Véganisme et santé orale : conséquences et habitudes alimentaires sur la santé orale et rôle du chirurgien-dentiste : état des connaissances actuelles

Le véganisme, mode de vie riche et multidimensionnel, combine des considérations éthiques, de santé, environnementales et sociales. Lorsque cette forme d’alimentation est équilibrée, elle a des effets positifs dans les pathologies chroniques comme le diabète de type 2. C’est aussi, un élément en faveur d’une bonne santé orale : réduction de l’inflammation au niveau parodontale, stimulation de la sécrétion salivaire etc. En revanche, les carences en divers nutriments notamment en protéines ou vitamine B12 ne sont pas sans conséquence tant au niveau de la santé générale que la santé orale. Très peu de données existent sur l’impact du mode de vie végan sur la santé bucco-dentaire. Le but de cette thèse est d’offrir un récapitulatif non exhaustif de l’état des connaissances actuelles sur ce sujet, au travers d’une revue de la littérature, au sein d’un objectif global de santé publique

Temocillin versus carbapenems for urinary tract infection due to ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae: a multicenter matched case-control study.

International audienceObjectives: We aim to compare the efficacy of temocillin to carbapenems for ESBL-E UTI.Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective case-control study of adults with ESBL-E UTI between January-2015 and October-2019. Cases received temocillin ≥50% of the effective antibiotic therapy duration. Control exclusively received carbapenem. They were statistically matched (1:1 ratio) on period, sex, and age. The clinical cure at the end of antibiotic therapy was analyzed using conditional logistic regression.Results: We matched 72 temocillin cases to 72 carbapenem controls. Most (67%) were male, aged 69.4-years in median, 81 (56%) were immunocompromised, including 44 (31%) solid organ transplant recipients (SOT). There was no difference between cases and controls for baseline characteristics and microorganisms involved: K.pneumoniae in 59 (41%), E.coli in 57 (40%), and Enterobacter spp. in 24 (17%). The median time from admission to effective antibiotic therapy was 0-days [0-2]. Among cases, first-line antibiotic therapy (≤72 hours) was temocillin in 6 (8%) and carbapenems in 39 (54%). Temocillin was given at the median daily dose of 4g [2], [3], [4], after 3-days [2], [3], [4], [5] of carbapenems. Patients received temocillin for 81% [70-93] of the effective antibiotic course duration during 11-days [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14]. The effective antibiotic duration was similar in cases and controls (p-value=0.067). Clinical cure at the end of the antibiotic therapy was 94% (68/72) in cases versus 99% (71/72) in controls (p-value=0.206), without difference among immunocompromised and SOT patients (p-value>0.050).Conclusions: Temocillin effectively relays beta-lactams, including carbapenems, to treat (complicated) ESBL-E UTI. Its efficacy is consistent among kidney transplant recipients

Sociodemographic characteristics and transmission risk factors in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 before and during the lockdown in France

AbstractBackgroundThe efficacy of lockdown in containing the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported in different studies. However, the impact on sociodemographic characteristics of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to describe the changes in sociodemographic characteristics of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and to compare the transmission risk factors of COVID-19 before and during lockdown in France.MethodsAn observational retrospective study was conducted in a University Hospital in Paris, France. Data from patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Infectious Diseases Department between February 26 and May 11, 2020 were collected. The study population was divided into 2 groups: group A of patients infected before lockdown, and group B of patients infected during lockdown, considering a maximum incubation period of 14 days. Sociodemographic characteristics and transmission risk factors were compared between the 2 groups using Student’s t-test for continuous variables and Chi-2 test or Fisher exact test for categorical variables.ResultsThree hundred eighty-three patients were included in the study, 305 (79.6%) in group A and 78 (20.4%) in group B. Patients in group A were significantly younger (60.0 versus (vs) 66.5 years (p = 0.03)). The professionally active population was larger in group A (44.3% vs 24.4%). There were significantly more non-French-speaking people in group B (16.7% vs 6.6%,p &lt;  0.01). Most patients from group A had individual accommodation (92.8% vs 74.4%, p &lt;  0.01). Contact with a relative was the main transmission risk factor in both groups (24.6% vs 33.3%,p = 0.16). Recent travel and large gathering were found only in group A. The proportion of people living in disadvantaged conditions, such as homeless people or people living in social housing, was significantly higher in group B (11.5% vs 4.3%,p = 0.03) as was the proportion of institutionalized individuals (14.1% vs 3.0%,p &lt;  0.01).ConclusionsIn this study conducted in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Paris, France, the likelihood of being infected despite the lockdown was higher for people who do not speak French, live in social housing, are homeless or institutionalized. Targeted measures have to be implemented to protect these populations.</jats:sec

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Transmission Risk Factors In Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Before And During The Lockdown In France

Abstract Background: The efficacy of lockdown in containing the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported in different studies. However, the impact on sociodemographic characteristics of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to describe the changes in sociodemographic characteristics of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and to compare the transmission risk factors of COVID-19 before and during lockdown in France. Methods: An observational retrospective study was conducted in a University Hospital in Paris, France. Data from patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Infectious Diseases Department between February 26 and May 11, 2020 were collected. The study population was divided into 2 groups: group A of patients infected before lockdown, and group B of patients infected during lockdown, considering a maximum incubation period of 14 days. Sociodemographic characteristics and transmission risk factors were compared between the 2 groups using Student's t-test for continuous variables and Chi-2 test or Fisher exact test for categorical variables.Results: Three hundred eighty-three patients were included in the study, 305 (79.6%) in group A and 78 (20.4%) in group B. Patients in group A were significantly younger (60.0 versus (vs) 66.5 years (p=0.03)). The professionally active population was larger in group A (44.3% vs 24.4%). There were significantly more non-French-speaking people in group B (16.7% vs 6.6%, p&lt;0.01). Most patients from group A had individual accommodation (92.8% vs 74.4%, p&lt;0.01). Contact with a relative was the main transmission risk factor in both groups (24.6% vs 33.3%, p=0.16). Recent travel and large gathering were found only in group A. The proportion of people living in disadvantaged conditions, such as homeless people or people living in social housing, was significantly higher in group B (11.5% vs 4.3%, p=0.03) as was the proportion of institutionalized individuals (14.1% vs 3.0%, p&lt;0.01).Conclusions: In this study conducted in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Paris, France, the likelihood of being infected despite the lockdown was higher for people who do not speak French, live in social housing, are homeless or institutionalized. Targeted measures have to be implemented to protect these populations.</jats:p

Evaluation of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel, the First Rapid Multiplex PCR Commercial Assay for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

In the race to contain severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), efficient detection and triage of infected patients must rely on rapid and reliable testing. In this work, we performed the first evaluation of the QIAstat-Dx respiratory SARS-CoV-2 panel (QIAstat-SARS) for SARS-CoV-2 detection. This assay is the first rapid multiplex PCR (mPCR) assay, including SARS-CoV-2 detection, and is fully compatible with a non-PCR-trained laboratory or point-of-care (PoC) testing. This evaluation was performed using 69 primary clinical samples (66 nasopharyngeal swabs [NPS], 1 bronchoalveolar lavage fluid sample [BAL], 1 tracheal aspirate sample, and 1 bronchial aspirate sample) comparing SARS-CoV-2 detection with the currently WHO-recommended reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) (WHO-RT-PCR) workflow.</jats:p

Novel mutations in antiviral multiresistant HSV‐2 genital lesion: A case report

HSV‐2 antiviral resistance mainly occurs in immunocompromised patients and especially in HIV‐positive individuals receiving long‐term antiviral treatment. Those situations can be challenging as few alternatives are available for HSV infection management. To describe clinical and virological significance of two novel potential HSV‐2 resistance mutations after treating an obese patient with a pseudotumoral genital HSV‐related lesion. Consecutive different antiviral treatments were used: valacyclovir (VACV) then foscarnet (FOS) then topical cidofovir (CDV) and finally imiquimod. Under VACV, genotypic resistance testing revealed a novel mutation within viral thymidine kinase (TK, gene UL23) not previously reported but probably accounting for antiviral resistance: W89G, similar to W88R mutation reported in HSV‐1 TK, known to be associated with ACV resistance for HSV‐1. Under FOS, while initial mutations were still present, a second genotypic resistance testing performed on persisting lesions showed a novel mutation within viral DNA polymerase (DNA pol, gene UL30): C625R. All three antivirals used in this case are small molecules and pharmacokinetics of VACV, FOS, and CDV have not been evaluated in animals and there are very few studies in human. As small molecules are poorly bound to proteins and distribution volume is increased in obese patients, there is risk of underdosage. This mechanism is suspected to be involved in emergence of resistance mutation and further data is needed to adapt, closely to patient profile, antiviral dosage. This report describes a chronic HSV‐2 genital lesion, with resistance to current antivirals and novel mutations within viral TK and DNA pol which may confer antiviral resistance

Case report study of the first five COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir in France

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