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2. Severe Candida spp. infections: new insights into natural immunity
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van der Meer, Jos W.M., van de Veerdonk, Frank L., Joosten, Leo A.B., Kullberg, Bart-Jan, and Netea, Mihai G.
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- 2010
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3. Therapy of invasive fungal infections
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Kullberg, Bart Jan and de Pauw, Ben E.
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- 1999
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4. Defective acute inflammation in Crohn's disease
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Netea, Mihai G., van der Meer, Jos W.M., Ferwerda, Gerben, Kullberg, Bart Jan, van Lierop, P.P.E., Damen, G.M., Escher, J.C., Samsom, J.N., and Nieuwenhuis, E.E.S.
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- 2006
5. Immunologic defects in severe mucocutaneous HSV-2 infections: Response to IFN-γ therapy.
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Arts, Peer, van de Veerdonk, Frank L., van der Lee, Robin, Langereis, Martijn A., Gilissen, Christian, van Zelst-Stams, Wendy A.G., Huynen, Martijn A., van der Meer, Jos W.M., van Kuppeveld, Frank J., Veltman, Joris A., Kullberg, Bart Jan, Hoischen, Alexander, and Netea, Mihai G.
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- 2016
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6. Utility of immune response-derived biomarkers in the differential diagnosis of inflammatory disorders.
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ten Oever, Jaap, Netea, Mihai G., and Kullberg, Bart-Jan
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Differentiating between inflammatory disorders is difficult, but important for a rational use of antimicrobial agents. Biomarkers reflecting the host immune response may offer an attractive strategy to predict the etiology of an inflammatory process and can thus be of help in decision making. We performed a review of the literature to evaluate the diagnostic value of inflammatory biomarkers in adult patients admitted to the hospital with suspected systemic acute infections. Elevated procalcitonin (PCT) concentrations indicate a bacterial infection in febrile patients with an auto-immune disease, rather than a disease flare. CD64 expression on neutrophils can discriminate between non-infectious systemic inflammation and sepsis, and limited evidence suggests the same for decoy receptor 3. PCT is useful for both diagnosing bacterial infection complicating influenza and guiding antibiotic treatment in lower respiratory tract infections in general. In undifferentiated illnesses, increased CD35 expression on neutrophils distinguishes bacterial from viral infections. Compared to bacterial infections, invasive fungal infections are characterized by low concentrations of PCT. No biomarker predicting a specific infecting agent could be identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. International expert opinion on the management of infection caused by azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus.
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Verweij, Paul E., Ananda-Rajah, Michelle, Andes, David, Arendrup, Maiken C., Brüggemann, Roger J., Chowdhary, Anuradha, Cornely, Oliver A., Denning, David W., Groll, Andreas H., Izumikawa, Koichi, Kullberg, Bart Jan, Lagrou, Katrien, Maertens, Johan, Meis, Jacques F., Newton, Pippa, Page, Iain, Seyedmousavi, Seyedmojtaba, Sheppard, Donald C., Viscoli, Claudio, and Warris, Adilia
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An international expert panel was convened to deliberate the management of azole-resistant aspergillosis. In culture-positive cases, in vitro susceptibility testing should always be performed if antifungal therapy is intended. Different patterns of resistance are seen, with multi-azole and pan-azole resistance more common than resistance to a single triazole. In confirmed invasive pulmonary aspergillosis due to an azole-resistant Aspergillus , the experts recommended a switch from voriconazole to liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB; Ambisome ® ). In regions with environmental resistance rates of ≥10%, a voriconazole–echinocandin combination or L-AmB were favoured as initial therapy. All experts recommended L-AmB as core therapy for central nervous system aspergillosis suspected to be due to an azole-resistant Aspergillus , and considered the addition of a second agent with the majority favouring flucytosine. Intravenous therapy with either micafungin or L-AmB given as either intermittent or continuous therapy was recommended for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis due to a pan-azole-resistant Aspergillus . Local and national surveillance with identification of clinical and environmental resistance patterns, rapid diagnostics, better quality clinical outcome data, and a greater understanding of the factors driving or minimising environmental resistance are areas where research is urgently needed, as well as the development of new oral agents outside the azole drug class. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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8. The Inflammasome-Mediated Caspase-1 Activation Controls Adipocyte Differentiation and Insulin Sensitivity.
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Stienstra, Rinke, Joosten, Leo A.B., Koenen, Tim, van Tits, Berry, van Diepen, Janna A., van den Berg, Sjoerd A.A., Rensen, Patrick C.N., Voshol, Peter J., Fantuzzi, Giamilla, Hijmans, Anneke, Kersten, Sander, Müller, Michael, van den Berg, Wim B., van Rooijen, Nico, Wabitsch, Martin, Kullberg, Bart-Jan, van der Meer, Jos W.M., Kanneganti, Thirumala, Tack, Cees J., and Netea, Mihai G.
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FAT cells ,OBESITY ,ADIPOSE tissues ,CYTOKINES ,LABORATORY mice ,DIET ,CALORIMETRY ,INSULIN resistance - Abstract
Summary: Obesity-induced inflammation originating from expanding adipose tissue interferes with insulin sensitivity. Important metabolic effects have been recently attributed to IL-1β and IL-18, two members of the IL-1 family of cytokines. Processing of IL-1β and IL-18 requires cleavage by caspase-1, a cysteine protease regulated by a protein complex called the inflammasome. We demonstrate that the inflammasome/caspase-1 governs adipocyte differentiation and insulin sensitivity. Caspase-1 is upregulated during adipocyte differentiation and directs adipocytes toward a more insulin-resistant phenotype. Treatment of differentiating adipocytes with recombinant IL-1β and IL-18, or blocking their effects by inhibitors, reveals that the effects of caspase-1 on adipocyte differentiation are largely conveyed by IL-1β. Caspase-1 and IL-1β activity in adipose tissue is increased both in diet-induced and genetically induced obese animal models. Conversely, mice deficient in caspase-1 are more insulin sensitive as compared to wild-type animals. In addition, differentiation of preadipocytes isolated from caspase-1
−/− or NLRP3−/− mice resulted in more metabolically active fat cells. In vivo, treatment of obese mice with a caspase-1 inhibitor significantly increases their insulin sensitivity. Indirect calorimetry analysis revealed higher fat oxidation rates in caspase-1−/− animals. In conclusion, the inflammasome is an important regulator of adipocyte function and insulin sensitivity, and caspase-1 inhibition may represent a novel therapeutic target in clinical conditions associated with obesity and insulin resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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9. Host–microbe interactions: innate pattern recognition of fungal pathogens
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van de Veerdonk, Frank L, Kullberg, Bart Jan, van der Meer, Jos WM, Gow, Neil AR, and Netea, Mihai G
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FUNGI , *GERM cells , *PATTERN perception , *LECTINS , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms - Abstract
The recognition of fungi is mediated by germline pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) such as Toll-like receptors and lectin receptors that interact with conserved structures of the microorganisms, the pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). Subsequently, PRRs activate intracellular signals that collaborate for the efficient activation of the host defense. The specificity of these responses is achieved through the activation of a particular mosaic of PRRs, that is determined by the available fungal PAMPs and the innate immune cells involved. This will determine a divergence of the final type of reaction, and in this way the innate host defense has the capability to deliver tailored responses to each pathogen. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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10. Efficacy and safety of rezafungin and caspofungin in candidaemia and invasive candidiasis: pooled data from two prospective randomised controlled trials.
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Thompson III, George R, Soriano, Alex, Honore, Patrick M, Bassetti, Matteo, Cornely, Oliver A, Kollef, Marin, Kullberg, Bart Jan, Pullman, John, Hites, Maya, Fortún, Jesús, Horcajada, Juan P, Kotanidou, Anastasia, Das, Anita F, Sandison, Taylor, Aram, Jalal A, Vazquez, Jose A, and Pappas, Peter G
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INVASIVE candidiasis , *CASPOFUNGIN , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *CLINICAL trials , *MORTALITY - Abstract
Rezafungin, a new US Food and Drug Administration-approved, long-acting echinocandin to treat candidaemia and invasive candidiasis, was efficacious with a similar safety profile to caspofungin in clinical trials. We conducted pooled analyses of the phase 2 STRIVE and phase 3 ReSTORE rezafungin trials. ReSTORE was a multicentre, double-blind, double-dummy, randomised phase 3 trial conducted at 66 tertiary care centres in 15 countries. STRIVE was a multicentre, double-blind, double-dummy, randomised phase 2 trial conducted at 44 centres in 10 countries. Adults (≥18 years) with candidaemia or invasive candidiasis were treated with once-a-week intravenous rezafungin (400 mg and 200 mg) or once-a-day intravenous caspofungin (70 mg and 50 mg). Efficacy was evaluated in a pooled modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population. Primary efficacy endpoint was day 30 all-cause mortality (tested for non-inferiority with a pre-specified margin of 20%). Secondary efficacy endpoint was mycological response. Safety was also evaluated. The STRIVE and ReSTORE trials are registered with ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT02734862 and NCT03667690 , and both studies are complete. ReSTORE was conducted from Oct 12, 2018, to Oct 11, 2021, and STRIVE from July 26, 2016, to April 18, 2019. The mITT population, pooling the data from the two trials, comprised 139 patients for rezafungin and 155 patients for caspofungin. Day 30 all-cause mortality rates were comparable between groups (19% [26 of 139] for the rezafungin group and 19% [30 of 155] for the caspofungin group) and the upper bound of the 95% CI for the weighted treatment difference was below 10% (−1·5% [95% CI −10·7 to 7·7]). Mycological eradication occurred by day 5 in 102 (73%) of 139 rezafungin patients and 100 (65%) of 155 caspofungin patients (weighted treatment difference 10·0% [95% CI −0·3 to 20·4]). Safety profiles were similar across groups. Rezafungin was non-inferior to caspofungin for all-cause mortality, with a potential early treatment benefit, possibly reflecting rezafungin's front-loaded dosing regimen. These findings are of clinical importance in fighting active and aggressive infections and reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by candidaemia and invasive candidiasis. Melinta Therapeutics and Cidara Therapeutics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Immunomodulation by n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
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Netea, Mihai G, Kullberg, Bart Jan, Blok, Willem L, and Van der Meer, Jos W.M
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12. Diagnostic parameters of cellular tests for Lyme borreliosis in Europe (VICTORY study): a case-control study.
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Baarsma, M E, van de Schoor, Freek R, Gauw, Stefanie A, Vrijmoeth, Hedwig D, Ursinus, Jeanine, Goudriaan, Nienke, Popa, Calin D, ter Hofstede, Hadewych JM, Leeflang, Mariska MG, Kremer, Kristin, van den Wijngaard, Cees C, Kullberg, Bart-Jan, Joosten, Leo AB, and Hovius, Joppe W
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Background: Cellular tests for Lyme borreliosis might be able to overcome major shortcomings of serological testing, such as its low sensitivity in early stages of infection. Therefore, we aimed to assess the sensitivity and specificity of three cellular tests.Methods: This was a nationwide, prospective, multiple-gate case-control study done in the Netherlands. Patients with physician-confirmed Lyme borreliosis, either early localised or disseminated, were consecutively included as cases at the start of antibiotic treatment. Controls were those without Lyme borreliosis from the general population (healthy controls) and those with potentially cross-reactive conditions (eg, autoimmune disease). We used three cellular tests for Lyme borreliosis (Spirofind Revised, iSpot Lyme, and LTT-MELISA) as index tests, and standard two-tier serological testing (STTT) as a comparator. Clinical data from Lyme borreliosis patients were collected at baseline and at 12 weeks after inclusion, and blood samples were obtained at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Control participants underwent clinical and laboratory assessments at baseline only.Findings: Cases comprised 271 patients with Lyme borreliosis (of whom 245 had early-localised Lyme borreliosis and 26 had disseminated disease) and controls comprised 228 participants without Lyme borreliosis from the general population and 41 participants with potentially cross-reactive conditions. Recruitment occurred between May 14, 2018, and March 16, 2020. The specificity of STTT in healthy controls (216 of 228 samples [94·7%, 95% CI 91·5-97·7]) was higher than that of the cellular tests: Spirofind (140 of 171 [81·9%, 76·1-87·2]), iSpot Lyme (32 of 103 [31·1%, 21·5-40·3]) and LTT-MELISA (100 of 190 [52·6%, 44·9-60·3]). Cellular tests had varying sensitivities: Spirofind (88 of 204 [43·1%, 36·4-50·4]), iSpot Lyme (51 of 94 [54·3%, 44·5-63·7]), and LTT-MELISA (66 of 218 [30·3%, 23·8-36·7]). The Spirofind and iSpot Lyme outperformed STTT for sensitivity, but were similar to the C6-ELISA (C6-ELISA: 135 of 270 [50·0%, 44·5-55·5]; STTT: 76 of 270 [28·1%, 23·0-33·6]).Interpretation: The cellular tests for Lyme borreliosis used in this study have a low specificity compared with serological tests, which leads to a high number of false-positive test results. We conclude that these cellular tests are unfit for clinical use at this stage.Funding: Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development, AMC Foundation (Amsterdam UMC), and Ministry of Health of the Netherlands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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13. Aspergillus fumigatus cell wall components differentially modulate host TLR2 and TLR4 responses
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Chai, Louis Y.A., Vonk, Alieke G., Kullberg, Bart Jan, Verweij, Paul E., Verschueren, Ineke, van der Meer, Jos W.M., Joosten, Leo A.B., Latgé, Jean-Paul, and Netea, Mihai G.
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ASPERGILLUS fumigatus , *FUNGAL cell walls , *NATURAL immunity , *CHITIN , *GLUCANS , *POLYSACCHARIDES , *INTERLEUKIN-6 , *IMMUNOREGULATION , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms - Abstract
Abstract: Aspergillus fumigatus conidia attenuates host proinflammatory responses through modulation of Toll-like receptor (TLR)2 and TLR4 signaling, but the precise mechanisms that mediate this effect are not known. In the present study, the role of the Aspergillus cell wall polysaccharide constituents responsible for the modulation of host capability to mount a proinflammatory response was studied. Aspergillus cell wall fractions and its major components showed differential capabilities in modulating host TLR-mediated interleukin (IL)-6 production. Beta-glucan specifically suppressed TLR4-induced response, while alpha-glucan inhibited IL-6 induced through TLR2- and TLR4-stimulation. Galactomannan diminished TLR4-mediated response, while its inhibitory effects on TLR2-signaling were limited. Chitin, on the other hand, did not have significant immunomodulatory capability. The ability of the fungal cell wall to alter the immune signature of the pathogen may contribute to its virulence and the pathogenesis of co-infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Toll-like receptors as an escape mechanism from the host defense
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Netea, Mihai G., Van der Meer, Jos W.M., and Kullberg, Bart-Jan
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CELL receptors , *IMMUNOREGULATION , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms , *CYTOKINES , *IMMUNODEFICIENCY , *VIRAL replication , *MEDICAL genetics - Abstract
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are probably the most important class of pattern-recognition receptors. Recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) by TLRs, either alone or in heterodimerization with other TLR or non-TLR receptors, induces the production of signals that are responsible for the activation of genes important for an effective host defense, especially those of proinflammatory cytokines. Recent studies also suggest that pathogenic microorganisms can modulate or interfere with TLR-mediated pattern recognition and can use TLRs as an escape mechanism from the host defense. Three major TLR-mediated escape mechanisms have been identified: TLR2-induced immunosuppression, especially through induction of interleukin (IL)-10 release; blockade of TLR recognition; and TLR-mediated induction of viral replication. Thus, TLR signals are not only beneficial to the host, but in certain situations the activation of particular TLR responses by microorganisms might serve as an escape mechanism from the host defense. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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15. Does the shape of lipid A determine the interaction of LPS with Toll-like receptors?
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Netea, Mihai G., van Deuren, Marcel, Kullberg, Bart Jan, Cavaillon, Jean-Marc, and Van der Meer, Jos W.M.
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) triggers the activation of the immune system through the induction of cytokine release. Although it was assumed initially that LPS molecules from different bacteria are similar, recent evidence suggests that structural and functional differences between LPS species are the rule rather than the exception. It has been proposed that the shape of the lipid A component determines the bioactivity of LPS, with lipid A that adopts a conical conformation being more active than lipid A that adopts a cylindrical shape. The mechanism linking the molecular conformation with the biological activity of LPS has not been elucidated. We propose that LPS with a conical shape (e.g. from Escherichia coli) induces cytokine production through Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), whereas more cylindrical LPS (e.g. from Porphyromonas gingivalis) induces expression of a different set of cytokines through TLR2. Strictly cylindrical LPS molecules (e.g. the lipid A precursor Ia or from Rhodobacter sphaeroides) have antagonistic properties at the level of TLRs. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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16. Recommendations for antibacterial therapy in adults with COVID-19 – an evidence based guideline.
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Sieswerda, Elske, de Boer, Mark G.J., Bonten, Marc M.J., Boersma, Wim G., Jonkers, René E., Aleva, Roel M., Kullberg, Bart-Jan, Schouten, Jeroen A., van de Garde, Ewoudt M.W., Verheij, Theo J., van der Eerden, Menno M., Prins, Jan M., and Wiersinga, W. Joost
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COVID-19 treatment , *COVID-19 , *COVID-19 pandemic , *BACTERIAL diseases , *RESPIRATORY infections - Abstract
The Dutch Working Party on Antibiotic Policy constituted a multidisciplinary expert committee to provide evidence-based recommendation for the use of antibacterial therapy in hospitalized adults with a respiratory infection and suspected or proven 2019 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We performed a literature search to answer four key questions. The committee graded the evidence and developed recommendations by using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology. We assessed evidence on the risk of bacterial infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, the associated bacterial pathogens, how to diagnose bacterial infections and how to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial co-infection upon admission was reported in 3.5% of COVID-19 patients, while bacterial secondary infections during hospitalization occurred up to 15%. No or very low quality evidence was found to answer the other key clinical questions. Although the evidence base on bacterial infections in COVID-19 is currently limited, available evidence supports restrictive antibiotic use from an antibiotic stewardship perspective, especially upon admission. To support restrictive antibiotic use, maximum efforts should be undertaken to obtain sputum and blood culture samples as well as pneumococcal urinary antigen testing. We suggest to stop antibiotics in patients who started antibiotic treatment upon admission when representative cultures as well as urinary antigen tests show no signs of involvement of bacterial pathogens after 48 hours. For patients with secondary bacterial respiratory infection we recommend to follow other guideline recommendations on antibacterial treatment for patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia. An antibiotic treatment duration of five days in patients with COVID-19 and suspected bacterial respiratory infection is recommended upon improvement of signs, symptoms and inflammatory markers. Larger, prospective studies about the epidemiology of bacterial infections in COVID-19 are urgently needed to confirm our conclusions and ultimately prevent unnecessary antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Prophylactic antibiotics reduce hospitalisations and cost in locally advanced head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy: A randomised phase 2 study.
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Ham, Janneke C., Driessen, Chantal M., Hendriks, Mathijs P., Fiets, Edward, Kreike, Bas, Hoeben, Ann, Slingerland, Marije, van Opstal, Claudia C., Kullberg, Bart Jan, Jonker, Marianne A., Adang, Eddy M., Kaanders, Johannes H., van der Graaf, Winette T., and van Herpen, Carla M.
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PNEUMONIA prevention , *AMOXICILLIN , *CANCER patients , *CLAVULANIC acid , *COST control , *HEAD tumors , *HOSPITAL care , *MEDICAL cooperation , *NECK tumors , *QUALITY of life , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICAL sampling , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *ADVERSE health care events , *ANTIBIOTIC prophylaxis , *CHEMORADIOTHERAPY - Abstract
Platinum-based chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC) induces a high rate of acute toxicity, including dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. We hypothesised that prophylactic antibiotics can prevent pneumonia and hospitalisations and can be cost-effective. In this multicentre randomised trial, patients with LAHNC treated with chemoradiotherapy received prophylactic amoxicillin/clavulanic acid from day 29 after the start of treatment until 14 days after completion of chemoradiotherapy or standard care without prophylaxis. The primary objective was to observe a reduction in pneumonias. Secondary objectives were to evaluate the hospitalisation rate, adverse events, costs and health-related quality of life. One hundred six patients were included; of which, 95 were randomised: 48 patients were allocated to the standard group and 47 patients to the prophylaxis group. A pneumonia during chemoradiotherapy and follow-up until 3.5 months was observed in 22 (45.8%) of 48 patients in the standard group and in 22 (46.8%) of 47 patients in the prophylaxis group (p = 0.54). Hospitalisation rate was significantly higher in the standard group versus the prophylaxis group, 19 of 48 pts (39.6%) versus 9 of 47 pts (19.1%), respectively (p = 0.03). Significantly more episodes with fever of any grade were observed in the standard group (29.2% vs 10.2%, p = 0.028). A significant difference in costs was found, with an average reduction of €1425 per patient in favour of the prophylaxis group. Although prophylactic antibiotics during chemoradiotherapy for patients with LAHNC did not reduce the incidence of pneumonias, it did reduce hospitalisation rates and episodes with fever significantly and consequently tended to be cost-effective. • Chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer induces many toxicities. • Dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia are common side-effects. • Prophylactic antibiotics reduce hospitalisation rate and are cost-effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Adjuvant interferon-gamma immunotherapy in a patient with progressive cerebral Nocardia abscesses.
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Leentjens, Jenneke, Gresnigt, Mark S., van de Veerdonk, Frank L., Kox, Matthijs, Kullberg, Bart Jan, Pickkers, Peter, Brouwer, Annemarie E., and Netea, Mihai G.
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NOCARDIA , *IMMUNOTHERAPY , *MEDICAL care , *IMMUNOCOMPROMISED patients , *INTERFERONS - Abstract
Summary Despite advances in medical care, mortality due to cerebral Nocardia abscesses remains unacceptably high. The case of a typical immunocompromised patient, who deteriorated clinically despite optimal antimicrobial treatment, is reported here. Adjuvant immunotherapy with interferon-gamma resulted in partial restoration of the immune response and a corresponding clinical and radiographic recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Both TLR2 and TLR4 are involved in the recognition of Candida albicans. Reply to “TLR2, but not TLR4, triggers cytokine production by murine cells in response to Candida albicans yeasts and hyphae” by Gil and Gozalbo, Microbes and Infection 8 (2006) 2823–2824
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Netea, Mihai G., van der Meer, Jos W.M., and Kullberg, Bart-Jan
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- 2006
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20. Response to Gil et al.: Toll-like receptor-2 – an important component of host defense
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Netea, Mihai G., Meer, Jos W.M. van der, and Kullberg, Bart Jan
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- 2005
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21. Current evidence on hospital antimicrobial stewardship objectives: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Schuts, Emelie C, Hulscher, Marlies E J L, Mouton, Johan W, Verduin, Cees M, Stuart, James W T Cohen, Overdiek, Hans W P M, van der Linden, Paul D, Natsch, Stephanie, Hertogh, Cees M P M, Wolfs, Tom F W, Schouten, Jeroen A, Kullberg, Bart Jan, and Prins, Jan M
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ANTI-infective agents , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *LONG-term care facilities , *ADVERSE health care events , *DRUG resistance in bacteria , *DRUG monitoring - Abstract
Background: Antimicrobial stewardship is advocated to improve the quality of antimicrobial use. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether antimicrobial stewardship objectives had any effects in hospitals and long-term care facilities on four predefined patients' outcomes: clinical outcomes, adverse events, costs, and bacterial resistance rates.Methods: We identified 14 stewardship objectives and did a separate systematic search for articles relating to each one in Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and PubMed. Studies were included if they reported data on any of the four predefined outcomes in patients in whom the specific antimicrobial stewardship objective was assessed and compared the findings in patients in whom the objective was or was not met. We used a random-effects model to calculate relative risk reductions with relative risks and 95% CIs.Findings: We identified 145 unique studies with data on nine stewardship objectives. Overall, the quality of evidence was generally low and heterogeneity between studies was mostly moderate to high. For the objectives empirical therapy according to guidelines, de-escalation of therapy, switch from intravenous to oral treatment, therapeutic drug monitoring, use of a list of restricted antibiotics, and bedside consultation the overall evidence showed significant benefits for one or more of the four outcomes. Guideline-adherent empirical therapy was associated with a relative risk reduction for mortality of 35% (relative risk 0·65, 95% CI 0·54-0·80, p<0·0001) and for de-escalation of 56% (0·44, 0·30-0·66, p<0·0001). Evidence of effects was less clear for adjusting therapy according to renal function, discontinuing therapy based on lack of clinical or microbiological evidence of infection, and having a local antibiotic guide. We found no reports for the remaining five stewardship objectives or for long-term care facilities.Interpretation: Our findings of beneficial effects on outcomes with nine antimicrobial stewardship objectives suggest they can guide stewardship teams in their efforts to improve the quality of antibiotic use in hospitals.Funding: Dutch Working Party on Antibiotic Policy and Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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22. The role of nurses in the recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis in the emergency department: A prospective before-and-after intervention study
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Tromp, Mirjam, Hulscher, Marlies, Bleeker-Rovers, Chantal P., Peters, Lilian, van den Berg, Daniëlle T.N.A., Borm, George F., Kullberg, Bart-Jan, van Achterberg, Theo, and Pickkers, Peter
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SEPTICEMIA treatment , *URINALYSIS , *HOSPITAL emergency services , *EMERGENCY medical services , *NURSE supply & demand , *NURSING research , *EMERGENCY medicine , *HOSPITALS , *SEPSIS , *ACADEMIC medical centers , *ANALYSIS of variance , *LEGAL compliance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *EMERGENCY nursing , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MEDICAL protocols , *MEDICAL records , *DEATH rate , *NURSING practice , *PERSONNEL management , *PROFESSIONS , *STATISTICAL sampling , *STATISTICS , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *INTER-observer reliability , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Background: In 2004, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC), a global initiative to reduce mortality from sepsis, was launched. Although the SSC supplies tools to measure and improve the quality of care for patients with sepsis, effective implementation remains troublesome and no recommendations concerning the role of nurses are given. Objectives: To determine the effects of a multifaceted implementation program including the introduction of a nurse-driven, care bundle based, sepsis protocol followed by training and performance feedback. Design and setting: A prospective before-and-after intervention study conducted in the emergency department (ED) of a university hospital in the Netherlands. Participants: Adult patients (≥16 years old) visiting the ED because of a known or suspected infection to whom two or more of the extended systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria apply. Methods: We measured compliance with six bundled SSC recommendations for early recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis: measure serum lactate within 6h, obtain two blood cultures before starting antibiotics, take a chest radiograph, take urine for urinalysis and culture, start antibiotics within 3h, and hospitalize or discharge the patient within 3h. Results: A total of 825 patients were included in the study. Compliance with the complete bundle significantly improved from 3.5% at baseline to 12.4% after our entire implementation program was put in place. The completion of four of six individual elements improved significantly, namely: measure serum lactate (improved from 23% to 80%), take a chest radiograph (from 67% to 83%), take urine for urinalysis and culture (from 49% to 67%), and start antibiotics within 3h (from 38% to 56%). The mean number of performed bundle elements improved significantly from 3.0 elements at baseline to 4.2 elements after intervention [1.2; 95% confidence interval=0.9–1.5]. Conclusions: Early recognition of sepsis in patients presenting to the ED and compliance with SSC recommendations significantly improved after the introduction of a predominantly nurse-driven, care bundle based, sepsis protocol followed by training and performance feedback. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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23. The role of Toll-like receptors and C-type lectins for vaccination against Candida albicans
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Ferwerda, Gerben, Netea, Mihai G., Joosten, Leo A., van der Meer, Jos W.M., Romani, Luigina, and Kullberg, Bart Jan
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VIRAL receptors , *LECTINS , *CANDIDA albicans , *CELLULAR immunity , *BACTERIAL diseases , *CYTOKINESIS , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Abstract: Recent progress has provided important novel insights in the processes driving the adaptive immune responses. Central to these developments is the discovery of pattern recognition receptors like TLRs and CLRs that not only induce innate immune responses, but also modulate cellular and humoral adaptive immunity. As vaccination is one of the great achievements in medicine and probably the most powerful tool to protect human and animals against infectious disease, further vaccine development and optimization of current strategies can improve health status of large groups of people. Development of a vaccine against Candida spp. should induce both cellular and humoral immune responses. While the TLRs are strong inducers of inflammatory responses, it seems that the CLRs have the potential to modulate these responses by enhancement or inhibition of cytokine production. Understanding the natural host defense mechanisms against pathogens like C. albicans therefore helps to identify the proper targets for inducing a strong adjuvant effect, in order to stimulate an effective adaptive immune response and protection. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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24. Redundant role of TLR9 for anti-Candida host defense
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van de Veerdonk, Frank Leo, Netea, Mihai G., Jansen, Trees J., Jacobs, Liesbeth, Verschueren, Ineke, van der Meer, Jos W.M., and Kullberg, Bart Jan
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CELLULAR immunity , *CLONAL selection theory , *IMMUNE response , *TRANSPLANTATION immunology - Abstract
Abstract: The role of Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR9) in the recognition of Candida albicans and anti-Candida host defense was investigated in a murine model of disseminated candidiasis and in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Blocking TLR9 by a specific inhibitor of human TLR9 or stimulation of cells isolated from TLR9-deficient (TLR9−/−) mice resulted in a 20–30% reduction in cytokine production induced by C. albicans. However, this defect was not accompanied by differences in mortality and organ fungal growth between TLR9−/− and TLR9+/+ mice. In conclusion, TLR9 is a pathogen-recognition receptor for C. albicans, and TLR9 is involved in the induction of cytokines in response to C. albicans. However, the cytokine defect in TLR9−/− mice is compensated by alternative pathways, and the TLR9-dependent pathway seems to be redundant in the disseminated candidiasis model in mice. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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25. Dendritic Cell Interaction with Candida albicans Critically Depends on N-Linked Mannan.
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Cambi, Alessandra, Netea, Mihai G., Mora-Montes, Hector M., Gow, Neil A. R., Hato, Stanleyson V., Lowman, Douglas W., Kullberg, Bart-Jan, Torensma, Ruurd, Williams, David L., and Figdor, Carl G.
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CANDIDA albicans , *IMMUNOGLOBULINS , *MYCOSES , *LYMPHOID tissue , *HEMAGGLUTININ , *CELLULAR immunity , *ORGANIC compounds , *BIOCHEMICAL research - Abstract
The fungus Candida albi cans is the most common cause of mycotic infections in immunocompromised hosts. Little is known about the initial interactions between Candida and immune cell receptors, because a detailed characterization at the structural level is lacking. Antigen-presenting dendritic cells (DCs), strategically located at mucosal surfaces and in the skin, may play an important role in anti-Candida protective immunity. However, the contribution of the various Candida-associated molecular patterns and their counter-receptors to DC function remains unknown. Here, we demonstrate that two C-type lectins, DC-SIGN and the macrophage mannose receptor, specifically mediate C. albi cans binding and internalization by human DCs. Moreover, by combining a range of C. albi cans glycosylation mutants with receptor-specific blocking and cytokine production assays, we determined that N-linked mannan but not O-linked or phosphomannan is the fungal carbohydrate structure specifically recognized by both C-type lectins on human DCs and directly influences the production of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6. Better insight in the carbohydrate recognition profile of C-type lectins will ultimately provide relevant information for the development of new drugs targeting specific fungal cell wall antigens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Human dendritic cells are less potent at killing Candida albicans than both monocytes and macrophages
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Netea, Mihai G., Gijzen, Karlijn, Coolen, Neeltje, Verschueren, Ineke, Figdor, Carl, Van der Meer, Jos W.M., Torensma, Ruurd, and Kullberg, Bart Jan
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DENDRITIC cells , *CANDIDA albicans , *MONOCYTES , *MACROPHAGES , *IMMUNE system - Abstract
Dendritic cells (DC) function as professional phagocytes to kill Candida albicans and subsequently present it to the adaptive immune system. Monocytes, macrophages and DC were generated from five individual donors and their Candida-killing capacity and cytokine release were assessed. Compared to monocytes and macrophages, DC from healthy volunteers were significantly less effective in C. albicans—stimulated cytokine release, killing of C. albicans blastoconidia and damaging of C. albicans hyphae. In conclusion, while important as antigen-presenting cells and initiators of the adaptive immune system, DC are poor in both intracellular killing and damaging of C. albicans hyphae. Effective handling of large numbers of C. albicans is the prime task of the innate immune system consisting of large numbers of neutrophils and monocytes. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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27. Bone-marrow uptake of 18F-FDG during fever
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Vos, Fidel J, Bleeker-Rovers, Chantal P, Delsing, Corine E, Kullberg, Bart-Jan, and Oyen, Wim JG
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28. Aspergillus Attenuates Distinct Host TLR2 & TLR4 Responses
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Chai, Louis, Netea, Mihai, Vonk, Alieke, Warris, Adilia, and Kullberg, Bart Jan
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