Publications by authors named "Sofia Vamvakopoulou"
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- - This study investigates the prevalence of hepatitis D virus (HDV) among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Greece, highlighting the importance of understanding the impact of co-infections on liver disease as new treatments emerge.
- - A total of 696 serum samples from PLWHIV were analyzed, revealing that the majority of participants were male (93%) with a median age of 54 and a long history on antiretroviral therapy, while additional findings showed seroprevalence for other viruses like HCV and HAV.
- - Results showed a low HDV prevalence in the study group, with only 3% testing positive for anti-HDV IgG antibodies and none for HDV RNA, indicating fewer
The management of acute gout in the hospital setting may be challenging since most patients are elderly with multiple unstable comorbidities. However, there are no prospective clinical trials for hospitalized patients with gout to guide optimal management. Evidence indicates that steroids or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be effective and safe therapeutic options for these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcinetobacter baumannii has emerged as an important and problematic pathogen causing bloodstream infections (BSI) in hospitalized patients. Results of an 8-year period from a university hospital are presented. Identification of A.
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