Publications by authors named "Cesar Emmanuel Lopez-Vejar"
Infect Drug Resist
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The adverse effects of sodium colistimethate, particularly nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, vary widely among patients and are influenced by antibiotic resistance issues as it is often used as a last-resort treatment.
- - The rising problem of multidrug-resistant bacteria has led to an increased reliance on colistin, yet there are no randomized clinical trials confirming its safety and efficacy, leaving dosing decisions largely based on expert opinions and observational studies.
- - This review aims to delve into the mechanisms behind nephrotoxicity and bacterial resistance related to colistin, highlighting that further research is needed in these areas.
Article Synopsis
- Invasive bladder Aspergillosis has been documented in only six cases, the first being in 1978 and the latest in 2020.
- A 74-year-old man presented with symptoms indicating a potential bladder tumor and was found to have a fungal mass caused by Aspergillus during cystoscopy.
- The patient was effectively treated with a 4-week course of oral Isavuconazole.
