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Infectious Diseases

The VHIR Infectious Diseases research group is made up of medical professionals, with healthcare and clinical or basic translational research activities; of Biomedicine dedicated to basic research; and Nursing, with activities to support clinical research.

The group's lines of research are mainly focused on four areas:

Infections related to immunosuppression. Includes infectious diseases related to immunocompromised patients, solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients and recipients of biological therapies.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection and other highly prevalent infections in our country (syphilis, gonorrhea, lymphogranuloma venere or infections caused by the human papillomavirus).

Infections related to health care, with special emphasis on those difficult to treat (cardiovascular infections or infections related to prosthetic materials) or caused by multi-resistant pathogens (MDRO) or affecting vulnerable populations.

Global Health and Tropical Diseases with special emphasis on prevalent diseases in our environment that affect the immigrant or displaced population.

Team

Judit Grau Exposito

Judit Grau Exposito

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Julia Moltó Cuesta

Julia Moltó Cuesta

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Maira Carolina Guzman Solano

Maira Carolina Guzman Solano

Maintenance staff and general services
Infectious Diseases
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María José Ayala Rodas

María José Ayala Rodas

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Melissa Patricia Valdez Benitez

Melissa Patricia Valdez Benitez

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Miguel Villamarin Melio

Miguel Villamarin Melio

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Judit Grau Exposito

Judit Grau Exposito

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Julia Moltó Cuesta

Julia Moltó Cuesta

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Maira Carolina Guzman Solano

Maira Carolina Guzman Solano

Maintenance staff and general services
Infectious Diseases
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María José Ayala Rodas

María José Ayala Rodas

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Melissa Patricia Valdez Benitez

Melissa Patricia Valdez Benitez

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Miguel Villamarin Melio

Miguel Villamarin Melio

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Projects

NUEVAS ESTRATEGIAS TERAPEUTICAS DIRIGIDAS A LAS CELULAS NATURAL KILLERS PARA LA ELIMINACION DEL RESERVORIO LATENTE DEL VIH

IP: María José Buzón Gómez
Collaborators: Nerea Sanchez Gaona
Funding agency: Ministerio Economía, Industria y Competitividad
Funding: 98250
Reference: PRE2019-087393
Duration: 01/10/2020 - 30/09/2024

NEW APPROACHES TO LIMIT HIV PERSISTENCE BY MODULATING IMMUNOLOGICAL ENVIRONTMENTS

IP: María José Buzón Gómez
Collaborators: David Perea Pérez
Funding agency: Fundació Institut de Recerca HUVH
Funding: 50649.27
Reference: VHIR/BEQUESPREDOC/2020/PEREA
Duration: 01/05/2021 - 30/04/2024

Integración en el Servicio de Enfermedades Infecciosas

IP: Israel Molina Romero
Collaborators: Maria Luisa Aznar Ruiz de Alegria, Laia Perez Lasarte
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 180000
Reference: JR21/00027
Duration: 26/05/2022 - 25/05/2026

European-Latin American TB Research Collaboration Network

IP: Adrián Sánchez Montalvá
Collaborators: Maria Luisa Aznar Ruiz de Alegria, Juan Espinosa Pereiro
Funding agency: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Funding: 312800
Reference: EUSAT-RCS_H2020MSCA-RISE2018
Duration: 01/04/2019 - 31/03/2024

Publications

Implementation of a Community-Based Public Model for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Migrant Communities in Catalonia.

PMID: 37755907
Journal: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Year: 2023
Reference: Trop Med Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 14;8(9):446. doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed8090446.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alguacil, Helena Martinez; Catasus I Llena, Oriol; Gomez I Prat, Jordi; Gomez I Prat, Jordi; Mendioroz Pena, Jacobo; Montero I Garcia, Jordi; Ouaarab Essadek, Hakima; Ouaarab Essadek, Hakima; Pequeno Saco, Sandra et al.
DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8090446

HLA signatures as pathophysiological discriminants of microscopic colitis subtypes.

PMID: 37768647
Journal: Journal of Crohns & Colitis
Year: 2023
Reference: J Crohns Colitis. 2023 Sep 28:jjad165. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad165.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almer, Sven; Bonfiglio, Ferdinando; Bresso, Francesca; Bujanda, Luis; Camargo Tavares, Leticia; Chen, Ye; Colombel, Jean-Frederic; D'Amato, Mauro; Escudero-Hernandez, Celia; Esteve, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad165

First field and laboratory evaluation of LAMP assay for malaria diagnosis in Cubal, Angola.

PMID: 37789462
Journal: Parasites & Vectors
Year: 2023
Reference: Parasit Vectors. 2023 Oct 3;16(1):343. doi: 10.1186/s13071-023-05942-7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aixut, Sandra; Crego-Vicente, Beatriz; Febrer-Sendra, Begona; Fernandez-Soto, Pedro; Martinez-Camprecios, Joan; Martinez-Camprecios, Joan; Mediavilla, Alejandro; Molina, Israel; Molina, Israel; Muro, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-023-05942-7

Long-term survival after cardiac arrest in patients undergoing emergent coronary angiography.

PMID: 37793964
Journal: Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : includ
Year: 2023
Reference: Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2023 Sep 28:S1553-8389(23)00827-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.09.008.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abdul-Jawad, Omar; Abdul-Jawad, Omar; Andrea, Rut; Angiolillo, Dominick J; Brugaletta, Salvatore; Cardenas, Merida; Carrillo, Xavier; Cepas-Guillen, Pedro Luis; de Diego, Oriol; Freixa, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.09.008

Unified European support framework to sustain the HIV cascade of care for people living with HIV including in displaced populations of war-struck Ukraine.

PMID: 35576942
Journal: Lancet HIV
Year: 2022
Reference: Lancet HIV. 2022 Jun;9(6):e438-e448. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(22)00125-4. Epub 2022 May 13.
Impact factor: 12.767
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Antoniak, Sergii, Gilles, Christine, Libois, Agnes, Curran, Adrian, Spinner, Christoph D, Rowley, Dominic, Bickel, Markus, Aichelburg, Maximilian C, Nozza, Silvia, Wensing, Annemarie et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S2352-3018(22)00125-4

Empirical use of beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations does not increase mortality compared with cloxacillin and cefazolin in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: a propensity-weighted cohort study.

PMID: 35552420
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2022
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2022 May 12. pii: 6584695. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkac152.
Impact factor: 5.79
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pigrau, Carles, Almirante, Benito, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors, Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan J, Larrosa, Maria N, Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Willekens, Rein, Puig-Asensio, Mireia, Suanzes, Paula et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkac152

Real-Life Use of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam for the Treatment of Bloodstream Infection Due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Neutropenic Hematologic Patients: a Matched Control Study (ZENITH Study).

PMID: 35475683
Journal: Microbiology Spectrum
Year: 2022
Reference: Microbiol Spectr. 2022 Jun 29;10(3):e0229221. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.02292-21. Epub 2022 Apr 27.
Impact factor: 7.171
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ruiz-Camps, Isabel, Bergas, Alba, Albasanz-Puig, Adaia, Fernandez-Cruz, Ana, Machado, Marina, Novo, Andres, van Duin, David, Garcia-Vidal, Carolina, Hakki, Morgan, Gudiol, Carlota et al.
DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02292-21

Early predictors of corticosteroid response in acute severe autoimmune hepatitis: A nationwide multicenter study.

PMID: 35470447
Journal: ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
Year: 2022
Reference: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2022 Jul;56(1):131-143. doi: 10.1111/apt.16926. Epub 2022 Apr 25.
Impact factor: 8.171
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Berenguer, Marina, Riveiro-Braciela, Mar, Salcedo, Magdalena, Rodriguez, Manuel, Londono, Maria Carlota, Albillos, Agustin, Hernandez-Guerra, Manuel, Romero, Manuel, Crespo, Javier, Calleja, Jose Luis et al.
DOI: 10.1111/apt.16926

Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in older adults. A retrospective study in long-term nursing homes in Catalonia.

PMID: 34297774
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2021
Reference: PLoS One. 2021 Jul 23;16(7):e0255141. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255141. eCollection 2021.
Impact factor: 3.24
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia-Navarro, Jose Augusto, San-Jose, Antonio, Andreu, Antoni L, Campins, Magda, Almirante, Benito, Santaeugenia, Sebastia, Ussi, Anton, Lopez-Segui, Francesc, Meis-Pinheiro, Uxio, Walsh, Sandra et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255141

ABC2-SPH risk score for in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients: development, external validation and comparison with other available scores.

PMID: 34311100
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2021
Reference: Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep;110:281-308. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.07.049. Epub 2021 Jul 24.
Impact factor: 3.623
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bhering, Angelinda R, Floriani, Maiara A, Nascimento, Guilherme F, Farace, Barbara L, Monteiro, Luanna S, Souza-Silva, Maira V R, Sales, Thais L S, Martins, Karina Paula M P, Borges do Nascimento, Israel J, Fereguetti, Tatiani O et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.07.049

Tacrolimus as an Effective and Durable Second-Line Treatment for Chronic Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Multicentric Study.

PMID: 32860579
Journal: DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
Year: 2021
Reference: Dig Dis Sci. 2021 Aug;66(8):2826-2832. doi: 10.1007/s10620-020-06569-9. Epub 2020 Aug 29.
Impact factor: 3.199
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Calleja, Jose Luis, Ferre-Aracil, Carlos, Riveiro-Barciela, Mar, Trapero-Marugan, Maria, Rodriguez-Peralvarez, Manuel, Llovet, Laura-Patricia, Tellez, Luis, Sanchez-Torrijos, Yolanda, Diaz-Fontenla, Fernando, Salcedo-Plaza, Magdalena et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06569-9

Effectiveness and Safety of a Single-Dose Ivermectin Treatment for Uncomplicated Strongyloidiasis in Immunosuppressed Patients (ImmunoStrong Study): The Study Protocol.

PMID: 34199000
Journal: Pathogens
Year: 2021
Reference: Pathogens. 2021 Jun 27;10(7). pii: pathogens10070812. doi: 10.3390/pathogens10070812.
Impact factor: 3.492
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Lucas-Dato, Ana, Roure, Silvia, Arsuaga, Marta, Perez-Jacoiste, Asuncion, Garcia-Rodriguez, Magdalena, Perez-Molina, Jose A, Buonfrate, Dora, Saugar, Jose Maria, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10070812

Recurrent urinary tract infections: from pathogenesis to prevention.

PMID: 32561190
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2020 Aug 28;155(4):171-177. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2020.04.026. Epub 2020 Jun 17.
Impact factor: 1.635
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Pigrau, Carlos, Escola-Verge, Laura et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2020.04.026

Association between biomass formation and the prognosis of infective endocarditis due to Staphylococcus aureus.

PMID: 31806416
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2020 Jun - Jul;38(6):263-266. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.10.008. Epub 2019 Dec 2.
Impact factor: 1.654
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Chaves, Fernando, Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Basas, Jana, Viedma, Ester, Ribera, Aida, Larrosa, Nieves, Perez-Montarelo, Dafne, Almirante, Benito, Gavalda, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.10.008

[New medicines and regimes for resistant tuberculosis.]

PMID: 32546679
Journal: Revista Espanola de Salud Publica
Year: 2020
Reference: Rev Esp Salud Publica. 2020 Jun 17;94:e1-e3.
Impact factor: 0.746
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Espinosa Pereiro, Juan, Monedero Recuero, Ignacio, Sanchez Montalva, Adrian et al.
DOI:

Oral treatment of acute pyelonephritis: when, with which antimicrobial agent and for how long?

PMID: 32536596
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2020 Aug - Sep;38(7):303-305. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.05.009. Epub 2020 Jun 11.
Impact factor: 1.654
Publication type: Editorial in national publication
Authors: Pigrau, Carlos, Escola-Verge, Laura et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.05.009

Impact of de-escalation on prognosis of patients with bacteraemia due to Enterobacteriaceae: a post-hoc analysis from a multicenter prospective cohort.

PMID: 30535051
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2019
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2019 Aug 30;69(6):956-962. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy1032.
Impact factor: 9.055
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Palacios-Baena, Zaira R, Almirante, Benito, Gomez-Zorrilla, Silvia, Borrell, Nuria, Corzo, Juan E, Gurgui, Mercedes, de la Calle, Cristina, Garcia-Alvarez, Lara, Ramos, Lucia, Gozalo, Monica et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy1032

Enhanced molecular typing and macrolide and tetracycline-resistance mutations of Treponema pallidum in Barcelona.

PMID: 31512516
Journal: Future Microbiology
Year: 2019
Reference: Future Microbiol. 2019 Sep;14:1099-1108. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0123.
Impact factor: 2.746
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pumarola, Tomas, Vall-Mayans, Marti, Esperalba, Juliana, Sulleiro, Elena, Serra-Pladevall, Judit, Villatoro, Ana M, Fernandez-Naval, Candela, Arando, Maider, Espasa, Mateu, Anton, Andres et al.
DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0123

Rapid decrease in titer and breadth of neutralizing anti-HCV antibodies in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients who achieved SVR.

PMID: 31434968
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2019
Reference: Sci Rep. 2019 Aug 21;9(1):12163. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-48592-5.
Impact factor: 4.011
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bellon, J M, Bermejo, J, Hontanon, V, Arribas, J R, Montes, M L, Bernardino, I, Pascual, J F, Zamora, F, Pena, J M, Arnalich, F et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48592-5

Rapid subacute myelopathy following kidney transplantation from HTLV-1 donors: role of immunosuppresors and failure of antiretrovirals.

PMID: 31467675
Journal: Therapeutic advances in infectious disease
Year: 2019
Reference: Ther Adv Infect Dis. 2019 Aug 21;6:2049936119868028. doi: 10.1177/2049936119868028. eCollection 2019 Jan-Dec.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rojo, S, Roc, Lourdes, de Mendoza, Carmen, Fernandez-Alonso, Miriam, Reina, Gabriel, Soriano, Vicente, Rodriguez, C, Vera, M, Del Romero, J, Marcaida, G et al.
DOI: 10.1177/2049936119868028

Tuberculosis and immigration.

PMID: 29221825
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2018
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2018 Aug - Sep;36(7):446-455. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.10.006. Epub 2017 Dec 6.
Impact factor: 1.707
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Molina-Morant, Daniel, Molina, Israel, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.10.006

Gay Circuit Parties in Barcelona and Their Impact on Gonorrhea Incidence.

PMID: 30014338
Journal: ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Year: 2018
Reference: Arch Sex Behav. 2018 Oct;47(7):2027-2034. doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1220-9. Epub 2018 Jul 16.
Impact factor: 3.223
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Feijoo-Cid, Maria, Morina, David, Cayla, Joan A, Arando, Maider, Vall, Marti, Barbera, Maria Jesus, Armengol, Pere, Vives, Alvaro, Martin-Ezquerra, Gemma, Alsina, Merce et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-018-1220-9

Native vertebral osteomyelitis in aged patients: distinctive features. An observational cohort study.

PMID: 30003490
Journal: INFECTION
Year: 2018
Reference: Infection. 2018 Oct;46(5):679-686. doi: 10.1007/s15010-018-1177-6. Epub 2018 Jul 12.
Impact factor: 2.773
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguilar-Company, Juan, Pigrau, Carles, Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors, Falco, Vicenc, Lung, Mayli, Pellise, Ferran, Almirante, Benito et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s15010-018-1177-6

Predictors of outcome in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock due to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae.

PMID: 29969692
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
Year: 2018
Reference: Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2018 Nov;52(5):577-585. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.06.018. Epub 2018 Jun 30.
Impact factor: 4.253
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Russo, A, Falcone, M, Gutierrez-Gutierrez, B, Almirante, B, Viale, P L, Oliver, A, Ruiz-Garbajosa, P, Gasch, O, Gozalo, M, Pitout, J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.06.018

Strongyloides stercoralis infection increases the likelihood to detect Trypanosoma cruzi DNA in peripheral blood in Chagas disease patients.

PMID: 28869694
Journal: TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Year: 2017
Reference: Trop Med Int Health. 2017 Nov;22(11):1436-1441. doi: 10.1111/tmi.12970. Epub 2017 Sep 20.
Impact factor: 2.85
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Sulleiro, Elena, Piron, Maria, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Sauleda, Silvia, Molina-Morant, Daniel, Moure, Zaira, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12970

Epidemiology and prognosis of candidaemia in elderly patients.

PMID: 28836309
Journal: MYCOSES
Year: 2017
Reference: Mycoses. 2017 Dec;60(12):808-817. doi: 10.1111/myc.12677. Epub 2017 Aug 23.
Impact factor: 2.252
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buendia, Ventura, Vicente-Lopez, Natalia, Sanchez-Romero, Isabel, Padilla, Belen, Merino-Amador, Paloma, Garnacho-Montero, Jose, Ruiz-Camps, Isabel, Montejo, Miguel, Salavert, Miguel, Mensa, Jose et al.
DOI: 10.1111/myc.12677

Assessment of the influence of direct tobacco smoke on infection and active TB management.

PMID: 28837570
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2017
Reference: PLoS One. 2017 Aug 24;12(8):e0182998. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182998. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor: 2.806
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Latorre, Irene, Altet, Neus, Jimenez-Fuentes, Maria Angeles, Maldonado, Jose, Molina, Israel, Gonzalez-Diaz, Yoel, Mila, Celia, Garcia-Garcia, Esther, Muriel, Beatriz, Villar-Hernandez, Raquel et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182998

Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis and Other Intestinal Parasite Infections in School Children in a Rural Area of Angola: A Cross-Sectional Study.

PMID: 28820707
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2017
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2017 Oct;97(4):1226-1231. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.17-0159. Epub 2017 Aug 18.
Impact factor: 2.549
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Moreno, Milagros, de Alegria Aznar, Maria Luisa Ruiz, Colmenares, Karen, Espasa, Mateu, Amor, Arancha, Lopez, Isabel, Ninda, Arlette, Kanjala, Joaquina, Guilherme, Domingas, Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.17-0159

Efficacy of anidulafungin in the treatment of experimental Candida parapsilosis catheter infection using an antifungal-lock technique.

PMID: 27378814
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2016
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2016 Oct;71(10):2895-901. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkw251. Epub 2016 Jul 4.
Impact factor: 4.919
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Basas, Jana, Morer, Alba, Ratia, Carlos, Martin, Maria Teresa, Del Pozo, Jose Luis, Gomis, Xavier, Rojo-Molinero, Estrella, Torrents, Eduard, Almirante, Benito, Gavalda, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw251

Zika virus infection in pregnant women in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 27063354
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2016
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2016 Jul;22(7):648-50. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.03.025. Epub 2016 Apr 6.
Impact factor: 4.575
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bocanegra, C, Sulleiro, E, Soriano-Arandes, A, Pou, D, Suy, A, Llurba, E, Rodo, C, Espasa, M, Campins, M, Martin, A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.03.025

Serodiscordance in chronic Chagas disease diagnosis: a real problem in non-endemic countries.

PMID: 27317907
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2016
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2016 Sep;22(9):788-792. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.06.001. Epub 2016 Jun 16.
Impact factor: 4.575
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Anselmi, Mariella, Salvador, Fernando, Tais, Stefano, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Pumarola, Tomas, Albajar-Vinas, Pere, Sulleiro, Elena, Espasa, Mateu, Gobbi, Federico, Angheben, Andrea et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.06.001

Chagas Cardiomyopathy: Usefulness of EKG and Echocardiogram in a Non-Endemic Country.

PMID: 27308824
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2016
Reference: PLoS One. 2016 Jun 16;11(6):e0157597. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157597. eCollection 2016.
Impact factor: 3.057
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Salvador, Fernando, Rodriguez-Palomares, Jose, Sulleiro, Elena, Sao-Aviles, Augusto, Roure, Silvia, Valerio, Lluis, Evangelista, Arturo, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157597

Toxic Profile of Benznidazole in Patients with Chronic Chagas Disease: Risk Factors and Comparison of the Product from Two Different Manufacturers.

PMID: 26195525
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2015
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015 Oct;59(10):6125-31. doi: 10.1128/AAC.04660-14. Epub 2015 Jul 20.
Impact factor: 4.476
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Molina, I, Salvador, F, Sanchez-Montalva, A, Trevino, B, Serre, N, Sao Aviles, A, Almirante, B et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.04660-14

Assessment of rectocolonic morphology and function in patients with Chagas disease in Barcelona (Spain).

PMID: 25778503
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2015
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2015 May;92(5):898-902. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0546. Epub 2015 Mar 16.
Impact factor: 2.699
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Mego, Marianela, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Moris, Maria, Ramirez, Kathleen, Accarino, Ana, Malagelada, Juan-Ramon, Azpiroz, Fernando, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0546

Epidemiology and long-term survival in HIV-infected patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in the HAART era: experience in a university hospital and review of the literature.

PMID: 25816039
Journal: MEDICINE
Year: 2015
Reference: Medicine (Baltimore). 2015 Mar;94(12):e681. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000681.
Impact factor: 5.723
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Burgos, Joaquin, Navarro, Jordi, Martin, Maria Teresa, Curran, Adria, Miguel, Lucia, Ocana, Inma, Ribera, Esteve, Crespo, Manel, Almirante, Benito, Falco, Vicenc et al.
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000681

Darunavir and Ritonavir Total and Unbound Plasmatic Concentrations in HIV-HCV-Coinfected Patients with Hepatic Cirrhosis Compared to Those in HIV-Monoinfected Patients.

PMID: 26282411
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2015
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015 Nov;59(11):6782-90. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01099-15. Epub 2015 Aug 17.
Impact factor: 4.476
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Melia, Maria Jesus, Navarro, Jordi, Burgos, Joaquin, Falco, Vicenc, Ocana, Inma, Ribera, Esteban, Crespo, Manel, Perez, Merce, Lopez, Rosa Maria, Marti, Ramon et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01099-15

Impact of an adherence program to antiretroviral treatment on virologic response in a cohort of multitreated and poorly adherent HIV-infected patients in Spain.

PMID: 25111167
Journal: AIDS PATIENT CARE ST
Year: 2014
Reference: AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Oct;28(10):537-42. doi: 10.1089/apc.2014.0097. Epub 2014 Aug 11.
Impact factor: 3.576
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Navarro, Jordi, Perez, Merce, Curran, Adria, Burgos, Joaquin, Feijoo, Maria, Torrella, Ariadna, Caballero, Estrella, Ocana, Inma, Ribera, Esteban, Crespo, Manel et al.
DOI: 10.1089/apc.2014.0097

Effectiveness of ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor monotherapy in the clinical setting: same results as in clinical trials? The PIMOCS Study Group.

PMID: 24415645
Journal: J ANTIMICROB CHEMOTH
Year: 2014
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014 May;69(5):1390-6. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkt517. Epub 2014 Jan 10.
Impact factor: 5.439
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Monteiro, Polyana, Domingo, Pere, Villar, Judit, Imaz, Arkaitz, Martinez, Esteban, Fernandez, Irene, Knobel, Hernando, Podzamczer, Daniel, Iribarren, Jose Antonio, Penaranda, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt517

Executive summary of the GeSIDA/National AIDS Plan consensus document on antiretroviral therapy in adults infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (updated January 2014).

PMID: 24986715
Journal: ENFERM INFEC MICR CL
Year: 2014
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Aug-Sep;32(7):447-58. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2014.02.018. Epub 2014 Jun 28.
Impact factor: 1.881
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Podzamczer, Daniel, Portilla, Joaquin, Pulido, Federico, Ribera, Esteban, Riera, Melchor, Rubio, Rafael, Santos, Jesus, Sanz, Jesus, Tuset, Montserrat, Vidal, Francesc et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2014.02.018

Environmental variables associated with an increased risk of invasive aspergillosis.

PMID: 24766565
Journal: CLIN MICROBIOL INFEC
Year: 2014
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014 Nov;20(11):O939-45. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12650. Epub 2014 Jun 14.
Impact factor: 5.197
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: de la Bellacasa, J Puig, Garcia-Vidal, C, Royo-Cebrecos, C, Peghin, M, Moreno, A, Ruiz-Camps, I, Cervera, C, Belmonte, J, Gudiol, C, Labori, M et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12650

Epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection and risk factors for unfavorable clinical outcomes: Results of a hospital-based study in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 23447638
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Year: 2013
Reference: J Clin Microbiol. 2013 May;51(5):1465-73. doi: 10.1128/JCM.03352-12. Epub 2013 Feb 27.
Impact factor: 4.068
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pahissa, Albert, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors, Almirante, Benito, Bartolome, Rosa M, Pomar, Virginia, Mirelis, Beatriz, Navarro, Ferran, Soriano, Alex, Sorli, Luisa, Martinez-Montauti, Joaquin et al.
DOI: 10.1128/JCM.03352-12

Tuberculosis diagnosed in a rural setting in Angola. Accuracy of follow-up sputum smears to predict outcome.

PMID: 23432857
Journal: Pathogens and Global Health
Year: 2013
Reference: Pathog Glob Health. 2013 Jan;107(1):5-10. doi: 10.1179/2047773212Y.0000000066.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Falco, Vicenc, Lopez, Teresa, Moreno, Milagros, Salvador, Fernando, Zacarias, Adriano, Carvalho, Rosa de, Tomas, Estevao, Estevao, Gabriel, Eugenio, Arlette Nindia, Burgos, Joaquin et al.
DOI: 10.1179/2047773212Y.0000000066

Predictive factors for early mortality among patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.

PMID: 23404193
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2013
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 Jun;68(6):1423-30. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkt016. Epub 2013 Feb 12.
Impact factor: 5.338
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pintado, V, Almirante, B, Lepe, J A, Lagarde, M, Ruiz de Gopegui, E, Martinez, J A, Montejo, M, Torre-Cisneros, J, Arnaiz, A, Goenaga, M A et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt016

Ampicillin Plus Ceftriaxone Is as Effective as Ampicillin Plus Gentamicin for Treating Enterococcus faecalis Infective Endocarditis.

PMID: 23392394
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2013
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2013 May;56(9):1261-8. doi: 10.1093/cid/cit052. Epub 2013 Feb 7.
Impact factor: 9.374
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Almirante, Benito, Gavalda, Joan, Gurgui, Merce, Pena, Carmen, de Alarcon, Aristides, Ruiz, Josefa, Vilacosta, Isidre, Montejo, Miguel, Vallejo, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/cit052

Comment on: Changing epidemiology of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections: increasing prevalence of Gram-negative pathogens.

PMID: 22354952
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2012
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2012 Jun;67(6):1565-6; author reply 1566-7. Epub 2012 Feb 20.
Impact factor: 5.068
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dks054

Plasma raltegravir exposure influences the antiviral activity and selection of resistance mutations.

PMID: 21457126
Journal: AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES
Year: 2012
Reference: AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 Feb;28(2):156-64. Epub 2011 May 6.
Impact factor: 2.246
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1089/AID.2010.0370

[Infective endocarditis in the XXI century: epidemiological, therapeutic, and prognosis changes.]

PMID: 22222058
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2012
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2012 Aug;30(7):394-406. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.11.005. Epub 2012 Jan 3.
Impact factor: 1.491
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.11.005

Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Adults: Clinical Changes After the Introduction of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children.

PMID: 22156821
Journal: JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
Year: 2012
Reference: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2012 Jan 1;59(1):31-8.
Impact factor: 4.425
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garau, Margarita, Riera, Melcior, Crespo, Manuel, Navarro, Jordi, Van den Eynde, Eva, Planes, Ana Maria, Ribera, Esteban, Pahissa, Albert, Falco, Vicenc, Curran, Adrian et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e31823d0f5f

Prevalence of Transmitted Antiretroviral Resistance and Distribution of HIV-1 Subtypes Among Patients with Recent Infection in Catalonia (Spain) between 2003 and 2005.

PMID: 21543135
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2011
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 Aug-Sep;29(7):482-9. Epub 2011 May 2.
Impact factor: 1.656
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.03.001

Emerging drugs for pneumococcal pneumonia.

PMID: 21486118
Journal: EXPERT OPINION ON EMERGING DRUGS
Year: 2011
Reference: Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2011 Sep;16(3):459-77. doi: 10.1517/14728214.2011.576669. Epub 2011 Apr 12.
Impact factor: 3.284
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1517/14728214.2011.576669

[Characteristics of antiretroviral drugs.]

PMID: 21531048
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2011
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 May;29(5):362-91. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.02.004. Epub 2011 Apr 30.
Impact factor: 1.656
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.02.004

Prognosis of left-sided infective endocarditis in patients transferred to a tertiary-care hospital-prospective analysis of referral bias and influence of inadequate antimicrobial treatment.

PMID: 20636419
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2011
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2011 May;17(5):769-75. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03314.x.
Impact factor: 4.784
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03314.x

Efficacy and safety of switching from boosted lopinavir to boosted atazanavir in patients with virological suppression receiving a LPV/r-containing HAART: the ATAZIP study.

PMID: 19390327
Journal: JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
Year: 2009
Reference: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 May 1;51(1):29-36.
Impact factor: 4.57
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arranz, Jose Alberto, Mallolas, Josep, Podzamczer, Daniel, Milinkovic, Ana, Domingo, Pere, Clotet, Bonaventura, Ribera, Esteve, Gutierrez, Felix, Knobel, Hernando, Cosin, Jaime et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e31819a226f

A multicenter study of valganciclovir prophylaxis up to day 120 in CMV-seropositive lung transplant recipients.

PMID: 19344437
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2009
Reference: Am J Transplant. 2009 May;9(5):1134-41.
Impact factor: 6.559
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Len, O, Bravo, C, Roman, A, Pastor, A, Borro, J M, Lama, R, Monforte, V, Lopez, C, Santos, F, Zurbano, F et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2009.02574.x

Nebulized liposomal amphotericin B prophylaxis for Aspergillus infection in lung transplantation: pharmacokinetics and safety.

PMID: 19201343
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2009
Reference: J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009 Feb;28(2):170-5.
Impact factor: 3.323
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Monforte, Victor, Ussetti, Piedad, Lopez, Rosa, Gavalda, Joan, Bravo, Carles, de Pablo, Alicia, Pou, Leonor, Pahissa, Albert, Morell, Ferran, Roman, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2008.11.004

Raltegravir, Etravirine, and Ritonavir-Boosted Darunavir: A Safe and Successful Rescue Regimen for Multidrug-Resistant HIV-1 Infection.

PMID: 19654552
Journal: JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
Year: 2009
Reference: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Nov 1;52(3):382-6.
Impact factor: 4.57
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181b17f53

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