Sweta Gupta, Author at Pulmonology Advisor

Efficacy Evaluation for Initial Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis

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Sweta Gupta Editor

May 16, 2019

Oral voriconazole may be more effective than oral itraconazole for initial maintenance therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

Although sensitivity is an important consideration when deciding among HIV tests, there are other factors to consider, such as test invasiveness, available resources, need for additional studies, and patient adherence.6 Serum- and plasma-based HIV testing is the most invasive and requires the most resources, such as access to a skilled clinician or phlebotomist and access to special equipment (eg, needles, biohazard containers, laboratory). Whole blood testing can be performed by venipuncture or finger-stick. When blood-based tests yield a sufficient specimen sample using venipuncture, additional studies can be undertaken, such as HIV subtyping and assessment for coinfections, including hepatitis or syphilis. In contrast, oral fluid tests do not require special equipment and can be performed in any setting, including at home, providing results in minutes. These tests also eliminate safety and biohazard concerns, such as needlestick injuries and sharps disposal.

Influenza

Identifying Nosocomial Influenza A: Whole-Genome vs Hemagglutinin/Neuraminidase Sequencing

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Sweta Gupta Editor

May 15, 2019

Whole-genome sequencing was better at identifying nosocomial influenza A outbreak clusters than hemagglutinin (HA)/neuraminidase (NA) gene sequencing.

Tuberculosis

Low-Level Delamanid and Bedaquiline Resistance in Extremely Drug-Resistant TB

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Sweta Gupta Editor

May 1, 2019

Researchers reported a case of drug resistance against 2 recently approved antitubercular medications: delamanid and bedaquiline.

General Pulmonology

Pertussis-Related Infant Mortality Rate Decreased After Maternal Tdap Vaccination

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Sweta Gupta Editor

April 24, 2019

Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine is effective in middle-income countries like Argentina.

Critical Care

How Preventable Is Sepsis-Associated Death in Hospitalized Adults?

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Sweta Gupta Editor

March 21, 2019

While sepsis was the most common immediate cause of death at 6 US academic and community hospitals, most patients had severe chronic comorbidities.

Prevention

Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine

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Sweta Gupta Editor

March 11, 2019

In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.

Tuberculosis

Diagnosing Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Treated Pulmonary TB

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Sweta Gupta Editor

March 8, 2019

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis complicates treated pulmonary tuberculosis frequently.

ATS 2018

COPD Frequently Misdiagnosed, Undiagnosed in Individuals With or Without HIV

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Sweta Gupta Editor

May 22, 2018

In this study, researchers examined the appropriateness of diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in individuals with and without HIV.