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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.
 

Team

Maria Belén Viñado Perez

Maria Belén Viñado Perez

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Navarro Cantero, Susanna

Navarro Cantero, Susanna

Postdoctoral researcher
Microbiology
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Patricia Martinez Vallejos

Patricia Martinez Vallejos

Research technician
Microbiology
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Rodrigo Vasquez Mercado

Rodrigo Vasquez Mercado

Research technician
Microbiology
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Solivella Rodriguez, Manuel

Solivella Rodriguez, Manuel

Research technician
Microbiology
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Alba Mir Cros

Alba Mir Cros

Postdoctoral researcher
Microbiology
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Maria Belén Viñado Perez

Maria Belén Viñado Perez

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Navarro Cantero, Susanna

Navarro Cantero, Susanna

Postdoctoral researcher
Microbiology
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Patricia Martinez Vallejos

Patricia Martinez Vallejos

Research technician
Microbiology
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Rodrigo Vasquez Mercado

Rodrigo Vasquez Mercado

Research technician
Microbiology
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Solivella Rodriguez, Manuel

Solivella Rodriguez, Manuel

Research technician
Microbiology
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Alba Mir Cros

Alba Mir Cros

Postdoctoral researcher
Microbiology
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Projects

STRONG-FIX - Ensayo clínico aleatorizado de no inferioridad de una dosis única y fija de 18mg de ivermectina frente a una dosis fija ajustada a peso de ivermectina para el tratamiento de la estrongiloidiasis no complicada en adultos.

IP: Fernando M Salvador Velez
Collaborators: Begoña Treviño Maruri, Lidia Goterris Bonet
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 123420
Reference: PI22/00859
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Estudio de quasispecies por metagenómica en neuropatías asociadas a virus por secuenciación masiva de nueva generación.

IP: Josep Quer Sivila
Collaborators: Sergi Colomer Castell, Marta Ibañez Lligoña, Lluís Viladomiu Catà, Damir Garcia Cehic, Maria Piñana Moro, Pablo Gabriel Medina, Arnau Llauradó Gayete, Carolina Campos Martinez, Alejandra Gonzalez Sánchez
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 292820
Reference: PI22/00258
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Sistema integral para la vigilancia clínica, epidemiológica y microbiológica (SiVEV/BCN) de la enfermedad asociada a enterovirus en Barcelona ciudad.

IP: Andres Antón Pagarolas
Collaborators: Juliana Esperalba Esquerra, Jorgina Vila Soler, Yolima Cossio Gil, Rocío Rodrigo García, Tomàs Pumarola Suñé, Maria Espiau Guarner, Núria Worner Tomasa, Maria Piñana Moro, Ariadna Carsi Durall, Anna Creus Costa, Alejandra Gonzalez Sánchez, Cristina Andrés Vergés, Narcís Saubí Roca
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 214170
Reference: PI22/00023
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Evaluación de biomarcadores de curación y progresion de enfermedad de Chagas en una cohorte prospectiva de pacientes

IP: Israel Molina Romero
Collaborators: Pau Bosch Nicolau, Aroa Silgado Gimenez
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 135520
Reference: PI22/01894
Duration: 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2025

Publications

HBsAg protein composition and clinical outcomes in chronic hepatitis D and variations across HBeAg-negative chronic HBsAg carriers.

PMID: 37745192
Journal: JHEP Reports
Year: 2023
Reference: JHEP Rep. 2023 Jul 13;5(10):100842. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100842. eCollection 2023 Oct.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Berg, Thomas; Bes, Marta; Buti, Maria; Buti, Maria; Casillas, Rosario; Esteban, Rafael; Esteban, Rafael; Palom, Adriana; Pfefferkorn, Maria; Rando-Segura, Ariadna et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100842

The CARBA-MAP study: national mapping of carbapenemases in Spain (2014-2018).

PMID: 37744921
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
Year: 2023
Reference: Front Microbiol. 2023 Sep 8;14:1247804. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1247804. eCollection 2023.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arrastia-Erviti, Maitane; Azcona-Gutierrez, Jose Manuel; Bloise, Ivan; Calvo-Montes, Jorge; Camara, Jordi; Campo, Rainer; Canton, Rafael; Castillo-Garcia, Javier; Centelles-Serrano, Maria Jose; Chamizo-Lopez, Francisco Javier et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1247804

Pseudomonas aeruginosa antibiotic susceptibility profiles, genomic epidemiology and resistance mechanisms: a nation-wide five-year time lapse analysis.

PMID: 37753216
Journal: The Lancet regional health. Europe
Year: 2023
Reference: Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2023 Sep 19;34:100736. doi: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100736. eCollection 2023 Nov.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alaoui-Sosse, Asmaa; Alarcon, Teresa; Alba, Javier; Aldea-Mansilla, Carmen; Almaraz, Salvador Giner; Alonso, Carla Andrea; Alonso, Iker; Alonso, Pilar; Alonso-Acero, Laura; Arca-Suarez, Jorge et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100736

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness against Hospitalization, Season 2021/22: A Test-Negative Design Study in Barcelona.

PMID: 37766127
Journal: Vaccines
Year: 2023
Reference: Vaccines (Basel). 2023 Sep 2;11(9):1450. doi: 10.3390/vaccines11091450.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Anton, Andres; Armadans-Gil, Lluis; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Carbones-Fargas, Ingrid; Del Oso, Arnau; Fornaguera, Mar; Guananga, David et al.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11091450

The risk of COVID-19 death is much greater and age-dependent with type I IFN autoantibodies.

PMID: 35043109
Journal:
Year: 2022
Reference: Res Sq. 2022 Jan 14. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1225906/v1.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Riviere, Jacques G, Garcia-Prat, Marina, Parra-Martinez, Alba, Soler-Palacin, Pere et al.
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1225906/v1

Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in healthcare professionals with mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: Prospective, non-randomized trial.

PMID: 35680347
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2022 Jun-Jul;40(6):289-295. doi: 10.1016/j.eimce.2020.10.015.
Impact factor: 1.731
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Guillen, Elena, Ayora, Alfonso, Agusti, Antonia, Anton, Andres, Aguilera, Cristina, Vidal, Xavier, Andres, Cristina, Alonso, Manuel, Espuga, Meritxell, Esperalba, Juliana et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2020.10.015

Early outcomes in adults hospitalized with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection receiving tocilizumab.

PMID: 34544604
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2022 Jun 10;158(11):509-518. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.06.012. Epub 2021 Jun 18.
Impact factor: 1.725
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Espinosa-Pereiro, Juan, Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria, Perez-Hoyos, Santiago, Salvador, Fernando, Dura, Xavier, Miarons, Marta, Anton, Andres, Eremiev-Eremiev, Simeon, Sempere-Gonzalez, Abiu, Monforte-Pallares, Arnau et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.06.012

Evolution, geographic spreading, and demographic distribution of Enterovirus D68.

PMID: 35639811
Journal: PLoS Pathogens
Year: 2022
Reference: PLoS Pathog. 2022 May 31;18(5):e1010515. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010515. eCollection 2022 May.
Impact factor: 6.823
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina, Egli, Adrian, Reist, Josiane, Garcia Martinez de Artola, Diego, Alcoba-Florez, Julia, Niesters, Hubert G M, Anton, Andres, Poelman, Randy, Reynders, Marijke, Wollants, Elke et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010515

Pre-existing Autoantibodies Neutralizing High Concentrations of Type I Interferons in Almost 10% of COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care in Barcelona.

PMID: 34570326
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: J Clin Immunol. 2021 Nov;41(8):1733-1744. doi: 10.1007/s10875-021-01136-x. Epub 2021 Sep 27.
Impact factor: 8.317
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rocamora-Blanch, Gemma, Framil, Mario, Calatayud, Laura, Corbella, Xavier, Casanova, Jean-Laurent, Morandeira, Francisco, Sabater-Riera, Joan, Navarro, Sergio, Antoli, Arnau, Parra-Martinez, Alba et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10875-021-01136-x

Schools as a Framework for COVID-19 Epidemiological Surveillance of Children in Catalonia, Spain: A Population-Based Study.

PMID: 34568244
Journal: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Year: 2021
Reference: Front Pediatr. 2021 Sep 8;9:754744. doi: 10.3389/fped.2021.754744. eCollection 2021.
Impact factor: 3.418
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Perramon, Aida, Soriano-Arandes, Antoni, Pino, David, Lazcano, Uxue, Andres, Cristina, Carulla, Mireia, Canadell, Dolors, Ricos, Gemma, Riera-Bosch, M Teresa, Burgaya, Silvia et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.754744

Autoantibodies neutralizing type I IFNs are present in ~4% of uninfected individuals over 70 years old and account for ~20% of COVID-19 deaths.

PMID: 34413139
Journal: Science Immunology
Year: 2021
Reference: Sci Immunol. 2021 Aug 19;6(62). pii: 6/62/eabl4340. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.abl4340.
Impact factor: 17.727
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bastard, Paul, Gervais, Adrian, Le Voyer, Tom, Rosain, Jeremie, Philippot, Quentin, Manry, Jeremy, Michailidis, Eleftherios, Hoffmann, Hans-Heinrich, Eto, Shohei, Garcia-Prat, Marina et al.
DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.abl4340

Multilocus sequence typing of Treponema pallidum subsp. pallidum in Barcelona.

PMID: 34414771
Journal: Future Microbiology
Year: 2021
Reference: Future Microbiol. 2021 Aug 20. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0037.
Impact factor: 3.165
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fernandez-Naval, Candela, Arando, Maider, Espasa, Mateu, Anton, Andres, Fernandez-Huerta, Miguel, Silgado, Aroa, Pinatar, Cristina, Zarzuela, Francesc, Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose, Serra-Pladevall, Judit et al.
DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0037

Comparison of DNA extraction methods and real-time PCR assays for the molecular diagnostics of chronic Chagas disease.

PMID: 32954845
Journal: Future Microbiology
Year: 2020
Reference: Future Microbiol. 2020 Aug;15:1139-1145. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0023.
Impact factor: 2.907
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Silgado, Aroa, Moure, Zaira, de Oliveira, Maykon T, Serre-Delcor, Nuria, Salvador, Fernando, Oliveira, Ines, Molina, Israel, Pumarola, Tomas, Ramirez, Juan C, Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0023

Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in pleural fluid: usefulness of an immunofluorescence-based lateral flow assay for the diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia.

PMID: 32896751
Journal: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Year: 2020
Reference: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2020 Dec;98(4):115162. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115162. Epub 2020 Aug 5.
Impact factor: 2.499
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Romero Herrero, Daniel, Soler-Palacin, Pere, Burgos Cibrian, Joaquin, Falco Ferrer, Vicenc, Anton Pagarolas, Andres, Martin-Gomez, M Teresa et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115162

First national survey of the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in Clinical Microbiology Laboratories in Spain.

PMID: 31987710
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2020
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2020 Nov;38(9):410-416. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.11.008. Epub 2020 Jan 25.
Impact factor: 1.654
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Domingo-Garcia, Diego, Canton, Rafael, Gomez-Garcia de la Pedrosa, Elia, Aznar-Cano, Esteban, Leiva, Jose, Montes, Milagrosa, Sanchez-Romero, Isabel, Rodriguez-Diaz, Juan Carlos, Alarcon-Cavero, Teresa, Isabel Suarez Barrenechea, Ana et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.11.008

Norovirus detection in environmental samples in norovirus outbreaks in closed and semi-closed settings.

PMID: 32092369
Journal: JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
Year: 2020
Reference: J Hosp Infect. 2020 May;105(1):3-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.02.011. Epub 2020 Feb 21.
Impact factor: 3.271
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: de Benito, J, Rico, E, Perez, C, Belver, A, Sabate, S, Razquin, E, Torner, N, Vileu, R M, de Andres, A, Cunille, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.02.011

Sexual Transmission of Intestinal Parasites and Other Enteric Pathogens among Men Who Have Sex with Men Presenting Gastrointestinal Symptoms in an STI Unit in Barcelona, Spain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

PMID: 31549611
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2019
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2019 Dec;101(6):1388-1391. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0312.
Impact factor: 2.315
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Espasa, Mateu, Sulleiro, Elena, Pumarola, Tomas, Garcia-Perez, Jorge-Nestor, Vall, Marti, Fernandez-Huerta, Miguel, Zarzuela, Francesc, Barbera, Maria-Jesus, Arando, Maider, Esperalba, Juliana et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0312

Community-acquired respiratory viruses are a risk factor for chronic lung allograft dysfunction.

PMID: 30561555
Journal: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2019
Reference: Clin Infect Dis. 2019 Sep 13;69(7):1192-1197. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy1047.
Impact factor: 9.055
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ferrer, Ricard, Peghin, Maddalena, Los-Arcos, Ibai, Hirsch, Hans H, Codina, Gemma, Monforte, Victor, Bravo, Carles, Berastegui, Cristina, Jauregui, Alberto, Romero, Laura et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy1047

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

Leishmaniasis and tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists in the Mediterranean basin. A switch in clinical expression.

PMID: 31469834
Journal: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Year: 2019
Reference: PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2019 Aug 30;13(8):e0007708. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007708. eCollection 2019 Aug.
Impact factor: 4.487
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bosch-Nicolau, Pau, Ubals, Maria, Salvador, Fernando, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Aparicio, Gloria, Erra, Alba, Martinez de Salazar, Pablo, Sulleiro, Elena, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007708

Comparative Evaluation of Indirect Immunofluorescence and NS-1-Based ELISA to Determine Zika Virus-Specific IgM.

PMID: 30029548
Journal: Viruses-Basel
Year: 2018
Reference: Viruses. 2018 Jul 19;10(7). pii: v10070379. doi: 10.3390/v10070379.
Impact factor: 3.761
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: De Ory, Fernando, Sanchez-Seco, Maria Paz, Vazquez, Ana, Montero, Maria Dolores, Sulleiro, Elena, Martinez, Miguel J, Matas, Lurdes, Merino, Francisco J et al.
DOI: 10.3390/v10070379

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

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

Escherichia coli early-onset sepsis: trends over two decades.

PMID: 28770413
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
Year: 2017
Reference: Eur J Pediatr. 2017 Sep;176(9):1227-1234. doi: 10.1007/s00431-017-2975-z. Epub 2017 Aug 2.
Impact factor: 1.921
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Mendoza-Palomar, Natalia, Balasch-Carulla, Milena, Gonzalez-Di Lauro, Sabina, Cespedes, Maria Concepcio, Andreu, Antonia, Frick, Marie Antoinette, Linde, Maria Angeles, Soler-Palacin, Pere et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-2975-z

Case Report: Successful Lung Transplantation from a Donor Seropositive for Trypanosoma cruzi Infection (Chagas Disease) to a Seronegative Recipient.

PMID: 28749767
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2017
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2017 Oct;97(4):1147-1150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.17-0156. Epub 2017 Jul 27.
Impact factor: 2.549
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Sulleiro, Elena, Berastegui, Cristina, Jauregui, Alberto, Pont, Teresa, Los-Arcos, Ibai, Len, Oscar, Gavalda, Joan, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.17-0156

Mycoplasma genitalium Macrolide and Fluoroquinolone Resistance: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among a 2013-2014 Cohort of Patients in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 28703723
Journal: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Year: 2017
Reference: Sex Transm Dis. 2017 Aug;44(8):457-462. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000631.
Impact factor: 2.358
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barbera, Maria-Jesus, Fernandez-Huerta, Miguel, Jensen, Jorgen-Skov, Caballero, Estrella, Andreu, Antonia et al.
DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000631

Successful liver transplantation despite donor-transmitted ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infection: Case report and review of the literature.

PMID: 28691772
Journal: Transplant Infectious Disease
Year: 2017
Reference: Transpl Infect Dis. 2017 Oct;19(5). doi: 10.1111/tid.12743. Epub 2017 Aug 2.
Impact factor: 1.719
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Escola-Verge, Laura, Los-Arcos, Ibal, Gonzalez, Junajo, Lung, Mayli, Bilbao, Itxarone, Farre, Merce, Pont, Teresa, Sandiumenge, Alberto, Gavalda, Joan, Len, Oscar et al.
DOI: 10.1111/tid.12743

Imported Disease Screening Prior to Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation for Oncohematological Malignancies.

PMID: 27928093
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
Year: 2016
Reference: Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2016 Dec 7;95(6):1463-1468. Epub 2016 Oct 17.
Impact factor: 2.453
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Valcarcel, David, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Salvador, Fernando, Ruiz-Camps, Isabel, Barba, Pere, Molina, Israel, Sanz-Garcia, Enrique, Sulleiro, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0458

Successful Treatment of Sinusitis by Acanthamoeba in a Pediatric Patient After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation.

PMID: 27626919
Journal: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
Year: 2016
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Dec;35(12):1350-1351.
Impact factor: 2.587
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Juan, Antonio, Alonso, Laura, Olive, Teresa, Navarro, Alexandra, Sulleiro, Elena, Sanchez de Toledo, Jose, Diaz de Heredia, Cristina et al.
DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001329

Epidemiological and clinical profile of adult patients with Blastocystis sp. infection in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 27741951
Journal: Parasites & Vectors
Year: 2016
Reference: Parasit Vectors. 2016 Oct 14;9(1):548.
Impact factor: 3.234
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salvador, Fernando, Sulleiro, Elena, Sanchez-Montalva, Adrian, Alonso, Carmen, Santos, Javier, Fuentes, Isabel, Molina, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-016-1827-4

A molecular epidemiological study of human parainfluenza virus type 3 at a tertiary university hospital during 2013-2015 in Catalonia, Spain.

PMID: 27524509
Journal: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Year: 2016
Reference: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 Oct;86(2):153-9. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.07.023. Epub 2016 Jul 27.
Impact factor: 2.45
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Fuentes, Francisco, Esperalba, Juliana, Campins, Magda, Pumarola, Tomas, Anton, Andres, Martin, Maria Del Carmen, Armadans, Lluis, Uriona, Sonia Maria, Godoy, Cristina, Peremiquel-Trillas, Paula et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.07.023

Molecular epidemiology and molecular characterization of respiratory syncytial viruses at a tertiary care university hospital in Catalonia (Spain) during the 2013-2014 season.

PMID: 25866332
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
Year: 2015
Reference: J Clin Virol. 2015 May;66:27-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2015.02.018. Epub 2015 Feb 26.
Impact factor: 3.016
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campins, Magda, Codina, Maria Gema, Martin, Maria Del Carmen, Fuentes, Francisco, Esperalba, Juliana, Bruguera, Andreu, Vilca, Luz Maria, Armadans, Lluis, Pumarola, Tomas, Anton, Andres et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2015.02.018

First Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases detected in hospitalised patients in a tertiary care university hospital in Spain, October 2014.

PMID: 25735714
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2015
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2015 Nov;33(9):585-9. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.01.008. Epub 2015 Feb 28.
Impact factor: 2.172
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Gimferrer, Laura, Campins, Magda, Codina, Maria Gema, Esperalba, Juliana, Martin, Maria Del Carmen, Fuentes, Francisco, Pumarola, Tomas, Anton, Andres et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.01.008

Lymphogranuloma venereum in Barcelona, 2007-2012: the role of seroadaptation in men who have sex with men.

PMID: 24642056
Journal: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2015
Reference: Epidemiol Infect. 2015 Jan;143(1):184-8. doi: 10.1017/S0950268814000545. Epub 2014 Mar 18.
Impact factor: 2.535
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Reyes-Uruena, J M, Garcia De Olalla, P, Vall-Mayans, M, Arando, M, Caballero, E, Cayla, J A, Marti-Pastor, Marc, Armengol, Pere, Jesus Barbera, M, Vives, Alvaro et al.
DOI: 10.1017/S0950268814000545

The problem of early mortality in pneumococcal pneumonia: a study of risk factors.

PMID: 26022957
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2015
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2015 Aug;46(2):561-4. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00034415. Epub 2015 May 28.
Impact factor: 7.636
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Quesada, M Dolores, Lung, Mayli, Bermudo, Guadalupe, Almirante, Benito, Falco, Vicenc, Fontanals, Dionisia, Pedro-Botet, M Luisa, Larrosa, M Nieves, Lujan, Manel, Burgos, Joaquin et al.
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00034415

Molecular epidemiology and virulence of Escherichia coli O16:H5-ST131: Comparison with H30 and H30-Rx subclones of O25b:H4-ST131.

PMID: 25455219
Journal: INT J MED MICROBIOL
Year: 2014
Reference: Int J Med Microbiol. 2014 Nov;304(8):1247-57. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Oct 14.
Impact factor: 3.42
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Viso, Susana, Garcia-Garrote, Fernando, Tchesnokova, Veronika, Billig, Mariya, de la Cruz, Fernando, de Toro, Maria, Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose, Prats, Guillermo, Chaves, Fernando, Martinez-Martinez, Luis et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2014.10.002

Epidemiology and predictive factors for early and late mortality in Candida bloodstream infections: a population-based surveillance in Spain.

PMID: 24125548
Journal: CLIN MICROBIOL INFEC
Year: 2014
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014 Apr;20(4):O245-54. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12380. Epub 2013 Oct 11.
Impact factor: 5.197
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Gimeno, Concepcion, Puig-Asensio, M, Padilla, B, Gadea, Ignacio, Losa, Juan Emilio, Delgado-Iribarren, Alberto, Ramos, Antonio, Romero, Yolanda, Sanchez, Isabel, Rodriguez-Bano, Jesus et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12380

Inhibitor-resistant TEM- and OXA-1-producing Escherichia coli isolates resistant to amoxicillin-clavulanate are more clonal and possess lower virulence gene content than susceptible clinical isolates.

PMID: 24777096
Journal: ANTIMICROB AGENTS CH
Year: 2014
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2014 Jul;58(7):3874-81. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02738-13. Epub 2014 Apr 28.
Impact factor: 4.451
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bartolome, Rosa M, Oteo, Jesus, Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose, Ortega, Adriana, Quintero-Zarate, J Natalia, Bou, German, Cercenado, Emilia, Conejo, Maria Carmen, Martinez-Martinez, Luis, Navarro, Ferran et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.02738-13

Impact of prompt catheter withdrawal and adequate antimicrobial therapy on the prognosis of hospital-acquired parenteral nutrition catheter-related bacteraemia.

PMID: 24888250
Journal: CLIN MICROBIOL INFEC
Year: 2014
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014 Nov;20(11):1205-10. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12703. Epub 2014 Jul 15.
Impact factor: 5.197
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rodriguez-Pardo, D, Almirante, B, Fernandez-Hidalgo, N, Pigrau, C, Ferrer, C, Planes, A M, Alcaraz, R, Burgos, R, Pahissa, A et al.
DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12703

Distribution of Pilus Islands in Streptococcus agalactiae That Cause Human Infections: Insights into Evolution and Implication for Vaccine Development.

PMID: 23269415
Journal: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology
Year: 2013
Reference: Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2013 Feb;20(2):313-6. doi: 10.1128/CVI.00529-12. Epub 2012 Dec 26.
Impact factor: 2.598
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Martins, E R, Andreu, A, Melo-Cristino, J, Ramirez, M et al.
DOI: 10.1128/CVI.00529-12

Risk factors for invasive pneumococcal disease in a community with a high proportion of non vaccine serotypes.

PMID: 23261046
Journal: VACCINE
Year: 2013
Reference: Vaccine. 2013 Jan 30;31(6):960-6. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.11.102. Epub 2012 Dec 20.
Impact factor: 3.492
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Soldevila, Nuria, Hernandez, Sergi, Selva, Laura, de Sevilla, Mariona F, Garcia-Garcia, Juan Jose, Moraga, Fernando, Planes, Ana Maria, Munoz-Almagro, Carmen, Dominguez, Angela, Ciruela, Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.11.102

Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in HIV-infected patients in Spain.

PMID: 23072792
Journal: JOURNAL OF INFECTION
Year: 2013
Reference: J Infect. 2013 Feb;66(2):199-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2012.10.013. Epub 2012 Oct 13.
Impact factor: 4.073
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Imaz, Arkaitz, Cobos-Trigueros, Nazaret, Falco, Vicenc, Manzardo, Christian, Pujol, Miquel, Curto, Jordi, Bartolome, Rosa, Soriano, Alex, Podzamczer, Daniel, Dominguez, M Angeles et al.
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[Incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care unit.]

PMID: 21507738
Journal: ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
Year: 2011
Reference: An Pediatr (Barc). 2011 Sep;75(3):188-93. Epub 2011 Apr 19.
Impact factor: 0.57
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.03.002

Spread of Escherichia coli O25b:H4-B2-ST131 producing CTX-M-15 and SHV-12 with high virulence gene content in Barcelona (Spain).

PMID: 21177675
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2011
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2011 Mar;66(3):517-26. Epub 2010 Dec 21.
Impact factor: 4.659
Publication type: Paper in international publication
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkq491

[Microbiological diagnosis of central nervous system infections.]

PMID: 21345533
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2011
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 Feb;29(2):127-34. Epub 2011 Feb 22.
Impact factor: 1.656
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2010.10.003

Current and Potential Usefulness of Pneumococcal Urinary Antigen Detection in Hospitalized Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia to Guide Antimicrobial Therapy.

PMID: 20876397
Journal: ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Year: 2011
Reference: Arch Intern Med. 2011 Jan 24;171(2):166-72. Epub 2010 Sep 27.
Impact factor: 10.639
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.347

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria in the sputum of HIV-infected patients: infection or colonization?

PMID: 19255269
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS
Year: 2009
Reference: Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Mar;20(3):193-5.
Impact factor: 1.075
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DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008300

Factors associated with differences between conventional contact tracing and molecular epidemiology in study of tuberculosis transmission and analysis in the city of Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 19020067
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Year: 2009
Reference: J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Jan;47(1):198-204.
Impact factor: 3.945
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Borrell, Sonia, Espanol, Montserrat, Orcau, Angels, Tudo, Griselda, March, Francesca, Cayla, Joan A, Jansa, Josep Maria, Alcaide, Fernando, Martin-Casabona, Nuria, Salvado, Margarita et al.
DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00507-08

Predictors of mortality and impact of aminoglycosides on outcome in listeriosis in a retrospective cohort study.

PMID: 19468027
Journal: JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2009
Reference: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Aug;64(2):416-23.
Impact factor: 4.328
Publication type: Paper in international publication
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkp180

Osteomyelitis of the jaw: resistance to clindamycin in patients with prior antibiotics exposure.

PMID: 18797941
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2009
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2009 Apr;28(4):317-23.
Impact factor: 2.866
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pigrau, C, Rodriguez, D, Larrosa, N, Bescos, S, Raspall, G, Pahissa, A, Almirante, B et al.
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