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View article: Improving Vaccination Rates in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Candidates: Impact of an Infectious Diseases Pretransplant Clinic
Improving Vaccination Rates in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Candidates: Impact of an Infectious Diseases Pretransplant Clinic Open
Background Despite guidelines recommending pretransplant immunizations for solid organ transplant candidates (SOTc), vaccine uptake is suboptimal. We evaluated the impact of an Infectious Disease Pretransplant (IDPT) clinic for improving v…
View article: A Novel Giant Magnetoresistance–Enabled Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infection
A Novel Giant Magnetoresistance–Enabled Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infection Open
Background Despite advances in clinical microbiology, the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections remains challenging. Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) is a novel technology that enables the detection of trace amounts of cell-free DNA (cfDNA)…
View article: Nocardia otitidiscaviarum Pneumonia and Empyema in a Woman With Colon Adenocarcinoma
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum Pneumonia and Empyema in a Woman With Colon Adenocarcinoma Open
View article: 834. A Single-center Experience of Cardiovascular Histoplasmosis: An Emerging Complication of Histoplasmosis
834. A Single-center Experience of Cardiovascular Histoplasmosis: An Emerging Complication of Histoplasmosis Open
Background Histoplasmosis is an endemic mycosis associated with a wide range of clinical presentations. Cardiovascular histoplasmosis (CVH) was rarely seen at our center before 2007 but has increased in frequency over the last 15 years. He…
View article: JAAD Case Reports Article List
JAAD Case Reports Article List Open
View article: Description of Cryptococcosis Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Disease Survey Through the Mycosis Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSG-19)
Description of Cryptococcosis Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Disease Survey Through the Mycosis Study Group Education and Research Consortium (MSG-19) Open
Background Invasive fungal infections have been described throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Cryptococcal disease after infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been reported in several isolated case r…
View article: Multifocal lesions of the lungs, skin, bones, and brain
Multifocal lesions of the lungs, skin, bones, and brain Open
View article: Reply to Boodman et al
Reply to Boodman et al Open
We thank Dr. Boodman and Dr. Gupta for their informative letter to the editor [1] regarding our case series of Bartonella endocarditis [2], and we also appreciate the opportunity to respond.Although we agree with most of the excellent poin…
View article: The Role of Novel Antifungals in the Management of Candidiasis: A Clinical Perspective
The Role of Novel Antifungals in the Management of Candidiasis: A Clinical Perspective Open
Mucosal and invasive candidiasis can be challenging to treat in the setting of drug intolerance, antifungal resistance, drug–drug interactions, or host immune status. Antifungals with novel mechanisms of action and distinct pharmacokinetic…
View article: “Let the Cat Out of the Heart”: Clinical Characteristics of Patients Presenting With Blood Culture-Negative Endocarditis Due to <i>Bartonella</i> Species
“Let the Cat Out of the Heart”: Clinical Characteristics of Patients Presenting With Blood Culture-Negative Endocarditis Due to <i>Bartonella</i> Species Open
Patients with blood culture-negative endocarditis due to Bartonella infection frequently presented with fever, cytopenias, kidney failure, and positive PR3-ANCA. Bartonella IgG titers were variable. Patients commonly underwent surgery with…
View article: Transplantation and immigration: Comparing infectious complications and outcomes between foreign‐born and US‐born kidney transplant recipients in Minnesota
Transplantation and immigration: Comparing infectious complications and outcomes between foreign‐born and US‐born kidney transplant recipients in Minnesota Open
Background Foreign‐born kidney transplant recipients (FBKTRs) are at increased risk for reactivation of latent infections that may impact outcomes. We aimed to compare the etiology of infections and outcomes between FBKTR and United States…
View article: Real‐world experience of tixagevimab‐cilgavimab pre‐exposure prophylaxis in orthotopic heart transplant recipients
Real‐world experience of tixagevimab‐cilgavimab pre‐exposure prophylaxis in orthotopic heart transplant recipients Open
Background Pre‐exposure prophylaxis with tixagevimab‐cilgavimab (tix‐cil) may be associated with cardiovascular adverse events. Also, in vitro studies have reported a reduced activity of tix‐cil against emerging SARS‐CoV‐2 Omicron subvaria…
View article: Genotypic and predicted phenotypic analysis of SARS-COV-2 Omicron subvariants in immunocompromised patients with COVID-19 following tixagevimab-cilgavimab prophylaxis
Genotypic and predicted phenotypic analysis of SARS-COV-2 Omicron subvariants in immunocompromised patients with COVID-19 following tixagevimab-cilgavimab prophylaxis Open
View article: 751. Decoding a Decade: Temporal Trends of MIC Distribution of Antifungals Against <i>Cryptococcus</i> species From a Reference Laboratory
751. Decoding a Decade: Temporal Trends of MIC Distribution of Antifungals Against <i>Cryptococcus</i> species From a Reference Laboratory Open
Background There are not established clinical breakpoints (CBP) for antifungals against Cryptococcus species; However, the analysis of their MICs using epidemiological cut-off values (ECVs) can help to distinguish wild-type (WT) isolates f…
View article: Characterization of Early-Onset Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Immunocompromised Patients Who Received Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab Prophylaxis
Characterization of Early-Onset Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Immunocompromised Patients Who Received Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab Prophylaxis Open
Tixagevimab-cilgavimab is authorized for preexposure prophylaxis against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in immunocompromised hosts. Herein, we report the clinical characteristics of 8 patients who developed COVID-19 soon after receivi…
View article: Clostridium Tetani Bacteremia From a Suspected Cutaneous Source
Clostridium Tetani Bacteremia From a Suspected Cutaneous Source Open
Bacteremia is a rare complication of Clostridium tetani infection. To our knowledge, there are only two case reports to date of C. tetani bacteremia, both hypothesized to be secondary to a gastrointestinal source. Herein, we …
View article: Double Trouble: A Unique Case of Hypercalcemia Caused by Two Underlying Etiologies
Double Trouble: A Unique Case of Hypercalcemia Caused by Two Underlying Etiologies Open
Hypercalcemia has a variety of causes, with primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancies being the most frequently reported. We present the case of a patient presenting with chronic abdominal pain, constipation, and weight loss who was fou…
View article: Genotypic and Predicted Phenotypic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants in Immunocompromised Patients with COVID-19 Following Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab Prophylaxis
Genotypic and Predicted Phenotypic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants in Immunocompromised Patients with COVID-19 Following Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab Prophylaxis Open
View article: Disseminated Histoplasmosis and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient Receiving TNF-Alpha Inhibitor Therapy
Disseminated Histoplasmosis and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient Receiving TNF-Alpha Inhibitor Therapy Open
View article: Strongyloidiasis complicated by gram-negative bacteremia and liver abscesses
Strongyloidiasis complicated by gram-negative bacteremia and liver abscesses Open
View article: Disseminated histoplasmosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient receiving TNF-alpha inhibitor therapy
Disseminated histoplasmosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient receiving TNF-alpha inhibitor therapy Open
View article: Vax-Plasma in Patients With Refractory COVID-19
Vax-Plasma in Patients With Refractory COVID-19 Open
View article: Aspergillus Osteomyelitis Secondary to Chronic Necrotizing Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aspergillus Osteomyelitis Secondary to Chronic Necrotizing Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Aspergillus spp. are ubiquitous molds that cause a wide range of clinical syndromes depending on the immune status of the host. Herein, we present a case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on long-term immunosuppressive medicati…
View article: 1108. Transplantation and Immigration: Comparing Infectious Complications Between Foreign-born vs. U.S.-born Kidney Transplant Recipients in Minnesota
1108. Transplantation and Immigration: Comparing Infectious Complications Between Foreign-born vs. U.S.-born Kidney Transplant Recipients in Minnesota Open
Background Immigrant patients face barriers to kidney transplantation due to language, cultural, and economic issues. Unprepared health systems and providers further contribute to health disparities in transplantation. Foreign-born patient…
View article: 274. Impact of Fungal Serologies in the Management of Veteran Patients with Suspected Endemic Mycoses
274. Impact of Fungal Serologies in the Management of Veteran Patients with Suspected Endemic Mycoses Open
Background Endemic mycoses are caused by the dimorphic fungi Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and Coccidiodes species. Histoplasmosis and blastomycosis are endemic in Minnesota, with travel to coccidioidomycosis endemic ar…
View article: Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis associated with systemic vasculitis: a case report
Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis associated with systemic vasculitis: a case report Open
Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis is rare. A 64-year-old woman, without previous heart disease, presented with 6 weeks of fever, myalgias, and arthralgias. A systolic murmur was heard on the tricuspid area upon examina…
View article: Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis associated with systemic vasculitis: a case report
Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis associated with systemic vasculitis: a case report Open
Infective endocarditis due to Bartonella bacilliformis is rare. A 64-year-old woman, without previous heart disease, presented with 6 weeks of fever, myalgias, and arthralgias. A systolic murmur was heard on the tricuspid area upon examina…
View article: Correlation between Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Breakthrough in High-risk Solid Organ Transplant Recipient and Valganciclovir Dose Modification
Correlation between Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Breakthrough in High-risk Solid Organ Transplant Recipient and Valganciclovir Dose Modification Open
CMV disease in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients remains an independent risk factor that adversely affects morbidity, mortality, graft function and graft survival. For SOT recipients with CMV seropositive donor status (D+)/recipient …
View article: Real-Life Use of Isavuconazole in Patients Intolerant to Other Azoles: Table 1.
Real-Life Use of Isavuconazole in Patients Intolerant to Other Azoles: Table 1. Open
View article: Novel T2 Magnetic Resonance Assay Compared to Standard Blood Cultures for Detection of Candidemia.
Novel T2 Magnetic Resonance Assay Compared to Standard Blood Cultures for Detection of Candidemia. Open