Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis in children: is there any evidence for how long we should treat?

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hepatitis E, a disease transmitted by hepatitis E virus, is increasingly recognized as being indigenous to affluent, temperate-zone countries. Issues pertaining to disease acquisition and hepatitis E virus infection, particularly in Western countries, are reviewed and highlighted. RECENT FINDINGS:Cli...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Teo CG

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：: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：:Bone marrow transplant recipients are at increased risk of a variety of infections from endogenous and exogenous sources. Various practices, including the use of prophylactic agents and a controlled environment are often employed in the name of infection control. Comparable data are lacking because of non-unified defi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Kusne S,Krystofiak S

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Several attempts have been made to combine drugs for treating visceral leishmaniasis, but only recently have effective drugs become available and combinations been tested systematically. RECENT FINDINGS:Sequential treatments with liposomal amphotericin B followed by miltefosine or paromomycin (as sho...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Olliaro PL

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Toxoplasmosis in haematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Prophylaxis following HCT is recommended for high-risk pre-HCT toxoplasma-seropositive (pre-HCTSP) recipients. However, there is no agreement or consistency among programmes on wheth...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Gajurel K,Dhakal R,Montoya JG

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：: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：:Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne infection affecting children living in temperate parts of the western hemisphere. The widespread anxiety about the long-term consequences of the illness, however, finds no support in the literature. Although the number of long-term follow-up studies is limited, the prognosi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Berglund J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fungal infections are prevalent in very low birthweight (<1500 g) infants and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A better understanding of the adherence factors, molecular diagnostics and risk factors for invasive fungal infection are important in treatment and prevention. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Kaufman D

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes simplex virus persists in a latent form for the life of its host, periodically reactivating and often resulting in significant psychosocial distress for the patient. Currently no cure is available. Antiviral therapy is the main treatment modality, used either orally, intravenously, or topically to prohibit furt...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Yeung-Yue KA,Brentjens MH,Lee PC,Tyring SK

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is a global need for well tolerated, effective, and affordable vaccines to prevent group A streptococcal infections and their most serious complications. The aim of this review is to highlight the recent progress in the identification of promising vaccine antigens and new approaches to vaccine d...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Dale JB,Walker MJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute gastroenteritis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children in the developing world. With improvements in hygiene and sanitation, the burden of disease due to bacterial and parasitic infections has decreased and an increasing proportion of diarrhoea hospitalizations are a...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Ramani S,Kang G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gram-positive cocci account for the large majority of cases of infective endocarditis. Pathogenesis investigations of endocarditis have therefore focused on purported virulence factors in staphylococci, viridans group streptococci and enterococci. In addition to novel molecular techniques that have been adapted for us...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Baddour LM

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease, especially pulmonary disease, is increasingly encountered by clinicians. Therapy of the most common nontuberculous mycobacterial pathogen, Mycobacterium avium complex, improved with the introduction of macrolide-containing regimens, but treatment for this and most...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Griffith DE

更新日期：2007-04-01 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: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:Cytomegalovirus infection is initiated when tumor necrosis factor binds to the cytomegalovirus receptors of latently infected cells, resulting in the reactivation of the virus and the production of clinical disease of two types: direct infection causing pneumonia, mononucleosis, colitis and other vira...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Rubin RH

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:For decades, healthcare workers have been known to be at risk from acquiring a variety of bloodborne pathogen infections as a result of occupational exposure. Primary prevention of exposures, as recommended by universal precautions guidelines, remains the cornerstone of protecting healthcare workers. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Beekmann SE,Henderson DK

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent developments on evaluation of 8-aminoquinoline analogs with broader efficacy and reduced toxicity, which would provide better drugs for treatment of protozoal infections. RECENT FINDINGS:The earlier efforts towards development of 8-aminoquinoline analogs have been direct...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Tekwani BL,Walker LA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a frequent opportunistic infection associated with a high mortality rate. PCP is of increasing importance in non-HIV immunocompromised patients, who present with severe respiratory distress with low fungal loads. Molecular detection of Pneumocystis in broncho-alveolar l...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Guegan H,Robert-Gangneux F

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:Amphotericin B (AmpB) is considered the first-line treatment for visceral leishmaniasis in areas in which resistance to antimony is prevalent. This review describes recent advances in clinically available and novel drug delivery systems of AmpB to treat visceral leishmaniasis. RECENT FINDINGS:Over th...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Mohamed-Ahmed AH,Brocchini S,Croft SL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize important papers concerning measles disease and measles-containing vaccines published in 2004. RECENT FINDINGS:Endemic measles has been successfully controlled in the Americas and, to a lesser extent, in Europe. This has been achieved with a high uptake of t...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Elliman D,Sengupta N

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Antimicrobial resistance towards conventional antibiotics is a serious problem for modern medicine and for our society. Multidrug-resistant bacteria are very difficult to treat and treatment options have begun to run out. Here, we summarize the newest studies of drug development using cationic antimic...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Ashby M,Petkova A,Hilpert K

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Illicit drug use before or during sex - known as sexualized drug use (colloquially 'chemsex' or 'party and play') - has evolved as novel psychoactive substances have entered the market in many parts of the world. Here, we review key conceptual issues in associations between illicit drug use and sexual...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Melendez-Torres GJ,Bourne A

更新日期：2016-02-01 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:Hepatitis C virus is an RNA virus that usually establishes persistent infection in its host. As an important cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide, hepatitis C is a growing public health concern. Despite recent advances in therapy, most people infected with the virus can expect lif...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Darling JM,Wright TL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00