Imidazolium‐Based Ionic Liquids as Antifungal and Antibiofilm Agents Against Candida tropicalis
Candida sp. biofilms, particularly those formed on catheters, represent a major clinical challenge. This study evaluates ionic liquids using an experimental biofilm model, demonstrating significant antifungal activity and biofilm disruption, supporting their potential application as alternative strategies for device‐associated infection control ...
Giovanna de Jesus Agostinetto +4 more
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Alemtuzumab induction and tacrolimus monotherapy in pancreas transplantation: One- and two-year outcomes [PDF]
BACKGROUND. Alemtuzumab (Campath-1H) induction with tacrolimus monotherapy has been shown to provide effective immunosuppression for kidney, liver, lung, and small bowel transplantation.
Abu-Elmagd +33 more
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Shunting in cryptococcal meningitis [PDF]
OBJECT Patients with cryptococcal meningitis often develop symptomatic intracranial hypertension. The need for permanent CSF diversion in these cases remains unclear. METHODS Cases of cryptococcal meningitis over a 5-year period were reviewed from a single, large teaching hospital.
Jacob, Cherian +2 more
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Major revision version 13.0 of the European AIDS Clinical Society guidelines 2025
Abstract Background The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) guidelines were revised for the 21st time in 2025, with updates covering all aspects of HIV care. Key Points of the Guidelines Update The structure of the guidelines has been reorganized into two parts: Part I focuses on the management and prevention of HIV and related infections, and Part ...
Juan Ambrosioni +19 more
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Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of cryptococcal lymphadenitis: A window of opportunity
Cryptococcal meningitis is the most common, life-threatening, opportunistic, fungal disease in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.
Suchitha S +3 more
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Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the major causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa among individuals with advanced HIV, and it is typically diagnosed through lumbar puncture (LP).
Asmus Tukundane +5 more
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Cryptococcal meningitis : epidemiology and therapeutic options [PDF]
Cryptococcal meningitis causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. The burden of disease is greatest in middle- and low-income countries with a high incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection. Patients taking immunosuppressive drugs and some
Parris, Victoria, Sloan, Derek J.
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Emerging Frontiers in Clinical Mycology: Innovations, Insights, and Impacts
ABSTRACT The Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSGERC)—a group comprising clinicians, researchers, patients, and industry partners—meets every 2 years to review the most significant challenges facing the clinical mycology community and plan research, education, and advocacy strategies to prevent fungal infections and improve ...
A. Apostolopoulou +7 more
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Stewardship of Molecular Diagnostics in Transplant Viral Infections
ABSTRACT The transplant environment requires special considerations when testing for viral infections as immunosuppression results in atypical infection profiles. Microbes otherwise considered commensals or causing mild disease can lead to severe infections in transplant environments. Therefore, guidelines tend to recommend broader microbial testing in
Scott Sugden +3 more
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Impact of routine cryptococcal antigen screening and targeted pre-emptive fluconazole therapy in antiretroviral naive HIV-infected adults with less than 100 CD4 cells/μL: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) screening and targeted pre-emptive fluconazole in antiretroviral naive HIV-infected adults with less than 100 CD4 cells/μL seems promising to reduce the burden of cryptococcal meningitis (CM).
Bigna, JJ +9 more
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