Carbapenem use in critically ill patients.

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：:Community-acquired pneumonia has a significant impact upon healthcare in North America and worldwide. In the U.S. it is responsible for three to four million cases yearly and 78,000 deaths. It is not a homogeneous entity and it may be caused by a number of pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae, the atypicals (M...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Mandell LA

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Clostridium difficile infection and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) are growing worldwide health threats. Recent studies have identified new host risk factors, diagnostic approaches and therapies of CDAD. The present review focuses on scientific papers published in the past 18 months ...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： DuPont HL,Garey K,Caeiro JP,Jiang ZD

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：: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: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：:Considerable progress has been made in the development of effective hospital infection control programs in countries with limited resources, most notably in Asia and Latin America. National nosocomial infection surveillance methods are now used in a variety of countries, particularly in Brazil, and offer a better meas...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Huskins WC,Soule B

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Climate change, deforestation, urbanization, and increased population mobility have made the risk of large outbreaks of yellow fever more likely than ever. Yellow fever vaccine production barely meets demands. In this review, we address the causes of the recent yellow fever outbreaks, why fractional d...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Visser LG

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

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:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent cause of death among the nosocomial infections acquired in the ICU. Routine surveillance endotracheal aspirate (ETA) cultures in patients on mechanical ventilation have been proposed to predict the cause of VAP. Our aim is to review the availa...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Luna CM,Bledel I,Raimondi A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Benzathine Penicillin G has been used to treat syphilis for over 50 years; however, the precise regimen of penicillin for treatment of syphilis in HIV-positive individuals remains a hot topic of debate. Although international guidelines recommend the same treatment for syphilis, regardless of HIV stat...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Lawrence D,Cresswell F,Whetham J,Fisher M

更新日期：2015-02-01 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: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：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy rapidly reduces virus replication in the lymphoid tissue. Production of viral RNA, however, may still be detected in the lymphoid tissue despite negative plasma viremia. Continuing virus production and latent infection in resting cells seem to be important factors for viral rebound...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Stellbrink HJ,van Lunzen J

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were a poorly defined and understood entity. The application of better study designs and new research methodologies has shed considerable light on the pathogenesis of this common clinical syndrome. RECENT FINDINGS:Inflammation is an importa...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Sethi S

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：:Although HIV-associated lipodystrophy can be diagnosed just from clinical examination, criteria for diagnosis and judgement of severity are not clearly defined. Clinical assessment can be systematized with questionnaires for patients and physicians. Computed tomography, nuclear magnetic imaging and dual-energy X-ray a...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Schwenk A

更新日期：2002-02-01 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: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

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 addresses the changing patterns of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella. RECENT FINDINGS:Resistance to chloramphenicol, amicillin and cotrimoxazole is common in Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A in Asia and a few countries of Africa. In some countries, the isolation of multidrug resistan...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Parry CM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:HIV infection profoundly impairs the immune mechanisms needed to control and clear Leishmania infection, and outcomes in patients with HIV-associated visceral leishmaniasis are poor. This review summarizes recent work describing the epidemiology, presentation and outcomes of HIV-associated visceral le...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Jarvis JN,Lockwood DN

更新日期：2013-02-01 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:Dolutegravir (DTG) is a second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitor (InSTI) with an outstanding antiviral potency, good tolerability, good pharmacokinetic profile with a lack of major drug-drug interactions, and a barrier to resistance higher than the other compounds of the class (raltegravi...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Blanco JL,Marcelin AG,Katlama C,Martinez E

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:Invasive fungal infections have become the leading infectious cause of death in recipients of hematopoietic cell transplantation. Several factors have led to a renaissance in the study of invasive fungal infections. The growing incidence of both commonly encountered as well as emerging pathogens and t...

journal_title：Current opinion in infectious diseases

authors： Brown JM

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：: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: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: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