New approaches to the treatment of giardiasis.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent findings in the management of active tuberculosis (TB) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. RECENT FINDINGS:Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes substantial morbidity and mortality in SOT recipients. According to the literature, transplantation might not be an absolute contrai...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Sun HY

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a frequent cause of community-acquired respiratory infections in children and adults. Although the organism is felt to be the most frequent 'atypical' pathogen responsible for community-acquired pneumonia in adults, the prevalence of M. pneumoniae varies greatly from study to study, depending ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Hammerschlag MR

更新日期：2001-04-01 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:Fungal outbreaks have been reported in healthcare settings, showing that construction activities are a serious threat to immunocompromised hosts. Preventive measures to control fungal outbreaks (especially Aspergillus spp.) are considered essential during hospital construction. In this article, we upd...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Alvarez-Moreno CA,Combariza JF

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) have become a key component of antiretroviral therapy since the approval of twice-daily raltegravir in 2007 and the more recent approval of elvitegravir in 2012. At the same time, a third compound, dolutegravir, is in late-phase clinical trials, being test...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Quashie PK,Mesplède T,Wainberg MA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Focusing on the key developments since January 2019, this review aims to inform policymakers and clinical practitioners on the latest on evolving global polio epidemiology and scientific advancements to guide strategies for eradication. RECENT FINDINGS:An upsurge in wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Bandyopadhyay AS,Macklin GR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients, paramyxovirus infections are major viral respiratory tract infections that, if they progress to lower respiratory tract infections, are associated with reduced survival rates in this population. There are important knowledge gaps regarding treatment d...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Batista MV,El Haddad L,Chemaly RF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent sequencing of the whole genome of Malassezia globosa and M. restricta forms the basis for molecular epidemiology studies and instigates investigations into their respective virulence factors. Thus, reviewing current knowledge on Malassezia molecular typing methods would reveal the pros and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Gaitanis G,Bassukas ID,Velegraki A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Japanese encephalitis is the most common vaccine-preventable viral encephalitis in Asia. In view of the production cessation of the inactivated mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine, it is timely to provide an update on new Japanese encephalitis vaccines and revised vaccine recommendations...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Wilder-Smith A,Halstead SB

更新日期：2010-10-01 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:Enteric fever continues to be an important infection among populations in endemic countries and among travelers to these areas. This review aims to describe recent epidemiological trends and developments in diagnosis, treatment and prevention. RECENT FINDINGS:Data indicate that the burden of enteric ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Meltzer E,Schwartz E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To explore recent developments in computerized evidence-based guidelines and decision support systems that have been designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of antibiotic prescribing. RECENT FINDINGS:The most frequently utilized decision support systems are electronic guidelines and prot...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Sintchenko V,Coiera E,Gilbert GL

更新日期：2008-12-01 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: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: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:This review summarizes past and ongoing efforts for using polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of influenza, and is focused on products that have entered clinical trials. RECENT FINDINGS:At least three polyclonal and eight monoclonal antibody products have been tested in clinical tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Beigel JH

更新日期：2018-12-01 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:18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography is a well-established technique for diagnosis and management of a number of neoplastic conditions. However, in recent years the body of literature regarding its potential role in infectious diseases has progressively increased, wi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Bassetti M,Carnelutti A,Muser D,Righi E,Petrosillo N,Di Gregorio F,Werner TJ,Alavi A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency and is associated with a high disease burden. We reviewed recent progress in the management of patients with community-acquired bacterial meningitis. RECENT FINDINGS:The worldwide burden of disease of bacterial meningitis remains high, despite the decreasin...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Costerus JM,Brouwer MC,Bijlsma MW,van de Beek D

更新日期：2017-02-01 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 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: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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Dengue, the most common arbovirus, is an increasingly significant cause of morbidity worldwide. After decades of research, an approved tetravalent dengue vaccine is finally available. Models constructed using recently available vaccine efficacy data allow for a data-driven discussion of the potential ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Robinson ML,Durbin AP

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Invasive fungal infections are an escalating problem in paediatrics. The purpose of this review is to update the recent evidence on antifungal treatment options as well as to provide an outline of best practices in treating children. RECENT FINDINGS:Candida and Aspergillus species are the leading cau...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Katragkou A,Roilides E

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In contrast to patients at risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia or mechanically ventilated patients at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia, healthcare-associated pneumonia is a relatively new clinical entity that includes a spectrum of adult patients who have close association with acute care hos...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Craven DE

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Several studies show that the number of FcgammaRI (CD64) on the surface of neutrophils increases in infections. However, in spite of increased research interest in recent years, there is no clear general view on the usability of neutrophil FcgammaRI in clinical infection diagnostics. This review tries...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Nuutila J

更新日期：2010-06-01 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:HIV postexposure prophylaxis is often recommended following potential sexual exposure to HIV. Recent data address the effectiveness of postexposure prophylaxis and prevention counseling, cost-effectiveness, antiretroviral options, challenges with nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis among adolesce...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Roland ME

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of both invasive fungal infections and respiratory mould infections is increasing and they cause significant costs, morbidity and mortality. Non-Aspergillus moulds are increasing as cause of lung infections in specific populations and new problems of susceptibility and resistance are app...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Paiva JA,Pereira JM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00