LIM/47 - Laboratório de Hepatologia por Vírus
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O Laboratório de Hepatologia por Vírus é ligado ao Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP).
Linhas de pesquisa: hepatites por vírus e infecção hospitalar.
Site oficial: http://limhc.fm.usp.br/portal/lim47-laboratorio-de-hepatologia-por-virus/
Linhas de pesquisa: hepatites por vírus e infecção hospitalar.
Site oficial: http://limhc.fm.usp.br/portal/lim47-laboratorio-de-hepatologia-por-virus/
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Antifungal stewardship: The Latin American experience
(2023) RIERA, F.; LUNA, J. Cortes; RABAGLIATTI, R.; SCAPELLATO, P.; CAEIRO, J. P.; MAGRI, M. M. Chaves; SOTOMAYOR, C. E.; FALCI, D. Rodrigues
Antifungal stewardship is a critical component of healthcare management that focuses on optimizing the use of antifungal medications to improve patient outcomes, minimize resistance, and reduce healthcare costs. In resource-limited settings, the prevalence of fungal infections remains a significant health concern, often exacerbated by factors such as compromised immune systems, inadequate diagnostic capabilities, and limited access to antifungal agents. This paper reviews the current state of antifungal stewardship practices in developing countries, addressing the unique socioeconomic and healthcare landscape.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF COLON CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ACCURACY FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING. AN ALTERNATIVE DURING THE COVID ERA?
(2021) SULBARAN, Marianny; BERNARDO, Wanderley M.; BUSTAMANTE-LOPEZ, Leonardo A.; SAKAI, Christiano M.; SAKAI, Paulo; NAHAS, Sergio C.; MOURA, Eduardo G. De
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
(2023) RIBEIRO, Anna Christina de Lima; SICILIANO, Rinaldo Focaccia; LOPES, Antonio Augusto; STRABELLI, Tania Mara Varejao
Background: Surgical site infection is an important complication after pediatric cardiac surgery, associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Objectives: We sought to identify risk factors for surgical site infection after pediatric cardiac surgeries.Methods: A case-control study included patients aged between 1 year and 19 years and 11 months of age, submitted to cardiac surgery performed at a tertiary cardiac center from January 1st, 2011, through December 31, 2018. Charts were reviewed for pre-, intra, and postoperative variables. We identified two randomly selected control patients with the same pathophysiological diagnosis and underwent surgery within thirty days of each index case. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors. Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05.Results: Sixty-six cases and 123 controls were included. Surgical site infection incidence ranged from 2% to 3.8%. The following risk factors were identified: Infant age (OR 3.19, 95% CI 1.26 to 8.66, p=0.014), presence of genetic syndrome (OR 6.20, CI 95% 1.70 to 21.65, p=0.004), categories 3 and 4 of RACHS-1 (OR 8.40, CI 95% 3.30 to 21.34, p<0.001), 48 h C-reactive protein level range was detected as a protective factor for this infection (OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.73 to 0.98, p=0.023).Conclusions: The risk factors defined in this study could not be modified. Therefore, additional surveillance and new preventive strategies need to be implemented to reduce the incidence of surgical site infection. The increased CRP in the postoperative period was a protective factor that needs further understanding.
Use of anticoagulants in patients with COVID-19: an update of a living systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023) BATISTA, Diane R.; FLORIANO, Idevaldo; SILVINATO, Antonio; BACHA, Helio A.; BARBOSA, Alexandre Naime; TANNI, Suzana E.; BERNARDO, Wanderley M.
Effectiveness of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak in cohort and case-control studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023) FLORIANO, Idevaldo; SILYINATO, Antonio; BACHA, Helio Arthur; BARBOSA, Alexandre Naime; TANNI, Suzana; BERNARDO, Wanderley Marques
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19 infection. Methods: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies, considering the best level of evidence available. Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Clinical Trials. gov) were searched to identify studies that evaluated the effectiveness of wearing masks compared with that of not wearing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Risk of bias and quality of evidence were assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Results: Of the 1,028 studies identified, 9 met the inclusion criteria (2 cohort studies and 7 case-control studies) and were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis using cohort studies alone showed statistically significant differences, wearing a cloth mask decreased by 21% [RD = -0.21 (95% CI, -0.34 to -0.07); I-2 = 0%; p = 0,002] the risk of COVID-19 infection, but the quality of evidence was low. Regarding case-control studies, wearing a surgical mask reduced the chance of COVID-19 infection [OR = 0.51 (95% CI, 0.37-0.70); I-2 = 47%; p = 0.0001], as did wearing an N95 respirator mask [OR = 0.31 (95% CI, 0.20-0.49); I-2 = 0%; p = 0.00001], both with low quality of evidence. Conclusions: In this systematic review with meta-analysis, we showed the effectiveness of wearing masks in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection regardless of the type of mask (disposable surgical mask, common masks, including cloth masks, or N95 respirators), although the studies evaluated presented with low quality of evidence and important biases.
Intraductal radiofrequency ablation plus biliary stent versus stent alone for malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024) VERAS, Matheus de Oliveira; MOURA, Diogo Turiani Hourneaux de; MCCARTY, Thomas R.; OLIVEIRA, Guilherme Henrique Peixoto de; GOMES, Romulo Sergio Araujo; LANDIM, Davi Lucena; NUNES, Felipe Giacobo; FRANZINI, Tomazo Antonio Prince; SANTOS, Marcos Eduardo Lera dos; BERNARDO, Wanderley Marques; MOURA, Eduardo Guimaraes Hourneaux de
Background and study aims Recurrent biliary stent occlusion and tumor ingrowth remain a major concern among patients with malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) with significant impact on patient morbidity and survival. Intraductal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a promising treatment that seeks to extend stent patency. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of RFA on overall survival (OS) and stent patency among patients with unresectable MBO.Methods A comprehensive search of electronic databases was performed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing RFA plus biliary stent (RFA+S) versus biliary stent alone (S-alone). Outcomes assessed included overall survival, stent patency, and adverse events (AEs) with mean difference (MD) calculated from pooled proportions. Subgroup analyses were performed for hilar strictures and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).Results Six RCTs (n=439 patients) were included and demonstrated improved survival among patients who received RFA+S (MD 85.80 days; 95% confidence interval [CI] 35.02-136.58; I 2 =97%; P <0.0009). The pooled MD for total stent patency was 22.25 days (95% CI 17.38-61.87; I (2) =97%; P =0.27). There was no difference in AEs between RFA+S vs S-alone ( P >0.05). On subgroup analyses, RFA+S was associated with improved stent patency (MD 76.73 days; 95% CI 50.11-103.34; I 2 =67%; P <0.01) and OS (MD 83.14 (95% CI 29.52-136.77; I- 2 =97%; P <0.01] for CCA. For hilar strictures, stent patency was improved among patients with RFA+S [MD 83.71 days (95% CI 24.85-142.56; I 2 =84%; P <0.01].Conclusions RFA+S improved OS in the treatment of MBO when compared with S-alone. Moreover, the RFA therapy prolonged stent patency in hilar strictures and CCA, with similar rates of AEs.
Finger-Prick Whole Blood Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay for the Diagnosis of Cryptococcosis in HIV-Negative Patients: A Case Series Study in Two Tertiary Centers in São Paulo, Brazil
(2023) VIDAL, Jose E.; OLIVEIRA, Fernanda Gurgel; VIEIRA, Marcela; PEREIRA, Luisa; LUCAS JUNIOR, Rodovaldo M.; GUEDES, Bruno Fukelman; MAGRI, Marcello Chaves; BOULWARE, David R.
Cryptococcosis in HIV-negative patients can be an opportunistic or endemic disease. There are no published studies on the use of the finger-prick whole blood (point-of-care) cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay (CrAg LFA) for diagnosing cryptococcosis in HIV-negative patients. We conducted a case series study of HIV-negative patients with cryptococcosis in two centers in S & atilde;o Paulo, Brazil. The objectives were to identify the sensitivity of a finger-prick whole blood CrAg LFA and to describe the main characteristics of this population. We identified 30 HIV-negative patients with cryptococcosis [19 (63%), male; median age, 47 years]. Ten (33%) patients were immunosuppressed, ten (33%) had other comorbidities, and ten (33%) were apparently immunocompetent and without comorbidities. The distribution of the sites of cryptococcosis was as follows: the central nervous system, 90% (n = 27); pulmonary, 43% (n = 13); and other extrapulmonary sites, 40% (n = 12). The sensitivity of the finger-prick whole blood CrAg LFA for the diagnosis of cryptococcosis was 97% (29/30). Among 26 participants with cryptococcal meningitis, the sensitivity of testing cerebrospinal fluid was as follows: CrAg latex agglutination, 77% (20/26); CrAg LFA, 96% (25/26); and culture, 81% (21/26). Culture speciation identified Cryptococcus gattii in 16 (62%) cases, and all had a positive finger-prick whole blood CrAg LFA. This test presented high sensitivity to the diagnosis of cryptococcosis in HIV-negative patients, including those caused by C. gattii.
Thermal and chronological stability of monocyte distribution width (MDW), the new biomarker for sepsis (vol 60, pg e232, 2022)
(2024) BORDIGNON, Jardel Cristiano; GARDONA, Rodrigo Galvao Bueno; VASCONCELLOS, Leonardo de Souza; IACHINSKI, Joslaine Schuartz; DAMBROS, Robbson Haugusto; ARRUDA, Gisele; REIS, Beatriz Castro; ABDALA, Edson
Cutaneous Naganishia albida (Cryptococcus albidus) infection: a case report and literature review
(2023) OLIVEIRA, Vitor Falcao de; FUNARI, Alexandre Pereira; TABORDA, Mariane; MAGRI, Adriana Satie Goncalves Kono; LEVIN, Anna Sara; MAGRI, Marcello Mihailenko Chaves
Naganishia albida (Cryptococcus albidus) is considered saprophytic fungi, and is rarely reported as a human pathogen. Cutaneous infections caused by non-neoformans cryptococcus are rare. We describe a case of an immunocompetent older male with cutaneous cryptococcosis caused by Naganishia albida following skin trauma, and conduct a literature review in PubMed, Lilacs, and Embase. Only six previous similar reports were found. The seven cases (including ours) were widely distributed geographically (Brazil, the US, the UK, Hungary, South Korea, and Iran), all males, and their ages varied, ranging from 14 to 86 years. Four individuals had underlying skin diseases (Sezary Syndrome, psoriasis, and skin rash without etiology) plus potentially immunosuppressive underlying conditions (diabetes mellitus, kidney transplantation, and the use of etanercept, adalimumab, and methylprednisolone). Cutaneous presentation was polymorphic, with lesions characterized as warts, ulcers, plaques, and even macules. Two patients presented disseminated disease. Serum cryptococcal antigen was negative in six patients, and diagnosis was made by fungal culture in all. There is a lack of data on optimal antifungal treatment and outcomes.
Strongyloides infection screening in transplant candidates: What is the best strategy?
(2023) GRYSCHEK, Ronaldo Cesar Borges; CORRAL, Marcelo Andreetta; SITTA, Renata Barnabe; GOTTARDI, Maiara; PIERROTTI, Ligia Camera; COSTA, Silvia Figueiredo; ABDALA, Edson; CHIEFFI, Pedro Paulo; PAULA, Fabiana Martins de
Background: The potential that Strongyloides stercoralis infection has to cause major morbidity and high mortality when the disseminated form occurs in transplant patients is of particular concern.Methods: In this study, the objective was to observe S. stercoralis infection in patients who are candidates for transplantation by using parasitological, serological, and molecular techniques and to propose an algorithm for the detection of that infection in transplant candidates.Results: By parasitological techniques, 10% of fecal samples were positive. Anti-Strongyloides antibodies immunoglobulin G were detected in 19.3% and 20.7% of patients by immunofluorescence assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. S. stercoralis DNA was observed in 17.3% of samples by conventional polymerase chain reaction and 32.7% of samples by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).Conclusion: The set of results allows us to reinforce that a positive result by parasitological techniques and/or qPCR indicates that the specific treatment should be applied. However, the improvement of diagnostic techniques may suggest changes in the screening for strongyloidiasis in these patients. image