Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2025.08.001
Francisco Carmona-Torre, Maialen Ibarguren Pinilla, Miguel Ángel Goenaga
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2025.07.005
Sergio Fuente-García , Laura Martínez-García , Ana Moreno , Juan Carlos Galán
{"title":"The current challenge of accurately diagnosing new HIV infections","authors":"Sergio Fuente-García , Laura Martínez-García , Ana Moreno , Juan Carlos Galán","doi":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11608,"journal":{"name":"Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica","volume":"43 10","pages":"Pages 636-638"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145645472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2025.05.007
Susana Laura García Aguilera , Beatriz Villar Navas , Alba Mohedano Sánchez , Nerea Mohino Farré
{"title":"Fibrosis mediastínica como complicación de la infección por Histoplasma capsulatum en paciente inmunocomprometida","authors":"Susana Laura García Aguilera , Beatriz Villar Navas , Alba Mohedano Sánchez , Nerea Mohino Farré","doi":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11608,"journal":{"name":"Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica","volume":"43 10","pages":"Pages 711-713"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145645469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2025.01.004
Mercedes García-Gasalla , Sophia Pinecki Socias , Pablo A. Fraile , Victoria Fernández-Baca , Aroa Villoslada , Antonio Adrover , Sandra Gregorio , Marta González-Moreno , Alfredo Pinheiro Martins , Alexander Zidouh , Gemma Mut , Meritxell Gavaldà , Melchor Riera , Luisa Martín Pena , Javier Murillas Angoiti
Introduction
Q fever (QF) is a zoonotic infection caused by Coxiella burnetii. Previous studies suggest that the incidence in the island of Majorca may be high. The objective was to know the epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic characteristics of acute QF (AQF) on the island of Majorca during the years 2017 to 2022.
Methods
Retrospective analysis of a series of cases of AQF diagnosed in 3 out 4 hospitals of the Health Service of the island of Majorca. AQF was considered if a clinically compatible syndrome was present with one of the following serological criteria: confirmed AQF if IgG seroconversion phase II, very possible if only IgG ≥ 1/128 is available in addition to a positive IgM, and AQF possible if IgG ≥ 1/512 with negative IgM or if IgM positive with negative IgG in a single serological determination.
Results
223 cases of AQF were diagnosed, of which 102 (45.7%) were confirmed, 84 (37.7%) very possible and 37 (16.6%) possible AQF. Prolonged febrile syndrome was the most frequent clinical diagnosis (107, 48.0%), followed by pneumonia with/without pleural effusion (49, 21.9%), acute hepatitis (38, 17.0%), pericarditis and/or myocarditis (6, 2.6%). Three patients developed endocarditis (one in the acute phase, two others during follow-up). The median number of cases per year was 34 (p25-p75: 31.7 - 40.25). AQF-related mortality was 1.8% (4 patients).
Conclusion
AQF is a preventable and little recognized zoonosis, causing significant morbidity and mortality in Majorca.
{"title":"Fiebre Q aguda en Mallorca, 2017-2022. Un problema infraestimado","authors":"Mercedes García-Gasalla , Sophia Pinecki Socias , Pablo A. Fraile , Victoria Fernández-Baca , Aroa Villoslada , Antonio Adrover , Sandra Gregorio , Marta González-Moreno , Alfredo Pinheiro Martins , Alexander Zidouh , Gemma Mut , Meritxell Gavaldà , Melchor Riera , Luisa Martín Pena , Javier Murillas Angoiti","doi":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Q fever (QF) is a zoonotic infection caused by <em>Coxiella burnetii</em>. Previous studies suggest that the incidence in the island of Majorca may be high. The objective was to know the epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic characteristics of acute QF (AQF) on the island of Majorca during the years 2017 to 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective analysis of a series of cases of AQF diagnosed in 3 out 4 hospitals of the Health Service of the island of Majorca. AQF was considered if a clinically compatible syndrome was present with one of the following serological criteria: confirmed AQF if IgG seroconversion phase II, very possible if only IgG<!--> <!-->≥<!--> <!-->1/128 is available in addition to a positive IgM, and AQF possible if IgG<!--> <!-->≥<!--> <!-->1/512 with negative IgM or if IgM positive with negative IgG in a single serological determination.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>223 cases of AQF were diagnosed, of which 102 (45.7%) were confirmed, 84 (37.7%) very possible and 37 (16.6%) possible AQF. Prolonged febrile syndrome was the most frequent clinical diagnosis (107, 48.0%), followed by pneumonia with/without pleural effusion (49, 21.9%), acute hepatitis (38, 17.0%), pericarditis and/or myocarditis (6, 2.6%). Three patients developed endocarditis (one in the acute phase, two others during follow-up). The median number of cases per year was 34 (p25-p75: 31.7 - 40.25). AQF-related mortality was 1.8% (4 patients).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>AQF is a preventable and little recognized zoonosis, causing significant morbidity and mortality in Majorca.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11608,"journal":{"name":"Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica","volume":"43 10","pages":"Pages 639-644"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145645473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TB is one of the most deathly infections worldwide, affecting disproportionally people living with HIV (PLHIV). Furthermore, HIV co-infection is related to worse outcomes for TB patients, including lower treatment success.
Methods
Using surveillance records of all TB cases notified in Barcelona city from 2001 to 2021, we analyzed TB treatment success according to HIV status. Additionally, we explored potential social and health related and factors associated to unsuccessful treatment in PLHIV, using multiple regression analyses.
Results
Out of the 8406 new TB cases diagnosed during the study period, 9% were co-infected with HIV. According to our regression models, PLHIV were more frequently men, users of injected drugs (aOR = 45.81; 95% CI (33.10–64.26)), had previously been treated for TB (aOR = 1.77; 95% CI (1.30–2.40)) and had a lower rate of contact tracing (aOR = 0.51; 95% CI (0.40–0.64)). Among PLHIV, unsuccessful treatment was related to the use of injected drugs and homelessness, but it was lower for those who had undergone contact tracing.
Conclusion
PLHIV have higher odds of unsuccessful TB treatment, especially those who are homeless and use injected drugs. Contact tracing improved treatment success, calling for further efforts and resources to correctly follow-up on these patients, with the goal of increasing treatment success.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2025.06.020
Paula Corihuela Menéndez, Sacramento M. Segovia López, Alejandra Méndez Sánchez, Lara González García
{"title":"Sobre «Análisis comparativo de las infecciones respiratorias agudas de etiología viral en menores de 6 meses con y sin nirsevimab en Baleares (2022-2023 y 2023-2024)»","authors":"Paula Corihuela Menéndez, Sacramento M. Segovia López, Alejandra Méndez Sánchez, Lara González García","doi":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.06.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eimc.2025.06.020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11608,"journal":{"name":"Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica","volume":"43 10","pages":"Pages 723-724"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145645697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}