Valério Rodrigues Aquino
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View article: Medical Mycology Education in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Schools
Medical Mycology Education in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Schools Open
Background Despite the high burden of fungal infections in Brazil, little is known about how medical mycology is taught in Brazilian medical schools. Adequate education is essential to improve clinical recognition, diagnosis, and treatment…
View article: Elevating fungal care: bridging Brazil’s healthcare practices to global standards
Elevating fungal care: bridging Brazil’s healthcare practices to global standards Open
Brazil faces unique challenges in managing invasive fungal infections (IFIs) due to diverse ecosystems, a rural workforce, and prevalent health conditions. In Europe, IFIs are primarily associated with transplantation, intensive care, and …
View article: Aspergillus fumigatus sensu stricto genetic diversity from cystic fibrosis patients
Aspergillus fumigatus sensu stricto genetic diversity from cystic fibrosis patients Open
We aimed to access the genetic diversity of Apergillus fumigatus strains obtained from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients from southern Brazil. A. fumigatus sensu stricto isolates from respiratory clinical specimens were genotyped by microsatel…
View article: EP-129 - TENDÊNCIAS HISTÓRICAS NA PREVALÊNCIA DE LEVEDURAS RARAS ASSOCIADAS À INFECÇÕES DE CORRENTE SANGUÍNEA (ICSS) NO BRASIL - DADOS PRELIMINARES
EP-129 - TENDÊNCIAS HISTÓRICAS NA PREVALÊNCIA DE LEVEDURAS RARAS ASSOCIADAS À INFECÇÕES DE CORRENTE SANGUÍNEA (ICSS) NO BRASIL - DADOS PRELIMINARES Open
Introdução: ICSs causadas por leveduras do gênero Candida ocorrem com alta frequência em nossos hospitais (0,33-6,51 casos por 1.000 admissões) e associam-se a altas taxas de morbidade e mortalidade. Nos últimos anos, notou-se um aumento g…
View article: ALTERAÇÃO EPIDEMIOLÓGICA E NA MORTALIDADE GERAL DE PACIENTES COM CANDIDEMIA EM UM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO
ALTERAÇÃO EPIDEMIOLÓGICA E NA MORTALIDADE GERAL DE PACIENTES COM CANDIDEMIA EM UM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO Open
Introdução: Candidemia é uma infecção fúngica invasiva associada aos cuidados de saúde, com uma taxa de mortalidade de 25%‒50%. A infecção está diretamente associada à exposição aos fatores de risco ou baixa de imunidade. O acompanhamento …
View article: Emergence of cryptic species and clades of <i>Meyerozyma guilliermondii</i> species complex exhibiting limited <i>in vitro</i> susceptibility to antifungals in patients with candidemia
Emergence of cryptic species and clades of <i>Meyerozyma guilliermondii</i> species complex exhibiting limited <i>in vitro</i> susceptibility to antifungals in patients with candidemia Open
Members of the Meyerozyma guilliermondii species complex are able to cause superficial and life-threatening systemic infections with low susceptibility to azoles and echinocandins. We tested 130 bloodstream M. guilliermondii complex isolat…
View article: The “Histoplasmosis Porto Alegre manifesto”—Addressing disseminated histoplasmosis in AIDS
The “Histoplasmosis Porto Alegre manifesto”—Addressing disseminated histoplasmosis in AIDS Open
View article: Rapid Identification, Fluconazole and Micafungin Susceptibility Testing of <i>Candida Species</i> from Blood Culture by a Short Incubation Method
Rapid Identification, Fluconazole and Micafungin Susceptibility Testing of <i>Candida Species</i> from Blood Culture by a Short Incubation Method Open
View article: Coinfection of disseminated cryptococcosis and BK Virus, a casualty of missed diagnosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A case report and review of the literature
Coinfection of disseminated cryptococcosis and BK Virus, a casualty of missed diagnosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A case report and review of the literature Open
Background and Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an overload of health services and healthcare professionals. The result is a setback in health promotion and prevention, delays in diagnosis, and deaths from other diseases that are…
View article: Evaluation of Identification and Susceptibility for Candida Spp. Isolated Directly from Positive Blood Culture Bottles
Evaluation of Identification and Susceptibility for Candida Spp. Isolated Directly from Positive Blood Culture Bottles Open
Determination of the susceptibility profile of isolates of Candida from blood culture bottles is extremely important for correctly guiding patient pharmacotherapy. The aim of this study was to compare the results of analysis of Candida iso…
View article: Coinfection of disseminated cryptococcosis and BK Virus, a casualty of missed diagnosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A case report and review of the literature.
Coinfection of disseminated cryptococcosis and BK Virus, a casualty of missed diagnosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A case report and review of the literature. Open
This fatal case is a warning regarding delay of diagnosis and neglect of other serious illnesses owing to the current pandemic, including fungal diseases and neglected diagnoses.
View article: Epidemiology, clinical aspects, outcomes and prognostic factors associated with <i>Trichosporon</i> fungaemia: results of an international multicentre study carried out at 23 medical centres
Epidemiology, clinical aspects, outcomes and prognostic factors associated with <i>Trichosporon</i> fungaemia: results of an international multicentre study carried out at 23 medical centres Open
Background Trichosporon fungaemia (TF) episodes have increased in recent years and mortality rates remain high despite the advances in the management of sepsis. New concepts about its clinical course, treatment and microbiology need to be …
View article: CANDIDEMIA ANTES E DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID‐19
CANDIDEMIA ANTES E DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID‐19 Open
View article: Correlation of <i>Trichosporon asahii</i> Genotypes with Anatomical Sites and Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles: Data Analyses from 284 Isolates Collected in the Last 22 Years across 24 Medical Centers
Correlation of <i>Trichosporon asahii</i> Genotypes with Anatomical Sites and Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles: Data Analyses from 284 Isolates Collected in the Last 22 Years across 24 Medical Centers Open
Trichosporon asahii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause severe infections with high mortality rates. Azole derivatives are the best-targeted therapy for T. asahii invasive infections, but azole-resistant isolates have been r…
View article: Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae by disk diffusion directly from blood culture bottles using the EUCAST RAST breakpoints
Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae by disk diffusion directly from blood culture bottles using the EUCAST RAST breakpoints Open
These data indicate that the early readings at 6 h using the RAST breakpoints for all antibiotics tested in this study (except amikacin) may be used in the clinical microbiology laboratory to anticipate the antimicrobial susceptibility tes…
View article: Performance of polymyxin B Etest in a setting of high prevalence of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
Performance of polymyxin B Etest in a setting of high prevalence of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Open
The considerable number of resistant isolates in this study allowed an accurate estimation of VME rates and, consequently, a more comprehensive assessment of susceptibility testing for polymyxins. Etest did not meet fully the acceptance cr…
View article: Complexo Acinetobacter baumanni no contexto da pandemia do covid-19 no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Complexo Acinetobacter baumanni no contexto da pandemia do covid-19 no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Open
View article: Epidemiological aspects and characterization of the resistance profile of Fusarium spp. in patients with invasive fusariosis
Epidemiological aspects and characterization of the resistance profile of Fusarium spp. in patients with invasive fusariosis Open
Introduction. The remarkable intrinsic resistance of Fusarium species to most antifungal agents results in high mortality rates in the immunocompromised population.Aims. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology…
View article: Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility of 358 Trichosporon clinical isolates collected in 24 medical centres
Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility of 358 Trichosporon clinical isolates collected in 24 medical centres Open
View article: Comparação dos sistemas Vitek® MS e Bruker Biotyper (MALDI-TOF MS) para a identificação bacteriana de isolados provenientes de amostras clínicas em uma rotina laboratorial
Comparação dos sistemas Vitek® MS e Bruker Biotyper (MALDI-TOF MS) para a identificação bacteriana de isolados provenientes de amostras clínicas em uma rotina laboratorial Open
View article: Baixa taxa de resistentes à Polimixina B em isolados clínicos de Acinetobacter Baumannii
Baixa taxa de resistentes à Polimixina B em isolados clínicos de Acinetobacter Baumannii Open
View article: Direct rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test from blood culture bottles using the EUCAST “RAST” breakpoints : evaluation of brazilian isolates
Direct rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test from blood culture bottles using the EUCAST “RAST” breakpoints : evaluation of brazilian isolates Open
View article: Baixa taxa de resistentes à Polimixina B em isolados clínicos de Acinetobacter BaumanniiAvaliação do perfil de suscetibilidade à Polimixina B entre Klebsiella Pneumoniae produtora de KPC isoladas de hemoculturas
Baixa taxa de resistentes à Polimixina B em isolados clínicos de Acinetobacter BaumanniiAvaliação do perfil de suscetibilidade à Polimixina B entre Klebsiella Pneumoniae produtora de KPC isoladas de hemoculturas Open
View article: Rapid Detection of Carbapenemase Production Directly from Blood Culture by Colorimetric Methods: Evaluation in a Routine Microbiology Laboratory
Rapid Detection of Carbapenemase Production Directly from Blood Culture by Colorimetric Methods: Evaluation in a Routine Microbiology Laboratory Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the two rapid colorimetric methods (CNPt-Direct and Blue-Carba) for the detection of carbapenemase production directly from blood culture in a routine microbiology laboratory. The methods were initiall…
View article: Prevalência e perfil de suscetibilidade aos antimicrobianos de patógenos associados às infecções da circulação sanguínea em hospital terciário do sul
Prevalência e perfil de suscetibilidade aos antimicrobianos de patógenos associados às infecções da circulação sanguínea em hospital terciário do sul Open
View article: Triazole Resistance Is Still Not Emerging in Aspergillus fumigatus Isolates Causing Invasive Aspergillosis in Brazilian Patients
Triazole Resistance Is Still Not Emerging in Aspergillus fumigatus Isolates Causing Invasive Aspergillosis in Brazilian Patients Open
Aspergillus fumigatus azole resistance has emerged as a global health problem. We evaluated the in vitro antifungal susceptibility of 221 clinical A. fumigatus isolates according to CLSI guidelines. Sixty-one isolates exhibiting MICs at th…
View article: Prevalência de carbapenemases em Enterobactérias isoladas no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Prevalência de carbapenemases em Enterobactérias isoladas no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Open
View article: Comparação de metodologias para detecção de carbapenemases em enterobactérias
Comparação de metodologias para detecção de carbapenemases em enterobactérias Open
View article: Relationship between intracranial pressure and antifungal agents levels in the CSF of patients with cryptococcal meningitis
Relationship between intracranial pressure and antifungal agents levels in the CSF of patients with cryptococcal meningitis Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of intracranial hypertension in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of amphotericin B and fluconazole levels of patients with cryptococcal meningitis. CSF samples and intracranial pr…
View article: Política de prevenção da disseminação de germes multirresistentes no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Política de prevenção da disseminação de germes multirresistentes no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Open
O aumento da incidência de germes multirresistentes (GMR) e a falta de opções terapêuticas a curto ou médio prazo representam um grande desafio aos hospitais no que se refere à prevenção da disseminação destas bactérias. Para a prevenção d…