Elija Princic

HCV treatment in Sardinian HIV-HCV coinfected patients: a real-life perspective study on safety, efficacy, and immune reconstitution

Francesco Pes, Simona Onali, Cinzia Balestrieri, Goffredo Angioni et autres

BACKGROUND: HIV-HCV co-infected patients have long been considered difficult-to-treat. The introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) changed this paradigm.We evaluated the efficacy and safety of DAA-based regimens and the impact of DAAs-induced HCV clearance on the immunological status in HIV-HCV co-infected patients. RESEARCH …

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Use of bedaquiline in spinal osteomyelitis and soft tissue abscess caused by multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A case report

Andrea De Vito, Vito Fiore, Valentina Urru, Elena Bozzi et autres

INTRODUCTION: Spinal Tuberculosis (STB) represents between 1% and 2% of total tuberculosis cases. STB management remains challenging; the first-line approach consists of medical treatment, while surgery is reserved for patients with complications. No data regarding STB treatment with bedaquiline-containing regimens are available …

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Human urogenital schistosomiasis in West and Sub-Saharan Africa migrants in Sardinia, Italy: A retrospective monocentric study

Nicholas Geremia, Andrea De Vito, Vincenzo Lai, Vito Fiore et autres

INTRODUCTION: Schistosoma (S.) haematobium is the aetiological agent of urogenital schistosomiasis endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Microhaematuria is strongly associated with schistosomiasis diagnosis. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the treatment of choice. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a monocentric survey among African migrants …

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Impact of the presence of the infectious disease specialist in addiction services (SerDs) as a point-of-care to meet WHO goal of HCV eradication

Chiara Fanelli, Elija Princic, Andrea De Vito, Claudia Marcia et autres

Early treatment with low-molecular-weight heparin reduces mortality rate in SARS-CoV-2 patients

Andrea De Vito, Laura Saderi, Vito Fiore, Nicholas Geremia et autres

BACKGROUND: Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, millions of people have been infected and died. Different therapeutic approaches have been recommended, but only a few have shown clinical advantages. Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) has been recommended to prevent COVID-19-related thrombo-embolic events. We …

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Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplements among Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19: Results from a Monocentric Matched-Cohort Study

Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Paola Bagella, Elija Princic et autres

Objectives: Our study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of Vitamin D3 (VitD3) among patients hospitalized for COVID-19. The primary endpoint was to evaluate the difference in survival rates between patients receiving and not VitD3. The secondary endpoints were to evaluate clinical outcomes, …

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Infectious diseases screening approach among refugees: results from a single-center study

Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Petrana Martineková, Elija Princic et autres

INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to evaluate a screening program, with active case-finding and treatment for active tuberculosis (TB), latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), blood-borne viruses (BBV), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among refugees living in facility centers. METHODOLOGY: We collected data on refugees …

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Predictors of infection, symptoms development, and mortality in people with SARS-CoV-2 living in retirement nursing homes

Andrea De Vito, Vito Fiore, Elija Princic, Nicholas Geremia et autres

INTRODUCTION: Since the start of the pandemic, millions of people have been infected, with thousands of deaths. Many foci worldwide have been identified in retirement nursing homes, with a high number of deaths. Our study aims were to evaluate the spread of …

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High-risk sexual behavior and HIV/STDs cascade of care in migrants: results from an Italian dedicated outpatient clinic

Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Nicholas Geremia, Petrana Martineková et autres

INTRODUCTION: Ethnical segregation and migration influence sexual health. Differences in sexual networks and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between racial/ethnic minorities and the native population have been described in the literature. METHODOLOGY: We collected data on sexual behavior and physical …

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Does Angiotensin II receptor blockers increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection? A real-life experience.

Andrea De Vito, Nicholas Geremia, Elija Princic, Chiara Fanelli et autres

OBJECTIVE: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been infected with thousands of deaths. Few data regarding factors that increase the risk of infection are available. Our study aimed to evaluate all people living in retirement homes (PLRNH) …

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Mood Reactive Disorders among COVID-19 Inpatients: Experience from a Monocentric Cohort

Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Chiara Fanelli, Nicholas Geremia et autres

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the presence and severity of depressive symptoms among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) inpatients and any possible changes after their discharge. SUBJECT AND METHODS: We collected data of patients admitted to the Infectious Disease Unit in Sassari, Italy, …

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A Case of Vasculitis-Like Skin Eruption Associated With COVID-19

Nicholas Geremia, Andrea De Vito, Susanna Gunnella, Vito Fiore et autres

Abstract Since the start of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, more than 4 million cases have been reported with almost 300,000 deaths. Commonly, the virus involves the respiratory system causing fever, cough, and dyspnea. On the contrary, cutaneous involvement has been infrequently reported. We …

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