Detecting latent tuberculosis in compromised patients.

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:Early treatment of invasive mold infections improves the outcome. Therapy is often delayed, however, because available diagnostic tools such as culture, microscopy and conventional radiology lack sensitivity; consequently, empirical initiation of antifungal therapy has been advocated, particularly for...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Maertens J,Deeren D,Dierickx D,Theunissen K

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will focus on the epidemiology and cause of diarrheal illness in solid organ transplant and stem-cell transplant population recipients with a specific focus on the role of advanced multiplex technology in the diagnosis of diarrhea within this patient population. RECENT FINDINGS:A wide ran...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Santoiemma PP,Ison MG,Angarone MP

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:To discuss the currently available evidence about the use oritavancin and dalbavancin for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and for other potential indications. RECENT FINDINGS:In this review, we briefly summarize the available data on efficacy (from randomi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Bassetti M,Labate L,Vena A,Giacobbe DR

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review recent publications relevant to understanding the interaction of urinary tract infection and diabetes mellitus, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, microbiology, and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The largest number of identified reports described aspects of epidemi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Nicolle LE

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of vaccines against viral haemorrhagic fevers is a public health priority. Recent advances in our knowledge of pathogenesis and of the immune responses elicited by these viruses emphasize the crucial role of the immune system in the control of infection, but also its probable involvement in pathogenesis. S...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Baize S,Marianneau P,Georges-Courbot MC,Deubel V

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

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：:The best way to control chlamydial diseases is with an effective vaccine. Although previous studies suggest that a vaccine is an achievable goal, progress has been limited even though many vaccination strategies have been tested. A clearer understanding of the immunobiological basis of chlamydial protection and pathol...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Yang X,Brunham RC

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances, acute haematogenous osteomyelitis in children continues to cause significant morbidity and disease burden. The molecular epidemiology of causal organisms has wide geographic variation, but regardless of cause children often require several weeks of inpatien...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Weichert S,Sharland M,Clarke NM,Faust SN

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：: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：: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: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: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 present review summarizes key studies on the effects of major abdominal surgery on the host response to infection published during the last 18 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Surgical trauma causes stereotyped systemic proinflammatory and compensatory anti-inflammatory reactions. It is leukocyte reprogra...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Buttenschoen K,Fathimani K,Buttenschoen DC

更新日期：2010-06-01 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 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: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:This review highlights progress made in the development of vaccines aimed at the stages of malaria parasites found in mosquitoes that block the transmission of malaria within a community. RECENT FINDINGS:Substantial progress has been made on the production and characterization of the leading candidat...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Saul A

更新日期：2007-10-01 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:Rates of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), especially Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Gram-negatives, have increased worldwide. Infections caused by these organisms have been associated with a high mortality, which might be due in part to the limited availability of an...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Munoz-Price LS,Quinn JP

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease represent a unique infection control problem because prions exhibit an unusual resistance to conventional chemical and physical decontamination methods. This paper reviews the recent literature and provides recommendations for the prevention of nosocomi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Weber DJ,Rutala WA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines recent literature on Chagas disease in the immunosuppressed host. RECENT FINDINGS:Chagas disease in immunosuppressed patients may represent acute transmission in an organ recipient, or reactivation of chronic infection in an HIV-infected individual or patient receiving cardiac tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Bern C

更新日期：2012-08-01 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: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: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: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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Imiquimod is the first member of a new class of immune response modifiers; it was first approved in 1997 for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts. It is an imidazoquinoline, a novel synthetic compound which is an immune response stimulator, enhancing both the innate and acquire...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Garland SM

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00