Search Results - "Espinoza, Evelyn Patricia Sánchez"
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SARS-CoV-2 Detection and Culture in Different Biological Specimens from Immunocompetent and Immunosuppressed COVID-19 Patients Infected with Two Different Viral Strains
Published in Viruses (29-05-2023)“…Introduction-The dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 shedding and replication in humans remain incompletely understood. Methods-We analyzed SARS-CoV-2 shedding from…”
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Are mobile phones part of the chain of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hospital settings?
Published in Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo (01-01-2021)“…Mobile phones (MPs) have become an important work tool around the world including in hospitals. We evaluated whether SARS-CoV-2 can remain on the surface of…”
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Comparison of methods for the detection of in vitro synergy in multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria
Published in BMC microbiology (16-04-2020)“…The use of combined antibiotic therapy has become an option for infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. The time-kill (TK) assay is considered…”
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Decontamination and re-use of surgical masks and respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published in International journal of infectious diseases (01-03-2021)“…•Effect of use and decontamination on the performance of surgical masks and respirators.•Breathability and filtration tests were used to evaluate used and…”
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Alternative drugs against multiresistant Gram-negative bacteria
Published in Journal of global antimicrobial resistance. (01-12-2020)“…•Alternative antimicrobials should be considered to treat multiresistant Gram-negative bacteria (GNB).•Tigecycline, tetracyclines, ceftazidime/avibactam and…”
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae arthritis in a patient with systemic lupus: resistance and virulence profiles
Published in Microbes and infection (01-01-2023)“…In this study, we describe a case report of gonococcal arthritis in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patient. Although several mechanisms favor disseminated…”
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Performance of a qualitative rapid chromatographic immunoassay to diagnose COVID-19 in patients in a middle-income country
Published in Journal of clinical virology (01-10-2020)“…•COVID-19 diagnosis; high sensitivity and specificity qualitative rapid chromatographic immunoassays; can be used for the diagnosis of RT-PCR-negative…”
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Evaluation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of Clostridioides difficile infection: A prospective diagnostic performance study
Published in Anaerobe (01-10-2021)“…A novel Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay, HiberGene's CD was evaluated with 82 unformed stools from patients suspected of C. difficile…”
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Prevalence of Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea in hospitalized patients in five Brazilian centers: A multicenter, prospective study
Published in Anaerobe (01-12-2020)“…Epidemiological data on CD infection (CDI) in Latin American are scarce. CDI prevalence and strains characterization were prospectively evaluated in 5…”
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Disinfection of 3D-printed protective face shield during COVID-19 pandemic
Published in American journal of infection control (01-04-2021)“…•This study evaluated the face shields obtained by 3D-Printing technology, test chemical disinfectants 70% ethanol; H2O2-quaternary ammonium salt mixture; 0.1%…”
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Evaluation of eleven immunochromatographic assays for SARS-CoV-2 detection: investigating the dengue cross-reaction
Published in Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo (01-01-2022)“…COVID-19 disease is spread worldwide and diagnostic techniques have been studied in order to contain the pandemic. Immunochromatographic (IC) assays are…”
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Are mobile phones part of the chain of transmission of SARSCoV- 2 in hospital settings?
Published in Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo (01-01-2021)“…Mobile phones (MPs) have become an important work tool around the world including in hospitals. We evaluated whether SARS-CoV-2 can remain on the surface of…”
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Among Oligo/Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers: Estimating the Impact of Community Transmission
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (07-09-2021)“…Abstract We evaluated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors among 4987 oligo/asymptomatic healthcare workers; seroprevalence was 14% and factors…”
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Procalcitonin as a biomarker for ventilator associated pneumonia in COVID-19 patients: Is it an useful stewardship tool?
Published in Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease (01-10-2021)“…Ventilator associated pneumonia(VAP) is a severe complication that can lead to high mortality when not early identified or when therapy is delayed. The aim of…”
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Nucleoprotein-based ELISA for detection of SARS-COV-2 IgG antibodies: Could an old assay be suitable for serodiagnosis of the new coronavirus?
Published in Journal of virological methods (01-04-2021)“…•An in-house nucleoprotein-based ELISA SARS-CoV-2 IgG suitable for diagnosing COVID-19.•The nucleoprotein-based ELISA SARS-CoV-2 IgG is inexpensive and…”
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1210. Investigating a Staphylococcus aureus Outbreak in a Clinical Intensive Care Unit: What Is the Role of the Mobile Phones?
Published in Open forum infectious diseases (23-10-2019)“…Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus (Sa) outbreaks are serious infections that if not controlled in time can be life-threating. The aim of this study was…”
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1211. Microbiologic Evaluation of Mobile Phones and Hands of Healthcare Professionals in Two Intensive Care Units in a Brazilian University Hospital
Published in Open forum infectious diseases (23-10-2019)“…Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a worldwide concern because of their high morbidity, mortality, and associated costs. Mobile…”
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