CMV Preventive and Treatment Studies in Children Undergoing Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most important infectious causes of morbidity and mortality in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). However, the evidence for preventing and treating CMV disease in children in this context remains limited. We sought to review the current available evidence regarding the prevention
Fusani L +7 more
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Acyclovir-Resistant Herpes Simplex Virus in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: A Case Series. [PDF]
This retrospective case series of acyclovir‐resistant HSV infection in pediatric patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT discusses the clinical course, associated complications, and treatment, including side effects. We propose the first algorithm for investigating and managing acyclovir‐resistant HSV infections in pediatric HSCT recipients, highlighting ...
Nunn J +9 more
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Characteristics of Acyclovir-Resistant Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Hematological Patients. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objective Acyclovir‐resistant herpes simplex virus infections pose a significant challenge in immunosuppressed patients. This study aimed to characterize the clinical features, treatment outcomes, and mortality associated with acyclovir‐resistant herpes simplex virus infection. Materials and Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 18
Shehadeh R +7 more
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Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Associated With Nephrotoxic Burden in Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Limited evidence exists synthesizing the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with the concomitant administration of multiple nephrotoxic drugs, and even less examining the concept of nephrotoxic burden. The objective of this scoping review was to (1) identify definitions of nephrotoxic burden; (2) methods used to quantify (use of calculations)
Alatawi W +6 more
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Comparison of intravitreal ganciclovir monotherapy and combination with foscarnet as initial therapy for cytomegalovirus retinitis [PDF]
AIM: To compare the effectiveness between multiple intravitreal injections of ganciclovir alone and combined with foscarnet as initial treatment for patients with newly-onset cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR). METHODS: The retrospective study observed 37
Jing-Jing Fan, Yong Tao, De-Kuang Hwang
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We report the case of a 52-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with acute retinal necrosis in her left eye secondary to herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis for which she had been hospitalized four months before.
Olga E. Makri +5 more
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Inspired by the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) “monograph modernization” initiative, we developed and validated an assay for foscarnet sodium injection solution (“foscavir”), following quality by design (QbD) principles, incorporating design of ...
Ngoc Phuoc Dinh +3 more
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Foscarnet-induced genital lesions: An overview with a case report
Foscarnet is an important antiviral medication used mainly in the treatment of complicated Herpes-simplex virus and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. Reported first in the 1990’s, genital ulcers are a potential side effect in about 10% of cases.
Jonas A. Adalsteinsson +3 more
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In vitro susceptibility of six isolates of equine herpesvirus 1 to acyclovir, ganciclovir, cidofovir, adefovir, PMEDAP and foscarnet [PDF]
International ...
Croubels, Siska +6 more
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Cytomegalovirus Infection Mimics Manifestations of Underlying Diseases in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders: A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]
Autoimmune disorder patients are vulnerable to cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, which can present with symptoms that mimic flare‐ups of the underlying disease. We present two cases: a 44‐year‐old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and a 55‐year‐old man with sarcoidosis, both of whom developed unusual manifestations linked to CMV infection ...
Karimi E +5 more
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