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Terlizzi V, Farrell PM. Update on advances in cystic fibrosis towards a cure and implications for primary care clinicians. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2024; 54:101637. [PMID: 38811287 DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2024.101637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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During the past quarter century, the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) have been transformed by molecular sciences that initiated a new era with discovery of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. The knowledge gained from that breakthrough has had dramatic clinical impact. Although once a diagnostic dilemma with long delays, preventable deaths, and irreversible pathology, CF can now be routinely diagnosed shortly after birth through newborn screening programs. This strategy of pre-symptomatic identification has eliminated the common diagnostic "odyssey" that was a failure of the healthcare delivery system causing psychologically traumatic experiences for parents. Therapeutic advances of many kinds have culminated in CFTR modulator treatment that can reduce the effects of or even correct the molecular defect in the chloride channel -the basic cause of CF. This astonishing advance has transformed CF care as described fully herein. Despite this impressive progress, there are challenges and controversies in the delivery of care. Issues include how best to achieve high sensitivity newborn screening with acceptable specificity; what course of action is appropriate for children who are identified through the unavoidable incidental findings of screening tests (CFSPID/CRMS cases and heterozygote carriers); how best to ensure genetic counseling; when to initiate the very expensive but life-saving CFTR modulator drugs; how to identify new CFTR modulator drugs for patients with non-responsive CFTR variants; how to adjust other therapeutic modalities; and how to best partner with primary care clinicians. Progress always brings new challenges, and this has been evident worldwide for CF. Consequently, this article summarizes the major advances of recent years along with controversies and describes their implications with an international perspective.
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- Vito Terlizzi
- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Cystic Fibrosis Regional Reference Center, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence, Italy
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Clinical Sciences Center (K4/948), 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Sreenivasulu H, Muppalla SK, Vuppalapati S, Shokrolahi M, Reddy Pulliahgaru A. Hope in Every Breath: Navigating the Therapeutic Landscape of Cystic Fibrosis. Cureus 2023; 15:e43603. [PMID: 37719614 PMCID: PMC10504422 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) has long posed a complex challenge to medical science. Still, the tides are turning with remarkable progress in prognosis and demographics, thanks to cutting-edge medical management and treatment breakthroughs. It affects multiple systems, necessitating a comprehensive approach to its management. This article thoroughly reviews the latest advancements in CF treatment across three key areas: respiratory care, infection prevention, and pharmacological management. In respiratory care, emphasis is placed on airway clearance therapies and nebulized saline, while infection prevention strategies encompass hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and environmental cleaning and disinfection. Pharmacological management explores pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), antimicrobial treatments, cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) modulators, and promising gene therapies. Patient education and support are highlighted as crucial components of effective CF management, while mental health assessments are emphasized due to CF patients' susceptibility to anxiety and depression. This review highlights the tremendous progress made in the management of CF. Integrating early detection, infection prevention, pharmacological interventions, gene therapy, and patient support is revolutionizing the care and quality of life for individuals with CF.
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- Himabindu Sreenivasulu
- General Medicine, People's Education Society (PES) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND
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- Pediatrics, People's Education Society (PES) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND
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- General Medicine, People's Education Society (PES) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND
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- Pediatrics, People's Education Society (PES) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND
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Zobell JT, Moss J, Creelman J, Christensen R, Jensen B, Stewart J, Ameel K, Asfour F. Implementation of a comprehensive pharmacy-driven immunization care process model in a pediatric cystic fibrosis clinic. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1145-1151. [PMID: 36600452 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Members of an integrated pharmacy team (pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) have roles that have been identified in the literature as part of the multi-disciplinary cystic fibrosis (CF) care team. One role that has not specifically addressed is the administration of routine and recommended immunizations to people with CF (PwCF). According to care guidelines, PwCF of all ages should be provided all age-appropriate and recommended immunizations. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can administer immunizations per state laws. The Primary Children's CF Center decided to implement a comprehensive pharmacy-driven immunization care process model to impact immunization rates. METHODS A 24-month retrospective analysis was conducted with pediatric (≤18 years) PwCF at the Primary Children's CF Center. The primary outcome measures were the percentage (%) of PwCF who received PPSV23, and/or HPV, and/or meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) immunizations 1-year post-care process model implementation (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) as compared to baseline values. The secondary outcome measures are the total number of immunizations, the number of each immunization provided, and the financial impact of pharmacy-driven immunization care process model 1-year post-implementation. RESULTS During the 1-year post-care process model implementation (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022), a total of 523 immunizations were provided to 243 pediatric PwCF. The most frequent immunizations provided were PPSV23 (160/523, 31%) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (154/523, 29%). The baseline percentages of eligible PwCF of PPSV23, HPV, and MCV were 27% (58/217), 43% (32/74), and 24% (8/34), respectively. The 1-year post-implementation percentages of PPSV23, HPV, and MCV were 99% (217/218, p < 0.00001), 91% (67/74, p < 0.00001), and 97% (33/34, p < 0.00001), respectively. For COVID-19 immunizations, 56% of eligible PwCF (181/321) have received their first dose. Of these 181 PwCF, 70% (126/181) have received at least one dose of their primary series or booster during the 1-year post-implementation period. The rate of those PwCF who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 immunization from the age of 6 months to 4 years, 5-11 years, and 12-18 years, was 37% (30/82), 60% (78/129), and 66% (73/110), respectively. For the financial impact generated during the 1-year immunization care process model post-implementation period, 404 non-VFC immunizations were given for an estimated profit of $11,930. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a pharmacy-driven immunization care process model is a way for integrated pharmacy teams to evolve with the CF center care model and have a role expansion in the care provided to PwCF.
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- Jeffery T Zobell
- Department of Pharmacy, Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Pharmacy, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Pharmacy, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Intermountain Primary Children's Outpatient Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Primary Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Ferrell KC, Johansen MD, Triccas JA, Counoupas C. Virulence Mechanisms of Mycobacterium abscessus: Current Knowledge and Implications for Vaccine Design. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:842017. [PMID: 35308378 PMCID: PMC8928063 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.842017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mycobacterium abscessus is a member of the non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) group, responsible for chronic infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) or those otherwise immunocompromised. While viewed traditionally as an opportunistic pathogen, increasing research into M. abscessus in recent years has highlighted its continued evolution into a true pathogen. This is demonstrated through an extensive collection of virulence factors (VFs) possessed by this organism which facilitate survival within the host, particularly in the harsh environment of the CF lung. These include VFs resembling those of other Mycobacteria, and non-mycobacterial VFs, both of which make a notable contribution in shaping M. abscessus interaction with the host. Mycobacterium abscessus continued acquisition of VFs is cause for concern and highlights the need for novel vaccination strategies to combat this pathogen. An effective M. abscessus vaccine must be suitably designed for target populations (i.e., individuals with CF) and incorporate current knowledge on immune correlates of protection against M. abscessus infection. Vaccination strategies must also build upon lessons learned from ongoing efforts to develop novel vaccines for other pathogens, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb); decades of research into M. tb has provided insight into unconventional and innovative vaccine approaches that may be applied to M. abscessus. Continued research into M. abscessus pathogenesis will be critical for the future development of safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics to reduce global incidence of this emerging pathogen.
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- Kia C. Ferrell
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Tuberculosis Research Program, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- *Correspondence: Kia C. Ferrell,
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Faculty of Science, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases and the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Tuberculosis Research Program, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases and the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Claudio Counoupas,
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Righi E, Gallo T, Azzini AM, Mazzaferri F, Cordioli M, Merighi M, Tacconelli E. A Review of Vaccinations in Adult Patients with Secondary Immunodeficiency. Infect Dis Ther 2021; 10:637-661. [PMID: 33687662 PMCID: PMC7941364 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-021-00404-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Vaccine-preventable diseases and their related complications are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with altered immunocompetence. Optimised immunisation in this patient population is challenging because of limited data from vaccine trials, suboptimal vaccine efficacy and safety concerns. Reliable efficacy data are lacking among patients with altered immunocompetence, and existing recommendations are mainly based on expert consensus and may vary geographically. Inactivated vaccines can be generally used without risks in this group, but their efficacy may be reduced, and immunisation schedules vary according to local guidelines, age, and type and stage of the underlying disease. Live vaccines, if indicated, should be administered with care because of the risk of vaccine-associated disease. We have reviewed the current evidence on vaccination principles and recommendations in adult patients with secondary immunodeficiencies, including asplenia, HIV infection, stem cell and solid organ transplant, haematological malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease and other chronic disorders.
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- Elda Righi
- Infectious Diseases, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
- Infectious Diseases, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy.
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- Public Health Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Infectious Diseases, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Infectious Diseases, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Infectious Diseases, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With improving life expectancy and quality of life, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has become an increasingly important aspect of patient-centered cystic fibrosis care. This review aims to describe advances in cystic fibrosis-related SRH and highlight optimal practices. RECENT FINDINGS Recent publications suggest that people with cystic fibrosis follow a similar trajectory of sexual development and activity as their noncystic fibrosis peers, although contraception use is lower. Although fertility is reduced in patients with cystic fibrosis, improved survival and assisted reproductive technologies have led to an increasing pursuit and incidence of pregnancy. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator modulators that correct the underlying cystic fibrosis defect might improve fertility and thus far appear safe in pregnancy, though data are limited.Despite medical knowledge of SRH in cystic fibrosis, patients continue to report they lack sufficient education about these aspects of their healthcare, and cystic fibrosis multidisciplinary teams are ill prepared to counsel their patients. SUMMARY Understanding of the effects of cystic fibrosis on SRH continues to improve, although many questions remain regarding optimal care from the choice of contraception to the safety of cystic fibrosis-specific medications in pregnancy. Further development of cystic fibrosis-informed interdisciplinary specialist networks and a wider framework of practice would both enhance health outcomes and better support patients.
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Lommatzsch ST. Infection prevention and chronic disease management in cystic fibrosis and noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2020; 14:1753466620905272. [PMID: 32160809 PMCID: PMC7068740 DOI: 10.1177/1753466620905272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease (CLD) characterized by irreversible bronchial dilatation noted on computed tomography associated with chronic cough, ongoing viscid sputum production, and recurrent pulmonary infections. Patients with bronchiectasis can be classified into two groups: those with cystic fibrosis and those without cystic fibrosis. Individuals with either cystic fibrosis related bronchiectasis (CFRB) or noncystic fibrosis related bronchiectasis (NCFRB) experience continuous airway inflammation and suffer airway architectural changes that foster the acquisition of a unique polymicrobial community. The presence of microorganisms increases airway inflammation, triggers pulmonary exacerbations (PEx), reduces quality of life (QOL), and, in some cases, is an independent risk factor for increased mortality. As there is no cure for either condition, prevention and control of infection is paramount. Such an undertaking incorporates patient/family and healthcare team education, immunoprophylaxis, microorganism source control, antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis, organism eradication, daily pulmonary disease management, and, in some cases, thoracic surgery. This review is a summary of recommendations aimed to thwart patient acquisition of pathologic organisms, and those therapies known to mitigate the effects of chronic airway infection. A thorough discussion of airway clearance techniques and treatment of or screening for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is beyond the scope of this discussion.
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Ochman M, Latos M, Urlik M, Stącel T, Nęcki M, Tatoj Z, Zawadzki F, Wajda-Pokrontka M, Przybyłowski P, Zembala M. Cystic Fibrosis: From Qualification to Lung Transplantation, a Single Center Experience. Ann Transplant 2019; 24:185-190. [PMID: 30948702 PMCID: PMC6467174 DOI: 10.12659/aot.914328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) is congenital multisystem disorder, that leads to gradual deterioration of pulmonary function. Advancements in therapy of CF-related lung disease have delayed its progression. However, lung transplantation remains the only therapeutic option for majority of such patients. Aim of the study was to assess qualification process and outcome of lung transplantation as a treatment of CF patients qualified in a single center between 2011 and 2018. Material/Methods This retrospective study assessed 41 patients who were qualified to be treated by means of lung transplantation due to CF in Lung Transplant Program of Silesian Center for Heart Diseases between 2011 and 2018. Analysis of patients during qualification process and after lung transplantation was performed. Lung recipients were observed during 1-year follow-up by means of pulmonary function tests. Results 1-year survival was noted among 80% of the patients; 3-year survival and 5-year survival were noted among 70% of the recipients. Mean forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) increased after lung transplantation: 21.19% at qualification; and 76.67% at 12 months after lung transplantation. Mean forced vital capacity (FVC) results also improved: 34.18% at qualification and 78.34% at 12 months after lung transplantation. The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) before and after treatment noted an increase of 175.55 m. Conclusions Lung transplantation improves respiratory capacity of CF patients and prolongs their life.
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- Marek Ochman
- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Cracow, Poland.,Department of Cardiosurgery, John Paul II Hospital, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Zoni AC, Esteban-Vasallo MD, Domínguez-Berjón MF, Sendra JM, Astray-Mochales J. Coverage and predictors of influenza vaccination in patients with cystic fibrosis in a campaign with a mobile phone text messaging intervention. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2018; 15:102-106. [PMID: 30192711 PMCID: PMC6363150 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1520585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Annual influenza vaccination is considered the best protection against influenza infection. We analyzed the influenza vaccine coverage (IVC) in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and evaluated the factors associated with the IVC, including the effect of text-message/SMS reminders. We performed a cross-sectional study in the Community of Madrid (Spain) in 2015. The target population was people with CF older than 6 months of age at the beginning of the flu vaccination campaign. The IVC was calculated according to the study variables. A total of 445 CF patients were analyzed. In 2015, IVC reached 67.9% and was higher in children and women. The main factor associated with flu vaccination was having been vaccinated in the previous campaign (aOR 14.36; IC95%: 8.48–24.32). The probability of being vaccinated after receiving the SMS was more than twice than for those who did not receive it, although no statistical significance was reached. In conclusion the IVC of patients with CF is high, but it still has room for improvement. SMS reminders sent to CF patients might improve influenza vaccine uptake.
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- Ana Clara Zoni
- a Directorate-General for Public Health , Madrid Regional Health Authority , Madrid , Spain
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- a Directorate-General for Public Health , Madrid Regional Health Authority , Madrid , Spain
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- a Directorate-General for Public Health , Madrid Regional Health Authority , Madrid , Spain
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Postgenomic Approaches and Bioinformatics Tools to Advance the Development of Vaccines against Bacteria of the Burkholderia cepacia Complex. Vaccines (Basel) 2018; 6:vaccines6020034. [PMID: 29890657 PMCID: PMC6027386 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines6020034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Bacteria of the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality among patients suffering from cystic fibrosis. Eradication of these pathogens by antimicrobial therapy often fails, highlighting the need to develop novel strategies to eradicate infections. Vaccines are attractive since they can confer protection to particularly vulnerable patients, as is the case of cystic fibrosis patients. Several studies have identified specific virulence factors and proteins as potential subunit vaccine candidates. So far, no vaccine is available to protect from Bcc infections. In the present work, we review the most promising postgenomic approaches and selected web tools available to speed up the identification of immunogenic proteins with the potential of conferring protection against Bcc infections.
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Le Moigne V, Gaillard JL, Herrmann JL. Vaccine strategies against cystic fibrosis pathogens. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2017; 12:751-6. [PMID: 26618824 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2015.1102810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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A great number of cystic fibrosis (CF) pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the Burkholderia cepacia and the Mycobacterium abscessus complex raised difficult therapeutic problems due to their intrinsic multi-resistance to numerous antibiotics. Vaccine strategies represent one of the key weapons against these multi-resistant bacteria in a number of clinical settings like CF. Different strategies are considered in order to develop such vaccines, linked either to priming the host response, or by exploiting genomic data derived from the bacterium. Interestingly, virulence factors synthesized by various pathogens might serve as targets for vaccine development and have been, for example, evaluated in the context of CF.
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- Vincent Le Moigne
- a INSERM U1173, UFR Des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin , Saint-Quentin en Yvelines , France
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- a INSERM U1173, UFR Des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin , Saint-Quentin en Yvelines , France.,b Service de Microbiologie, Groupe Hospitalier et Universitaire Paris Île-de-France Ouest, Assitance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, (92) Boulogne-Billancourt and Garches , France
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- a INSERM U1173, UFR Des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin , Saint-Quentin en Yvelines , France.,b Service de Microbiologie, Groupe Hospitalier et Universitaire Paris Île-de-France Ouest, Assitance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, (92) Boulogne-Billancourt and Garches , France
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Maltezou HC, Doudounakis S, Lekaditi M, Tanou K, Katerelos P, Theodoridou M. Study of Greek children and youths with cystic fibrosis identifies immunisation gaps and delays. Acta Paediatr 2017; 106:288-291. [PMID: 27862309 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Data about immunisation rates in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are scarce. We estimated the rates and timeliness of immunisations in CF patients aged 0.55-22 years. METHODS We studied 122 subjects at a hospital in Greece in 2014. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data and parents' opinions about immunisations. RESULTS The complete immunisation rates were 92.6% for diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliomyelitis-Haemophilus influenzae (DTaP-IPV-Hib), 96.7% for hepatitis A, 97.4% for hepatitis B, 97.4% for measles-mumps-rubella, 85.1% for the varicella zoster virus, 85.1% for the meningococcus C conjugate, 84.3% for the pneumococcus conjugate and 58.9% for the bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine. Immunisation rates in youths were 64.4% for DTaP-IPV, 26.8% for the tetravalent meningococcus conjugate vaccine and 54.1% for the human papilloma virus vaccine. In addition, 30.1% received the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine and 45.6% received annual influenza vaccines. Complete, up-to-date immunisation rates fell from 61.4% at 12 months of age to 14.5% at six and 12 years. All vaccines experienced delays. Most parents believed vaccines were necessary to protect their child's health. CONCLUSION Our study of children with CF found immunisation gaps with no catch-up immunisations and these need to be administered at follow-up visits.
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- Helena C. Maltezou
- Department for Interventions in Health‐Care Facilities Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention Athens Greece
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital Athens Greece
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital Athens Greece
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital Athens Greece
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- Department for Interventions in Health‐Care Facilities Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention Athens Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital Athens Greece
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Doherty M, Schmidt-Ott R, Santos JI, Stanberry LR, Hofstetter AM, Rosenthal SL, Cunningham AL. Vaccination of special populations: Protecting the vulnerable. Vaccine 2016; 34:6681-6690. [PMID: 27876197 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Revised: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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One of the strategic objectives of the 2011-2020 Global Vaccine Action Plan is for the benefits of immunisation to be equitably extended to all people. This approach encompasses special groups at increased risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as preterm infants and pregnant women, as well as those with chronic and immune-compromising medical conditions or at increased risk of disease due to immunosenescence. Despite demonstrations of effectiveness and safety, vaccine uptake in these special groups is frequently lower than expected, even in developed countries with vaccination strategies in place. For example, uptake of the influenza vaccine in pregnancy rarely exceeds 50% in developed countries and, although data are scarce, it appears that only half of preterm infants are up-to-date with routine paediatric vaccinations. Many people with chronic medical conditions or who are immunocompromised due to disease or aging are also under-vaccinated. In the US, coverage among people aged 65years or older was 67% for the influenza vaccine in the 2014-2015 season and 55-60% for tetanus and pneumococcal vaccines in 2013, while the coverage rate for herpes zoster vaccination among those aged 60years or older was only 24%. In most other countries, rates are far lower. Reasons for under-vaccination of special groups include fear of adverse outcomes or illness caused by the vaccine, the inconvenience (and in some settings, cost) of vaccination and lack of awareness of the need for vaccination or national recommendations. There is also evidence that healthcare providers' attitudes towards vaccination are among the most important influences on the decision to vaccinate. It is clear that physicians' adherence to recommendations needs to be improved, particularly where patients receive care from multiple subspecialists and receive little or no care from primary care providers.
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- Mark Doherty
- GSK Vaccines, Avenue Fleming 20, Parc de la Noire Epine, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium.
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA; New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
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- Westmead Institute, The Centre for Virus Research, 176 Hawkesbury Road, NSW 2145, Australia.
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BACKGROUND Invasive pneumococcal disease is associated with significant mortality and many countries have introduced routine pneumococcal vaccination into their childhood immunisation programmes. Whilst pneumococcal disease in cystic fibrosis is uncommon, pneumococcal immunisation may offer some protection against pulmonary exacerbations caused by this pathogen. In the USA and UK pneumococcal vaccination is currently recommended for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis. This is an update of a previously published review. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccines in reducing morbidity in people with cystic fibrosis. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group Cystic Fibrosis Trials Register, which comprises references identified from comprehensive electronic database searches and handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings. In addition, the pharmaceutical manufacturers of the polysaccharide and conjugate pneumococcal vaccines were approached.Date of the most recent search: 27 June 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing pneumococcal vaccination (with either a polysaccharide or conjugate pneumococcal vaccine) with non-vaccination or placebo in children or adults with cystic fibrosis were eligible for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS No relevant trials were identified. MAIN RESULTS There are no trials included in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS As no trials were identified we cannot draw conclusions on the efficacy of routine pneumococcal immunisation in people with cystic fibrosis in reducing their morbidity or mortality. As many countries now include pneumococcal immunisation in their routine childhood vaccination schedule it is unlikely that future randomised controlled trials will be initiated. Rigorously conducted epidemiological studies may offer the opportunity to evaluate the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis.
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- Laura Burgess
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool, UK, L12 2AP
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Le Moigne V, Gaillard JL, Herrmann JL. Vaccine strategies against bacterial pathogens in cystic fibrosis patients. Med Mal Infect 2016; 46:4-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2015.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Masson A, Launay O, Delaisi B, Bassinet L, Remus N, Lebourgeois M, Chedevergne F, Bailly C, Foucaud P, Corvol H, deBlic J, Sermet-Gaudelus I. Vaccine coverage in CF children: A French multicenter study. J Cyst Fibros 2015; 14:615-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2015.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Prevalence and impact of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adult cystic fibrosis patients: a retrospective chart review and capsular serotyping study. BMC Pulm Med 2015; 15:49. [PMID: 25930152 PMCID: PMC4434824 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-015-0041-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease characterized by complex polymicrobial communities within the lower respiratory tract. S. pneumoniae, while a well-defined pathogen in the general population, has rarely been identified in CF. Furthermore, prevalence studies on Pneumococcus in CF have predominantly focused on the infant and pediatric populations, and outcome data is lacking. Methods Through a review of our comprehensive clinical and microbiologic database from a single adult CF center in Canada from 1978–2013 we sought to determine the incidence, prevalence, serotype and clinical impact of Pneumococcus in adults with CF. Results Only fifteen of 318 adult CF patients (5%) were ever found to have transient Pneumococcus colonization, and none developed persistent infection although length of carriage varied. As all isolates were stored, capsular serotyping could be performed using a multiplex PCR panel. Capsular serotyping revealed a varied distribution of several serotypes within these isolates. Lung function testing at time of incident Pneumococcus isolation was compared with values before and after isolation and showed no significant reduction in spirometry values, nor was there an increased need for rescue antibacterial therapy. Conclusion Within our center, incident Pneumococcus infection is neither common, associated with a disproportionate clinical deterioration nor results in chronic infection.
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Sexual and reproductive health in cystic fibrosis: a life-course perspective. THE LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2015; 3:70-86. [DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(14)70231-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Browning MJ, Lim MT, Kenia P, Whittle M, Doffinger R, Barcenas-Morales G, Kumararatne D, Viskaduraki M, O'Callaghan C, Gaillard EA. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine responses are impaired in a subgroup of children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2014; 13:632-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2014.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2013] [Revised: 01/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Invasive pneumococcal disease is associated with significant mortality and many countries have introduced routine pneumococcal vaccination into their childhood immunisation programmes. Whilst pneumococcal disease in cystic fibrosis is uncommon, pneumococcal immunisation may offer some protection against pulmonary exacerbations caused by this pathogen. In the USA and UK pneumococcal vaccination is currently recommended for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccines in reducing morbidity in people with cystic fibrosis. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group Cystic Fibrosis Trials Register, which comprises references identified from comprehensive electronic database searches and handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings. In addition, the pharmaceutical manufacturers of the polysaccharide and conjugate pneumococcal vaccines were approached.Date of the most recent search: 15 May 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing pneumococcal vaccination (with either a polysaccharide or conjugate pneumococcal vaccine) with non-vaccination or placebo in children or adults with cystic fibrosis were eligible for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS No relevant trials were identified. MAIN RESULTS There are no trials included in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS As no trials were identified we cannot draw conclusions on the efficacy of routine pneumococcal immunisation in people with cystic fibrosis in reducing their morbidity or mortality. As many countries now include pneumococcal immunisation in their routine childhood vaccination schedule it is unlikely that future randomised controlled trials will be initiated. Rigorously conducted epidemiological studies may offer the opportunity to evaluate the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis.
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- Laura Burgess
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool, UK, L12 2AP
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Launay O, Boelle PY, Krivine A, Grenet D, Boussaud V, Rémus N, Corvol H, Chedevergne F, Hubert D, Sermet-Gaudelus I. Factors associated with humoral immune response to pandemic A/H1N1(v) 2009 influenza vaccine in cystic fibrosis. Vaccine 2014; 32:4515-4521. [PMID: 24950362 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2014] [Revised: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Influenza vaccination is recommended in cystic fibrosis patients. The objective of this study was to assess the immunogenicity of vaccination against 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenza and to study the factors associated with the immune response in patients with cystic fibrosis. 122 patients with cystic fibrosis were enrolled in a prospective study and received 1 dose of 2009/H1N1v adjuvanted vaccine, or for children <2 years and lung-transplanted patients, two doses of non-adjuvanted 2009/H1N1v vaccine administered 21 days apart. Hemagglutination inhibition antibodies were assessed before and 21 days after vaccination and at least 6 months after vaccination. After vaccination, 85% of the patients had an influenza antibody titer ≥1:40 and 69% seroconverted. 13% of the transplanted patients seroconverted compared with 72% of the non-transplanted patients. In this latter group, non-adjuvanted vaccine and low body mass index were independently associated with lower response to vaccination. 86% of the non-transplanted patients with normal BMI and receiving adjuvanted vaccine seroconverted. Persistence of seroprotection 10 months after vaccination was found in 50% of the patients. In patients with cystic fibrosis, malnutrition and receipt of non-adjuvanted vaccine were associated with lower immune response to pandemic influenza vaccination. Our data also suggest a potential defect in the immune response to influenza vaccination of patients with cystic fibrosis and raise the question of whether a different immunization strategy is needed.
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- O Launay
- Inserm, CIC 1417, Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Paris, France; Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, CIC Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France
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- Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, Service de Virologie, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Foch, Service de Pneumologie, Suresnes, France
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- Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Paris, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil, Centre de Ressources et de Compétences en Mucoviscidose, Créteil, France
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- Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Trousseau, Centre de Ressources et de Compétences en Mucoviscidose, Paris, France
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- Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker, Service de Pneumologie- Allergologie Pediatrique et Centre de Ressources et de Compétences en Mucoviscidose, Paris, France
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- Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, Service de Pneumologie, Centre de Ressources et de Compétences en Mucoviscidose, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Paris, France; Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker, Service de Pneumologie- Allergologie Pediatrique et Centre de Ressources et de Compétences en Mucoviscidose, Paris, France; INSERM U 1151, Paris, France.
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Gaboli M, de la Cruz ÒA, de Agüero MIBG, Moreno-Galdó A, Pérez GP, de Querol MSS. Use of palivizumab in infants and young children with severe respiratory disease: a Delphi study. Pediatr Pulmonol 2014; 49:490-502. [PMID: 23775884 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2012] [Accepted: 04/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To achieve a consensus of opinion among an expert group of pediatric pulmonologists regarding the appropriateness of the off-label use of palivizumab for some pediatric patients with severe respiratory diseases. METHODS A two-round modified Delphi technique was used. A 43-item self-administered questionnaire grouped into seven clinical scenarios was developed. Level of agreement for each statement was ranked on a 0-9 scale with 0 being total disagreement and 9 total agreement. Consensus was sought through the feedback of information and iteration. The final responses were evaluated for median and interquartile range to determine which questions the group had reached consensus about, either affirmatively or negatively. RESULTS Consensus was obtained for 24/43 statements (55.81%), including use of palivizumab for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children with severe respiratory involvement due to neuromuscular disease, congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, storage disease, cystic fibrosis, diseases involving impaired ciliary clearance, patients operated on esophageal atresia and/or tracheoesophageal fistula, diaphragmatic hernia, bronchopulmonary malformations, severe tracheomalacia, lung transplant recipients and patients in the waiting list for lung transplant, patients oxygen-dependent for severe interstitial pulmonary disease and patients with severe pulmonary hypertension. Consensus against the use of palivizumab as prevention of RSV infection was also achieved in almost all the recurrent wheezing/asthma attacks situations. CONCLUSION A set of indication for off-label uses of palivizumab in pediatric pulmonology was developed in accordance with the degree of professional consensus on which they were based. The applicability of the present results to clinical practice should be evaluated individually and reviewed periodically in the light of new emerging evidence. Further studies are needed to add evidence to the most frequent and clinically oriented scenarios that have shown higher levels of uncertainty.
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- Mirella Gaboli
- Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca and University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Winterstein AG, Eworuke E, Xu D, Schuler P. Palivizumab immunoprophylaxis effectiveness in children with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2013; 48:874-84. [PMID: 23139089 PMCID: PMC7167886 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidence on the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis with palivizumab in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) is lacking. METHODS We utilized Medicaid Extract files from 27 states from 1999 to 2006 linked to the National Cystic Fibrosis Registry to establish a cohort of children 0-2 years with CF diagnosis. Eligible children entered the cohort after CF diagnosis and after RSV season onset, and were followed until season end, second birthday, death, or hospitalizations for reasons other then the study outcome. Two outcomes were examined: hospitalization for RSV infections (RSV-ha), or hospitalization for acute respiratory infections (ARI-ha). Palivizumab exposure was defined based on pharmacy or procedure claims as current (claim date plus 30 days), former (day 31-60 after a claim), and no exposure (days before the first or >60 days after any claim). Both outcomes were examined in a Cox regression model, adjusting for RSV risk factors and CF severity via exposure propensity score. RESULTS The matched cohort included 1,974 infants (2,875 infant seasons), who experienced 32 RSV-ha and 212 ARI-ha (3.9 and 26.2/1,000 season months, respectively). Compared to periods of no use, the adjusted hazard ratio for current use was 0.57 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.20-1.60) for RSV-related hospitalization and 0.85 (95% CI: 0.59-1.21) for ARI-related hospitalization. Each month of increasing age reduced the ARI-ha by 5.8%. CONCLUSION RSV hospitalization incidence was low suggesting either little contribution of the virus to respiratory infections in patients with CF or lack of RSV testing. Unadjusted and adjusted RSV-hospitalization incidence rates suggested potentially positive effects of palivizumab, but results were inconclusive due to small event rates. Hospitalizations for acute respiratory illness with possible RSV contribution showed no association with palivizumab use, suggesting limited overall effect of palivizumab. Younger age greatly increased infection risk.
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- Almut G Winterstein
- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0494, USA.
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The role of respiratory viruses in adult patients with cystic fibrosis receiving intravenous antibiotics for a pulmonary exacerbation. J Cyst Fibros 2013; 13:49-55. [PMID: 23891398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2013.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2013] [Revised: 05/19/2013] [Accepted: 06/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Respiratory viruses have become increasingly recognised as important agents in pulmonary exacerbations in infants and children with CF. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of respiratory viruses during acute pulmonary exacerbations in adults and compare the severity of these exacerbations with non-viral associated exacerbations. METHODS This was a retrospective case control study. Viral throat swabs were taken from all patients presenting with an acute pulmonary exacerbation requiring intravenous antibiotic treatment over a 12 month period. RESULTS There were 432 pulmonary exacerbations in 180 adults. A positive viral PCR in 42 exacerbations indicated a prevalence of 9.7%. The commonest virus isolated was rhinovirus (n = 29, 69%) with influenza A/H1N1 in seven patients (16.7%). Exacerbations associated with a positive viral PCR had a greater fall in lung function at presentation with higher levels of inflammatory markers. They received more days of intravenous antibiotics, showed less response to treatment and had a shorter time to next pulmonary exacerbation compared to matched controls. CONCLUSION Viral associated pulmonary exacerbations in adults with CF are associated with more severe pulmonary involvement and respond less well to standard treatment.
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Kieninger E, Singer F, Tapparel C, Alves MP, Latzin P, Tan HL, Bossley C, Casaulta C, Bush A, Davies JC, Kaiser L, Regamey N. High rhinovirus burden in lower airways of children with cystic fibrosis. Chest 2013. [PMID: 23188200 DOI: 10.1378/chest.12-0954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rhinovirus (RV)-induced pulmonary exacerbations are common in cystic fibrosis (CF) and have been associated with impaired virus clearance by the CF airway epithelium in vitro. Here, we assess in vivo the association of RV prevalence and load with antiviral defense mechanisms, airway inflammation, and lung function parameters in children with CF compared with a control group and children with other chronic respiratory diseases. METHODS RV presence and load were measured by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in BAL samples and were related to antiviral and inflammatory mediators measured in BAL and to clinical parameters. RESULTS BAL samples were obtained from children with CF (n = 195), non-CF bronchiectasis (n = 40), or asthma (n = 29) and from a control group (n = 35) at a median (interquartile range [IQR]) age of 8.2 (4.0-11.7) years. RV was detected in 73 samples (24.4%). RV prevalence was similar among groups. RV load (median [IQR] x 10(3) copies/mL) was higher in children with CF (143.0 [13.1-1530.0]), especially during pulmonary exacerbations, compared with children with asthma (3.0 [1.3-25.8], P = .006) and the control group (0.5 [0.3-0.5], P < .001), but similar to patients with non-CF bronchiectasis (122.1 [2.7-4423.5], P = not significant). In children with CF, RV load was negatively associated with interferon (IFN)- b and IFN- l , IL-1ra levels, and FEV 1 , and positively with levels of the cytokines CXCL8 and CXCL10. CONCLUSIONS RV load in CF BAL is high, especially during exacerbated lung disease. Impaired production of antiviral mediators may lead to the high RV burden in the lower airways of children with CF. Whether high RV load is a cause or a consequence of inflammation needs further investigation in longitudinal studies.
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Virology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Laboratory Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England
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- Laboratory of Virology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Laboratory Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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Vaccine induced Hepatitis A and B protection in children at risk for cystic fibrosis associated liver disease. Vaccine 2013; 31:906-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Revised: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 12/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Invasive pneumococcal disease is associated with significant mortality and many countries have introduced routine pneumococcal vaccination into their childhood immunisation programmes. Whilst pneumococcal disease in cystic fibrosis is uncommon, pneumococcal immunisation may offer some protection against pulmonary exacerbations caused by this pathogen. In the USA and UK pneumococcal vaccination is currently recommended for all children and adults with cystic fibrosis. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccines in reducing morbidity in people with cystic fibrosis. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group Cystic Fibrosis Trials Register, which comprises references identified from comprehensive electronic database searches and handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings. In addition, the pharmaceutical manufacturers of the polysaccharide and conjugate pneumococcal vaccines were approached.Date of the most recent search: 10 July 2012. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing pneumococcal vaccination (with either a polysaccharide or conjugate pneumococcal vaccine) with non-vaccination or placebo in children or adults with cystic fibrosis were eligible for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS No relevant trials were identified. MAIN RESULTS There are no trials included in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS As no trials were identified we cannot draw conclusions on the efficacy of routine pneumococcal immunisation in people with cystic fibrosis in reducing their morbidity or mortality. As many countries now include pneumococcal immunisation in their routine childhood vaccination schedule it is unlikely that future randomised controlled trials will be initiated. Rigorously conducted epidemiological studies may offer the opportunity to evaluate the efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis.
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- Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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Frickmann H, Jungblut S, Hirche TO, Groß U, Kuhns M, Zautner AE. Spectrum of viral infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp) 2012; 2:161-75. [PMID: 24688762 DOI: 10.1556/eujmi.2.2012.3.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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This review explores the extensive influence of viral infections leading to chronic deterioration of lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The mechanisms how viral agents affect the pathogenesis as well as the inflammatory and immune response of CF are discussed. Viral infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract due to viruses in CF patients and methods for diagnosis of respiratory viruses are described in detail. The importance of respiratory and non-respiratory viral agents for the pathogenesis, especially for the exacerbation of bacterial lower respiratory tract infections and course of CF, is stressed, especially emphasizing respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, rhinovirus, and human herpes viruses. Possible harmful effects of further viruses like adenovirus, bocavirus, coronavirus, metapneumovirus, parainfluenzavirus on the lung function of CF patients are discussed. The potential use of adenovirus-based vectors for somatic gene therapy is mentioned.
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Zacharasiewicz A, Berger A, Eber E, Frischer T, Kurz H, Resch B, Zach M. Kommentar zur Post-RSV-Atemwegserkrankung. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-011-2590-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Shadman KA, Wald ER. A review of palivizumab and emerging therapies for respiratory syncytial virus. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2011; 11:1455-67. [PMID: 21831008 DOI: 10.1517/14712598.2011.608062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important pathogen in children and adults; however, current treatment options are primarily supportive. Palivizumab, the only approved specific monoclonal antibody for RSV is used prophylactically to reduce morbidity in a select population of high-risk children. AREAS COVERED The development and current use of palivizumab; the potential role of palivizumab as preventive therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma and compromised immune systems; and explores the limited research in which palivizumab has been used for treatment of RSV. The modified recommendations for the use of palivizumab espoused by the American Academy of Pediatrics and research on the cost-effectiveness of this product are presented. In addition, the authors discuss the development of enhanced monoclonal antibodies including motavizumab, which was recently denied FDA approval for preventative therapy. The authors explore the historical and current efforts to develop a vaccine targeting RSV. The current status of antiviral drug development is also reviewed. The literature search included RSV-Ig, palivizumab, and emerging drugs and vaccines for the treatment of RSV as keywords and titles from 1997 to 2011. EXPERT OPINION Although there are potential drugs and vaccines in development to prevent or reduce the effects of RSV infection, palivizumab remains the only licensed product to reduce the severity of disease in high-risk pediatric patients.
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- Kristin A Shadman
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 4108, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Colombo C, Littlewood J. The implementation of standards of care in Europe: State of the art. J Cyst Fibros 2011; 10 Suppl 2:S7-15. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60003-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Hirche TO, Bradley J, d'Alquen D, De Boeck K, Dembski B, Elborn JS, Gleiber W, Lais C, Malfroot A, Wagner TOF. Travelling with cystic fibrosis: recommendations for patients and care team members. J Cyst Fibros 2010; 9:385-99. [PMID: 20850392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2010.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2010] [Revised: 08/04/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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There are no European Guidelines on issues specifically related to travel for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The contributors to these recommendations included 30 members of the ECORN-CF project. The document is endorsed by the European Cystic Fibrosis Society and sponsored by the Executive Agency of Health and Consumers of the European Union and the Christiane Herzog Foundation. The main goal of this paper is to provide patient-oriented advice that complements medical aspects by offering practical suggestions for all aspects involved in planning and taking a trip. The report consists of three main sections, preparation for travel, important considerations during travel and at the destination, and issues specific to immunocompromised travellers. People with CF should be encouraged to consult with their CF centre prior to travel to another country. The CF centre can advise on the necessary preparation for travel, the need for vaccinations, essential medications that should be brought on the trip and also provide information relating to CF care in the region and plan of action in case of an emergency.
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- T O Hirche
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, German Clinic for Diagnostics (DKD), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Sermet-Gaudelus I, Mayell SJ, Southern KW. Guidelines on the early management of infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis following newborn screening. J Cyst Fibros 2010; 9:323-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2010.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2009] [Revised: 03/30/2010] [Accepted: 04/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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de Vrankrijker AMM, Wolfs TFW, Ciofu O, Høiby N, van der Ent CK, Poulsen SS, Johansen HK. Respiratory syncytial virus infection facilitates acute colonization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in mice. J Med Virol 2010; 81:2096-103. [PMID: 19856469 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.21623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes opportunistic infections in immunocompromised individuals and patients ventilated mechanically and is the major pathogen in patients with cystic fibrosis, in which it causes chronic infections. Epidemiological, in vitro and animal data suggest a role for respiratory virus infections in facilitating colonization and infection with P. aeruginosa. A study was undertaken to determine whether respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection could facilitate the initiation of an acute infection with P. aeruginosa in vivo. Balb/c mice were infected intranasally with P. aeruginosa, with and without simultaneous inoculation with RSV. Lung function measurements were undertaken using Whole Body Plethysmography and lungs were harvested 24 hr after inoculation. Mice exposed to RSV and P. aeruginosa showed 2,000 times higher colony-forming units (CFU) counts of P. aeruginosa in the lung homogenates when compared to mice which were only infected with P. aeruginosa and lung function changes were more severe in co-infected mice. Control mice receiving RSV alone showed no significant changes in lung function or cytokine production, and no inflammatory changes in the lung parenchyma. These results suggest that RSV can facilitate the initiation of acute P. aeruginosa infection without the RSV infection being clinically apparent. This could have implications for treatment strategies to prevent opportunistic P. aeruginosa lung infection.
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- Angélica M M de Vrankrijker
- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Jain M, Thomson AH. Palivizumab, pneumococcal and influenza vaccination in cystic fibrosis. J R Soc Med 2009; 102 Suppl 1:23-8. [PMID: 19605871 DOI: 10.1258/jrsm.2009.s19006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Mukta Jain
- Oxford Children's Hospital, The John Radcliffe, Headington, UK
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Castellani C, Southern KW, Brownlee K, Dankert Roelse J, Duff A, Farrell M, Mehta A, Munck A, Pollitt R, Sermet-Gaudelus I, Wilcken B, Ballmann M, Corbetta C, de Monestrol I, Farrell P, Feilcke M, Férec C, Gartner S, Gaskin K, Hammermann J, Kashirskaya N, Loeber G, Macek M, Mehta G, Reiman A, Rizzotti P, Sammon A, Sands D, Smyth A, Sommerburg O, Torresani T, Travert G, Vernooij A, Elborn S. European best practice guidelines for cystic fibrosis neonatal screening. J Cyst Fibros 2009; 8:153-73. [PMID: 19246252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2009.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2008] [Accepted: 01/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Murris-Espin M, Aubert M, Bosdure E, Dubus JC. Influenza vaccination coverage in patients with cystic fibrosis followed at 12 care centers in the Greater South Region of France for the season 2005/2006. Vaccine 2008; 26:5612-8. [PMID: 18721838 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.07.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2008] [Revised: 07/24/2008] [Accepted: 07/28/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The objective of this observational study was to estimate influenza vaccination coverage for the 2005/2006 season in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients consulting at or hospitalized in 12 CF care centers. Data from 518 CF patients >6 months of age (children: 64.9%) were analyzed: 79.9% were vaccinated. The vaccination coverage was 85.6% in children, 69.4% in adults and 44.4% in transplanted patients. General practitioners vaccinated 67.9% of the patients. "Lack of time" reason was reported by 24.7% non-vaccinated patients. In France, influenza vaccination coverage in CF patients meets the National Health objective (> or =75% by 2008), but could be improved in adults and transplanted patients.
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- Marlène Murris-Espin
- Cystic Fibrosis Care Center for Adults, Pulmonology Department, Larrey Teaching Hospital, Toulouse, 25 Chemin de Pouvourville, TSA 30030, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a highly troublesome pathogen for many institutions globally. As a consequence of its immense ability to acquire or upregulate antibiotic drug resistance determinants, it has justifiably been propelled to the forefront of scientific attention. Apart from its predilection for the seriously ill within intensive care units, A. baumannii has more recently caused a range of infectious syndromes in military personnel injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. This review details the significant advances that have been made in our understanding of this remarkable organism over the last 10 years, including current taxonomy and species identification, issues with susceptibility testing, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, global epidemiology, clinical impact of infection, host-pathogen interactions, and infection control and therapeutic considerations.
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Murris-Espin M, Aubert M, Bosdure E, Weil-Olivier C, Dubus JC, Muco-Med. Couverture vaccinale vis-à-vis de la grippe des soignants des douze Centres de Ressources et de Compétences de la Mucoviscidose du Grand-Sud de la France en 2005-2006. Rev Mal Respir 2008; 25:551-8. [DOI: 10.1016/s0761-8425(08)71612-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Konsensuspapier zur Prophylaxe der RSV-Infektion mit Palivizumab und Post-RSV-Atemwegserkrankung. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-008-1722-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Benden C, Danziger-Isakov LA, Astor T, Aurora P, Bluemchen K, Boyer D, Conrad C, Eichler I, Elidemir O, Goldfarb S, Michaels MG, Mogayzel PJ, Mueller C, Parakininkas D, Oberkfell D, Solomon M, Boehler A. Variability in immunization guidelines in children before and after lung transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2007; 11:882-7. [PMID: 17976123 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3046.2007.00759.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lung transplant candidates and recipients are at high risk of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, well-established guidelines neither exist for pre- and post-transplant vaccination nor do monitoring guidelines for pediatric lung transplant recipients. To ascertain the current vaccination and monitoring practices of pediatric lung transplant centers, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the 18 pediatric lung transplant centers within the International Pediatric Lung Transplant Collaborative in April 2006. Sixteen of 18 centers (89%) surveyed responded. Pretransplant, national vaccination guidelines are followed. Eleven centers reported following standardized vaccination guidelines post-transplant. Vaccines were more commonly provided by the primary-care physician pretransplant (69%) rather than post-transplant (38%). Post-transplant, 50% of the centers recommend live vaccines for household contacts but not for the transplant recipient. Pretransplant monitoring of response to prior vaccination was performed inconsistently except for varicella (88%). Only 44% of the transplant centers measure for response to vaccination post-transplant, mostly hepatitis B. Current vaccination practices of pediatric lung transplant centers are heterogeneous. The lung transplant community would be well served by studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of vaccinations in this population.
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- Christian Benden
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Lung Transplantation, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa : résistance et options thérapeutiques à l’aube du deuxième millénaire. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1294-5501(07)91378-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bell SC, Robinson PJ. Exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: 2 . prevention. Thorax 2007; 62:723-32. [PMID: 17687099 PMCID: PMC2117269 DOI: 10.1136/thx.2006.060897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2006] [Accepted: 01/31/2007] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The life span of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. Many factors have contributed to this improvement. Respiratory exacerbations of CF lung disease are associated with the need for hospitalisation and antibiotic treatment, reduction in the quality of life, fragmented sleep and mortality. A number of preventive treatment strategies have been developed to reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory exacerbations in CF including mucolytic agents, physiotherapy and exercise, antibiotics, nutritional strategies, anti-inflammatory treatments and vaccinations against common respiratory pathogens. The evidence for each of these treatments and their potential impact is discussed.
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- Scott C Bell
- Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, Brisbane 4032, Australia.
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Xu W, Zheng S, Goggans TM, Kiser P, Quinones-Mateu ME, Janocha AJ, Comhair SAA, Slee R, Williams BRG, Erzurum SC. Cystic fibrosis and normal human airway epithelial cell response to influenza a viral infection. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2007; 26:609-27. [PMID: 16978065 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2006.26.609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Viral infections produce severe respiratory morbidity in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF cells are more susceptible to virus in part because of impaired airway epithelial activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (Stat1). As Stat1 is a fundamental regulator of antiviral defenses, we hypothesized that there may be multiple alterations in the antiviral defense of CF epithelium compared with normal (NL). To obtain a comprehensive view of mucosal host responses to influenza and characterize the difference between CF and NL responses to influenza, gene expression profiles of primary human airway epithelial cells (HAEC) were evaluated using an interferon (IFN)-stimulated genes/AU/double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) microarray or quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) following influenza A infection. Gene expression was significantly modified by influenza in NL (228 genes) and CF (101 genes), with a similar pattern of gene response but with overall less numbers of responsive genes in CF (p < 0.05). Moreover, CF cells had less IFN-related antiviral gene induction at 24 h but greater inflammatory cytokine gene induction at 1 h after infection. Taken together, the lesser antiviral and greater early inflammatory response likely contribute to the severe respiratory illness of CF patients with viral infections.
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- Weiling Xu
- Department of Pathobiology and Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Mesaros N, Nordmann P, Plésiat P, Roussel-Delvallez M, Van Eldere J, Glupczynski Y, Van Laethem Y, Jacobs F, Lebecque P, Malfroot A, Tulkens PM, Van Bambeke F. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: resistance and therapeutic options at the turn of the new millennium. Clin Microbiol Infect 2007; 13:560-78. [PMID: 17266725 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2007.01681.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 368] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major cause of nosocomial infections. This organism shows a remarkable capacity to resist antibiotics, either intrinsically (because of constitutive expression of beta-lactamases and efflux pumps, combined with low permeability of the outer-membrane) or following acquisition of resistance genes (e.g., genes for beta-lactamases, or enzymes inactivating aminoglycosides or modifying their target), over-expression of efflux pumps, decreased expression of porins, or mutations in quinolone targets. Worryingly, these mechanisms are often present simultaneously, thereby conferring multiresistant phenotypes. Susceptibility testing is therefore crucial in clinical practice. Empirical treatment usually involves combination therapy, selected on the basis of known local epidemiology (usually a beta-lactam plus an aminoglycoside or a fluoroquinolone). However, therapy should be simplified as soon as possible, based on susceptibility data and the patient's clinical evolution. Alternative drugs (e.g., colistin) have proven useful against multiresistant strains, but innovative therapeutic options for the future remain scarce, while attempts to develop vaccines have been unsuccessful to date. Among broad-spectrum antibiotics in development, ceftobiprole, sitafloxacin and doripenem show interesting in-vitro activity, although the first two molecules have been evaluated in clinics only against Gram-positive organisms. Doripenem has received a fast track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia. Pump inhibitors are undergoing phase I trials in cystic fibrosis patients. Therefore, selecting appropriate antibiotics and optimising their use on the basis of pharmacodynamic concepts currently remains the best way of coping with pseudomonal infections.
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- N Mesaros
- Unité de Pharmacologie cellulaire and moléculaire, Université catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles, Belgium
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review will define pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis and explain their importance in the pathophysiology and progression of this condition. I will stress the importance of prevention, where this is possible, and prompt treatment, where prevention has failed. The management of chronic pulmonary infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa will be discussed, together with other, less tenacious organisms. RECENT FINDINGS Developments in the treatment of chronic pulmonary infection with P. aeruginosa include new data on antibiotic selection through sensitivity testing and alternative antibiotic dosing regimens. Therapies which target the P. aeruginosa biofilm will be discussed, including those which are currently in use (such as azithromycin) as well as those being evaluated in preclinical studies. Supportive care and the role of noninvasive ventilation are discussed. SUMMARY The prevention and prompt treatment of pulmonary exacerbations is a central component of cystic fibrosis care.
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- Alan Smyth
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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Simon A, Khurana K, Wilkesmann A, Müller A, Engelhart S, Exner M, Schildgen O, Eis-Hübinger AM, Groothuis JR, Bode U. Nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus infection: Impact of prospective surveillance and targeted infection control. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2006; 209:317-24. [PMID: 16697255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2006.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2005] [Revised: 02/03/2006] [Accepted: 02/07/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nosocomially acquired respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections cause serious problems in hospitalized patients. An increased effort should be made to describe the problems connected with such infections in pediatric hospitals, with the aim of reducing the occurrence of nosocomial RSV infections (NI). METHODS A specialized database was introduced for surveillance and a multifaceted barrier concept based on the CDC recommendations was developed for the control of NI in a university children's hospital in Germany. RESULTS Between 1999 and 2002 (November 1-April 30), 283 RSV infections (general population) were prospectively documented. Thirty-nine cases (13.8%) were nosocomial infections (NI) with an incidence density (ID) of 0.99/1000 patient days; 48.7% of all NI were found in prematurely born infants. Following the introduction of a surveillance and prevention policy, a 9-fold decrease of the ID (1.67 vs. 0.18/1000 patient-days) was found when comparing the first and the last season. Intensive care treatment was required in 18% of all documented RSV-infections, in 48.7% of all NI cases and in 43.5% of all RSV-infected prematurely born infants. Overall RSV-related mortality was 0.71%. CONCLUSIONS Early diagnosis, a strict cohorting and contact isolation policy, and prospective surveillance contribute to the reduction of nosocomial RSV infection.
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- Arne Simon
- Children's Hospital, Medical Centre, University of Bonn, Adenauerallee, Germany.
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