Use of Sotrovimab in a cohort of pregnant women with a high risk of COVID 19 progression: a single-center experience
Pathog Glob Health. 2023 Mar 10:1-7. doi: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2188839. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNeutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have been shown to reduce disease progression in patients with underlying predisposing conditions. Unfortunately, there is no evidence on the use of Sotrovimab in pregnant women. Herein we present a case series of pregnant women who received mAbs with Sotrovimab following the Italian Drug Agency (AIFA) indications. Since February 1, 2022 all pregnant women - regardless of gestational age - admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Policlinico University of Bari, with positive na...
Source: Pathogens and Global Health - March 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Frallonardo Luisa Vimercati Antonella Novara Roberta Lepera Cherola Ferrante Ilaria Chiarello Giulia Rossana Cicinelli Mongelli Michele Brindicci Gaetano Segala Francesco Vladimiro Santoro Carmen Rita Bavaro Davide Fiore Laforgia Nicola Ettore Cicinelli S Source Type: research
Biogenic selenium nanoparticles: trace element with promising anti-toxoplasma effect
Pathog Glob Health. 2023 Mar 5:1-16. doi: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2186079. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTToxoplasmosis is an opportunistic infection caused by the coccidian Toxoplasma gondii which represents a food and water contaminant. The available chemotherapeutic agents for toxoplasmosis are limited and the choice is difficult when considering the side effects. Selenium is an essential trace element. It is naturally found in dietary sources, especially seafood, and cereals. Selenium and selenocompounds showed anti-parasitic effects through antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. The present stud...
Source: Pathogens and Global Health - March 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Fadwa M Arafa Nermine M F H Mogahed Marwa M Eltarahony Radwa G Diab Source Type: research
