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Basso M, Battagin G, Nicolè S, Rossi MC, Colombo F, Pirola N, Baratti S, Storato S, Giovagnorio F, Malagnino V, Alessio G, Vinci A, Maurici M, Sarmati L, Parisi SG. Predicting Factors of Plasma HIV RNA Undetectability after Switching to Co-Formulated Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide in Experienced HIV-1 Patients: A Multicenter Study. Viruses 2023; 15:1727. [PMID: 37632071 PMCID: PMC10458950 DOI: 10.3390/v15081727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Switching to bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) from other antiretroviral regimens is safe and effective for virologically suppressed people living with HIV (PLWH). The term virological suppression includes both low but detectable HIV viremia and undetectable HIV viremia, and the latter is possibly associated with a lower immune activation state. Herein, we describe a 24-month follow-up of experienced PLWH with plasma HIV RNA undetectable or detectable < 50 copies/ml switching to BIC/FTC/TAF. A previous 12-month monitoring was available, and the factors correlated with treatment efficacy. This retrospective multicenter study included PLWH who switched to BIC/FTC/TAF in the period of 2019-2022, and who were HBsAg and HCV RNA negative. The follow-up study times were 6 (T6), 12 (T12), 18 (T18), and 24 (T24) months after the switch (T0). Survival analysis with multiple-failure-per-subject design, Kaplan-Meier survival estimates, multivariate analysis of variance, multilevel linear regression, and a hierarchical ordered logistic model were applied. A total of 329 PLWH had plasma HIV RNA which was either undetectable or detectable at <50 copies/mL at T0, and 197 responded to all inclusion criteria: M/F 140/57; the median CD4+ cell count was 677 cells/mm3; and HIV RNA at T0 was undetectable in 108 patients. Most of the 197 patients (122, 61.9%) were on a previous INSTI-based regimen. HIV RNA undetectability was more frequent at each follow-up point in patients with HIV RNA that was undetectable at T0, and it showed a higher frequency throughout the follow-up period in patients with always-undetectable HIV RNA in the 12 months before the switch. A higher nadir CD4 cell count had a predictive role, and HBcAb positivity had no influence. In conclusion, the switch could be programmed and possibly delayed on a case-by-case basis in order to achieve persistent plasma HIV RNA undetectability. Undiagnosed loss of HBcAb has no detrimental consequences on the response to BIC/FTC/TAF.
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- Monica Basso
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35100 Padova, Italy; (M.B.); (F.C.); (N.P.); (F.G.)
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Vicenza Hospital, 36100 Vicenza, Italy; (G.B.); (S.N.)
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Vicenza Hospital, 36100 Vicenza, Italy; (G.B.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35100 Padova, Italy; (M.B.); (F.C.); (N.P.); (F.G.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35100 Padova, Italy; (M.B.); (F.C.); (N.P.); (F.G.)
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Venezia Hospital, 30122 Venezia, Italy; (S.B.); (S.S.)
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Venezia Hospital, 30122 Venezia, Italy; (S.B.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35100 Padova, Italy; (M.B.); (F.C.); (N.P.); (F.G.)
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Department of System Medicine, Tor Vergata University and Hospital, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.M.); (G.A.); (L.S.)
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Department of System Medicine, Tor Vergata University and Hospital, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.M.); (G.A.); (L.S.)
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- Doctoral School in Nursing Science and Public Health, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Department of System Medicine, Tor Vergata University and Hospital, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.M.); (G.A.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35100 Padova, Italy; (M.B.); (F.C.); (N.P.); (F.G.)
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De Vincentis A, D'Amato D, Cristoferi L, Gerussi A, Malinverno F, Lleo A, Colapietro F, Marra F, Galli A, Fiorini C, Coco B, Brunetto M, Niro GA, Cotugno R, Saitta C, Cozzolongo R, Losito F, Giannini EG, Labanca S, Marzioni M, Marconi G, Morgando A, Pellicano R, Vanni E, Cazzagon N, Floreani A, Chessa L, Morelli O, Muratori L, Pellicelli A, Pompili M, Ponziani F, Tortora A, Rosina F, Russello M, Cannavò M, Simone L, Storato S, Viganò M, Abenavoli L, D'Antò M, De Gasperi E, Distefano M, Scifo G, Zolfino T, Calvaruso V, Cuccorese G, Palitti VP, Sacco R, Bertino G, Frazzetto E, Alvaro D, Mulinacci G, Palermo A, Scaravaglio M, Terracciani F, Galati G, Ronca V, Zuin M, Claar E, Izzi A, Picardi A, Invernizzi P, Vespasiani‐Gentilucci U, Carbone M. Predictors of serious adverse events and non-response in cirrhotic patients with primary biliary cholangitis treated with obeticholic acid. Liver Int 2022; 42:2453-2465. [PMID: 35932095 PMCID: PMC9804305 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Obeticholic acid (OCA) has recently been restricted in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with "advanced cirrhosis" because of its narrow therapeutic index. We aimed to better define the predicting factors of hepatic serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-response in cirrhotic patients undergoing OCA therapy. METHODS Safety and efficacy of treatment were evaluated in a cohort of consecutive PBC cirrhotic patients started with OCA. OCA response was evaluated according to the Poise criteria. Risk factors for hepatic SAEs and non-response were reported as risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS One hundred PBC cirrhotics were included, 97 Child-Pugh class A and 3 class B. Thirty-one had oesophageal varices and 5 had a history of ascites. Thirty-three per cent and 32% of patients achieved a biochemical response at 6 and 12 months respectively. Male sex (adjusted-RR 1.75, 95%CI 1.42-2.12), INR (1.37, 1.00-1.87), Child-Pugh score (1.79, 1.28-2.50), MELD (1.17, 1.04-1.30) and bilirubin (1.83, 1.11-3.01) were independently associated with non-response to OCA. Twenty-two patients discontinued OCA within 12 months: 10 for pruritus, 9 for hepatic SAEs (5 for jaundice and/or ascitic decompensation; 4 for upper digestive bleeding). INR (adjusted-RR 1.91, 95%CI 1.10-3.36), lower albumin levels (0.18, 0.06-0.51), Child-Pugh score (2.43, 1.50-4.04), history of ascites (3.5, 1.85-6.5) and bilirubin (1.30, 1.05-1.56), were associated with hepatic SAEs. A total bilirubin≥1.4 mg/dl at baseline was the most accurate biochemical predictor of hepatic SAEs under OCA. CONCLUSIONS An accurate baseline assessment is crucial to select cirrhotic patients who can benefit from OCA. Although OCA is effective in one third of cirrhotics, bilirubin level ≥1.4 mg/dl should discourage from its use.
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Città della salute e della scienzaTurinItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCSHumanitas UniversityMilanItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCSHumanitas UniversityMilanItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical MedicineUniversity of FirenzeFirenzeItaly
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biochemical SciencesUniversity of FlorenceFlorenceItaly
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biochemical SciencesUniversity of FlorenceFlorenceItaly
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- Hepatology Unit, University Hospital of PisaPisaItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza IRCCSSan Giovanni RotondoItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza IRCCSSan Giovanni RotondoItaly
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- Division of Medicine and HepatologyUniversity Hospital of Messina “Policlinico G. Martino”MessinaItaly
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- Gastroenterology UnitNational Institute of Gastroenterology “S de Bellis” Research HospitalCastellana GrotteItaly
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- Gastroenterology UnitNational Institute of Gastroenterology “S de Bellis” Research HospitalCastellana GrotteItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Genova, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoGenovaItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Genova, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoGenovaItaly
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Città della salute e della scienzaTurinItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Città della salute e della scienzaTurinItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and GastroenterologyPadua University HospitalPaduaItaly
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and GastroenterologyPadua University HospitalPaduaItaly
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- Liver Unit, University Hospital of CagliariCagliariItaly
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineUniversità degli Studi di PerugiaPerugiaItaly
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- DIMEC Università di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant'OrsolaBolognaItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Policlinico GemelliSapienza UniversityRomeItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Policlinico GemelliSapienza UniversityRomeItaly
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- Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit, Policlinico GemelliSapienza UniversityRomeItaly
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- Department of GastroenterologyUniversity Hospital Sant'AnnaFerraraItaly
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- IRCCS Sacro Cuore Institute Don Calabria, GastroenterologyNegrarItaly
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- Hepatology Unit, San Giuseppe HospitalMilanItaly
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- Department of Health SciencesUniversity “Magna Graecia” of CatanzaroItaly
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- Hepatology Unit, Santa Maria delle Grazie HospitalPozzuoliItaly
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- Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology – CRC “A.M. and A. Migliavacca” Center for Liver DiseaseMilanItaly
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesUmberto I HospitalSyracuseItaly
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesUmberto I HospitalSyracuseItaly
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- Department of GastroenterologyBrotzu HospitalCagliariItaly
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology UnitUniversity Hospital Policlinico Vittorio EmanueleCataniaItaly
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology UnitUniversity Hospital Policlinico Vittorio EmanueleCataniaItaly
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- Department of Translational and Precision MedicineUniversity La SapienzaRomeItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Internal Medicine and HepatologyUniversity Campus Bio‐Medico of RomeRomeItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Liver and Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Health SciencesUniversita’ degli Studi di MilanoMilanItaly,ASST Santi Paolo e CarloUniversity Hospital San PaoloMilanItaly
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- Department of Infectious DiseasesD. Cotugno HospitalNapoliItaly
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- Internal Medicine and HepatologyUniversity Campus Bio‐Medico of RomeRomeItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Milano‐Bicocca, European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER), San Gerardo HospitalMonzaItaly
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Riccardi N, Storato S, Massella A, Ragusa A, Prato M, Orza P, Campedelli I, Fracchetti F, Piubelli C, Angheben A. Isolation and Sequencing of the First Case of Symptomatic MDR Salmonella enterica Subsp. Enterica ST40 in Human in Italy, July 2020. Microb Drug Resist 2021; 28:378-381. [PMID: 34918957 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2021.0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Strains of drug-resistant nontyphoidal Salmonella spp. are emerging in livestock worldwide. We describe the first case of symptomatic multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in human and the genetic mechanisms at the basis of its antibiotic resistance. To control outbreaks, rapid identification and sequencing are necessary. Proactive research and notification are needed to evaluate the routes of transmission from livestock to humans and risk-management strategies of MDR Salmonella strains.
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- Niccolò Riccardi
- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy.,Infectious Diseases Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Infectious, Tropical Diseases and Microbiology (DITM), IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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Mazzaferri F, Cordioli M, Conti M, Storato S, Be G, Biban P, Concia E, Merighi M. Symptomatic congenital Cytomegalovirus deafness: the impact of a six-week course of antiviral treatment on hearing improvement. Infez Med 2017; 25:347-350. [PMID: 29286014] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection is the leading non-genetic cause of neurosensory deafness. We compared the outcomes of a treated group of children to an untreated group. The effect of antiviral therapy on hearing improvement between baseline and 2-year follow-up was statistically significant. These results suggest that the benefit of 6-week therapy is not limited to preventing further hearing deterioration.
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- Fulvia Mazzaferri
- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Public Health Department, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Section, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Mazzaferri F, Adami I, Tocco P, Cazzadori A, Merighi M, Forni A, Storato S, Ferrari S, Concia E. [Thalamo-mesencephalic aspergillus abscess in a heart transplant subject: a case report and literature review]. Infez Med 2015; 23:51-55. [PMID: 25819052] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Cerebral aspergillosis is a rare and highly fatal infection that mainly affects immunocompromised patients. We report on a case of a heart transplanted Caucasian man, who arrived at our hospital because of the onset of diplopy. We performed a broad diagnostic work-up: the brain MRI showed a single ring-enhancing thalamo-mesencephalic area suggestive of abscess lesion; cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis disclosed galactomannan and beta-D-glucan antigens. Thus the antifungal therapy was immediately started. We decided to discontinue the therapy 16 months later because of severe hepatic toxicity, given that the patient was persistently asymptomatic, brain imaging showed a progressive resolution of the abscess area and CSF antigen analysis was persistently negative. The follow-up at three months was unchanged.
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- Fulvia Mazzaferri
- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Dipartimento di Patologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Neurologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e del Movimento, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi; Sezione di Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare e Toracico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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Lattuada E, Lanzafame M, Grosso C, Soldani F, Corsini F, Storato S, Vento S. Optimal fosamprenavir regimen to prevent lipid abnormalities. Acta Biomed 2009; 80:200-202. [PMID: 20578411] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We report our experience on the impact of different fosamprenavir boosted regimens on plasma lipid levels in 48 naive monoinfectd- HIV-seropositive patients. Eighteen months after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART), all patients showed a good immuno-virological response, with no statistically significant differences among the three groups; no changes in ART regimens were necessary and no adverse events were reported. On the contrary, a statistically significant difference among the three groups of patients was observed in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, since higher levels of cholesterol (including LDLs) and triglycerides were observed in patients taking the higher dose of ritonavir. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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