Publications by authors named "G Andrei"

The widespread use of antivirals in immunocompromised individuals has led to frequent occurrences of drug-resistant herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infections. Current antivirals target the viral DNA polymerase (DP), resulting in cross-resistance patterns that emphasize the need for novel treatment strategies. In this study, we assessed whether combining antivirals with different targets affects drug resistance emergence by passaging wild-type HSV-1 under increasing concentrations of acyclovir (ACV), foscarnet (phosphonoformic acid, PFA), or the helicase-primase inhibitor pritelivir (PTV), individually or in combination (ACV + PTV or PFA + PTV).

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Article Synopsis
  • The 2022 mpox outbreak in Belgium involved extensive genomic analysis, revealing 248 complete monkeypox virus genomes related to the MPXV Clade IIb B.1.
  • Researchers identified at least 79 introduction events of the virus into Belgium, but local transmission remained limited.
  • Tecovirimat showed the strongest in vitro effectiveness against the 2022 MPXV strain, indicating its potential as a treatment option.
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Background: Obstructive ventilatory dysfunctions have an increased incidence, and through functional assessment determined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), appropriate treatment can be established.

Aims: The objectives of our research are represented by the application of respiratory rehabilitation sessions according to the ICF in patients with obstructive ventilatory dysfunctions-with COPD or asthma, using a unique, international language and the evaluation of the results obtained before and after completion pulmonary rehabilitation.

Methods: We conducted a randomized prospective study between November 2022-April 2023, which included 84 patients diagnosed with obstructive ventilatory dysfunctions and who performed respiratory rehabilitation.

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A comprehensive and accessible Herpesvirus drug resistance database was designed to serve as an international reference for diagnosis and clinical studies. This database available at https://www.unilim.

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