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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

Roser Navarro García

Roser Navarro García

Infectious Diseases
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Sandra Luis Pina

Sandra Luis Pina

Infectious Diseases
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Shilena Narci Rodriguez

Shilena Narci Rodriguez

Infectious Diseases
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Silvina Andrea Magnani

Silvina Andrea Magnani

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Susana Anfosso Llopis

Susana Anfosso Llopis

Infectious Diseases
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Tahir Rafi Khanum

Tahir Rafi Khanum

Maintenance staff and general services
Infectious Diseases
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Roser Navarro García

Roser Navarro García

Infectious Diseases
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Sandra Luis Pina

Sandra Luis Pina

Infectious Diseases
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Shilena Narci Rodriguez

Shilena Narci Rodriguez

Infectious Diseases
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Silvina Andrea Magnani

Silvina Andrea Magnani

Research technician
Infectious Diseases
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Susana Anfosso Llopis

Susana Anfosso Llopis

Infectious Diseases
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Tahir Rafi Khanum

Tahir Rafi Khanum

Maintenance staff and general services
Infectious Diseases
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Publications

Secular trends in the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis at a referral center (2007-2018).

PMID: 33404892
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2021
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2021 Jun;40(6):1137-1148. doi: 10.1007/s10096-020-04117-x. Epub 2021 Jan 6.
Impact factor: 3.267
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Escola-Verge, Laura, Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Fernandez-Galera, Ruben, Almirante, Benito, Larrosa, Maria Nieves et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-020-04117-x

Exploration of HIV clients' needs for reporting on experiences with sex.

PMID: 32104950
Journal: Nursing & Health Sciences
Year: 2020
Reference: Nurs Health Sci. 2020 Sep;22(3):570-576. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12696. Epub 2020 Mar 23.
Impact factor: 1.269
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguayo-Gonzalez, Mariela, Leyva-Moral, Juan M, Feijoo-Cid, Maria, Torrella Domingo, Ariadna, Planas Ribas, Bibiana, Badia Royes, Rosa, Martin Castillo, Mario, Navarro Mercade, Jordi et al.
DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12696

Contributions of molecular techniques in the chronic phase of Chagas disease in the absence of treatment.

PMID: 32087978
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2020 Oct;38(8):356-360. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.01.003. Epub 2020 Feb 19.
Impact factor: 1.654
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Sulleiro, Elena, Salvador, Fernando, Martinez de Salazar, Pablo, Silgado, Aroa, Serre-Delcor, Nuria, Oliveira, Ines, Moure, Zaira, Molina, Israel, Pumarola, Tomas et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.01.003

The interplay between acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections and depression: a vicious circle of major clinical importance.

PMID: 32068645
Journal: CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2020
Reference: Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2020 Apr;33(2):155-165. doi: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000637.
Impact factor: 4.577
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Bassetti, Matteo, Almirante, Benito, Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Evangelos J, Gournellis, Rossetos, Grande, Iria, Marini, Maria Giulia, Balestrieri, Matteo et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000637

Usefulness of real-time PCR during follow-up of patients treated with Benznidazole for chronic Chagas disease: Experience in two referral centers in Barcelona.

PMID: 32069287
Journal: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Year: 2020
Reference: PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2020 Feb 18;14(2):e0008067. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008067. eCollection 2020 Feb.
Impact factor: 3.885
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sulleiro, Elena, Silgado, Aroa, Serre-Delcor, Nuria, Salvador, Fernando, Tavares de Oliveira, Maykon, Moure, Zaira, Sao-Aviles, Augusto, Oliveira, Ines, Trevino, Begona, Goterris, Lidia et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008067

Humoral response to natural influenza infection in solid organ transplant recipients.

PMID: 30748090
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2019
Reference: Am J Transplant. 2019 Aug;19(8):2318-2328. doi: 10.1111/ajt.15296. Epub 2019 Mar 18.
Impact factor: 7.163
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Hirzel, Cedric, Ferreira, Victor H, L'Huillier, Arnaud G, Hoschler, Katja, Cordero, Elisa, Limaye, Ajit P, Englund, Janet A, Reid, Gail, Humar, Atul, Kumar, Deepali et al.
DOI: 10.1111/ajt.15296

Evaluation of risk factors associated to detection of Blastocystis sp. in fecal samples in population from Barcelona, Spain: a case-control study.

PMID: 30879163
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2019
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2019 Jul;38(7):1241-1247. doi: 10.1007/s10096-019-03532-z. Epub 2019 Mar 16.
Impact factor: 2.591
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Hidalgo, Laura, Salvador, Fernando, Sulleiro, Elena, Lopez, Isabel, Balladares, Martha, Garcia, Elena, Paz, Carmen, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Sao-Aviles, Augusto, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-019-03532-z

Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (including lymphogranuloma venereum) and Mycoplasma genitalium.

PMID: 30878312
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2019
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2019 Oct;37(8):525-534. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.01.014. Epub 2019 Mar 14.
Impact factor: 1.685
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Pineiro, Luis, Galan, Juan Carlos, Vall-Mayans, Marti et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.01.014

Phaeohyphomycosis caused by Medicopsis romeroi in solid organ transplant recipients: report of two cases and comprehensive review of the literature.

PMID: 30865352
Journal: Transplant Infectious Disease
Year: 2019
Reference: Transpl Infect Dis. 2019 Jun;21(3):e13072. doi: 10.1111/tid.13072. Epub 2019 Mar 27.
Impact factor: 2.112
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Los-Arcos, Ibai, Royuela, Meritxell, Martin-Gomez, Maria Teresa, Alastruey-Izquierdo, Ana, Sellares, Joana, Perello, Manel, Castells, Lluis, Dopazo, Cristina, Gavalda, Joan, Len, Oscar et al.
DOI: 10.1111/tid.13072

Barriers to health care services for migrants living with HIV in Spain.

PMID: 29325097
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Year: 2018
Reference: Eur J Public Health. 2018 Jun 1;28(3):451-457. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckx225.
Impact factor: 2.782
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Belda-Ibanez, J, Del Amo, J, Alvarez-Del Arco, D, Ocana, I, Garcia de Olalla, P, Dronda, F, Ndumbi, Patricia, Del Romero, J, Pulido, F, Velasco Arribas, M et al.
DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckx225

Chagas disease.

PMID: 28673423
Journal: LANCET
Year: 2018
Reference: Lancet. 2018 Jan 6;391(10115):82-94. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31612-4. Epub 2017 Jun 30.
Impact factor: 53.254
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Perez-Molina, Jose A, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31612-4

Current status of infectious endocarditis: New populations at risk, new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

PMID: 29325999
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2018
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2018 Feb;36(2):69-71. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.11.020. Epub 2018 Jan 8.
Impact factor: 1.707
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Almirante, Benito et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.11.020

Acute periprosthetic joint infection due to Fusobacterium nucleatum in a non-immunocompromised patient. Failure using a Debridement, Antibiotics + Implant retention approach.

PMID: 29307651
Journal: ANAEROBE
Year: 2018
Reference: Anaerobe. 2018 Feb;49:116-120. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.010. Epub 2018 Jan 5.
Impact factor: 2.742
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Corona, Pablo S, Lung, Mayli, Pigrau, Carles, Soldado, Francisco, Amat, Carles, Carrera, Luis, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.010

2017 European guideline for the management of chancroid.

PMID: 28081686
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS
Year: 2017
Reference: Int J STD AIDS. 2017 Mar;28(4):324-329. doi: 10.1177/0956462416687913. Epub 2017 Jan 12.
Impact factor: 1.35
Publication type: Clinical guide
Authors: Kemp, Michael, Christensen, Jens Jorgen, Vall Mayans, Marti, Moi, Harald, Lautenschlager, Stephan et al.
DOI: 10.1177/0956462416687913

Atherogenic properties of LDL particles after switching from Truvada or Kivexa plus lopinavir/r to lamivudine plus lopinavir/r: OLE-MET substudy.

PMID: 28081673
Journal: HIV CLINICAL TRIALS
Year: 2017
Reference: HIV Clin Trials. 2017 Mar;18(2):49-53. doi: 10.1080/15284336.2016.1275425. Epub 2017 Jan 12.
Impact factor: 1.778
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Podzamczer, Daniel, Gatell, Josep M, Curto, Jordi, Saumoy, Maria, Tiraboschi, Juan M, Ordonez-Llanos, Jordi, Ribera, Esteban, Domingo, Pere, Mallolas, Josep et al.
DOI: 10.1080/15284336.2016.1275425

Cost-effectiveness analysis of combination antifungal therapy with voriconazole and anidulafungin versus voriconazole monotherapy for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis in Spain.

PMID: 28115858
Journal: ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR
Year: 2017
Reference: Clinicoecon Outcomes Res. 2016 Dec 30;9:39-47. doi: 10.2147/CEOR.S122177. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ruiz, Isabel, Grau, Santiago, Azanza, Jose Ramon, Maertens, Johan, Heinz, Werner J, Barrueta, Jon Andoni, Peral, Carmen, Mesa, Francisco Jesus, Barrado, Miguel, Charbonneau, Claudie et al.
DOI: 10.2147/CEOR.S122177

Pharmacokinetic of benznidazole in healthy volunteers: Implications in future clinical trials.

PMID: 28167552
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2017
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017 Mar 24;61(4). pii: AAC.01912-16. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01912-16. Print 2017 Apr.
Impact factor: 4.302
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pedraz, J L, Pinto, L, Esquisabel, A, Perin, L, Molina, I, Salvador, F, Sanchez-Montalva, A, Artaza, M A, Moreno, R et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01912-16

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