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Autore G, Bernardi L, Ghidini F, La Scola C, Berardi A, Biasucci G, Marchetti F, Pasini A, Capra ME, Castellini C, Cioni V, Cantatore S, Cella A, Cusenza F, De Fanti A, Della Casa Muttini E, Di Costanzo M, Dozza A, Gatti C, Malaventura C, Pierantoni L, Parente G, Pelusi G, Perrone S, Serra L, Torcetta F, Valletta E, Vergine G, Antodaro F, Bergomi A, Chiarlolanza J, Leoni L, Mazzini F, Sacchetti R, Suppiej A, Iughetti L, Pession A, Lima M, Esposito S. Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Guideline and Recommendations from the Emilia-Romagna Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections (UTI-Ped-ER) Study Group. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1040. [PMID: 37370359 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12061040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents one of the most common infectious diseases and a major cause of antibiotic prescription in children. To prevent recurrent infections and long-term complications, low-dose continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) has been used. However, the efficacy of CAP is controversial. The aim of this document was to develop updated guidelines on the efficacy and safety of CAP to prevent pediatric UTIs. Methods: A panel of experts on pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric nephrology, pediatric urology, and primary care was asked clinical questions concerning the role of CAP in preventing UTIs in children. Overall, 15 clinical questions were addressed, and the search strategy included accessing electronic databases and a manual search of gray literature published in the last 25 years. After data extraction and narrative synthesis of results, recommendations were developed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) methodology. Results: The use of CAP is not recommended in children with a previous UTI, with recurrent UTIs, with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) of any grade, with isolated hydronephrosis, and with neurogenic bladder. CAP is suggested in children with significant obstructive uropathies until surgical correction. Close surveillance based on early diagnosis of UTI episodes and prompt antibiotic therapy is proposed for conditions in which CAP is not recommended. Conclusions: Our systematic review shows that CAP plays a limited role in preventing recurrences of UTI in children and has no effect on its complications. On the other hand, the emergence of new antimicrobial resistances is a proven risk.
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- Giovanni Autore
- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Pediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Ravenna Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 48121 Ravenna, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Sassuolo Hospital, AUSL Modena, 41049 Sassuolo, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Pavullo Hospital, AUSL Modena, 41026 Pavullo, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatrics Surgery, Rimini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Imola Hospital, AUSL Imola, 40026 Imola, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Forlì Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47122 Forlì, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Rimini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Primary Care Pediatrician, AUSL Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Primary Care Pediatrician, AUSL Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Primary Care Pediatrician, AUSL Romagna, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, University of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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Esposito S, Biasucci G, Pasini A, Predieri B, Vergine G, Crisafi A, Malaventura C, Casadio L, Sella M, Pierantoni L, Gatti C, Paglialonga L, Sodini C, La Scola C, Bernardi L, Autore G, Canto GD, Argentiero A, Cantatore S, Ceccoli M, De Fanti A, Suppiej A, Lanari M, Principi N, Pession A, Iughetti L. Antibiotic Resistance in Paediatric Febrile Urinary Tract Infections. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2021; 29:499-506. [PMID: 34801739 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) is currently considered the most frequent cause of serious bacterial illness in children in the first 2 years of life. UTI in paediatrics can irreversibly damage the renal parenchyma and lead to chronic renal insufficiency and related problems. To avoid this risk, an early effective antibiotic treatment is essential. Moreover, prompt treatment is mandatory to improve the clinical condition of the patient, prevent bacteraemia, and avoid the risk of bacterial localization in other body sites. However, antibiotic resistance for UTI-related bacterial pathogens continuously increases, making recommendations rapidly outdated and the definition of the best empiric antibiotic therapy more difficult. Variation in pathogen susceptibility to antibiotics is essential for the choice of an effective therapy. Moreover, proper identification of cases at increased risk of difficult-to-treat UTIs can reduce the risk of ineffective therapy. In this review, the problem of emerging antibiotic resistance among pathogens associated with the development of paediatric febrile UTIs and the best potential solutions to ensure the most effective therapy are discussed. Literature analysis showed that the emergence of antibiotic resistance is an unavoidable phenomenon closely correlated with the use of antibiotics themselves. To limit the emergence of resistance, every effort to reduce and rationalise antibiotic consumption must be made. An increased use of antibiotic stewardship can be greatly effective in this regard.
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- Susanna Esposito
- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Paediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Sant'Orsola, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Maternal-infantile Department, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Paediatrics and Neonatology Unit, Ravenna Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Paediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Sant'Orsola, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Paediatric Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Sant'Orsola, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Maternal-infantile Department, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Maternal-infantile Department, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Paediatric Emergency Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Sant'Orsola, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Paediatric Clinic, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Sant'Orsola, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Paediatrics Unit, Maternal-infantile Department, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Barthelmes J, Montero D, Haider TJ, Naegele MP, Cantatore S, Sudano I, Ruschitzka F, Flammer AJ. P6509Retinal microvascular impairment in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- J Barthelmes
- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology (ZIHP), Zurich, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Internal Medicine, Baden, Switzerland
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- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Heart Center, Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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Herrera M, Herrera JM, Cantatore S, Aguilar J, Felipe A, Fumuso E. Comparative histomorphological study of endometrium in mares. Anat Histol Embryol 2018; 47:153-158. [PMID: 29314167 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Uterine acute post-breeding inflammation is a physiological tissue response to the entry of exogenous elements, with persistent endometritis being the main pathology responsible for subfertility in the mare (Equus ferus caballus; Linnaeus, 1758). Mares can be classified as susceptible or resistant to endometritis according to their ability to remove intrauterine fluid within 48 hr after experimental inoculation. Endometrial biopsy is a technique that is commonly used to establish the degree of lesions that can affect the fertility of the mare. Endometrial histomorphometry is an objective and highly precise diagnostic method. The aim of this study was to compare, during oestrus, the endometrial histomorphometry of mares previously classified as susceptible (SM) or resistant (RM) to endometritis. Endometrial biopsies from 24 mares at the oestrus phase of the cycle were obtained. For the histomorphometric analysis, samples were histologically processed and subjected to routine Haematoxylin-Eosin staining. For the evaluation, the variables were considered as follows: 1-Height of the lining and glandular epithelia (Lining SM = 15.9 μm vs. RM = 13.3 μm; Glandular SM = 15.0 μm vs. RM = 13.0 μm); 2-Perpendicular diameters of endometrial glands (SM = 51.3 μm vs. RM = 44.8 μm); 3-Number of endometrial glands per field (SM = 24.8 glands/field vs. RM = 20.5 glands/field). The results from this study suggest the existence of a relationship between the studied characteristics and the susceptibility/resistance to post-breeding endometritis in mares. Thus, increased epithelial height, greater glandular density and greater development of the glands during oestrus would be related to a higher susceptibility to endometritis.
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- M Herrera
- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Laboratorio de Clínica y Reproducción Equina, CIVETAN, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina.,Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Área de Ciencias Morfológicas, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Área de Ciencias Morfológicas, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Laboratorio de Clínica y Reproducción Equina, CIVETAN, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina.,Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, CONICET, CIVETAN, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria, Laboratorio de Producción Equina, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Área de Ciencias Morfológicas, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Laboratorio de Clínica y Reproducción Equina, CIVETAN, UNICEN, Tandil, Argentina
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Naegele M, Flammer A, Enseleit F, Roas S, Frank M, Hirt A, Kaiser P, Cantatore S, Templin C, Fröhlich G, Romanens M, Lüscher T, Ruschitzka F, Noll G, Sudano I. Endothelial function and sympathetic nervous system activity in patients with Takotsubo syndrome. Int J Cardiol 2016; 224:226-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Revised: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Schiavone S, Neri M, Mhillaj E, Morgese MG, Cantatore S, Bove M, Riezzo I, Tucci P, Pomara C, Turillazzi E, Cuomo V, Trabace L. The NADPH oxidase NOX2 as a novel biomarker for suicidality: evidence from human post mortem brain samples. Transl Psychiatry 2016; 6:e813. [PMID: 27187235 PMCID: PMC5070044 DOI: 10.1038/tp.2016.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Recent evidence points towards a role of oxidative stress in suicidality. However, few studies were carried out on the sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in subjects with suicidal behaviour. We have previously demonstrated that the NADPH oxidase NOX2-derived oxidative stress has a major role in the development of neuropathological alterations observed in an animal model of psychosis. Here, we investigated the possible increase in NOX2 in post mortem brain samples of subjects who died by asphyctic suicide (AS) compared with controls (CTRL) and subjects who died by non-suicidal asphyxia (NSA). We found that NOX2 expression was significantly higher in the cortex of AS subjects than in the other two experimental groups. NOX2 immunostaining was mainly detected in GABAergic neurons, with a minor presence of NOX2-positive-stained cells in glutamatergic and dopaminergic neurons, as well as astrocytes and microglia. A sustained increase in the expression of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, an indirect marker of oxidative stress, was also detected in the cortex of AS subjects, compared with CTRL and NSA subjects. A significant elevation in cortical interleukin-6 immunoreactivity in AS subjects suggested an involvement of cytokine-associated molecular pathways in NOX2 elevations. Our results suggest that the increase in NOX2-derived oxidative stress in the brain might be involved in the neuropathological pathways leading to suicidal behaviour. These results may open innovative insights in the identification of new pathogenetic and necroscopic biomarkers, predictive for suicidality and potentially useful for suicide prevention.
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- S Schiavone
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy,Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 20, Foggia 71122, Italy. E-mail:
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Marinone A, Losinno L, Fumuso E, Rodríguez E, Redolatti C, Cantatore S, Cuervo-Arango J. The effect of mare's age on multiple ovulation rate, embryo recovery, post-transfer pregnancy rate, and interovulatory interval in a commercial embryo transfer program in Argentina. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 158:53-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Revised: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 04/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cerretani D, Bello S, Cantatore S, Fiaschi A, Montefrancesco G, Neri M, Pomara C, Riezzo I, Fiore C, Bonsignore A, Turillazzi E, Fineschi V. Acute administration of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) induces oxidative stress, lipoperoxidation and TNFα-mediated apoptosis in rat liver. Pharmacol Res 2011; 64:517-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2011.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2011] [Revised: 07/18/2011] [Accepted: 08/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Neri M, Bello S, Bonsignore A, Cantatore S, Riezzo I, Turillazzi E, Fineschi V. Anabolic androgenic steroids abuse and liver toxicity. Mini Rev Med Chem 2011; 11:430-7. [PMID: 21443508 DOI: 10.2174/138955711795445916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2010] [Accepted: 01/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In the athletes the wide use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) cause series damage in various organs, in particular, analyzing the liver, elevation on the levels of liver enzymes, cholestatic jaundice, liver tumors, both benign and malignant, and peliosis hepatis are described. A prolonged AAS administration provokes an increase in the activities of liver lysosomal hydrolases and a decrease in some components of the microsomal drug-metabolizing system and in the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes without modifying classical serum indicators of hepatic function. Liver is a key organ actively involved in numerous metabolic and detoxifying functions. As a consequence, it is continuously exposed to high levels of endogenous and exogenous oxidants that are by-products of many biochemical pathways and, in fact, it has been demonstrated that intracellular oxidant production is more active in liver than in tissues, like the increase of inflammatory cytokines, apoptosis and the inhibitors of apoptosis NF- κB and Heat Shock Proteins.
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- M Neri
- Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Foggia, Ospedale Colonnello D'Avanzo, Foggia, Italy.
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D’Errico S, Bello S, Cantatore S, Neri M, Riezzo I, Turillazzi E, Fineschi V. Immunohistochemical characterisation and TNF-α expression of the granulomatous infiltration of the brainstem in a case of sudden death due to neurosarcoidosis. Forensic Sci Int 2011; 208:e1-5. [PMID: 21353407 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2010] [Revised: 11/28/2010] [Accepted: 01/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cantatore S, Crisafi A, Guaraldi N, Pancaldi ME, Iughetti L. Recurrent pneumococcal meningitis in a child with transethmoidal encephalocele: a case report and review of literature. Minerva Pediatr 2011; 63:119-124. [PMID: 21487376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infection with a low recurrence rate. However, this possibility has always to be considered and avoided. This case report concerns a 5-year-old girl who was admitted in our Emergency Pediatric Unit for symptoms of bacterial meningitis and signs of disseminated intra-vascular coagulopathy. After a successful treatment the girl was discharged in good health. She was admitted to our hospital after one year with the same symptoms of meningitis. Laboratory examinations confirm the admittance suspect. An accurate research allowed to find out immunological deficiencies and showed an occult malformation, transethmoidal encephalocele, responsible for the recurrent meningitis. The present case suggests that the opportunity to perform an accurate cerebral imaging study (with special attention to the ethmoidal region and inner ear) in all cases of meningitis to detect occult anatomical alterations, thus preventing infectious recurrence, should always be taken into account.
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- S Cantatore
- Pediatrics Clinic, Department of Paediatrics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Di Stefano M, Cantatore S, di Maio S, Gesualdo L, Greco P, Pastore G, Fiore J. In vitro Zidovudine-Induced Apoptosis Demonstrated by a Model of Placental Histoculture Useful for the Study of the Apoptotic Effects of Antiretroviral Drugs. EUR J INFLAMM 2008. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x0800600104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study aims to evaluate the use of a placenta histoculture system based on placental villi culture on collagen sponge gels at the liquid/air interface, for the detection of zidovudine-induced apoptosis. Explant cultures from full term placentas were exposed to different concentrations of zidovudine (1, 10, 100 uM) up to 7 days and samples were analysed for apoptosis with different methods after 3, 24, 48 hours and 7 days of exposure. Apoptotic phenomena were demonstrated at 10 and 100 uM zidovudine, more delayed at the lowest concentration: this demonstrates that zidovudine-induced placenta apoptosis in vitro is both time- and dose-dependent and that also concentrations near to those achievable in vivo might cause placenta apoptosis. This has to be taken into account when considering possible consequences of antiretroviral treatments during pregnancy. Placental histocultures on collagen sponge cells are a reliable tool for the study of antiretroviral-induced toxicity in placenta: in fact, explants cultured for more prolonged periods (up to 7–14 days) in a “physiological milieu” allow the detection of biological effects otherwise not evident in the commonly used, short-term, placental cultures.
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- Laboratory of Histology, University of Foggia, Bari
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- Obstetric and Gynaecological Clinic, University of Foggia, Bari
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- Obstetric and Gynaecological Clinic, University of Foggia, Bari
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- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Bari, Bari
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- Department of Clinical and Occupational Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Bertolani P, Rivi C, Saviano L, Cantatore S, Berri R, Mariotti I, Vaienti E, Di Biase AR, Pancaldi ME, Guaraldi N, Venuta A, Balli F. [The short-stay observation unit: an experience of the Pediatric Department in Modena]. Pediatr Med Chir 2006; 28:39-41. [PMID: 17533896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The use of a short-stay observation unit (OBI) in a pediatric department has reduced the number of admissions. Significant cost savings and a better care for children and their families have been also achieved. During the year 2003 in our department 1759 children received OBI. 226 (12.8%) were then admitted. 1553 (87.2%) were discharged after a nine-hour mean stay. Descriptive statistics are used to outline the sample of patients and used treatments.
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- P Bertolani
- Dipartimento Materno-Infantile, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
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Fiore J, Volpe A, Di Stefano M, Vimercati A, Tateo M, Cantatore S, Ingrassia F, Greco P, Pastore G, Dentico P. Detection of Antibodies to Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) among Women of Child-Bearing Age in the Apulia Region (South-Eastern Italy). EUR J INFLAMM 2006. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x0600400106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study the authors investigated the presence of serum antibodies to Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) in a group of women of child-bearing age in the Apulia region (South Eastern Italy). A seroprevalence of 16.8% was observed, increasing, although non significantly, with the age of the women (10.6% in women between 19 and 25 years, 25.3% in women aging more than 35 years). The presence of antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) was significantly associated to the detection of antibodies to HHV-8. Possible mother-to-child transmission of HHV-8 as well as the outcome of fetuses or children born to HHV-8 positive mothers are still a matter of debate. This study, showing the wide diffusion of HHV-8 infection in healthy women of child-bearing age in our geographical area, highlights the urgency of studies aimed to better clarify these relevant topics.
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- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Foggia and University of Bari
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and University of Foggia
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- Laboratory of Morphology, University of Foggia
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- Obstetric and Gynaecological Clinic, University of Bari, Italy
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- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Foggia and University of Bari
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- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Foggia and University of Bari
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