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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

Meritxell Genesca Ferrer

Meritxell Genesca Ferrer

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Nuria Serre Delcor

Nuria Serre Delcor

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Oscar Len Abad

Oscar Len Abad

Infectious Diseases
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Vicenç Falcó Ferrer

Vicenç Falcó Ferrer

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Claudia Broto Cortes

Claudia Broto Cortes

Infectious Diseases
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Juan Espinosa Pereiro

Juan Espinosa Pereiro

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Meritxell Genesca Ferrer

Meritxell Genesca Ferrer

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Nuria Serre Delcor

Nuria Serre Delcor

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Oscar Len Abad

Oscar Len Abad

Infectious Diseases
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Vicenç Falcó Ferrer

Vicenç Falcó Ferrer

Main researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Claudia Broto Cortes

Claudia Broto Cortes

Infectious Diseases
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Juan Espinosa Pereiro

Juan Espinosa Pereiro

Predoctoral researcher
Infectious Diseases
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Projects

CHANCE: Estrategias de melhora dos ConHecimentos e Atitudes dos joveNs angolanos em matéria de saúde reproduCtiva e sExual

IP: Esperanza Esteban Serna
Collaborators: -
Funding agency: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Funding: 528074.96
Reference: CHANCE_DIREITOS-HUMANOS-&-DEMOCRACIA2023
Duration: 01/05/2024 - 30/04/2028

OPVIH (Optimización del proceso VIH): Definición del mapa del recorrido de la persona VIH y oportunidades para su optimización mediante salud digital.

IP: Adria Curran Fàbregas
Collaborators: Anna Sala Cunill, Vicenç Falcó Ferrer, Yolima Cossio Gil, Ignasi Cardona Pascual, Paula Suanzes Diez, Jordi Navarro Mercadé, Joaquin Burgos Cibrian, Núria Castany Viñas, Maria Belén Gutiérrez Iglesias, Silvina Andrea Magnani
Funding agency: Laboratorio ViiV Healthcare
Funding: 55000
Reference: VIIV/BECAS/2023/CURRAN
Duration: 15/01/2024 - 14/01/2026

Validación del Anticuerpo Biespecífico Ab-Bi16/32 dirigido a los reservorios virales del VIH (Bi-Cure)

IP: María José Buzón Gómez
Collaborators: Oriol Ruiz Isant, Laia Perez Lasarte
Funding agency: Ministerio de Universidades
Funding: 105936.74
Reference: FPU22/02404
Duration: 15/01/2024 - 14/01/2028

Early Innate Immunity against HIV at the mucosal surfaces

IP: Meritxell Genesca Ferrer
Collaborators: María José Buzón Gómez, Joaquin Burgos Cibrian, Aleix Benítez Martínez
Funding agency: GILEAD SCIENCES SLU
Funding: 49999.62
Reference: GLD23/00012
Duration: 01/03/2024 - 28/02/2026

Publications

Tobramycin Systemic Absorption in Lung Transplant Recipients Treated With Inhaled Tobramycin: A Cohort Study.

PMID: 38605938
Journal: TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL
Year: 2024
Reference: Transpl Int. 2024 Mar 28;37:12579. doi: 10.3389/ti.2024.12579. eCollection 2024.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Berastegui, Cristina; Bravo, Carles; Campany-Herrero, David; Gavalda, Joan; Len, Oscar; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Martin-Gomez, Maria Teresa; Martinez-Gonzalez, Daniel; Sacanell, Judith; Sanchez, Leire et al.
DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.12579

[Syndromic approach in migrant patients: Fever, diarrhea, anemia, eosinophilia and chronic cough].

PMID: 38599015
Journal: Atencion Primaria
Year: 2024
Reference: Aten Primaria. 2024 Apr 9;56(8):102924. doi: 10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102924.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Francisco Rossetti, Agustin; Garcia-Gozalbes, Julia; Gutierrez de Quijano Miceli, Federica; Jimenez Lozano, Ana I; Obelleiro Nadal, Sara; Serre-Delcor, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102924

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infections Presenting with Septic Shock in Neutropenic Cancer Patients: Impact of Empirical Antibiotic Therapy.

PMID: 38674650
Journal: Microorganisms
Year: 2024
Reference: Microorganisms. 2024 Mar 30;12(4):705. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms12040705.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abdala, Edson; Akova, Murat; Araos, Rafael; Brunel, Anne-Sophie; Calik, Sebnem; Carratala, Jordi; de la Calle, Guillermo Maestr; Del Pozo, Jose L; Drgona, Lubos; Garcia, Estefania et al.
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12040705

Safety and effectiveness of isavuconazole in real-life non-neutropenic patients.

PMID: 38663477
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2024
Reference: Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 23:107070. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107070.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguilar-Guisado, Manuela; Aiello, Tommaso Francesco; Badia-Tejero, Ana M; Calderon, Jorge; Chumbita, Mariana; Fortun, Jesus; Garcia-Rodriguez, Julio; Garcia-Vidal, Carolina; Gudiol, Carlota; Lopera, Carlos et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107070

Hyperthermia Prevents In Vitro and In Vivo Biofilm Formation on Endotracheal Tubes.

PMID: 36472442
Journal: Microbiology Spectrum
Year: 2023
Reference: Microbiol Spectr. 2023 Feb 14;11(1):e0280722. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.02807-22. Epub 2022 Dec 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Gavalda, Joan; Gomis, Xavier; Larrosa, Nieves; Len, Oscar; Marquez, Ester; Munoz, Estela; Palau, Marta et al.
DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02807-22

Direct evidence gap on fixed versus adjusted-dose benznidazole for adults with chronic Chagas disease without cardiomyopathy: Systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis.

PMID: 36420767
Journal: TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Year: 2023
Reference: Trop Med Int Health. 2023 Jan;28(1):2-16. doi: 10.1111/tmi.13831. Epub 2022 Dec 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Bardach, Ariel; Barreira, Fabiana; Ciapponi, Agustin; Gascon, Joaquim; Gibbons, Luz; Molina, Israel; Morillo, Carlos; Perelli, Lucas; Prado, Nilda; Reidel, Sara et al.
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13831

Impact of (18)F-FDG-PET/CT on the management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: a retrospective observational study.

PMID: 36319538
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2023
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2023 Jan;41(1):3-10. doi: 10.1016/j.eimce.2021.11.011. Epub 2022 Oct 29.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Barios, Marta; Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria; Larrosa, Maria Nieves; Pizzi, Maria Nazarena; Puig-Asensio, Mireia; Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors; Roque, Albert; Simo, Marc; Suanzes, Paula et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2021.11.011

Unexpected false-negative result in a traveller's malaria diagnosis.

PMID: 36300508
Journal: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
Year: 2023
Reference: J Travel Med. 2023 Feb 18;30(1):taac124. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taac124.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Goterris, Lidia; Maturana, Carles Rubio; Paredes-Carmona, Fernando; Perez-Ugarte, Arantxa; Serrat, Francesc Zarzuela; Silgado, Aroa; Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac124

Sexualized drug use among men who have sex with men in Madrid and Barcelona: The gateway to new drug use?

PMID: 36457321
Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
Year: 2022
Reference: Front Public Health. 2022 Nov 15;10:997730. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.997730. eCollection 2022.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ayerdi, Oskar; Belza, Maria-Jose; de la Fuente, Luis; Donat, Marta; Garcia de Olalla, Patricia; Garcia-Perez, Jorge N; Guerras, Juan-Miguel; Hoyos, Juan; Palma Diaz, David et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.997730

Human Trypanosoma cruzi chronic infection leads to individual level steady-state parasitemia: Implications for drug-trial optimization in Chagas disease.

PMID: 36409773
Journal: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Year: 2022
Reference: PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2022 Nov 21;16(11):e0010828. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010828. eCollection 2022 Nov.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buckee, Caroline O; De Salazar, Pablo M; Molina, Israel; Ribeiro, Isabela; Salvador, Fernando; Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian; Sosa-Estani, Sergio; Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010828

Eotaxin-2 and eotaxin-3 in malaria exposure and pregnancy.

PMID: 36380370
Journal: MALARIA JOURNAL
Year: 2022
Reference: Malar J. 2022 Nov 15;21(1):336. doi: 10.1186/s12936-022-04372-7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguilar, Ruth; Bardaji, Azucena; Barrios, Diana; Dobano, Carlota; Mancebo-Perez, Cristina; Menendez, Clara; Moncunill, Gemma; Ome-Kaius, Maria; Requena, Pilar; Rogerson, Stephen J et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-022-04372-7

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 in people with HIV infection.

PMID: 36382436
Journal: AIDS
Year: 2022
Reference: AIDS. 2022 Dec 1;36(15):2171-2179. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003372. Epub 2022 Aug 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arribas, Jose Ramon; Cabello, Alfonso; Curran, Adria; de la Camara, Santiago Perez; Del Amo, Julia; Diaz, Asuncion; Duenas, Carlos; Hernan, Miguel A; Iribarren, Jose Antonio; Jarrin, Inma et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003372

TB and COVID-19 co-infection: rationale and aims of a global study.

PMID: 33384052
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE
Year: 2021
Reference: Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2021 Jan 1;25(1):78-80. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.20.0786.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Aguirre, S; Aizpurua, E; Akkerman, O W; Alffenaar, J-W; Alladio, F; Andrejak, C; Araujo, D; Arbex, M A; Arrieta, F; Artiles, N et al.
DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.20.0786

Sarilumab in patients admitted to hospital with severe or critical COVID-19: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.

PMID: 33676590
Journal: Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Year: 2021
Reference: Lancet Respir Med. 2021 May;9(5):522-532. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00099-0. Epub 2021 Mar 4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abgrall, Sophie; Adhikari, Neill; Aghelmo, Alessio M; Aiello, Marina; Al-Sawaf, Othman; Aliberti, Stefano; Allavena, Clotilde; Almirante Gragera, Benito; Alves, Maysa B; Angelini, Claudio et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00099-0

Severe infections in patients with lymphoproliferative diseases treated with new targeted drugs: A multicentric real-world study.

PMID: 34558211
Journal: Cancer Medicine
Year: 2021
Reference: Cancer Med. 2021 Nov;10(21):7629-7640. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4293. Epub 2021 Sep 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alonso, Carmen; Angel Hernandez-Rivas, Jose; Bastidas, Gabriela; Bastos-Oreiro, Mariana; Bocanegra, Ana; Carpio, Cecilia; Comai, Alessandra; Cordoba, Raul; De Nicolas, Rodrigo; Del Campo, Raquel et al.
DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4293

Redefining therapeutic success in HIV patients: an expert view.

PMID: 34077524
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2021
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2021 Sep 15;76(10):2501-2518. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkab168.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Alonso Montero, Marta; Antela, Antonio; Antela, Antonio; Bernal, Enrique; Carlos Lopez Bernaldo de Quiros, Juan; Castano, Manuel; Dalmau Juanola, David; de la Fuente Garcia, Belen; Duenas, Carlos; Espinosa, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab168

Clinical characteristics and outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in admitted patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia from a single European country.

PMID: 33339537
Journal: Experimental Hematology & Oncology
Year: 2020
Reference: Exp Hematol Oncol. 2020 Dec 18;9(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s40164-020-00195-x.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Abrisqueta, Pau; Alfayate, Ana; Alonso, Rosalia; Andreu, Rafael; Baile, Monica; Baltasar, Patricia; Barez, Abelardo; Bosch, Francesc; Campoy Garcia, Fiz; Cordoba, Raul et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s40164-020-00195-x

Pre-existing Hemagglutinin Stalk Antibodies Correlate with Protection of Lower Respiratory Symptoms in Flu-Infected Transplant Patients.

PMID: 33294855
Journal: Cell reports. Medicine
Year: 2020
Reference: Cell Rep Med. 2020 Nov 3;1(8):100130. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2020.100130. eCollection 2020 Nov 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aslam, Sadaf; Aydillo, Teresa; Ayllon, Juan; Carratala, Jordi; Cordero, Elisa; Escalera, Alba; Garcia-Sastre, Adolfo; Gavalda, Joan; Krammer, Florian; Lopez-Medrano, Francisco et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2020.100130

Recommendations for the early diagnosis of suspected human immunodeficiency virus infection in the emergency department and the referral of patients for follow-up: a consensus statement of the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES).

PMID: 33275363
Journal: Emergencias
Year: 2020
Reference: Emergencias. 2020 Nov;32(6):416-426.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Burillo-Putze, Guillermo; Cabello, Alfonso; Curran, Adrian; Gonzalez Del Castillo, Juan; Jaloud Saavedra, Eissa; Javier Candel, Francisco; Malchair, Pierre; Marchena, Maria Jose; Miro, Oscar; Moreno, Santiago et al.
DOI:

Current actual success rate of the two-stage exchange arthroplasty strategy in chronic hip and knee periprosthetic joint infection.

PMID: 33249903
Journal: Bone & Joint Journal
Year: 2020
Reference: Bone Joint J. 2020 Dec;102-B(12):1682-1688. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B12.BJJ-2020-0792.R1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Carrera, Lluis; Corona, Pablo S; Corro, Sebastian; Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors; Vicente, Matias et al.
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B12.BJJ-2020-0792.R1

Association of IL18 genetic polymorphisms with Chagas disease in Latin American populations.

PMID: 31751351
Journal: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Year: 2019
Reference: PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2019 Nov 21;13(11):e0007859. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007859. eCollection 2019 Nov.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Acosta-Herrera, Marialbert; Alcaraz, Alexia; Bosch-Nicolau, Pau; Casares-Marfil, Desire; Gonzalez, Clara Isabel; Lo Presti, Maria Silvina; Martin, Javier; Molina, Israel; Strauss, Mariana et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007859

Tuberculosis incidence among infected contacts detected through contact tracing of smear-positive patients.

PMID: 30986227
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2019
Reference: PLoS One. 2019 Apr 15;14(4):e0215322. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215322. eCollection 2019.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Brugueras, Silvia; CANTOS MONTILLA, ADELA; Cayla, Joan A; de Andres, Anna; De Souza Galvao, Maria Luiza; Gorrindo, Pilar; Jiménez Fuentes, Maria Angeles; Martin-Sanchez, Mario; Martínez Gómez, Xavier; Masdeu, Eva et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215322

Rhodomyrtone decreases Staphylococcus aureus SigB activity during exponentially growing phase and inhibits haemolytic activity within membrane vesicles.

PMID: 30583020
Journal: MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
Year: 2019
Reference: Microb Pathog. 2019 Mar;128:112-118. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.12.019. Epub 2018 Dec 21.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, B; Arnaiz, A; Barcenilla, F; Benito, N; Bereciertua, E; Blanco, J R; Calbo, E; Camoez, M; Cercenado, E; Chaves, F et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.12.019

Executive summary of the GeSIDA/National AIDS Plan consensus document on antiretroviral therapy in adults infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (updated January 2018).

PMID: 29759422
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2019
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2019 Mar;37(3):195-202. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.02.010. Epub 2018 Jun 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguirrebengoa, Koldo; Arribas, Jose Ramon; Berenguer, Juan; Blanco, Jose Ramon; Boix, Vicente; de la Torre, Javier; Domingo, Pere; Estrada, Vicente; Galindo, Maria Jose; Garcia, Federico et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.02.010

Community-Acquired Legionella Pneumonia in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adult Patients: A Matched Case-Control Study.

PMID: 29659759
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2018
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2018 Aug 31;67(6):958-961. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy314.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ambrosioni, Juan; Castro, And Pedro; Ceccato, Adrian; Cilloniz, Catia; Falco, Vicenc; Gabarrus, Albert; Garcia, Felipe; Garcia-Vidal, Carolina; Lopez, Yessica; Manzardo, Christian et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy314

Metabolic pathway activation distinguishes transcriptional signatures of CD8+ T cells from HIV-1 elite controllers.

PMID: 30289807
Journal: AIDS
Year: 2018
Reference: AIDS. 2018 Nov 28;32(18):2669-2677. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000002007.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buzon, Maria; Chowdhury, Fatema Z; Lichterfeld, Mathias; Ouyang, Zhengyu; Walker, Bruce D; Yu, Xu G et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000002007

Pharmacokinetics of darunavir/cobicistat and etravirine alone and co-administered in HIV-infected patients.

PMID: 29237008
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2018
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2018 Mar 1;73(3):732-737. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkx459.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Challenger, Elizabeth; Clotet, Bonaventura; Curran, Adrian; Khoo, Saye; Miranda, Cristina; Molto, Jose; Ribera, Esteban; Santos, Jose Ramon; Valle, Marta et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx459

Impact of Staphylococcus aureus phenotype and genotype on the clinical characteristics and outcome of infective endocarditis. A multicenter, longitudinal, prospective, observational study.

PMID: 29269091
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2018
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018 Sep;24(9):985-991. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2017.12.002. Epub 2017 Dec 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, B; Chaves, F; de Alarcon, A; Farinas, M C; Fernandez-Hidalgo, N; Garcia Lopez, M V; Gavalda, J; Larrosa, M N; Munez, E; Origuen, J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2017.12.002

Simplification to dual therapy (atazanavir/ritonavir + lamivudine) versus standard triple therapy [atazanavir/ritonavir + two nucleos(t)ides] in virologically stable patients on antiretroviral therapy: 96 week results from an open-label, non-inferiority, randomized clinical trial (SALT study).

PMID: 27629070
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2017
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2017 Jan;72(1):246-253. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkw379. Epub 2016 Sep 13.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Amador, C; Andrade, J D Pedreira; Antela, A; Arias, E Losada; Arranz, A; Arribas, J R; Artexe, J Baraitzxaburu; Asensi, V; Bancalero, P; Barrufet, P et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw379

Costs and cost-efficacy analysis of the 2016 GESIDA/Spanish AIDS National Plan recommended guidelines for initial antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected adults.

PMID: 27459919
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2017
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2017 Feb;35(2):88-99. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.06.013. Epub 2016 Jul 25.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Arribas, Jose Ramon; Blasco, Antonio Javier; Crespo, Manuel; de la Torre, Javier; Domingo, Pere; Estrada, Vicente; Gatell, Josep M; Iribarren, Jose Antonio; Knobel, Hernando; Lazaro, Pablo et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.06.013

Hepatic safety of maraviroc in HIV-1-infected patients with hepatitis C and/or B co-infection. The Maraviroc Cohort Spanish Group.

PMID: 27061975
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2017
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2017 Oct;35(8):493-498. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.02.029. Epub 2016 Apr 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Crespo, Manuel; Iribaren, Jose A; Llibre, Josep M; Marquez, Manuel; Moreno, Santiago; Navarro, Jordi; Ocampo, Antonio; Rivero, Antonio; Sanz, Jesus; Zamora, Javier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.02.029

First external quality assurance program for bloodstream Real-Time PCR monitoring of treatment response in clinical trials of Chagas disease.

PMID: 29176887
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2017
Reference: PLoS One. 2017 Nov 27;12(11):e0188550. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188550. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alonso-Vega, Cristina; Alves, Fabiana; Curto, Maria A; de la Barra, Anabelle; Flevaud, Laurence; Garcia, Lineth; Gascon, Joaquim; Irazu, Lucia; Molina, Israel; Ortiz, Lourdes et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188550

[Invasive yeast infections in neutropenic patients].

PMID: 27395023
Journal: REVISTA IBEROAMERICANA DE MICOLOGIA
Year: 2016
Reference: Rev Iberoam Micol. 2016 Jul-Sep;33(3):170-5. doi: 10.1016/j.riam.2015.11.001. Epub 2016 Jul 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Jarque, Isidro; Ruiz Camps, Isabel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.riam.2015.11.001

[Necrotizing pneumonia caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus].

PMID: 26169334
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2016
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2016 Jan 1;146(1):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2015.05.011. Epub 2015 Jul 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Aguilar-Company, Juan; Magnifico-Arfinengo, Bruno; Pigrau-Serrallach, Carlos; Revilla-Lopez, Eva et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2015.05.011

Management of infection and febrile neutropenia in patients with solid cancer.

PMID: 26577106
Journal: Clinical & Translational Oncology
Year: 2016
Reference: Clin Transl Oncol. 2016 Jun;18(6):557-70. doi: 10.1007/s12094-015-1442-4. Epub 2015 Nov 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguado, J M; Aguilar, M; Carmona-Bayonas, A; Carratala, J; Cassinello, J; Cruz, J J; Gudiol, C; Jimenez-Fonseca, P; Lizasoain, M; Marco, F et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s12094-015-1442-4

Effectiveness of sequential intravenous-to-oral antibiotic switch therapy in hospitalized patients with gram-positive infection: the SEQUENCE cohort study.

PMID: 27180242
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2016
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 Aug;35(8):1269-76. doi: 10.1007/s10096-016-2661-5. Epub 2016 May 14.
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Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, B; Campany, D; de Diego, I C; Diaz-Brito, V; Garcia-Pardo, G; Iftimie, S; Larrainzar-Coghen, T; Morata, L; Perez-Vidal, R; Pigrau, C et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-016-2661-5

Liver stiffness and aspartate aminotransferase levels predict the risk for liver fibrosis progression in hepatitis C virus/HIV-coinfected patients.

PMID: 25234826
Journal: HIV MED
Year: 2015
Reference: HIV Med. 2015 Apr;16(4):211-8. doi: 10.1111/hiv.12197. Epub 2014 Sep 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Burgos, J; Crespo, M; Curran, A; Falco, V; Gonzalez, Fa; Navarro, J; Ocana, I; Perez-Hoyos, S; Ribera, E; Van den Eynde, E et al.
DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12197

[Consensus document for the detection and management of Chagas disease in primary health care in a non-endemic areas].

PMID: 25704793
Journal: ATEN PRIM
Year: 2015
Reference: Aten Primaria. 2015 May;47(5):308-17. doi: 10.1016/j.aprim.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Feb 20.
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Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Espejo Suros, Mariola; Eugenia Socias, Maria; Fernando Parreno, Rodriguez; Fullana Montoro, Ana; Gascon Brustenga, Joaquim; Gomez i Prat, Jordi; Luis Martincano, Jose; Roca Saumell, Carme; Roure Diez, Silvia; Solsona Diaz, Lluis et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2015.01.002

Fosfomycin-tromethamine long-term oral therapy for difficult-to-treat chronic bacterial prostatitis.

PMID: 26666924
Journal: ANTIMICROB AGENTS CH
Year: 2015
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015 Dec 14;60(3):1854-8. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02611-15.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Andreu, Antonia; Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria; Larrosa, Nieves; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Pigrau, Carles; Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.02611-15

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) catheter-related bacteraemia in haemodialysis patients.

PMID: 26518487
Journal: BMC INFECT DIS
Year: 2015
Reference: BMC Infect Dis. 2015 Oct 30;15:484. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-1227-y.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, B; Almirante, Benito; Arnaiz, A; Arnau de Vilanova, H; Barcenilla, F; Benito, N; Benito, Natividad; Bereciartua, E; Bereciartua, Elena; Blanco, J R et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1227-y

Controlling congenital and paediatric chagas disease through a community health approach with active surveillance and promotion of paediatric awareness.

PMID: 25416081
Journal: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
Year: 2014
Reference: BMC Public Health. 2014 Nov 21;14:1201. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-1201.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Albajar-Vinas, Pedro; Basile, Luca; Cabezos, Juan; Ciruela, Pilar; Claveria, Isabel; Gomez i Prat, Jordi; Jane, Mireia; Ouaarab, Hakima; Soriano-Arandes, Antoni et al.
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-1201

Bubonic lymphogranuloma venereum with multidrug treatment failure.

PMID: 24216037
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS
Year: 2014
Reference: Int J STD AIDS. 2014 Mar;25(4):306-8. doi: 10.1177/0956462413501158. Epub 2013 Aug 28.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Caballero, Estrella; Herrmann, Bjorn; Isaksson, Jenny; Salles, Beatriz; Vall-Mayans, Marti et al.
DOI: 10.1177/0956462413501158

Molecular identification and antifungal susceptibility of yeast isolates causing fungemia collected in a population-based study in Spain in 2010 and 2011.

PMID: 24366741
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2014
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2014;58(3):1529-37. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02155-13. Epub 2013 Dec 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abril, Vicente; Aguado, Jose Maria; Aller, Ana Isabel; Almela, Manel; Almirante, Benito; Alonso, Mercedes; Ayarza, Rafael; Bereciartua, Elena; Blanquer, Jose; Buendia, Buenaventura et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.02155-13

Anti-SSA/Ro52 autoantibodies in scleroderma: results of an observational, cross-sectional study.

PMID: 25372801
Journal: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY
Year: 2014
Reference: Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2014 Nov-Dec;32(6 Suppl 86):S-177-82. Epub 2014 Nov 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fernandez-Luque, A; Fonollosa-Pla, V; Guillen, A; Marin, A; Sanchez-Montalva, A; Simeon, C P; Vilardell, M et al.
DOI:

[Nocosomial urinary tract infections].

PMID: 23375744
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2013
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2013 Nov;31(9):614-24. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.11.015. Epub 2013 Jan 31.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Pigrau, Carlos et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.11.015

Estimating the burden of pneumococcal pneumonia among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic techniques.

PMID: 23565216
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2013
Reference: PLoS One. 2013;8(4):e60273. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060273. Epub 2013 Apr 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Andreo, Felipe; Beovic, Bojana; Blanco, Silvia; Boersma, Wim G; Boulware, David R; Butler, Jay C; Carratala, Jordi; Chang, Feng-Yee; Charles, Patrick G P; Deloria-Knoll, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060273

[Data on rilpivirine in treatment-naive patients. Lessons from ECHO, THRIVE and STaR].

PMID: 24252530
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2013
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2013 Jun;31 Suppl 2:20-9. doi: 10.1016/S0213-005X(13)70139-3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Domingo, Pere; Ribera, Esteban et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(13)70139-3

Treatment of invasive fungal infections in high-risk haematological patients: what have we learnt in the past 10 years?

PMID: 24399355
Journal: Revista Espanola de Quimioterapia
Year: 2013
Reference: Rev Esp Quimioter. 2013 Dec;26(4):378-86.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Barberan, Jose; Cabrera Martin, Jose Rafael; Carreras, Enric; Fortun, Jesus; Garcia Rodriguez, Julio; Mensa, Josep; Ruiz Camps, Isabel; Vallejo, Carlos; Vazquez, Lourdes et al.
DOI:

Management of Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients.

PMID: 23258298
Journal: AIDS REVIEWS
Year: 2012
Reference: AIDS Rev. 2012 Oct;14(4):231-46.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Curran, Adrian; Falco, Vicenc; Pahissa, Albert; Ribera, Esteban et al.
DOI:

[Invasive fungal infection in solid organ transplant].

PMID: 23127517
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2012
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2012 Dec;30(10):645-53. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.09.004. Epub 2012 Nov 3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Gavalda, Joan; Len, Oscar; Meije, Yolanda; Pahissa, Albert et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.09.004

Immediate and long-term outcome of left-sided infective endocarditis. A 12-year prospective study from a contemporary cohort in a referral hospital.

PMID: 23077981
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2012
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2012 Dec;18(12):E522-30. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12033. Epub 2012 Oct 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, B; Fernandez-Hidalgo, N; Galinanes, M; Gonzalez-Alujas, M T; Pahissa, A; Planes, A M; Tornos, P et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12033

Reduced incidence of pneumonia in influenza-vaccinated solid organ transplant recipients with influenza disease.

PMID: 23078072
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2012
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2012 Dec;18(12):E533-E540. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12044. Epub 2012 Oct 19.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aydillo, T A; Bodro, M; Carmen Farinas, M; Cordero, E; Gavalda, J; Lopez-Medrano, F; Montejo, M; Moreno, A; Munoz, P; Pachon, J et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12044

[Prevention of cytomegalovirus infection: preemptive therapy versus universal prophylaxis].

PMID: 22541920
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2011
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 Dec;29 Suppl 6:33-7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Cordero Matia, Elisa; Len, Oscar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(11)70055-6

Invasive aspergillosis complicating pandemic influenza A (H1N1) infection in severely immunocompromised patients.

PMID: 21865184
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2011
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Sep;53(6):e16-9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Arnan, Montse; Ayats, Josefina; Barba, Pere; Carratala, Jordi; Garcia-Vidal, Carolina; Gudiol, Carlota; Moreno, Asuncion; Orti, Guillermo; Ruiz-Camps, Isabel et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/cir485

Effectiveness of antibiotic-lock therapy for long-term catheter-related bacteremia due to Gram-negative bacilli: a prospective observational study.

PMID: 21890750
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2011
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Nov;53(9):e129-32. Epub 2011 Sep 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Borrego, Astrid; Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria; Funalleras, Gisela; Pahissa, Albert; Planes, Anna Maria; Rodriguez, Dolors; Ruiz, Isabel et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/cir551

Chagas disease in European countries: the challenge of a surveillance system.

PMID: 21944556
Journal: Eurosurveillance
Year: 2011
Reference: Euro Surveill. 2011 Sep 15;16(37). pii: 19968.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Albajar-Vinas, P; Ambroise-Thomas, Pierre; Angheben, A; Anselmi, Mariella; Ballesteros, Angel Lluis; Bart, Aldert; Bartoloni, A; Basile, L; Bottieau, Emmanuel; Cabellos, Carmen et al.
DOI:

Cost of bacteraemia caused by methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in Spain: a retrospective cohort study.

PMID: 19712112
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2010
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Jun;16(6):722-8. Epub 2009 Aug 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alfaro, A; Almirante, B; Alonso, M; Alvarez, M; Alvarez-Lerma, F; Asensio Mendez, V; Asensio, A; Ausina, V; Aznar, J; Bahamonde, A et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.02902.x

[Acute cholangitis.]

PMID: 21130926
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2010
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2010 Sep;28S2:18-24.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(10)70026-4

Efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of 900/100 mg of darunavir/ritonavir once daily in treatment-experienced patients.

PMID: 20713406
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2010
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2010 Oct;65(10):2195-203. Epub 2010 Aug 16.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Crespo, Manuel; Curran, Adrian; Deig, Elisabet; Domingo, Pere; Gutirerrez, Mar; Imaz, Arkaitz; Lopez, Rosa Maria; Mateo, Gracia; Ocana, Inma; Ribera, Esteban et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkq295

Acute haematogenous prosthetic joint infection: prospective evaluation of medical and surgical management.

PMID: 21077986
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2010
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Dec;16(12):1789-95. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03157.x.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03157.x

Health care-associated native valve endocarditis: importance of non-nosocomial acquisition.

PMID: 19414837
Journal: ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Year: 2009
Reference: Ann Intern Med. 2009 May 5;150(9):586-94.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abrutyn, Elias; Al-Hegelan, Mashael; Alestig, Eric; Alla, Francois; Almela, Manuel; Altclas, Javier; Altclas, Javier; Andrasevic, Arjana Tambic; Anguera, Ignasi; Armero, Yolanda et al.
DOI:

[Recommendations from the GESIDA/Spanish AIDS Plan regarding antiretroviral treatment in adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection (update February 2009)]

PMID: 19246124
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2009
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2009 Apr;27(4):222-35.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Antela, Antonio; Arribas, Jose R; Arrizabalaga, Julio; Berenguer, Juan; Clotet, Bonaventura; Domingo, Pere; Galindo, M Jose; Gatell, Jose M; Gonzalez Garcia, Juan; Iribarren, Jose Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2008.11.002

[Consensus document for the treatment of bacteremia and endocarditis caused by methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus. Sociedad Espanola de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica]

PMID: 19254641
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2009
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2009 Feb;27(2):105-15.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Aguado, Jose Maria; Almirante, Benito; Bouza, Emilio; Cercenado, Emilia; Dominguez, Maria de Los Angeles; Gudiol, Francisco; Miro, Jose Maria; Palomar, Mercedes; Pascual, Alvaro; Pujol, Miquel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2008.09.003

How much fat loss is needed for lipoatrophy to become clinically evident?

PMID: 19500014
Journal: AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES
Year: 2009
Reference: AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2009 Jun;25(6):563-7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aranda, Miquel; Barrufet, Pilar; Curto, Jordi; Del Rio, Luis; Ferrer, Elena; Llibre, Josep M; Martinez, Esteban; Podzamczer, Daniel; Ribera, Esteban; Rosales, Joaquin et al.
DOI: 10.1089/aid.2008.0264

Thesis

Tuberculosis multirresistente en un área rural de Angola

PhD student: Maria Luisa Aznar Ruiz de Alegria
Director/s: Israel Molina Romero
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2019

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The meeting was an opportunity to get to know projects from both institutions and to promote interaction between professionals.

On European Antibiotic Awareness Day, we highlight the importance of using these medications responsibly and finding innovative solutions to combat this issue.

Vall d'Hebron has coordinated this initiative that has carried out numerous training and community awareness activities aimed at empowering young people in sexual and reproductive health issues.