Barbara Bergmans
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View article: Exploring the Pathogens in Primary Predominantly Antibody Deficiencies of Unknown Genetic Origin
Exploring the Pathogens in Primary Predominantly Antibody Deficiencies of Unknown Genetic Origin Open
This study highlights the predominance of recurrent and encapsulated bacterial respiratory tract infections in PAD and the underutilization of microbiological cultures. Generalized mixed-effects logistic regression best predicted BPAD. Cli…
View article: The added diagnostic value of RT-PCR on faeces for the diagnosis of COVID-19
The added diagnostic value of RT-PCR on faeces for the diagnosis of COVID-19 Open
Objectives To determine whether combining a SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR on a fecal sample [FS] with a RT-PCR on an upper respiratory tract sample [URTS] results in additional COVID-19 diagnoses. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational stu…
View article: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in rheumatoid arthritis and biological therapies: a case report and review of the literature
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in rheumatoid arthritis and biological therapies: a case report and review of the literature Open
This case report emphasizes the need for increased awareness and importance of timely recognition of potential progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in rheumatoid arthritis patients using immunosuppressive therapies. A total of 26 oth…
View article: Burden of non-serious infections during biological use for rheumatoid arthritis
Burden of non-serious infections during biological use for rheumatoid arthritis Open
Introduction Biologicals have become a cornerstone in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. The increased risk of serious infections associated with their use is well-established. Non-serious infections, however, occur more frequently and a…
View article: Infections in Biological and Targeted Synthetic Drug Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Where do We Stand? A Scoping Review and Meta-analysis
Infections in Biological and Targeted Synthetic Drug Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Where do We Stand? A Scoping Review and Meta-analysis Open
The high heterogeneity and the inconsistency of potential predictors between studies show that we do not yet have a complete picture of infection risk in RA patients using biological or targeted synthetic drugs. Besides, we found non-serio…
View article: Declining SARS-CoV-2 PCR sensitivity with time and dependence on clinical features: consequences for control
Declining SARS-CoV-2 PCR sensitivity with time and dependence on clinical features: consequences for control Open
Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) on upper respiratory tract (URT) samples is the primary method to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infections and guide public health measures, with a supportive role for serology. Howe…
View article: Accurate serology for SARS-CoV-2 and common human coronaviruses using a multiplex approach
Accurate serology for SARS-CoV-2 and common human coronaviruses using a multiplex approach Open
Serology is a crucial part of the public health response to the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Here, we describe the development, validation and clinical evaluation of a protein micro-array as a quantitative multiplex immunoassay that can id…
View article: Accurate serology for SARS-CoV-2 and common human coronaviruses using a multiplex approach
Accurate serology for SARS-CoV-2 and common human coronaviruses using a multiplex approach Open
Serology is a crucial part of the public health response to the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Here, we describe the development, validation and clinical evaluation of a protein micro-array as a quantitative multiplex immunoassay that can id…