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Microbiology

The Microbiology research group of the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) focuses on the study of microbiological aspects —in basic, translational and clinical research— that could improve the outcome of patients with infectious diseases.

Our priority research areas are:

  • Microbiological surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
    • Diseases due to viral infections of the respiratory tract
    • Microorganisms that cause vaccine-preventable diseases
    • Infectious diseases of sexual transmission
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Sepsis
  • Development and validation of rapid microbiological diagnostic devices.
  • International Health
  • Hepatitis 

We actively collaborate with other microbiology laboratories, health services, national and international centres and organizations, as well as with the different research networks of the Carlos III Health Institute in Spain.

In addition, we carry out an important activity in the surveillance of the genotypic and phenotypic evolution of microorganisms present in the community in terms of their virulence, transmissibility, antigenic escape and antimicrobial resistance, in collaboration with public administrations, both at the national and international level.
 

Publications

Etiology and antimicrobial resistance patterns in chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia: an 11-year clinical experience.

PMID: 38133804
Journal: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
Year: 2023
Reference: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023 Dec 22. doi: 10.1007/s00402-023-05095-3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Carbonell-Rosell, Carla; Corona, Pablo S; Lakhani, Kushal; Lung, Mayli; Nadal, Patricia; Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05095-3

In-Host HEV Quasispecies Evolution Shows the Limits of Mutagenic Antiviral Treatments.

PMID: 38139013
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Year: 2023
Reference: Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Dec 6;24(24):17185. doi: 10.3390/ijms242417185.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Adombi, Caroline Melanie; Buti, Maria; Campos, Carolina; Colomer-Castell, Sergi; Cortese, Maria Francesca; Esteban, Juan Ignacio; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Gregori, Josep; Ibanez-Lligona, Marta; Quer, Josep et al.
DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417185

Multiligament knee injuries. Ten years' experience at a public university, level I Trauma Center.

PMID: 38147073
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology
Year: 2023
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2023 Dec 26. doi: 10.1007/s00590-023-03807-4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres-Peiro, Jose Vicente; Blasco-Casado, Ferran; Cao Yao, Juan Carlos; Castellet-Feliu, Enric; Garcia-Albo, Enrique; Joshi-Jubert, Nayana; Minguell-Monyart, Joan; Navas Mendez, Jesus; Pijoan, Bueno Joan; Portas-Torres, Irene et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03807-4

Isatuximab Monotherapy for Desensitization in Highly Sensitized Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplant.

PMID: 38147137
Journal: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Dec 26. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000287.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abbadessa, Giovanni; Adombi, Caroline Melanie; Ali, Nicole; Bestard, Oriol; Brar, Amarpali; Buti, Maria; Campos, Carolina; Colomer-Castell, Sergi; Cortese, Maria Francesca; Cruzado, Josep M et al.
DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000287

COVID-19: an opportunity of systematic integration for Chagas disease. Example of a community-based approach within the Bolivian population in Barcelona.

PMID: 35346096
Journal: BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2022
Reference: BMC Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 28;22(1):298. doi: 10.1186/s12879-022-07305-6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Albajar-Vinas, Pedro; Campins, Magda; Choque, Estefa; de Los Santos, Juan Jose; Dehousse, Aurore; Esperalba, Juliana; Essadek, Hakima Ouaarab; Gomez I Prat, Jordi; Goterris, Lidia; Guiu, Isabel Claveria et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07305-6

Next-Generation Sequencing for Confronting Virus Pandemics.

PMID: 35337007
Journal: Viruses-Basel
Year: 2022
Reference: Viruses. 2022 Mar 14;14(3). pii: v14030600. doi: 10.3390/v14030600.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Campos, Carolina; Colomer-Castell, Sergi; Cortese, Maria Francesca; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Gonzalez-Sanchez, Alejandra; Ibanez, Marta; Pinana, Maria; Pumarola, Tomas et al.
DOI: 10.3390/v14030600

Epidemiological and Genetic Characterization of Norovirus Outbreaks That Occurred in Catalonia, Spain, 2017-2019.

PMID: 35336893
Journal: Viruses-Basel
Year: 2022
Reference: Viruses. 2022 Feb 27;14(3). pii: v14030488. doi: 10.3390/v14030488.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Anfruns-Estrada, Eduard; Bartolome, Rosa; Bosch, Albert; Cornejo Sanchez, Thais; Coronas, Lorena; Dominguez, Angela; Fuentes, Cristina; Guix, Susana; Izquierdo, Conchita; Pinto, Rosa M et al.
DOI: 10.3390/v14030488

First documented outbreak of arthritis caused by Kingella kingae in a Spanish childcare center.

PMID: 35241399
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2022 Apr;40(4):187-189. doi: 10.1016/j.eimce.2022.02.004. Epub 2022 Feb 28.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Cabacas, Alicia; Garcia-Gonzalez, Maria Del Mar; Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose; Guarch-Ibanez, Borja; Mora, Carme; Villalobos, Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.11.006

Selected Clostridia Strains from The Human Microbiota and their Metabolite, Butyrate, Improve Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis.

PMID: 33829410
Journal: Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American So
Year: 2021
Reference: Neurotherapeutics. 2021 Apr;18(2):920-937. doi: 10.1007/s13311-021-01016-7. Epub 2021 Apr 7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Calvo-Barreiro, Laura; Castillo, Mireia; Cornejo, Thais; Costa, Carme; Eixarch, Herena; Espejo, Carmen; Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose; Guaza, Carmen; Honda, Kenya; Martinez-Cuesta, Maria Del Carmen et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s13311-021-01016-7

Utility of the Cobas((R)) Plasma Separation Card as a Sample Collection Device for Serological and Virological Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection.

PMID: 33800211
Journal: Diagnostics
Year: 2021
Reference: Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Mar 8;11(3). pii: diagnostics11030473. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11030473.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Esteban, Angels; Martinez-Camprecios, Joan; Najarro-Centeno, Adrian; Pumarola-Sune, Tomas; Quer, Josep; Rando-Segura, Ariadna; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco; Salmeron, Paula; Velasquez-Orozco, Fernando et al.
DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030473

Nebulized micafungin treatment for Scopulariopsis/Microascus tracheobronchitis in lung transplant recipients.

PMID: 33722884
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2021
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2021 May 18;65(6). pii: AAC.02174-20. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02174-20. Print 2021 May 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Berastegui, Cristina; Bravo, Carles; Campany-Herrero, David; Campillo, Nuria; Deu, Maria; Grau, Santiago; Len, Oscar; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Martin-Gomez, Maria Teresa; Sacanell, Judith et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.02174-20

Infectious complications of non-surgical biliary tract manipulation in paediatric patients. Role of antibiotic prophylaxis.

PMID: 33715879
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2021
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2021 Mar 11. pii: S0213-005X(21)00045-8. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2021.01.019.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Juamperez-Gomi, Javier; Lung, Mayli; Melendo, Susana; Mendoza-Palomar, Natalia; Mercadal-Hally, Maria; Perez, Maria Mercedes; Quintero, Jesus; Soler-Palacin, Pere; Soria-Navarro, Beatriz et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2021.01.019

Strongyloidiasis screening in migrants living in Spain: systematic review and meta-analysis.

PMID: 31758828
Journal: TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Year: 2020
Reference: Trop Med Int Health. 2020 Mar;25(3):281-290. doi: 10.1111/tmi.13352. Epub 2019 Dec 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Bosch-Nicolau, Pau; Luisa Aznar, M feminine; Molina, Israel; Oliveira, Ines; Pou, Diana; Salvador, Fernando; Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian; Sao-Aviles, Augusto; Serre-Delcor, Nuria; Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13352

Unexpected long-lasting anti-HEV IgM positivity: Is HEV antigen a better serological marker for hepatitis E infection diagnosis?

PMID: 32106351
Journal: JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
Year: 2020
Reference: J Viral Hepat. 2020 Jul;27(7):747-753. doi: 10.1111/jvh.13285. Epub 2020 Mar 11.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barreira-Diaz, Ana; Bes, Marta; Buti, Maria; Esteban, Rafael; Piron, Maria; Quer, Josep; Rando-Segura, Ariadna; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco; Ruzo, Sofia P et al.
DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13285

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:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Aznar, Maria Luisa; Goterris, Lidia; Martinez de Salazar, Pablo; Molina, Israel; Moure, Zaira; Oliveira, Ines; Pumarola, Tomas; Salvador, Fernando; Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian; Serre-Delcor, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2020.01.003

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:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Goterris, Lidia; Molina, Israel; Moure, Zaira; Oliveira, Ines; Pou, Diana; Pumarola, Tomas; Salvador, Fernando; Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian; Sao-Aviles, Augusto; Serre-Delcor, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008067

Infections by OXA-48-like-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae non-co-producing extended spectrum beta-lactamase: can they be treated successfully with cephalosporins?

PMID: 30825700
Journal: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Year: 2019
Reference: J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2019 Dec;19:28-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.02.016. Epub 2019 Feb 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Escola-Verge, Laura; Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose; Larrosa, Nieves; Len, Oscar; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Pigrau, Carles; Vinado, Belen et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.02.016

Serological evolution in early syphilis.

PMID: 30145037
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2019
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2019 Mar;37(3):183-186. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.07.005. Epub 2018 Aug 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Arando, Maider; Armegol, Pere; Barbera, Maria Jesus; Esperalba, Juliana; Mota-Foix, Miriam; Vall-Mayans, Marti et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.07.005

Clinical Presentation of Individuals With Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type-1 Infection in Spain.

PMID: 30815504
Journal: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year: 2019
Reference: Open Forum Infect Dis. 2019 Jan 16;6(2):ofz036. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofz036. eCollection 2019 Feb.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguilera, A; Aguinaga, A; Aldamiz, T; Algarate, S; Barreiro, P; Benitez-Gutierrez, L; Benito, R; Benito, Rafael; Blanco, L; Blas, J et al.
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz036

Approach to amoebic colitis: Epidemiological, clinical and diagnostic considerations in a non-endemic context (Barcelona, 2007-2017).

PMID: 30789955
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2019
Reference: PLoS One. 2019 Feb 21;14(2):e0212791. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212791. eCollection 2019.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Clotet, Bonaventura; Fernandez-Rivas, Gema; Manosa, Miriam; Mate, Jose Luis; Roure, Silvia; Salvador, Fernando; Soldevila, Laura; Sopena, Nieves; Sulleiro, Elena; Valerio, Lluis et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212791

Molecular identification and susceptibility testing of molds isolated in a Prospective Surveillance of Triazole Resistance in Spain (FILPOP2 study).

PMID: 29941643
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2018
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2018 Aug 27;62(9). pii: AAC.00358-18. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00358-18. Print 2018 Sep.
Impact factor: 4.255
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Martin-Gomez, M Teresa, Martin-Mazuelos, Estrella, Pelaez, Teresa, Peman, Javier, Rezusta, Antonio, Rojo, Susana, Tejero, Rocio, Vicente Anza, Diego, Vinuelas, Jesus, Zapico, Maria Soledad et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.00358-18

Evaluation of Seegene Allplex Respiratory Panel 1 kit for the detection of influenza virus and human respiratory syncytial virus.

PMID: 29883908
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: J Clin Virol. 2018 Aug;105:31-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2018.05.006. Epub 2018 May 25.
Impact factor: 3.101
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Gimferrer, Laura, Andres, Cristina, Pinana, Maria, Codina, Maria Gema, Martin, Maria Del Carmen, Fuentes, Francisco, Rubio, Susana, Alcubilla, Pilar, Pumarola, Tomas, Anton, Andres et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2018.05.006

Detection of hyper-conserved regions in hepatitis B virus X gene potentially useful for gene therapy.

PMID: 29785078
Journal: WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: World J Gastroenterol. 2018 May 21;24(19):2095-2107. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i19.2095.
Impact factor: 3.3
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco, Buti, Maria, Esteban, Rafael, Quer, Josep, Lopez-Martinez, Rosa, Gonzalez, Carolina, Tabernero, David, Cortese, Maria Francesca, Gregori, Josep, Casillas, Rosario et al.
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i19.2095

Who currently benefits from the aetiological treatment for Chagas disease?

PMID: 29776665
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2018
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2018 Aug - Sep;36(7):395-396. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.04.005.
Impact factor: 1.707
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Molina Romero, Israel, Sulleiro Igual, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.04.005

First Cases of Severe Flaccid Paralysis Associated with Enterovirus D68 Infection in Spain, 2015-2016.

PMID: 28661963
Journal: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
Year: 2017
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 Dec;36(12):1214-1216. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001668.
Impact factor: 2.486
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Madurga-Revilla, Paula, Rodrigo, Carlos, Perez, Sonia, Martinez-Sapina, Ana, Anton, Andres, Suarez, Gerardo, Rabella, Nuria, Del Campo, Victor, Otero, Almudena, Masa-Calles, Josefa et al.
DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001668

Use of Molecular Biology Techniques in Sarcoidal Granulomatous Dermatitis: A Clinicopathological and Molecular Approach with Diagnostic Implications.

PMID: 28681062
Journal: ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
Year: 2017
Reference: Acta Derm Venereol. 2017 Nov 15;97(10):1241-1242. doi: 10.2340/00015555-2745.
Impact factor: 3.653
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Esteves, Tiago C, Tortola, Teresa, Ferrer, Berta, Aparicio, Gloria, Sulleiro, Elena, Gonzalez-Lopez, Juanjo, Moure, Zaira, Romero, Dani, Garcia-Patos, Vicente et al.
DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2745

[On site-screening for Chagas disease supported by a community intervention: can it improve accessibility for diagnosis and treatment?]

PMID: 28641864
Journal: Gaceta Sanitaria
Year: 2017
Reference: Gac Sanit. 2017 Sep - Oct;31(5):439-440. doi: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.04.007. Epub 2017 Jun 20.
Impact factor: 1.768
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Ouaarab Essadek, Hakima, Claveria Guiu, Isabel, Caro Mendivelso, Johanna, Sulleiro, Elena, Pastoret, Conxita, Navarro, Miriam, Barrabeig, Irene, Gomez I Prat, Jordi et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.04.007

The clinical significance of pneumonia in patients with respiratory specimens harbouring multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a 5-year retrospective study following 5667 patients in four general ICUs.

PMID: 28624864
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2017
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2017 Nov;36(11):2155-2163. doi: 10.1007/s10096-017-3039-z. Epub 2017 Jun 17.
Impact factor: 2.727
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rello, J, Lujan, M, Imbiscuso, A T, Borgatta, B, Gattarello, S, Mazo, C A, Larrosa, M N et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-017-3039-z

Influenza infection in the intensive care unit: Four years after the 2009 pandemic.

PMID: 26025480
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2016
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2016 Mar;34(3):177-83. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.04.004. Epub 2015 May 27.
Impact factor: 1.53
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Anton, Andres, Gattarello, Simone, Laborda, Cesar, Pumarola, Tomas, Rello, Jordi, Lagunes, Leonel, Perez-Carrasco, Marcos et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.04.004

Imported cases of Chikungunya in Barcelona in relation to the current American outbreak.

PMID: 26984354
Journal: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
Year: 2016
Reference: J Travel Med. 2016 Mar 16;23(3). pii: tav033. doi: 10.1093/jtm/tav033. Print 2016 Mar.
Impact factor: 1.868
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Bocanegra, Cristina, Anton, Andres, Sulleiro, Elena, Pou, Diana, Espasa, Mateu, Franco, Leticia, Molina, Israel, Valerio, Lluis, Gimferrer, Laura et al.
DOI: 10.1093/jtm/tav033

Travelers' Diarrhea in Children at Risk: An Observational Study From a Spanish Database.

PMID: 26974746
Journal: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
Year: 2016
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Apr;35(4):392-395.
Impact factor: 2.587
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rojo-Marcos, Gerardo, Cuadros, Juan, Martin-Echevarria, Esteban, Lopez-Velez, Rogelio, Molina, Israel, Perez-Molina, Jose Antonio, Torrus, Diego, Sanmartin, Juan Victor, Ruiz-Giardin, Jose Manuel, Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001049

Teicoplanin - an old new treatment for enterococcal prosthetic joint infections.

PMID: 26976525
Journal: JOURNAL OF INFECTION
Year: 2016
Reference: J Infect. 2016 Jun;72(6):764-766. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 11.
Impact factor: 4.382
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Lopez-Sanchez, Cristina, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors, Pigrau, Carles, Corona, Pablo S, Amat, Carles, Lung, Mayli, Carrera, Lluis, Almirante, Benito et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2016.03.002

Clostridium difficile in the ICU: Study of the incidence, recurrence, clinical characteristics and complications in a University Hospital.

PMID: 23769945
Journal: MED INTENSIVA
Year: 2014
Reference: Med Intensiva. 2014 Apr;38(3):140-5. doi: 10.1016/j.medin.2013.03.012. Epub 2013 Jun 14.
Impact factor: 1.24
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Duran, N, Rodriguez, V, Nieto, L, Serra, J, Rello, J, Salva, S et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2013.03.012

[Microbiological diagnosis of viral respiratory infections in the adult patient].

PMID: 24630584
Journal: ENFERM INFEC MICR CL
Year: 2014
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Feb;32 Suppl 1:51-6. doi: 10.1016/S0213-005X(14)70150-8.
Impact factor: 1.881
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Sune, Tomas Pumarola, Pagarolas, Andres Anton et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0213-005X(14)70150-8

Usefulness of Strongyloides stercoralis Serology in the Management of Patients with Eosinophilia.

PMID: 24615124
Journal: AM J TROP MED HYG
Year: 2014
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 May;90(5):830-4. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0678. Epub 2014 Mar 10.
Impact factor: 2.736
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Molina, Israel, Salvador, Fernando, Sulleiro, Elena, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Saugar, Jose Maria, Rodriguez, Esperanza, Pahissa, Albert et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0678

Impact of the 2009 influenza A H1N1 pandemic on invasive pneumococcal disease in adults.

PMID: 24456230
Journal: SCAND J INFECT DIS
Year: 2014
Reference: Scand J Infect Dis. 2014 Mar;46(3):185-92. doi: 10.3109/00365548.2013.867072. Epub 2014 Jan 24.
Impact factor: 1.64
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ardanuy, Carmen, Pedro-Botet, M Luisa, Burgos, Joaquin, Lujan, Manel, Gimenez, Montse, Rello, Jordi, Planes, Ana, Fontanals, Dionisia, Casas, Irma, Mateu, Lourdes et al.
DOI: 10.3109/00365548.2013.867072

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