Publications by authors named "G Lopardo"

Background: Tenofovir-containing antiretroviral therapy regimens may have long-term toxicity-related side effects. This study aimed to compare the virological efficacy of co-formulated darunavir/ritonavir plus lamivudine with darunavir/ritonavir plus tenofovir and emtricitabine or lamivudine.

Methods: The ANDES study was a 48-week, phase 4, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority trial in treatment-naïve adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of hospitalization in infants and older adults, but its impact on older populations in Latin America is often overlooked.
  • * There is limited research on RSV epidemiology and management among older adults in Latin America, indicating a need for more focused studies and interventions.
  • * This article discusses the challenges in understanding RSV's burden in the region and suggests an expert consensus to enhance disease management and healthcare outcomes for those at risk.*
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Introduction: Monkeypox It is a zoonotic disease. The etiologic agent is the monkeypox virus. Since January 1, 2022, monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 110 Member States across 6 WHO regions.

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Introduction: Clinical features and outcomes of SARSCoV-2 infections may change between different waves of the pandemic. The objective of this study was to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes between two cohorts of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 during the first and second waves in Argentina.

Methods: Multicenter and prospective registry of patients =18 years old with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 admitted to 18 hospitals in Argentina during the first wave (March to October 2020) and second wave (March to July 2021) of the pandemic.

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