N. Squillace, V. Cogliandro, Alice Ranzani, Nicholas Brian Bana, P. Bonfanti
{"title":"Human Papilloma Virus Related Cancers in People Living with HIV","authors":"N. Squillace, V. Cogliandro, Alice Ranzani, Nicholas Brian Bana, P. Bonfanti","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00808-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00808-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46867859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marta González-Sanz, Pedro Berzosa, Francesca F Norman
{"title":"Updates on Malaria Epidemiology and Prevention Strategies.","authors":"Marta González-Sanz, Pedro Berzosa, Francesca F Norman","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00805-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11908-023-00805-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The objective of this review was to provide an update on recent malaria epidemiology, both globally and in non-endemic areas, to identify the current distribution and repercussions of genetically diverse Plasmodium species and summarize recently implemented intervention and prevention tools.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Notable changes in malaria epidemiology have occurred in recent years, with an increase in the number of total cases and deaths globally during 2020-2021, in part attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergence of artemisinin-resistant species in new areas and the expanding distribution of parasites harbouring deletions of the pfhrp2/3 genes have been concerning. New strategies to curb the burden of this infection, such as vaccination, have been implemented in certain endemic areas and their performance is currently being evaluated.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Inadequate control of malaria in endemic regions may have an effect on imported malaria and measures to prevent re-establishment of transmission in malaria-free areas are essential. Enhanced surveillance and investigation of Plasmodium spp. genetic variations will contribute to the successful diagnosis and treatment of malaria in future. Novel strategies for an integrated One Health approach to malaria control should also be strengthened.</p>","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10248987/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9715480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah L McGuinness, Stephen Muhi, P. Britton, K. Leder
{"title":"Japanese Encephalitis: Emergence in Australia","authors":"Sarah L McGuinness, Stephen Muhi, P. Britton, K. Leder","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00804-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00804-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45711448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Healthcare Personnel Hand Hygiene Compliance: Are We There Yet?","authors":"JoDee Armstrong-Novak, Hui Yu Juan, Kaila Cooper, Pamela Bailey","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00806-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11908-023-00806-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Poor hand hygiene is well documented as a factor in healthcare-associated infections and excellent rates of hand hygiene remains elusive.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>There is increased use of universal or increased gloving to minimize hand contamination, but its use does not replace hand hygiene opportunities. There is significant interest in electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems, but they are not without their unique issues. Behavioral psychology remains a significant factor in motivating hand hygiene behaviors; even in COVID-19, hand hygiene rates initially improved but trended down back to baseline while still dealing with the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>More emphasis should be placed on the how to properly perform hand hygiene and why it is so important, as well as the role of gloves, is needed. Continued investment and awareness of their status as role models from both system leadership and senior healthcare providers are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10213575/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10092969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Tooth Extractions and Dental Implants, A Narrative Review","authors":"Tumader Khouja, Erinne N Kennedy, K. Suda","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00802-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00802-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"53208960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Johanna B Holm, Kayla A Carter, Jacques Ravel, Rebecca M Brotman
{"title":"<i>Lactobacillus iners</i> and genital health: molecular clues to an enigmatic vaginal species.","authors":"Johanna B Holm, Kayla A Carter, Jacques Ravel, Rebecca M Brotman","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00798-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11908-023-00798-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Vaginal lactobacilli are recognized as important drivers of genital health including protection against bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections. <i>Lactobacillus iners</i> is distinct from <i>L. crispatus, L. gasseri</i>, and <i>L. jensenii</i> by its high global prevalence in vaginal microbiomes, relatively small genome, production of only L-lactic acid, and inconsistent associations with genital health outcomes. In this review, we summarize our current understanding of the role of <i>L. iners</i> in the vaginal microbiome, highlight the importance of strain-level consideration for this species, and explain that while marker gene-based characterization of the composition of the vaginal microbiota does not capture strain-level resolution, whole metagenome sequencing can aid in expanding our understanding of this species in genital health.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong><i>L. iners</i> exists in the vaginal microbiome as a unique combination of strains. The functional repertoires of these strain combinations are likely wide and contribute to the survival of this species in a variety of vaginal microenvironments. In published studies to date, strain-specific effects are aggregated and may yield imprecise estimates of risk associated with this species.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The worldwide high prevalence of <i>Lactobacillus iners</i> warrants more research into its functional roles in the vaginal microbiome and how it may directly impact susceptibility to infections. By incorporating strain-level resolution into future research endeavors, we may begin to appreciate <i>L. iners</i> more thoroughly and identify novel therapeutic targets for a variety of genital health challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10209668/pdf/nihms-1896832.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9555866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caleb C. McLeod, K. Tan, Razieh Kebriaei, J. Abdul‐Mutakabbir
{"title":"Clinical Appraisal of Cefiderocol in the Treatment of Non-fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli","authors":"Caleb C. McLeod, K. Tan, Razieh Kebriaei, J. Abdul‐Mutakabbir","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00800-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00800-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46827530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Postmenopausal Women","authors":"Mariel Becker, Ryan H. Sobel","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00801-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00801-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46862001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of Antifungal Susceptibility Tests in the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis","authors":"J. Sobel","doi":"10.1007/s11908-023-00797-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-023-00797-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48839,"journal":{"name":"Current Infectious Disease Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41689050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}