Luc Paris

Low CD4 Cell Count Is Associated With Post–Hepatitis C Virus Cure Mortality in People With HIV (ANRS CO13 HEPAVIH Cohort)

Clémence Ramier, Linda Wittkop, Philippe Sogni, Raphaëlle Tardieu et autres

To the Editor—We read with great interest the recent article from Martín-Carmona et al, who found that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) does not increase mortality risk after hepatitis C virus (HCV) cure from direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in people with advanced liver fibrosis …

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Comparative performance of ISAGA IgM and ELISA assays for the diagnosis of maternal and congenital Toxoplasma infections: which technique could replace ISAGA IgM?

Anne-Sophie Deleplancque, Hélène Fricker‐Hidalgo, Christelle Pomarès, Coralie L’Ollivier et autres

The ISAGA immunocapture test for the detection of anti-Toxoplasma immunoglobulin M is a manual technique known for its excellent sensitivity and specificity. The purpose of this retrospective, multicenter study was to compare the performances and agreement between ISAGA and other IgM detection …

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Ocular Toxocariasis in Adult Caucasian Patients: Clinical Presentations and Treatment Outcomes

Marie-Gwenola Desurmont, Alexandre Bourdin, Luc Paris, Adélaïde Toutée et autres

PURPOSE: To report the clinical features and treatment outcomes in adult Caucasians with ocular toxocariasis (OT) and investigate their prognosis depending on their serological status. METHODS: Retrospective observational cohort study (2016-2021) including consecutive adults with uveitis and positive western blot (WB) in …

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Chronic schistosomiasis imported in France: A retrospective multicentre analysis of 532 patients, calling for international recommendations

Emma Oliosi, A. Angoulvant, Anthony Marteau, Luc Paris et autres

BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue for migrants. This study aims to describe the clinical presentation and management of imported schistosomiasis in France. METHODS: We included all new cases of schistosomiasis in patients aged ≥18 years, defined by a positive …

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‘Clinical exacerbation of an overlooked tropical pulmonary eosinophilia after deworming’

Ruxandra Câlin, Alexandre Lampros, A. Canestri, Matthias Barral et autres

Eosinophilia with nonspecific symptoms, which may be overlooked, is a common finding in migrants and may lead to the administration of non-targeted antihelmintic treatment. This practice can have dangerous consequences as illustrated by a patient who developed acute tropical pulmonary eosinophilia and …

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Contribution of serology in congenital toxoplasmosis diagnosis: results from a 10-year French retrospective study

Julie Denis, Jean-Philippe Lemoine, C. L’Ollivier, Anne-Sophie Deleplancque et autres

This study aimed to evaluate different serological strategies for the postnatal diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) and establish a biological algorithm for CT diagnosis. The study analyzed serological data of immunoglobulins M, A, and G (IgM, IgA, IgG) performed by immunoenzymatic and …

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French guidelines for the etiological workup of eosinophilia and the management of hypereosinophilic syndromes

Matthieu Groh, Julien Rohmer, Nicolas Etienne, Wadih Abou Chahla et autres

Eosinophilic-related clinical manifestations are protean and the underlying conditions underpinning eosinophilia are highly diverse. The etiological workup of unexplained eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia can be challenging, and can lead sometimes to extensive, inappropriate, costly and/or invasive investigations. To date, guidelines for the etiological workup and …

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Assessment of Droplet Digital PCR for the Detection and Absolute Quantification of Toxoplasma gondii

Cécile Nabet, Jean‐Yves Brossas, Corentin Poignon, A. Bouzidi et autres

Accurate tools for Toxoplasma gondii detection and quantification can be valuable for the early and effective management of toxoplasmosis. Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is a next-generation end-point PCR technique with high performance. The objective of the study was to evaluate the performance …

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IgM triplet in neonatal diagnosis by immunoblotting and its potential use as a diagnostic marker for congenital toxoplasmosis

Lucie Peyclit, Odile Villard, Luc Paris, Hélène Fricker‐Hidalgo et autres

Primary infection during pregnancy by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii can be worrisome because transmission to the fetus may lead to congenital toxoplasmosis (CT). Neonatal diagnosis is usually performed by serological profile comparison of the mother and newborn. As previously reported in 2012 …

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Larva Currens: Report of Seven Cases and Literature Review

Yuan Tian, Gentiane Monsel, Luc Paris, Martin Danis et autres

Strongyloidiasis is a frequent and often unrecognized parasitic disease because of the frequently asymptomatic nature and lack of sensitivity of diagnostic tests. Under conditions of immunosuppression (particularly systemic corticosteroid treatment), potentially fatal dissemination may occur. Thus, prevention and early diagnosis are important. …

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Toxocara myelitis in a young woman: You can’t see the wood for the trees!

A.L. Pires da Cunha, Ysoline Beigneux, Luc Paris, Élisabeth Maillart et autres

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Difficultés d’interprétation des sérologies parasitaires, hors toxoplasmose

Sandrine Houzé, Luc Paris

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