The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the public health impact of food-related illness in light of recent high-profile outbreaks and advances in the methodology to estimate illness burden. It includes mainly literature from high-income countries, as burden of illness estimations have b...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： O'Brien SJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza continues to be a major health concern and there is always the threat of a pandemic due to the emergence of a viral strain new to the human population, as exemplified by the avian influenza A/H5N1 virus which was responsible for six deaths in Hong Kong last year. Data reported in the past year, based on in-v...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Mendel DB,Roberts NA

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to assess the recent studies of therapy of pregnant women and neonates, aimed at preventing the consequences of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. RECENT FINDINGS:A recent randomized controlled trial of treatment of CMV during pregnancy with hyperimmune globulin...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Rawlinson WD,Hamilton ST,van Zuylen WJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Modeling of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria responsible for human disease has developed considerably over the last decade. Herein, we summarize the main published studies to illustrate the contribution of models for understanding both within-host and population-based phenomena. We then su...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Opatowski L,Guillemot D,Boëlle PY,Temime L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Preventive chemotherapy is advocated for the global control and elimination of schistosomiasis. Despite the well known short-term benefits of treating patients for schistosomiasis, the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns to control the disease in the long term remains unresolved. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Olveda DU,McManus DP,Ross AG

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bacterial zoonoses are increasingly described in association with travel. Some bacterial zoonoses constitute important causes of post-travel illness. We focus on leptospirosis and rickettsiosis - the most common travel-associated bacterial zoonoses. RECENT FINDINGS:Leptospirosis is regarded to be the...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Leshem E,Meltzer E,Schwartz E

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cestodes infections in humans are among the most prevalent parasitosis worldwide. Although tapeworm infection is often asymptomatic, they can be associated with a range of symptoms. The landscape of cestode infections is changing with rapid diagnosis techniques and advanced molecular diagnosis aiding ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Webb C,Cabada MM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in patients with hematological malignancies are frequent, but dedicated epidemiological studies are limited. The aim of this review is to provide updated description of the main etiological agents, differential diagnosis, and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:In addit...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Ungaro R,Mikulska M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis is the most common lethal inherited disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance. Major progress has been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms leading to increased susceptibility to Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization. Persistent respiratory infection with P. aeruginosa leads to progressive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Brennan AL,Geddes DM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to synopsize and highlight the recent subtle genetic changes in cholera causing toxigenic Vibrio cholerae with special reference to their virulence, integrating and conjugative elements and toxin-antitoxin systems. It is not intended to cover issues on the whole genome se...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Das B,Pazhani GP,Sarkar A,Mukhopadhyay AK,Nair GB,Ramamurthy T

更新日期：2016-10-01 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:The incidence of pulmonary infections has declined dramatically with improved access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and cotrimoxazole prophylaxis, but chronic lung disease (CLD) is an increasingly recognized but poorly understood complication in adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV. RECENT FIND...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Attia EF,Miller RF,Ferrand RA

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The world's population is becoming increasing mobile. Each mobile population (e.g. immigrants, refugees, travelers) has certain characteristics that determine public health risk and infectious disease burden. Refugees present unique challenges to public health officials and infectious disease speciali...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Stauffer WM,Weinberg M

更新日期：2009-10-01 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:Genital herpes has a high global prevalence and burden of disease. This manuscript highlights recent advances in our understanding of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. RECENT FINDINGS:Studies demonstrate a changing epidemiological landscape with an increasing proportion of genital herpes...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Hofstetter AM,Rosenthal SL,Stanberry LR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) challenge healthcare systems worldwide. As healthcare workers' hands are considered the main vector for transmission of pathogens, effective hand hygiene is the single most important action to prevent HAIs. We sought to highlight new developments and advances in...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Stadler RN,Tschudin-Sutter S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim is to describe and quantify the association between genitourinary tract infections and preterm birth. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies confirm the importance of identifying and treating both asymptomatic and symptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy, which is reflected in current antenatal screening...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Cunnington M,Kortsalioudaki C,Heath P

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review examines the changing causes and the investigation of infectious and noninfectious diarrhoea in individuals with HIV. RECENT FINDINGS:Despite the excellent prognosis conferred by combination antiretroviral therapy, diarrhoea is still common in HIV-positive individuals and is associated wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Logan C,Beadsworth MB,Beeching NJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We aim to review the epidemiology of respiratory viral infections and the strengths and limitations of multiplex respiratory pathogen panels that are currently available along with their respective features and differences. RECENT FINDINGS:We give particular emphasis to the pathogens included on each...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Cawcutt KA,Fey PD,Kalil AC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by Candida spp. are frequent and serious in oncology patients. Over the past decade, the introduction of azole antifungals as prophylactic agents, and other factors have caused a shift in the species of Candida that cause infection. During the period under review (June 1999 to June 2000), several stu...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Marr KA

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00