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Giuliano L, Durante V, Battaglia G, Gasparini S, Zambrelli E, Ermio C, La Neve A, Mostacci B. Sex Differences in Adverse Effects of Antiseizure Medications in Adults with Epilepsy: A Systematic Review. CNS Drugs 2024; 38:409-423. [PMID: 38691320 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-024-01088-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sex differences in epilepsy have been described in prevalence, seizure propensity and response to treatment. Therefore, taking into account sex-based differences in epilepsy is important for both diagnostic purposes and therapeutic considerations. However, little is known about sex differences in adverse effects of antiseizure medications (ASMs). OBJECTIVES We performed a systematic review searching for sex differences in adverse effects of ASMs in adult persons with epilepsy (PWE) as part of a wider project aimed to assess sex-based differences in efficacy and adverse effects of ASMs in PWE. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive literature search in the PubMed database. The search was conducted with no restriction on publication date, and all results up to April 2020 were included. We included articles written in English, Italian, Spanish, or French that evaluated adverse effects of one or more ASMs in PWE, with specific mention of the two sexes. When appropriate, Newcastle-Ottawa or Jadad scales were used to assess study quality. RESULTS Of 5164 identified studies, only 167 considered sex in the analysis and were therefore included. Significant sex-related differences were found in 58 of those studies. We found a consistently higher frequency of cutaneous adverse effects in females; higher risk of developing general adverse effects on different ASMs in females; stronger risk of adverse effects on bone metabolism in females, mainly on treatment with enzyme-inducing ASMs; a concordant higher risk of visual field loss was noted in males on vigabatrin; an overall worse lipid profile in males; as well as higher leptin levels and higher body mass index in females treated with various ASMs. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis has identified some important sex differences in the adverse effects of ASMs. Clinicians should be aware of these differences when informing patients about the risks associated with ASM treatment in PWE.
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- Loretta Giuliano
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Section of Neurosciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Neurology Unit, "A. Perrino" Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Epilepsy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
- Regional Epilepsy Center, "Great Metropolitan Hospital", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Epilepsy Center, Sleep Medicine Center, Childhood and Adolescence Neuropsychiatry Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, "S. Giovanni Paolo II" Hospital, Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department DiBrain, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Full Member of the ERN EpiCARE, Bologna, Italy
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Arguinchona J, Mahajan A, Gonzalez-Estrada A, De Filippis E. Methimazole Desensitization in a Patient Experiencing a Thionamide-induced Hypersensitivity Reaction. JCEM CASE REPORTS 2024; 2:luae066. [PMID: 38803510 PMCID: PMC11128937 DOI: 10.1210/jcemcr/luae066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Patients with newly diagnosed Graves disease often elect for treatment with the drug methimazole (MMI) over alternative therapies. However, MMI can commonly result in skin allergy that in severe cases can lead to discontinuation of therapy. We present a case of Graves thyrotoxicosis with a delayed hypersensitivity reaction while on MMI. The patient was successfully treated with a novel, individualized, 27-day desensitization protocol that resulted in tolerance of MMI with subsequent improvement in thyroid indices. Previous literature has offered various rapid desensitization protocols to MMI for immediate type hypersensitivity reactions. However, in nonimmediate, delayed hypersensitivity reactions, a slower desensitization protocol can be considered. As demonstrated in this case, desensitization to MMI is a reasonable alternative in patients who wish to avoid definitive therapy who develop an initial adverse reaction to MMI, as this can occur in up to 13% of treated cases.
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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- Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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Aoul AT, Al-Nasseri A, Hall C, He C, Abernathy J. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in a Patient on Concomitant Treatment with Levetiracetam and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2024; 25:e942982. [PMID: 38247161 PMCID: PMC10812293 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.942982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and levetiracetam are commonly prescribed medications in the treatment of infections and seizures, respectively. Despite their known efficacy, each has a reputation for triggering severe and sometimes life-threatening cutaneous adverse drug reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Although the mechanism of such cutaneous adverse drug reactions cannot be fully explained, it is thought to be a type IV T cell and NK cells-mediated hypersensitivity reaction that leads to keratinocyte apoptosis and epidermal necrosis. It is also thought that cutaneous adverse drug reactions are also linked to a patient's genetic predispositions, especially the human leukocyte antigens profiles and the N-acetyl transferase 2 phenotypic variation. CASE REPORT We describe a case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a severely ill 51-year-old man who was treated in an outside health care facility simultaneously with Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and levetiracetam. The patient presented to our Emergency Department with Stevens-Johnson syndrome believed to possibly be related to the combination of these 2 agents. CONCLUSIONS The concomitant use of Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and levetiracetam might have been responsible for heightening the potential of these 2 medications to trigger an unfortunate adverse drug reaction, but no formal culprit was able to be identified and no in vivo study was performed, due to ethical considerations. Thus, through this case report we strive to increase awareness of the potential risk of simultaneously prescribing these 2 medications.
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- Amel Tabet Aoul
- Department of Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Florida Citrus Hospital Florida, Inverness, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Florida Citrus Hospital Florida, Inverness, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Florida Citrus Hospital Florida, Inverness, FL, USA
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- Department of Pathology, HCA Healthcare Florida Citrus Hospital Florida, Inverness, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Florida Citrus Hospital Florida, Inverness, FL, USA
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Mao K, Li J, Zhu X, Sun H, Zhong S, Mao W. Signal mining study of severe cutaneous adverse events of valaciclovir or acyclovir based on the FAERS database. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2024; 17:101-110. [PMID: 38069611 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2023.2294002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore a comprehensive empirical investigation and assess SCARs related to valaciclovir or acyclovir based on FAERS database from FDA, thus providing a theoretical foundation for the rational application of drugs in clinic. METHODS SCARs reports relevant to valaciclovir or acyclovir were searched in FAERS database from the 2004 Q1 to 2023 Q2. These data were further mined by a proportional analysis and Bayesian approach to detect signals of SCARs caused by two drugs. Meanwhile, the clinical characteristics, onset time, correlation, and stratification analysis of the two drugs in SCARs were analyzed. RESULTS Both drugs exhibited positive signals for drug reaction with DRESS, AGEP, TEN, SJS-TEN overlap and SJS. The median onset time of SCARs caused by valaciclovir or acyclovir was 30 days vs 10 day for DRESS, 11 days vs 9 days for AGEP, 17 days vs 12 days (TEN) and 12 days vs 8 days (SJS). Excluding the effect of combinational drugs, there was an association between the two antiviral drugs and SCARs. CONCLUSION By analyzing the FAERS database, the risk trends of SCARs caused by valaciclovir or acyclovir have been identified, providing valuable insights to recognize various types of SCARs in clinics.
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- KaiLi Mao
- Department of Pharmacy, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, HuZhou Central Hospital, The Affiliated HuZhou Hospital, ZheJiang University School Of Medicine, HuZhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Phillips E, Kornya M, Collier A, Barry M, Morrison K, Reggeti F. Presumptive phenobarbital-induced systemic lupus erythematosus in a domestic dog. J Vet Intern Med 2023; 37:2482-2487. [PMID: 37737539 PMCID: PMC10658473 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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CASE DESCRIPTION We describe a case of presumptive acquired systemic lupus erythematosus secondary to phenobarbital administration in a dog, which resolved with withdrawal of the drug. CLINICAL FINDINGS A 3.5 year-old poodle presented to a veterinary teaching hospital for Tier 1 idiopathic epilepsy and was treated with phenobarbital. The dog experienced fever, multiple cytopenias, and proteinuria in conjunction with a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer. DIAGNOSTICS Serial CBCs, urine protein : creatinine ratios, and sternal bone marrow aspirates were performed to evaluate improvement. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Phenobarbital was withdrawn and levetiracetam initiated. All abnormalities resolved with supportive care, without initiation of immunosuppressive drugs. All cytopenias and proteinuria resolved and ANA test results became negative within 3 months. The patient recovered and did well clinically. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Systemic lupus erythematosus is a disease of multiple autoimmune syndromes occurring concurrently or sequentially in conjunction with the presence of circulating ANA. It has been well described in dogs as an idiopathic condition, but in human medicine may occur secondary to drug reactions (drug-associated lupus) including as a reaction to phenobarbital. The findings in our case are consistent with the criteria for drug-induced lupus in humans and we suggest it as the first report of phenobarbital-induced lupus in a dog.
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- Erin Phillips
- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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- Animal Health Laboratories, Laboratory Services DivisionUniversity of GuelphGuelphOntarioCanada
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Line J, Saville E, Meng X, Naisbitt D. Why drug exposure is frequently associated with T-cell mediated cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2023; 5:1268107. [PMID: 37795379 PMCID: PMC10546197 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2023.1268107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions represent the most common manifestation of drug allergy seen in the clinic, with 25% of all adverse drug reactions appearing in the skin. The severity of cutaneous eruptions can vastly differ depending on the cellular mechanisms involved from a minor, self-resolving maculopapular rash to major, life-threatening pathologies such as the T-cell mediated bullous eruptions, i.e., Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. It remains a significant question as to why these reactions are so frequently associated with the skin and what factors polarise these reactions towards more serious disease states. The barrier function which the skin performs means it is constantly subject to a barrage of danger signals, creating an environment that favors elicitation. Therefore, a critical question is what drives the expansion of cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive, skin homing, T-cell sub-populations in draining lymph nodes. One answer could be the heterologous immunity hypothesis whereby tissue resident memory T-cells that express T-cell receptors (TCRs) for pathogen derived antigens cross-react with drug antigen. A significant amount of research has been conducted on skin immunity in the context of contact allergy and the role of tissue specific antigen presenting cells in presenting drug antigen to T-cells, but it is unclear how this relates to epitopes derived from circulation. Studies have shown that the skin is a metabolically active organ, capable of generating reactive drug metabolites. However, we know that drug antigens are displayed systemically so what factors permit tolerance in one part of the body, but reactivity in the skin. Most adverse drug reactions are mild, and skin eruptions tend to be visible to the patient, whereas minor organ injury such as transient transaminase elevation is often not apparent. Systemic hypersensitivity reactions tend to have early cutaneous manifestations, the progression of which is halted by early diagnosis and treatment. It is apparent that the preference for cutaneous involvement of drug hypersensitivity reactions is multi-faceted, therefore this review aims to abridge the findings from literature on the current state of the field and provide insight into the cellular and metabolic mechanisms which may contribute to severe cutaneous adverse reactions.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Novruzov E, Schmitt D, Mori Y, Kirchner J, Kobbe G, Reifenberger J, Mamlins E, Antke C, Giesel FL. Unique [ 18F]FDG PET imaging pattern of drug-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis within the SCAR-spectrum. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2023; 50:1532-1533. [PMID: 36484789 PMCID: PMC10027823 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-022-06060-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- E Novruzov
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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Novack DE, Braskett M, Worswick SD, Adler BL. Drug patch testing in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: A systematic review. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023; 130:628-636. [PMID: 36649833 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The data on patch testing (PT) to identify culprit medications in Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) are limited to scattered case reports and small case series, without analysis of overall trends to inform clinicians of its utility, methodology, and safety. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the practice of PT in SJS/TEN, quantify the positivity rate of common drug classes, and assess safety during testing. METHODS PubMed was searched from inception to 2021. Search terms included "patch testing" AND "SJS" OR "TEN" OR "Stevens-Johnson syndrome" OR "toxic epidermal necrolysis" OR "Lyell's syndrome." RESULTS There were 58 articles that met the inclusion criteria. In total, 82 patients underwent patch testing for SJS/TEN, resulting in 104 positive reactions to 49 unique medications. Antiepileptic drugs were responsible for 48.1% of the positive reactions; antibiotics, 28.8%; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 6.7%. The positivity rates of antiepileptics, antibiotics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were 33.1%, 13.1%, and 21.9%, respectively. When accounting for suspected causality, these rates increased to 54.3%, 78.4%, and 54.5%, respectively. Three patients (3.7%), 2 of whom had human immunodeficiency virus infection and active tuberculosis, experienced systemic reactions during PT, which required only conservative treatment. CONCLUSION Published reports suggest that PT in SJS/TEN is useful and safe. Antiepileptic drugs have been tested most frequently and found to have the highest positivity rate. There is a critical need for large-scale studies with standardized methodology to obtain reproducible data on PT in SJS/TEN.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
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Kategeaw W, Nakkam N, Kiertiburanakul S, Sukasem C, Tassaneeyakul W, Chaiyakunapruk N. Cost-effectiveness analysis of HLA-B*13:01 screening for the prevention of co-trimoxazole-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions among HIV-infected patients in Thailand. J Med Econ 2023; 26:1330-1341. [PMID: 37830976 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2023.2270868] [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] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Studies found a strong association between HLA-B*13:01 allele and co-trimoxazole-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). Genetic screening before initiation of co-trimoxazole may decrease the incidence of co-trimoxazole-induced SCARs. This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of HLA-B*13:01 screening before co-trimoxazole initiation in HIV-infected patients in Thailand. A combination of a decision tree model and a Markov model was used to estimate lifetime costs and outcomes of two strategies including 1) HLA-B*13:01 screening before co-trimoxazole initiation and 2) usual practice from a societal perspective. Alternative drugs are not considered because dapsone (the second-line drug) also presents a genetic risk. Input parameters were obtained from literature, government documents, and part of the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD). One-way sensitivity analyses and probabilistic analyses were performed to determine robustness of the findings. HLA-B*13:01 screening resulted in 0.0061 quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) loss with an additional cost of 370 THB ($11.84). At the cost-effectiveness threshold of 160,000 THB ($5,112.85), the probability of the genetic screening strategy being cost-effective is 9.54%. This analysis demonstrated that HLA-B*13:01 allele screening before initiation of co-trimoxazole among HIV-infected patients is unlikely to be cost-effective in Thailand. Our findings will help policymakers make an evidence-informed decision making.
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- Warittakorn Kategeaw
- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, Somdech Phra Debaratana Medical Center (SDMC), Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Thai Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (THAI-SCAR) Research Group, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- IDEAS Center, Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Lei H, Deng H, Liu X, Li Z, Wang C. Clinical features, diagnosis and management of cephalosporin-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. J Clin Pharm Ther 2022; 47:2008-2013. [PMID: 35909299 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a serious and rare adverse reaction of cephalosporins. We aimed to describe the clinical features of cephalosporin-induced AGEP and provide a reference for rational clinical use of cephalosporins. METHODS We systematically searched Chinese and English databases for cephalosporin-induced TGEP-related case reports, retrospective studies, clinical studies, and review articles published before May 2022. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A total of 43 patients from 35 articles were eligible, of which 28 (65.1%) were female, with a median age of 69 years. A total of 11 cephalosporins were suspected, the most commonly involved were ceftriaxone (41.9%), cephalexin (16.3%), and cefepime (9.3%). AEGP erupted primarily within 14 days after administration, manifested as nonfollicular pustules on an erythematous base, distributed favourably to the extremities (44.2%), trunk (23.3%), face (23.3%), and could involve the oral mucosa (11.6%). During AGEP resolution, the affected area had desquamation (39.5%). The acute phase of the disease may be accompanied by fever (>38.0°C) and elevated neutrophil count (>7500/mm3 ). Histology of AGEP showed subcorneal pustules (56.3%), intraepidermal cavernous pustules (37.5%), with papillary dermal edema (37.5%), containing neutrophils and eosinophilic infiltration (71.9%). After drug discontinuation, the median time to resolution of AGEP symptoms was 10 days (range 2, 90). WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION Cephalosporin-induced AGEP is rare and should be properly diagnosed. This serious cutaneous adverse reaction is self-limiting and has a favourable prognosis, usually resolves with drug interruption, and may require additional interventions, such as topical steroids.
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- Haibo Lei
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Du R, Yang H, Zhou H, Ma L, Getu MA, Chen C, Wang T. Home-based multidisciplinary interventions on skin adverse reactions in EGFR-TKI-treated patients with lung cancer: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063921. [PMID: 36442902 PMCID: PMC9710339 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Here, we provide a feasible, well-designed protocol of a randomised controlled trial for the assessment of the effects of a home-based multidisciplinary intervention on the severity of skin adverse drug reactions and health-related indicators in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) under epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study will be a two-group, parallel randomised controlled trial conducted at patients' homes by a multidisciplinary team in Zhengzhou in Henan Province, China. Patients with NSCLC who received EGFR-TKI therapy and experienced adverse skin reactions will be randomised and receive either ordinary care or home-based multidisciplinary interventions. The intervention will be divided into an intensive stage (6 weeks) and a maintenance stage (6 weeks) with baseline and follow-up assessment. Interventions in the intensive stage will include general interventions such as health education, follow-up, behaviour guide and social support and targeted interventions such as skill training, coping with adverse drug reaction and problem-solving. The measures that will be carried out in maintenance stage are continuous interventions consisted of an intensive intervention. The multidisciplinary team will be responsible for managing skin adverse drug reactions as required at patients' homes. Data collection and analysis will be performed by researchers at baseline, the end of the sixth week of intervention and the third month after the intervention. The primary outcome is the degree of skin adverse drug reactions, while the secondary outcomes, for example, self-management ability, quality of life, outpatient visits and health economics indicators, will also be presented. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhengzhou University (No. ZZUIRB-2020-97). Findings will be available to patients, clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, community medical staff, funders and health policymakers through peer-reviewed publications, social media and patient support groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR2000040643).
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- Ruofei Du
- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Statistics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Nursing, Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Cancer center, Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Díaz-Espada F, Matheu V, Barrios Y. A review of hypersensitivity methods to detect immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY 2022; 50:189-222. [PMID: 38620993 PMCID: PMC8919898 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mim.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The investigation of the immune response after SARS-CoV-2 infection has been the goal of many researchers worldwide. The study of humoral immune responses and in vitro T cell production after infection requires the obtaining of individualized blood samples to test the presence of antibodies or activated T cells specific for the virus. In vitro T cell studies are especially troublesome due to the need for more specialized resources often outside the daily routine of clinical laboratories. For this reason the development of a simple and objective method to achieve these T cell studies is needed. In this manuscript we reviewed the hypersensitivity reactions, the theoretical basis and the historical background of delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) which uses the principles of use of this test in the clinical setting for the past century. In the second part of the review, we focus on COVID adaptive immune responses, to understand the differences and challenges offered by this new application of DTH to investigate immune responses elicited after infection. In the last part of the review a vision provided for the use of this test to investigate the immunogenicity elicited by the vaccines. In our opinion, the clinical guidelines of immune assessment of SARS-CoV-2-infected or vaccinated individuals should include this simple and low-cost test to measure T-cell immunity. Rationale and improved vaccination schemes could be obtained after its implementation in the routine assessment of immunity in this pandemic situation.
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- Servicio de Alergología, Floor-2, Edificio de Actividades Ambulatorias, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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- Laboratorio Immunología Central Lab, Planta 0, Edificio Principal, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
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Awad A, Trubiano JA. New Clinical Insights Into Pediatric DRESS to Tailor Future Care? THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2022; 10:275-276. [PMID: 35000735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- Andrew Awad
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; Department of Medicine (Austin Health), the University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.
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The Immunogenetics of Cutaneous Drug Reactions. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1367:411-431. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92616-8_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Analysis of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) in Taiwan drug-injury relief system: 18-year results. J Formos Med Assoc 2021; 121:1397-1405. [PMID: 34674904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2021.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Taiwan Drug-Injury Relief System (TDRS) has been implemented since 1999. More than 60% of the approved applications were associated with severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). Studies assessing SCARs using real-world evidence are very limited. TDRS offers abundant case information as a source of real-world evidence to investigate the characteristics of SCARs in Taiwan. The purpose of this study is to understand the trends and characteristics of SCARs in Taiwan. METHODS Applications from Drug-Injury Relief Database (TDRD) from 1999 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS A declining trend in SCARs application was noticed after 2012, and 952 applications of SCARs were identified. The most common subtypes of SCARs were SJS/TEN (n = 455/206), DRESS (n = 228), GBFDE (n = 34) and AGEP (n = 18). The most common culprit drugs were allopurinol, carbamazepine, phenytoin, diclofenac and lamotrigine for SJS/TEN; allopurinol, phenytoin, co-trimoxazole, carbamazepine and phenobarbital for DRESS; mefenamic acid for GBFDE; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and beta-lactam antibacterials for AGEP. The proportions of mortality cases were 28.9% for SJS/TEN; 36% for DRESS; 11.8% for GBFDE and 5.6% for AGEP. The mean latent period of SJS/TEN, DRESS, GBFDE and AGEP were 21.8 days, 29.2 days, 3.3 days and 6.7 days, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The approved drug-injury relief applications associated with SCARs were mainly SJS, TEN and DRESS. The most common culprit drugs were antiepileptics, antibacterials, antigout agents, and NSAIDs. The latent periods showed some distinct features for different types of SCARs. In light of the high mortality rate, public awareness and vigilance of SCARs are crucial for the patient safety.
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Maloney NJ, Rana J, Yang JJ, Zaba LC, Kwong BY. Clinical features of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome to BRAF inhibitors with and without previous immune checkpoint inhibition: a review. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:2839-2851. [PMID: 34546454 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06543-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Cutaneous reactions to BRAF inhibitors are common, but severe reactions resembling or consistent with drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS)/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) are relatively rare. Several reports suggest that cutaneous reactions including DRESS/DIHS to BRAF inhibitors are more frequent and severe in the setting of previous immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI). METHODS To characterize existing literature on these reports, we queried the PubMed/MEDLINE database for cases of DIHS/DRESS to BRAF inhibitors. RESULTS We identified 23 cases of DIHS to BRAF inhibitors following checkpoint inhibition and 14 cases without prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy. In both cohorts, DIHS occurred relatively early, with median time to onset from drug exposure of 8-10 days. Patients who received prior ICI were less likely to have peripheral eosinophilia (26% vs 71%), atypical lymphocytes (9% vs 50%), renal involvement (61% vs 79%), hepatic involvement (52% vs 86%), and lymphadenopathy (9% vs 43%) compared to patients who did not receive prior ICI. Thrombocytopenia was more common with prior ICI (17% vs 7%). Only patients who received prior ICI experienced hypotension (26%) during the course of their DIHS. All cases of BRAF-induced DIHS generally improved on systemic steroids/supportive care, and no cases of death were identified. CONCLUSION Dermatologists should consider a diagnosis of DIHS following BRAF inhibitor initiation, particularly in the setting of past checkpoint inhibition, with atypical features including relatively rapid onset and steroid responsiveness, lack of peripheral eosinophilia, lymphocytosis, or lymphadenopathy, and increased risk of thrombocytopenia and hypotension.
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- Nolan J Maloney
- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center and Cancer Institute, 780 Welch Road, CJ220F, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-5779, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center and Cancer Institute, 780 Welch Road, CJ220F, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-5779, USA
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine At UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center and Cancer Institute, 780 Welch Road, CJ220F, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-5779, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center and Cancer Institute, 780 Welch Road, CJ220F, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-5779, USA.
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Thompson G, McLean-Tooke A, Lucas M. Cross With Caution: Antibiotic Cross-Reactivity and Co-Reactivity Patterns in Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions. Front Immunol 2021; 12:601954. [PMID: 33717082 PMCID: PMC7947317 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.601954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Current understanding of cross-reactivity in severe cutaneous adverse reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics is limited, thereby making recommendations for future prescribing difficult. The underlying immunopathogenesis of these reactions is not completely understood but involves interactions between small molecule drugs, T cells and HLA molecules. Historically, these reactions were considered to be specific to the inciting antibiotic and therefore likely to have minimal cross-reactivity. We assessed patients presenting with non-SJS/TEN severe cutaneous adverse reactions to a tertiary hospital drug allergy clinic. In our case series cross-reactivity or co-reactivity commonly occurred among the beta-lactam antibiotic class, however further research is required to investigate and understand patterns of cross-reactivity. Based on our experience we provide clinicians with a practical algorithm for testing for cross-reactivity in non-SJS/TEN severe cutaneous adverse reactions.
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- Grace Thompson
- Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Department of Clinical Immunology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Pathwest, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Department of Clinical Immunology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Pathwest, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Department of Clinical Immunology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Pathwest, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Medical School, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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Alfares I, Javaid MS, Chen Z, Anderson A, Antonic-Baker A, Kwan P. Sex Differences in the Risk of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Antiseizure Medications: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. CNS Drugs 2021; 35:161-176. [PMID: 33580477 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-021-00794-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs) are one of the most common, severe, and life-threatening types of adverse reactions following treatment with antiseizure medications (ASMs). Some studies have reported a higher incidence of ASM-induced cADRs in females than in males. OBJECTIVE This study sought to perform a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression to compare the ASM cADR risks between females and males. METHODS We searched the literature using three databases (EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science) between October 1998 and November 2018, later updated to October 2019. Studies were included in the meta-analysis if they met the following criteria: (1) observational studies that estimated the incidence of cADRs related to ASMs; (2) provided the risk or odds ratio (OR) for cADRs among female and male patients exposed to ASMs; and (3) provided information on patients' characteristics. We assessed the impact of study characteristics, publication bias, and measures to reduce bias, and performed a DerSimonian and Laird random effects meta-analysis. RESULTS We included 28 studies in this review. Of these, seven studies were eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis, involving a total of 223,209 patients. Overall, females were more likely to develop cADRs to ASMs than males (OR 1.76, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.55-1.99). The largest differences were observed in patients prescribed lamotrigine (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.53-3.08, p < 0.001) and carbamazepine (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.02-2.60, p = 0.042). Also, the OR trended higher for phenytoin (OR 2.46, 95% CI 0.79-7.65, p = 0.12), followed by oxcarbazepine (OR 1.91, 95% CI 0.75-4.85, p = 0.18) and sodium valproate (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.12-2.99, p = 0.53), but the difference did not reach statistical significance. In the remaining 21 studies, 13 reported numerically higher risk of cADRs among females compared to male patients, and in five of these, the difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSION Our findings confirmed that females are more susceptible to cADRs induced by ASMs than males. More research is needed to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms for this difference. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42018111943).
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- Israa Alfares
- Melbourne Brain Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Brain Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia. .,Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Chung SJ, Ahn KM, Oh JH, Shim JS, Park HW. Incidence rates of severe cutaneous adverse reactions due to antiseizure medication: A nationwide study using health claims data in Korea. Epilepsia 2020; 62:250-257. [PMID: 33188522 DOI: 10.1111/epi.16751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Antiseizure medications (ASMs) can rarely result in severe, sometimes fatal, cutaneous adverse reactions. To date, few studies have reported on the incidence rates (IRs) of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) due to ASM use. This study aimed to determine the IRs of SCAR resulting from the use of seven commonly prescribed ASMs, carbamazepine (CBZ), phenytoin (PHT), oxcarbazepine (OXC), lamotrigine (LMT), zonisamide (ZNS), levetiracetam (LVT), and topiramate (TPM), and to compare the associated risks among the drugs. METHODS Using a nationwide health claims database, we selected all the patients prescribed with one of the target ASMs. We defined a SCAR case as the first hospitalization with one of three specific codes provided by the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (L511, L512, and L27). We then calculated the IR of SCARs according to each target ASM. RESULTS The IR of SCARs for each ASM was as follows: 870/1 000 000 person-years (PYs) for CBZ, 5750/1 000 000 PYs for PHT, 1490/1 000 000 PYs for OXC, 3860/1 000 000 PYs for LMT, 1540/1 000 000 PYs for ZNS, 830/1 000 000 PYs for LVT, and 400/1 000 000 PYs for TPM. Concomitant use of antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs significantly increased the risk of SCARs with OXC, LVT, or TPM use. Comorbid skin disease was associated with a significantly higher IR of SCARs from CBZ, PHT, OXC, LMT, or LVT use. SIGNIFICANCE This is the first study in Asia to determine the IRs of SCARs for various ASMs and compare the rates across drugs using a large dataset. The results from this study should help clinicians select safer ASMs in practice.
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- Soo Jie Chung
- Department of Pulmonology and Allergy, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Respiratory-Allergy Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Torres-Navarro I, Abril-Pérez C, Roca-Ginés J, Sánchez-Arráez J, Botella-Estrada R. A case of cefditoren-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis during COVID-19 pandemics. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions are an issue. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:e537-e539. [PMID: 32455478 PMCID: PMC7283691 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- I Torres-Navarro
- Dermatology Department. Hospital, Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital, Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital, Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital, Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain
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- Dermatology Department. Hospital, Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain.,School of Medicine, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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Gelincik A, Cavkaytar O, Kuyucu S. An Update on the Management of Severe Cutaneous Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:3881-3901. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666191106115556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Severe cutaneous drug hypersensitivity reactions involve of different mechanisms , some of which are
life-threatening, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia
and systemic symptoms, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, generalized bullous fixed drug eruptions,
serum sickness and serum sickness-like reaction and drug-induced vasculitis. These reactions may have substantial
morbidity and mortality. In the past years, successive studies have provided new evidence regarding the
pathogenesis of some of these severe reactions and revealed that underlying mechanisms are highly variable.
Since these reactions have unique presentations and distinct pathomechanisms, the treatment methods and response
rates might be different among various entities. Although supportive and local therapies are sufficient in
some of these reactions, targeted immunosuppressive treatments and even mechanistic therapies such as plasmapheresis
may be required in severe ones. However, there is still insufficient evidence to support the best treatment
options for these patients since number of patients and large-scale studies are limited. In this review, conventional
and new treatment options for severe cutaneous drug hypersensitivity reactions are presented in detail in
order to provide the contemporary approaches to lessen the morbidity and mortality relevant to these severe iatrogenic
diseases.
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- Aslı Gelincik
- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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Guvenir H, Arikoglu T, Vezir E, Misirlioglu ED. Clinical Phenotypes of Severe Cutaneous Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:3840-3854. [PMID: 31696807 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666191107162921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Drug hypersensitivity reactions are clinically heterogenous ranging from mild to severe. Most drug hypersensitivity reactions are accompanied by cutaneous manifestations. Fever, mucous membrane involvement, large blisters, facial oedema, pustulosis and visceral involvement are clinical features that lead to suspicion of severe adverse drug reactions. Severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCARs) include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. Serum sickness like reactions, drug induced vasculitis and generalized bullous fixed drug eruptions are less severe clinical entities. SCARs are uncommon but associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Physician should be aware of specific red flags and danger signs to immediately identify these reactions. Immediate drug withdrawal is mandatory. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly affect the prognosis of the disease. The purpose of our review is to discuss clinical phenotypes of severe cutaneous drug hypersensitivity reactions.
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- Hakan Guvenir
- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Malatya Training and Research Hospital, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Child Health and Diseases Hematology Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Liccioli G, Mori F, Parronchi P, Capone M, Fili L, Barni S, Sarti L, Giovannini M, Resti M, Novembre EM. Aetiopathogenesis of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) in children: A 9-year experience in a tertiary care paediatric hospital setting. Clin Exp Allergy 2019; 50:61-73. [PMID: 31608511 DOI: 10.1111/cea.13513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) are delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions to drugs including as follows: Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP). Incidence, triggers and management of SCARs have not been investigated in large-scale epidemiological studies on children. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to collect epidemiological, clinical and aetiological data from children with SCARs referred to our tertiary care paediatric hospital of Florence. METHODS From 2010 to 2018 charts of children with diagnosis of SCAR were reviewed, and data collected during the acute phase and/or the subsequent allergy evaluation. Patients underwent patch tests, intradermal tests and lymphocyte transformation tests. All children were investigated for infectious diseases. RESULTS Incidence of SCARs in hospitalized children was 0.32% over a 9-year period. Fifty-four children were enrolled (31 M; 23 F; median age 6.5 years): 17 cases of DRESS, 30 SJS, 3 TEN, 2 AGEP, 1 linear immunoglobulin A bullous disease (LABD) and 1 pemphigus. Twenty-eight out of 54 patients underwent drug allergy investigations, and 50% of them resulted positive. Combining clinical history and results of allergy work-up, 74% SCARs seem to be caused by drugs, 18.6% by both drugs and infections, 3.7% by infections, and 3.7% remained idiopathic. No deaths occurred. CONCLUSIONS In this study, SCARs incidence is in line with literature data. Drugs were most commonly the leading cause. Management of SCARs requires cooperation among professional figures for an early diagnosis and a prompt treatment. Mortality rate seems to be lower in children.
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- Giulia Liccioli
- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Paediatric Department, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Aggarwal P. Disproportionality analysis of bullous pemphigoid adverse events with PD-1 inhibitors in the FDA adverse event reporting system. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2019; 18:623-633. [PMID: 31088310 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2019.1619693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objectives: Bullous pemphigoid, an autoimmune dermatological disease, may be associated with the use of a relatively new anti-cancer drug class, PD-1 inhibitors, which includes pembrolizumab and nivolumab. This paper analyzes the signals between PD-1 inhibitors and bullous pemphigoid based upon the reported real-world data. Methods: A pharmacovigilance analysis was performed on the publicly available Adverse Event Reporting System database of Food and Drug Administration. Disproportionality ratios were used to examine a signal between PD-1 inhibitors and bullous pemphigoid. A heat map was generated to depict the signal between PD -1 inhibitor use and skin toxicity adverse events. Results: The analysis indicated that there is a significant signal (PRR = 13.82 [95% CI: 9.99-19.11], Chi-squared with Yates' correction = 420.48) between pembrolizumab use and bullous pemphigoid and that there is a significant signal (PRR = 13.19 [95% CI: 10.57-16.46], Chi-squared with Yates' correction = 869.71) between nivolumab use and bullous pemphigoid. The signals remained statistically significant after stratifying for sex and age for both pembrolizumab and nivolumab. The signal is supported by 35 case reports in which there was evidence of PD-1 inhibitor use and a pemphigoid adverse event. Conclusion: When prescribing PD-1 inhibitors, physicians should monitor closely for symptoms of bullous pemphigoid.
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- Pushkar Aggarwal
- a College of Medicine , University of Cincinnati Medical Center , Cincinnati , OH , USA
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Fang WC, Adler NR, Graudins LV, Goldblatt C, Goh MSY, Roberts SK, Trubiano JA, Aung AK. Drug-induced liver injury is frequently associated with severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions: experience from two Australian tertiary hospitals. Intern Med J 2018; 48:549-555. [PMID: 29316113 DOI: 10.1111/imj.13734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) can be associated with certain cutaneous adverse drug reaction (cADR). AIMS To demonstrate the prevalence of DILI in patients with cADRs. Severity and patterns of liver injury, risk factors, causal medications and outcomes are also examined. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of patients with cADRs was conducted across two hospitals in Australia. Patients were identified through cross-linkage of multiple databases. RESULTS One hundred and four patients with cADRs were identified. Of these, 33 (31.7%) had liver injury, representing 50% of patients with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and 30.2% of patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Most cases of liver injury (69.7%) were of a cholestatic/mixed pattern with severe disease in 18.2%. No significant risk factors for development of liver injury were noted, but peripheral lymphocytosis may represent a risk in patients with SJS (odds ratio, OR = 6.0, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.8-19.7, P = 0.003). Antimicrobials were the most common class to be implicated in DILI. The median length of inpatient stay was longer in patients with liver injury compared to those without (19 vs 11 days, P = 0.002). The mortality rate in those with liver injury was 15.2% and 9.9% in those without. No patients required liver transplantation. CONCLUSIONS DILI commonly occurs in patients with cADRs and is associated with longer inpatient stay. Patients with SJS/TEN and peripheral lymphocytosis appear to be at higher risk for developing associated liver injury.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wendy C Fang
- Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Victorian Melanoma Service, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Linda V Graudins
- Department of Pharmacy, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Caitlin Goldblatt
- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Michelle S Y Goh
- Department of Dermatology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Stuart K Roberts
- Department of Gastroenterology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Jason A Trubiano
- Department of Infectious Disease, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Ar Kar Aung
- Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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