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Zhang J, Gao XL, Wu J, Chen JJ. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of pleural aspergillosis: a review of 13 cases. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0385223. [PMID: 38411055 PMCID: PMC10986553 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03852-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Aspergillus pleurisy is a rare complication of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), which mostly occurs in the immunocompromised host. The clinical condition is critical, especially to those who develop bronchopleural fistula. This study aimed to assess the characteristics and the prognosis of aspergillus pleurisy. Clinical data from 13 patients diagnosed with aspergillus pleurisy in our hospital from January 2000 to December 2022 were retrospectively studied. Thirteen patients with Aspergillus pleurisy were included. There were 10 males and 3 females, with a median age of 65 (range: 18-79) years. Bronchopleural fistula was present in eight patients. A proven diagnosis of Aspergillus pleurisy was based on positive pleural fluid culture in seven cases and histopathological examination of pleural biopsies in six cases. Four patients refused further treatment and were discharged from the hospital against medical advice. Nine cases recovered and were discharged after multiple antifungal treatments (systemic and topical antifungal therapies, pleural drainage and irrigation, and surgical repair). During follow-up, one patient, who suffered underlying bronchiectasis, died of massive hemoptysis 2 years after discharge. The remaining eight cases are still under close follow-up, with a median follow-up of 5.4 (range: 1.3-18.9) years. The prognosis of aspergillus pleurisy complicated with bronchopleural fistula is poor. Thoracic surgery, especially lung resection, is a risk factor associated with the incidence of Aspergillus pleurisy. Systemic antifungal therapy and adequate pleural irrigation could improve the prognosis. IMPORTANCE Aspergillus pleurisy is a rare complication of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), associated with a poor prognosis. The morbidity and mortality of this condition have not been thoroughly studied, and recent research on this topic is limited. The current study included 13 patients diagnosed with Aspergillus pleurisy, with the majority presenting concomitantly with a bronchopleural fistula. Among these patients, nine had a history of thoracic surgery, including lung transplantation and lobectomy. Four patients refused further treatment and were discharged against medical advice, while one patient succumbed to massive hemoptysis 2 years after discharge. This case series provides essential insights into Aspergillus pleurisy and evaluates the therapeutic strategy based on a limited cohort.
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- Jing Zhang
- Second Department of Geriatrics Respiratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China
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- Second Department of Geriatrics Respiratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China
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- Second Department of Geriatrics Respiratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu RT, Zhang D, Li S, Chen Y, Wan XX, Diao ST, Weng L, Peng JM, Du B. Comparison of different criteria of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in critically ill patients. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2024; 108:116135. [PMID: 38065016 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2023.116135] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare different criteria of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) for diagnosing invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). METHODS We compared the diagnostic agreement and performances of six BALF mNGS-derived criteria (SDSMRN>1, SDSMRN≥3, SMRN≥10, SMRN≥50, RPM ratio≥10, and relative abundance of genus>30 %) in pneumonia patients. RESULTS A total of 115 patients were analyzed, with 28 identified with IPA. Diagnostic agreement among the six mNGS-derived criteria was moderate, with a Cohen's kappa of 0.577(P < 0.001). mNGS-derived criteria had low sensitivity ranging from 21.4 % to 57.1 % and high specificity from 88 % to 92 %. The optimal threshold of SDSMRN, SMRN, RPM ratio, and relative abundance of genus for diagnosing IPA were 5, 0.25, 8, and 20 %, respectively. Although using the optimal threshold, the sensitivity of mNGS is lower than 50 %. CONCLUSIONS All mNGS-derived criteria had low sensitivity for diagnosing IPA. A combination of mNGS and conventional mycological tests may be the best diagnostic strategy.
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- Rui-Ting Liu
- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China.
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking, China
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Liu RT, Chen Y, Li S, Wan XX, Weng L, Peng JM, Du B. A Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Critically Ill Patients. Infect Dis Ther 2023:10.1007/s40121-023-00818-w. [PMID: 37199881 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-023-00818-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a common infection in intensive care units (ICUs). There are no consensus criteria for defining IPA in the ICU. We aimed to compare the diagnosis and prognosis performances of three criteria (the 2020 EORTC/MSG criteria, the 2021 EORTC/MSG ICU criteria, the modified AspICU criteria (M-AspICU)) for IPA in the ICU. METHODS In this retrospective study from our single center, we applied the three different criteria for IPA in patients with suspected pneumonia and undergoing at least one mycological test between November 10, 2016 and November 10, 2021. We compared the diagnosis agreement and prognosis performances of these three criteria in the ICU. RESULTS Overall, 2403 patients were included. The rates of IPA according to the 2020 EORTC/MSG, 2021 EORTC/MSG ICU, and M-AspICU were 3.37%, 6.53%, and 23.10%, respectively. Diagnostic agreement among these criteria was poor (Cohen's kappa 0.208-0.666). IPA diagnosed by either the 2020 EORTC/MSG (odds ratio = 2.709, P < 0.001) or the 2021 EORTC/MSG ICU (odds ratio = 2.086, P = 0.001) criteria was independently associated with 28-day mortality. IPA diagnosed by M-AspICU is an independent risk factor of 28-day mortality (odds ratio = 1.431, P = 0.031) when excluding patients who fulfilled neither host criteria nor radiological factors of 2021 EORTC/MSG ICU. CONCLUSIONS Although M-AspICU criteria have the highest "sensitivity", IPA diagnosed by M-AspICU was not an independent risk factor of 28-day mortality. Caution is required when using the M-AspICU criteria in ICU, especially in patients with non-specific infiltration and non-classical host factors.
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- Rui-Ting Liu
- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China.
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- Medical ICU, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China.
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Kanjanabuch T, Nopsopon T, Chatsuwan T, Purisinsith S, Johnson DW, Udomsantisuk N, Halue G, Lorvinitnun P, Puapatanakul P, Pongpirul K, Poonvivatchaikarn U, Tatiyanupanwong S, Chowpontong S, Chieochanthanakij R, Thamvichitkul O, Treamtrakanpon W, Saikong W, Parinyasiri U, Chuengsaman P, Dandecha P, Perl J, Tungsanga K, Eiam-Ong S, Sritippayawan S, Kantachuvesiri S. Predictors and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related infections due to filamentous molds (MycoPDICS). PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268823. [PMID: 35609049 PMCID: PMC9129032 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction We sought to evaluate the predictors and outcomes of mold peritonitis in patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods This cohort study included PD patients from the MycoPDICS database who had fungal peritonitis between July 2015-June 2020. Patient outcomes were analyzed by Kaplan Meier curves and the Log-rank test. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards model regression was used to estimating associations between fungal types and patients’ outcomes. Results The study included 304 fungal peritonitis episodes (yeasts n = 129, hyaline molds n = 122, non-hyaline molds n = 44, and mixed fungi n = 9) in 303 patients. Fungal infections were common during the wet season (p <0.001). Mold peritonitis was significantly more frequent in patients with higher hemoglobin levels, presentations with catheter problems, and positive galactomannan (a fungal cell wall component) tests. Patient survival rates were lowest for non-hyaline mold peritonitis. A higher hazard of death was significantly associated with leaving the catheter in-situ (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 6.15, 95%confidence interval [CI]: 2.86–13.23) or delaying catheter removal after the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis (HR = 1.56, 95%CI: 1.00–2.44), as well as not receiving antifungal treatment (HR = 2.23, 95%CI: 1.25–4.01) or receiving it for less than 2 weeks (HR = 2.13, 95%CI: 1.33–3.43). Each additional day of antifungal therapy beyond the minimum 14-day duration was associated with a 2% lower risk of death (HR = 0.98, 95%CI: 0.95–0.999). Conclusion Non-hyaline-mold peritonitis had worse survival. Longer duration and higher daily dosage of antifungal treatment were associated with better survival. Deviations from the 2016 ISPD Peritonitis Guideline recommendations concerning treatment duration and catheter removal timing were independently associated with higher mortality.
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- Talerngsak Kanjanabuch
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Dialysis Policy and Practice Program (Di3P), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Faculty of Medicine, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
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- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic, Mukdahan Hospital, Mukdahan, Thailand
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- Kidney diseases clinic, Department of internal medicines, Songkhla Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Banphaeo Dialysis Group (Bangkok), Banphaeo Hospital (Public organization), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ahmed J, Singh G, Mohan A, Agarwal R, Sachdev J, Khullar S, Bhusan Xess A, Mathur P, Das B, Xess I. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis infection in severely ill COPD patients in pulmonary ward and ICU. Indian J Med Microbiol 2022; 40:223-227. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2022.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Martínez-Girón R, Martínez-Torre C. Non-cellular elements in a bronchoalveolar lavage cytology from an immuno-depressed patient. Cytopathology 2019; 30:671-672. [PMID: 31220390 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Utility of Serum and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Galactomannan in Diagnosis of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis. J Clin Microbiol 2019; 57:JCM.01821-18. [PMID: 30626661 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01821-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The value of serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid galactomannan (BALF-GM) in diagnosing chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) remains unclear. Here, we study the diagnostic efficacy of GM in the diagnosis of CPA. We included consecutive treatment-naive subjects with CPA. For calculating the specificity of serum GM, we enrolled diseased controls (minimally symptomatic subjects previously treated for pulmonary tuberculosis, not meeting the criteria for CPA). To calculate the specificity of BALF-GM, subjects with pulmonary disorders other than CPA who underwent bronchoscopy were included. We determined the cutoff of serum and BALF-GM levels using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. We enrolled 243 consecutive treatment-naive subjects (53.5% males) of CPA with a mean (standard deviation) age of 43.6 (14.7) years. Forty-five (60% males; age, 46.7 [15.7] years) and 27 (59.3% males; age, 52.6 [12.8] years) subjects served as controls for serum and BALF-GM, respectively. The best cutoff value for serum and BALF-GM was 0.55 (area under the ROC curve [AUROC], 0.605; sensitivity, 38%; specificity, 87%) and 1.375 (AUROC, 0.836; sensitivity, 68%; specificity, 93%), respectively. At a cutoff value of 2.5, BALF-GM had a sensitivity and specificity of 50% and 100%, respectively. BALF-GM performs better than serum GM and may be helpful in the diagnosis of CPA in selected patients. More studies are required to confirm our findings.
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Lam SW, Bass SN. Advancing Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Testing and Applications to Antimicrobial Therapy in the ICU. J Pharm Pract 2019; 32:327-338. [PMID: 30808257 DOI: 10.1177/0897190019831162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Treatment of suspected infections in critically ill patients requires the timely initiation of appropriate antimicrobials and rapid de-escalation of unnecessary broad-spectrum coverage. New advances in rapid diagnostic tests can now offer earlier detection of pathogen and potential resistance mechanisms within hours of initial culture growth. These technologies, combined with pharmacist antimicrobial stewardship efforts, may result in shorten time to adequate coverage or earlier de-escalation of unnecessary broad spectrum antimicrobials, which could improve patient outcomes and lower overall treatment cost. Furthermore, de-escalation of antimicrobials may lead to decreased emergence of resistant organisms and adverse events associated with antimicrobials. Clinical pharmacists should be aware of new rapid diagnostic tests, including their application, clinical evidence, and limitations, in order to implement the most appropriate clinical treatment strategy when patients have positive cultures. This review will focus on commercially available rapid diagnostic tests for infections that are routinely encountered by critically ill patients, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial blood stream infections, Candida, and Clostridioides difficile.
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- Simon W Lam
- 1 Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- 2 Department of Pharmacy, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Dandachi D, Wilson Dib R, Fernández-Cruz A, Jiang Y, Chaftari AM, Hachem R, Raad I. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with solid tumours: risk factors and predictors of clinical outcomes. Ann Med 2018; 50:713-720. [PMID: 30230385 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2018.1518581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The characteristics and management of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in patients with hematologic malignancies are well known, but IPA in patients with solid tumours is not well described. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all Aspergillus-positive cultures at a tertiary cancer center during 2004-2017. We identified 101 patients with IPA and solid tumours. We analyzed the association between clinical features and treatment and 12-week mortality and response to antifungal therapy. RESULTS Fifty-one patients had lung cancer, 77 had underlying lung disease, 47 received chest radiation and 33 had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aspergillus fumigatus was the most common type isolated (71%); 68 patients (70%) were treated with voriconazole monotherapy. Independent risk factors for 12-week mortality included receiving steroids within 30 days of diagnosis (hazard ratio 2.2, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.1-4.6; p = .03) and chest radiotherapy (hazard ratio 2.6, 95% CI: 1.2-5.5; p = .01). In multivariate analysis, a positive fungal stain was associated with lower odds of a successful response (odds ratio 0.2; 95% CI: 0.05-0.75; p = .02), whereas voriconazole treatment was associated with higher odds (odds ratio 10.1; 95% CI: 2.1-48.5; p < .01). CONCLUSIONS IPA should be considered in patients with solid tumours, particularly those with underlying lung disease. Key messages Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis should be considered in patients with solid tumours, particularly those with underlying lung disease, lung cancer and those who received chest radiotherapy. Most of the patients with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and solid tumours presented with nonspecific symptoms and signs as well as nonspecific CT findings. Unlike patients with hematologic malignancies, fever and hemoptysis were not predominant symptoms and the classical halo sign and the air-crescent sign were not described. Independent risk factors for 12-week mortality included receiving steroids within 30 days of diagnosis and chest radiotherapy. In multivariate analysis, a positive fungal stain was associated with lower odds of a successful response to antifungal therapy, whereas voriconazole treatment was associated with higher odds.
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- Dima Dandachi
- a Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine , Houston , TX , USA.,b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- c Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria , Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón , Madrid , Spain
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health , The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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