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Clin Infect Dis ; 78(6): 1757-1768, 2024 Jun 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38537255

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INTRODUCTION: A surge of human influenza A(H7N9) cases began in 2016 in China from an antigenically distinct lineage. Data are needed about the safety and immunogenicity of 2013 and 2017 A(H7N9) inactivated influenza vaccines (IIVs) and the effects of AS03 adjuvant, prime-boost interval, and priming effects of 2013 and 2017 A(H7N9) IIVs. METHODS: Healthy adults (n = 180), ages 19-50 years, were enrolled into this partially blinded, randomized, multicenter phase 2 clinical trial. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 vaccination groups evaluating homologous versus heterologous prime-boost strategies with 2 different boost intervals (21 vs 120 days) and 2 dosages (3.75 or 15 µg of hemagglutinin) administered with or without AS03 adjuvant. Reactogenicity, safety, and immunogenicity measured by hemagglutination inhibition and neutralizing antibody titers were assessed. RESULTS: Two doses of A(H7N9) IIV were well tolerated, and no safety issues were identified. Although most participants had injection site and systemic reactogenicity, these symptoms were mostly mild to moderate in severity; injection site reactogenicity was greater in vaccination groups receiving adjuvant. Immune responses were greater after an adjuvanted second dose, and with a longer interval between prime and boost. The highest hemagglutination inhibition geometric mean titer (95% confidence interval) observed against the 2017 A(H7N9) strain was 133.4 (83.6-212.6) among participants who received homologous, adjuvanted 3.75 µg + AS03/2017 doses with delayed boost interval. CONCLUSIONS: Administering AS03 adjuvant with the second H7N9 IIV dose and extending the boost interval to 4 months resulted in higher peak antibody responses. These observations can broadly inform strategic approaches for pandemic preparedness. Clinical Trials Registration. NCT03589807.


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Anticorpos Antivirais , Imunização Secundária , Subtipo H7N9 do Vírus da Influenza A , Vacinas contra Influenza , Influenza Humana , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados , Humanos , Vacinas contra Influenza/imunologia , Vacinas contra Influenza/administração & dosagem , Vacinas contra Influenza/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Subtipo H7N9 do Vírus da Influenza A/imunologia , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados/imunologia , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados/administração & dosagem , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados/efeitos adversos , Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , Influenza Humana/prevenção & controle , Influenza Humana/imunologia , Adulto Jovem , Esquemas de Imunização , Testes de Inibição da Hemaglutinação , Estados Unidos , Imunogenicidade da Vacina , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/sangue , Polissorbatos/administração & dosagem , Polissorbatos/efeitos adversos , alfa-Tocoferol/administração & dosagem , alfa-Tocoferol/efeitos adversos , Esqualeno/administração & dosagem , Esqualeno/efeitos adversos , Esqualeno/imunologia , Voluntários Saudáveis , Combinação de Medicamentos , Adjuvantes de Vacinas/administração & dosagem , Vacinação/métodos , Adjuvantes Imunológicos/administração & dosagem , Adjuvantes Imunológicos/efeitos adversos
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J Infect Dis ; 2024 Mar 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38536442

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INTRODUCTION: Establishing the safety and immunogenicity of a hepatitis E virus vaccine in multiple populations could facilitate broader access and prevent maternal and infant mortality. METHODS: We conducted a phase 1, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled (4:1 vaccine: placebo) trial of 30 µg HEV-239 (Hecolin®, Xiamen Innovax Biotech Company Limited, China) administered intramuscularly in healthy US adults aged 18-45 years. Participants were vaccinated on days 1, 29, and 180. Participants reported solicited local and systemic reactions for 7 days following vaccination and were followed through 12 months after enrollment for safety and immunogenicity (IgG, IgM). RESULTS: Solicited local and systemic reactions between treatment and placebo group were similar and overall mild. No participants experienced serious adverse events related to HEV-239. All participants receiving HEV-239 seroconverted at one month following the first dose and remained seropositive throughout the study. HEV-239 elicited a robust hepatitis E IgG response that peaked one month following the second dose (Geometric Mean Concentration (GMC) 6.16; 95% CI 4.40-8.63), was boosted with the third dose (GMC 11.50; 95% CI 7.90-16.75) and persisted through 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: HEV-239 is safe and elicits a durable immune response through at least 6 months after the third dose in healthy US adults. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION: NCT03827395. Safety Study of Hepatitis E Vaccine (HEV239) - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38218373

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BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile organism, capable of existing as a commensal organism while also possessing pathogenic potential. The emergence of clinically and genetically distinct strains of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), termed community-onset MRSA (CO-MRSA), resulted in an epidemic of invasive and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in otherwise healthy individuals without traditional risk factors. Colonization with S. aureus is a risk factor for developing infection and also a source of transmission to close contacts. Outbreaks of S. aureus SSTI have been described in crowded settings and within households. Thus, preventive strategies are essential to interrupt recurrent infections. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to prevent transmission of CO-MRSA. We highlight key clinical trials that emphasize the importance of household and environmental S. aureus colonization in propagating household transmission. Finally, we highlight research priorities to prevent S. aureus infection. SOURCES: We cite primary literature from peer-reviewed publications as sources for this review. CONTENT: Our recommended approach to the management of individuals presenting with skin abscesses includes optimal treatment of the initial infection and hygiene education. Decolonization measures should be recommended for individuals with recurrent SSTIs or whose household members have SSTIs. Targeted decolonization with topical antimicrobials should be prescribed to all affected individuals within the household. IMPLICATIONS: S. aureus infections result in substantial mortality and morbidity because of the high incidence of recurrent skin infections. Although current decolonization strategies are beneficial, interventions are often costly to families and effectiveness wanes over time. Results from a recently completed trial evaluating integrated periodic decolonization and household environmental hygiene will further add to our understanding of what constitutes a sustainable decolonization approach. In addition, novel preventive strategies are being developed such as S. aureus vaccines, lytic agents, probiotics, microbiota transplants, and phage therapy.

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J Clin Med ; 13(2)2024 Jan 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38256558

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel respiratory virus-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020. Since then, substantial gains have been made in our understanding of COVID-19 epidemiology, disease presentation, and management. While children tend to have less severe disease courses compared to adults, children can still develop severe COVID-19 infections, particularly in those with underlying medical conditions such as obesity, chronic lung disease, or prematurity. In addition, children are at risk of severe complications of COVID-19 infection, such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) or long COVID. The case definitions of MIS-C and long COVID have continued to evolve with the increased understanding of these new entities; however, improved methods of diagnosis and determination of the optimal management are still needed. Furthermore, with the continued circulation of SARS-CoV-2 variants, there remains a need for clinicians to remain up-to-date on the latest treatment and prevention options. The purpose of this review is to provide an evidence-based review of what we have learned about COVID-19 in children since the start of the pandemic and how best to counsel children and their families on the best methods of prevention.

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Clin Infect Dis ; 78(4): 1065-1072, 2024 Apr 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37946601

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BACKGROUND: Data are limited on influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) in the prevention of influenza-related hospitalizations in older adults and those with underlying high-risk comorbidities. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, test-negative, case-control study at 2 US hospitals from October 2018-March 2020 among adults aged ≥50 years hospitalized with acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) and adults ≥18 years admitted with congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. Adults were eligible if they resided in 1 of 8 counties in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were tested using BioFire FilmArray (bioMérieux, Inc.) respiratory panel, and standard-of-care molecular results were included when available. Influenza vaccination history was determined from the Georgia vaccine registry and medical records. We used multivariable logistic regression to control for potential confounders and to determine 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS: Among 3090 eligible adults, 1562 (50.6%) were enrolled. Of the 1515 with influenza vaccination history available, 701 (46.2%) had received vaccination during that season. Influenza was identified in 37 (5.3%) vaccinated versus 78 (9.6%) unvaccinated participants. After adjustment for age, race/ethnicity, immunosuppression, month, and season, pooled VE for any influenza-related hospitalization in the eligible study population was 63.1% (95% CI, 43.8-75.8%). Adjusted VE against influenza-related hospitalization for ARI in adults ≥50 years was 55.9% (29.9-72.3%) and adjusted VE against influenza-related CHF/COPD exacerbation in adults ≥18 years was 80.3% (36.3-93.9%). CONCLUSIONS: Influenza vaccination was effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in adults aged ≥50 years and those with CHF/COPD exacerbations during the 2018-2020 seasons.


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Insuficiência Cardíaca , Vacinas contra Influenza , Influenza Humana , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica , Humanos , Idoso , Influenza Humana/epidemiologia , Influenza Humana/prevenção & controle , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Estudos Prospectivos , Pandemias , Eficácia de Vacinas , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica/complicações , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica/epidemiologia , Insuficiência Cardíaca/epidemiologia , Vacinação , Hospitalização , Estações do Ano
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Front Pediatr ; 11: 1271065, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38027303

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Solid organ transplantation (SOT) candidates and recipients are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable infections. Children are at particular risk given that they may not have completed their primary immunization series at time of transplant or have acquired natural immunity to pathogens from community exposures. Multiple society guidelines exist for vaccination of SOT candidate and recipients, although challenges remain given limited safety and efficacy data available for pediatric SOT recipients, particularly for live-vaccines. After transplant, individual patient nuances regarding exposure risks and net state of immunosuppression will impact timing of immunizations. The purpose of this review is to provide readers with a concise, practical, expert-opinion on the approach to vaccinating the SOT candidate and recipient and to supplement existing guidelines. In addition, pediatric-specific knowledge gaps in the field and future research priorities will be highlighted.

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Pediatr Infect Dis J ; 42(11): 990-998, 2023 Nov 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37862698

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BACKGROUND: Clinical management of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has varied over time and by medical institution. METHODS: Data on patients with MIS-C were collected from 4 children's hospitals between March 16, 2020 and March 10, 2021. Relationships between MIS-C treatments and patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes were described. Propensity score matching was utilized to assess the relative risk of outcomes dependent on early treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) or low-dose steroids, controlling for potential confounding variables. RESULTS: Of 233 patients diagnosed with MIS-C, the most commonly administered treatments were steroids (88.4%), aspirin (81.1%), IVIG (77.7%) and anticoagulants (71.2%). Compared with those patients without respiratory features, patients with respiratory features were less likely to receive IVIG and steroids on the same day (combination treatment) (44.1%). Controlling for confounding variables, patients receiving IVIG within 1 day of hospitalization were less likely to have hospital length of stay ≥8 days (RR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.31-0.88). Patients receiving low-dose steroids within 1 day of hospitalization were less likely to develop ventricular dysfunction (RR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.26-0.77), have increasingly elevated troponin levels (RR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.40-0.75) or have hospital length of stay ≥8 days (RR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.29-0.74). CONCLUSION: Treatments for MIS-C differed by hospital, patient characteristics and illness severity. When IVIG and low-dose steroids were administered in combination or low-dose steroids were administered alone within 1 day of hospitalization, the risk of subsequent severe outcomes was decreased.


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COVID-19 , Imunoglobulinas Intravenosas , Humanos , Criança , Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Imunoglobulinas Intravenosas/uso terapêutico , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/tratamento farmacológico , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/epidemiologia , Esteroides/uso terapêutico , Hospitais
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Vaccine ; 41(17): 2743-2748, 2023 04 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36964000

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Understanding the serological responses to COVID-19 vaccination in children with history of MIS-C could inform vaccination recommendations. We prospectively enrolled seven children hospitalized with MIS-C and measured SARS-CoV-2 binding IgG antibodies to spike protein variants longitudinally pre- and post-Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 primary series COVID-19 vaccination. We found that SARS-CoV-2 variant cross-reactive IgG antibodies variably waned following acute MIS-C, but were significantly boosted with vaccination and maintained for up to 3 months. We then compared post-vaccination binding, pseudovirus neutralizing, and functional antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) titers to the reference strain (Wuhan-hu-1) and Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) among previously healthy children (n = 16) and children with history of MIS-C (n = 7) or COVID-19 (n = 8). Despite the breadth of binding antibodies elicited by vaccination in all three groups, pseudovirus neutralizing and ADCC titers were significantly reduced to the Omicron variant.


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Vacina BNT162 , COVID-19 , Humanos , Criança , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , Vacinas contra COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Anticorpos Antivirais , Imunoglobulina G , Anticorpos Neutralizantes , Vacinação , Teste para COVID-19
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Pediatr Infect Dis J ; 42(3): 252-259, 2023 03 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36729032

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BACKGROUND: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a multiorgan hyperinflammatory condition following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Data on COVID-19 vaccine adverse events and vaccine attitudes in children with prior MIS-C are limited. We described characteristics associated with COVID-19 vaccination, vaccine adverse events and vaccine attitudes in children with a history of MIS-C or COVID-19 and their parents/guardians. METHODS: We enrolled children previously hospitalized for MIS-C or COVID-19 from 3 academic institutions. We abstracted charts and interviewed children and parents/guardians regarding vaccine adverse events and acceptability. RESULTS: Of 163 vaccine-eligible children enrolled with a history of MIS-C and 70 with history of COVID-19, 51 (31%) and 34 (49%), respectively, received mRNA COVID-19 vaccine a median of 10 (Interquartile Range 6-13) months after hospital discharge. Among 20 children with MIS-C and parents/guardians who provided interviews, local injection site reaction of brief duration (mean 1.8 days) was most commonly reported; no children required medical care within 2 weeks postvaccination. Vaccine survey results of interviewed, vaccinated children and their parents/guardians: of 20 children with MIS-C and 15 children with COVID-19, 17 (85%) and 13 (87%), respectively, listed doctors in the top 3 most trusted sources for vaccine information; 13 (65%) and 9 (60%) discussed vaccination with their doctor. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 vaccination was well tolerated in children with prior MIS-C or COVID-19 participating in our investigation. Parents/guardians regarded their children's doctors as a trusted source of information for COVID-19 vaccines, and most vaccinated children's parents/guardians had discussed COVID-19 vaccination for their child with their doctor.


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COVID-19 , Vacinas , Humanos , Vacinas contra COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica , Hospitalização , Vacinação , Pais
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Front Immunol ; 14: 1332772, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38283339

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Effective respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have been developed and licensed for elderly adults and pregnant women but not yet for infants and young children. The RSV immune state of the young child, i.e., previously RSV infected or not, is important to the conduct and interpretation of epidemiology studies and vaccine clinical trials. To address the need for sensitive assays to detect immunologic evidence of past infection, we developed, characterized, and evaluated 7 assays including 4 IgG antibody enzyme immunoassays (EIAs), two neutralizing antibody assays, and an IFN-γ EliSpot (EliSpot) assay. The four IgG EIAs used a subgroup A plus subgroup B RSV-infected Hep-2 cell lysate antigen (Lysate), an expressed RSV F protein antigen (F), an expressed subgroup A G protein antigen (Ga), or an expressed subgroup B G protein (Gb) antigen. The two neutralizing antibody assays used either a subgroup A or a subgroup B RSV strain. The EliSpot assay used a sucrose cushion purified combination of subgroup A and subgroup B infected cell lysate. All seven assays had acceptable repeatability, signal against control antigen, lower limit of detection, and, for the antibody assays, effect of red cell lysis, lipemia and anticoagulation of sample on results. In 44 sera collected from children >6 months after an RSV positive illness, the lysate, F, Ga and Gb IgG EIAs, and the subgroup A and B neutralizing antibody assays, and the EliSpot assays were positive in 100%, 100%, 86%, 95%, 43%, and 57%, respectively. The Lysate and F EIAs were most sensitive for detecting RSV antibody in young children with a documented RSV infection. Unexpectedly, the EliSpot assay was positive in 9/15 (60%) of PBMC specimens from infants not exposed to an RSV season, possibly from maternal microchimerism. The Lysate and F EIAs provide good options to reliably detect RSV antibodies in young children for epidemiologic studies and vaccine trials.


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Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial , Vacinas contra Vírus Sincicial Respiratório , Adulto , Lactente , Criança , Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Pré-Escolar , Idoso , Leucócitos Mononucleares , Anticorpos Neutralizantes , Anticorpos Antivirais , Antígenos Virais , Imunoglobulina G , Proteínas de Ligação ao GTP
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Open Forum Infect Dis ; 9(3): ofac070, 2022 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35237703

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BACKGROUND: The serologic and cytokine responses of children hospitalized with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) vs coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are poorly understood. METHODS: We performed a prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study of hospitalized children who met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention case definition for MIS-C (n = 118), acute COVID-19 (n = 88), or contemporaneous healthy controls (n = 24). We measured severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) immunoglobulin G (IgG) titers and cytokine concentrations in patients and performed multivariable analysis to determine cytokine signatures associated with MIS-C. We also measured nucleocapsid IgG and convalescent RBD IgG in subsets of patients. RESULTS: Children with MIS-C had significantly higher SARS-CoV-2 RBD IgG than children with acute COVID-19 (median, 2783 vs 146; P < .001), and titers correlated with nucleocapsid IgG. For patients with MIS-C, RBD IgG titers declined in convalescence (median, 2783 vs 1135; P = .010) in contrast to patients with COVID-19 (median, 146 vs 4795; P < .001). MIS-C was characterized by transient acute proinflammatory hypercytokinemia, including elevated levels of interleukin (IL) 6, IL-10, IL-17A, and interferon gamma (IFN-γ). Elevation of at least 3 of these cytokines was associated with significantly increased prevalence of prolonged hospitalization ≥8 days (prevalence ratio, 3.29 [95% CI, 1.17-9.23]). CONCLUSIONS: MIS-C was associated with high titers of SARS-CoV-2 RBD IgG antibodies and acute hypercytokinemia with IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, and IFN-γ.

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Infect Dis Clin North Am ; 36(1): 73-100, 2022 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35168715

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Staphylococcus aureus is a common skin commensal with the potential to cause severe infections resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Up to 30% of individuals are colonized with S aureus, though infection typically does not occur without skin barrier disruption. Infection management includes promptly addressing the source of infection, including sites of metastatic infection, and initiation of effective antibiotics, which should be selected based on local antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Given that S aureus colonization is a risk factor for infection, preventive strategies are aimed at optimizing hygiene measures and decolonization regimens for outpatients and critically ill children with prolonged hospitalizations.


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Infecções Estafilocócicas , Staphylococcus aureus , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Criança , Humanos , Pacientes Ambulatoriais , Fatores de Risco , Infecções Estafilocócicas/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções Estafilocócicas/prevenção & controle
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Pediatr Infect Dis J ; 41(4): 315-323, 2022 04 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35093995

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BACKGROUND: Distinguishing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Kawasaki disease (KD), and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be challenging. Because clinical management of these conditions can vary, timely and accurate diagnosis is essential. METHODS: Data were collected from patients <21 years of age hospitalized with MIS-C, COVID-19, KD, and TSS in 4 major health care institutions. Patient demographics and clinical and laboratory data were compared among the 4 conditions, and a diagnostic scoring tool was developed to assist in clinical diagnosis. RESULTS: A total of 233 patients with MIS-C, 102 with COVID-19, 101 with KD, and 76 with TSS were included in the analysis. Patients with MIS-C had the highest prevalence of decreased cardiac function (38.6%), myocarditis (34.3%), pericardial effusion (38.2%), mitral regurgitation (31.8%) and pleural effusion (34.8%) compared with patients with the other conditions. Patients with MIS-C had increased peak levels of C-reactive protein and decreased platelets and lymphocyte nadir counts compared with patients with COVID-19 and KD and elevated levels of troponin, brain natriuretic peptide and pro-brain natriuretic peptide compared with COVID-19. Diagnostic scores utilizing clinical findings effectively distinguished MIS-C from COVID-19, KD, and TSS, with internal validation showing area under the curve ranging from 0.87 to 0.97. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with COVID-19, KD, and TSS, patients with MIS-C had significantly higher prevalence of cardiac complications, elevated markers of inflammation and cardiac damage, thrombocytopenia, and lymphopenia. Diagnostic scores can be a useful tool for distinguishing MIS-C from COVID-19, KD, and TSS.


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COVID-19/complicações , COVID-19/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Linfonodos Mucocutâneos/diagnóstico , Choque Séptico/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Fatores Etários , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Fatores Sexuais
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Vaccines (Basel) ; 9(9)2021 Sep 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34579286

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A paucity of data exists evaluating a guardian's intent to vaccinate their child against COVID-19 in the United States. We administered 102 first (April-November 2020) and 45 second (December-January 2020-2021) surveys to guardians of children (<18 years) who had a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and assessed their intent to give a COVID-19 vaccine to their child, when one becomes available. The first and second surveys of the same cohort of guardians were conducted before and following the press releases detailing the adult Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Phase 3 results. Both surveys included an intent-to-vaccinate question using the subjective language of "if a safe and effective vaccine" became available, and a second question was added to second surveys using the objective language of "would prevent 19 of 20 people from getting disease". When using subjective language, 24 of 45 (53%) guardians endorsed vaccine administration for their children in the first survey, which decreased to 21 (46%) in the second survey. When adding objective language, acceptance of vaccination increased to 31 (69%, p = 0.03). Common reasons for declining vaccination were concerns about adverse effects and/or vaccine safety. Providing additional facts on vaccine efficacy increased vaccine acceptance. Evidence-based strategies are needed to increase pediatric COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Clin Infect Dis ; 73(10): 1759-1767, 2021 11 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34410341

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BACKGROUND: Vaccination is the primary strategy to reduce influenza burden. Influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary annually depending on circulating strains. METHODS: We used a test-negative case-control study design to estimate influenza VE against laboratory-confirmed influenza-related hospitalizations among children (aged 6 months-17 years) across 5 influenza seasons in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2012-2013 to 2016-2017. Influenza-positive cases were randomly matched to test-negative controls based on age and influenza season in a 1:1 ratio. We used logistic regression models to compare odds ratios (ORs) of vaccination in cases to controls. We calculated VE as [100% × (1 - adjusted OR)] and computed 95% confidence intervals (CIs) around the estimates. RESULTS: We identified 14 596 hospitalizations of children who were tested for influenza using the multiplex respiratory molecular panel; influenza infection was detected in 1017 (7.0%). After exclusions, we included 512 influenza-positive cases and 512 influenza-negative controls. The median age was 5.9 years (interquartile range, 2.7-10.3), 497 (48.5%) were female, 567 (55.4%) were non-Hispanic Black, and 654 (63.9%) children were unvaccinated. Influenza A accounted for 370 (72.3%) of 512 cases and predominated during all 5 seasons. The adjusted VE against influenza-related hospitalizations during 2012-2013 to 2016-2017 was 51.3% (95% CI, 34.8% to 63.6%) and varied by season. Influenza VE was 54.7% (95% CI, 37.4% to 67.3%) for influenza A and 37.1% (95% CI, 2.3% to 59.5%) for influenza B. CONCLUSIONS: Influenza vaccination decreased the risk of influenza-related pediatric hospitalizations by >50% across 5 influenza seasons.


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Vacinas contra Influenza , Influenza Humana , Adolescente , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Hospitalização , Humanos , Lactente , Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H3N2 , Influenza Humana/epidemiologia , Influenza Humana/prevenção & controle , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estações do Ano , Vacinação
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Clin Infect Dis ; 72(3): 515-518, 2021 02 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33527122

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While the role of children in the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains to be defined, children likely play an important role based on our knowledge of other respiratory viruses. Children are more likely to be asymptomatic or have milder symptoms and less likely to present for healthcare and be tested for SARS-CoV-2. Thus, our current estimates are likely under-representative of the true burden of SARS-CoV-2 in children. Given the potential direct benefit of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in children and the substantial indirect benefit through community protection, or "herd immunity," we argue that planning and implementation of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines should include children. Furthermore, community protection occurred after widespread implementation of prior childhood vaccines against Streptococcus pneumoniae, rubella, and rotavirus. We detail considerations for vaccine clinical trials, potential barriers to the implementation of widespread vaccination and argue why children would be an ideal target population for vaccination.


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COVID-19 , Vacinas Virais , Vacinas contra COVID-19 , Criança , Humanos , Imunidade Coletiva , SARS-CoV-2
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Pediatrics ; 146(6)2020 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32879033

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OBJECTIVES: We aimed to measure severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) serological responses in children hospitalized with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) compared with those with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), those with Kawasaki disease (KD), and hospitalized pediatric controls. METHODS: From March 17, 2020, to May 26, 2020, we prospectively identified hospitalized children with MIS-C (n = 10), symptomatic COVID-19 (n = 10), and KD (n = 5) and hospitalized controls (n = 4) at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. With institutional review board approval, we obtained prospective and residual blood samples from these children and measured SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G (IgG), full-length spike IgG, and nucleocapsid protein antibodies using quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies using live-virus focus-reduction neutralization assays. We statistically compared the log-transformed antibody titers among groups and performed linear regression analyses. RESULTS: All children with MIS-C had high titers of SARS-CoV-2 RBD IgG antibodies, which correlated with full-length spike IgG antibodies (R 2 = 0.956; P < .001), nucleocapsid protein antibodies (R 2 = 0.846; P < .001), and neutralizing antibodies (R 2 = 0.667; P < .001). Children with MIS-C had significantly higher SARS-CoV-2 RBD IgG antibody titers (geometric mean titer 6800; 95% confidence interval 3495-13 231) than children with COVID-19 (geometric mean titer 626; 95% confidence interval 251-1563; P < .001), children with KD (geometric mean titer 124; 95% confidence interval 91-170; P < .001), and hospitalized controls (geometric mean titer 85; P < .001). All children with MIS-C also had detectable RBD immunoglobulin M antibodies, indicating recent SARS-CoV-2 infection. RBD IgG titers correlated with the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (R 2 = 0.512; P < .046) and with hospital (R 2 = 0.548; P = .014) and ICU lengths of stay (R 2 = 0.590; P = .010). CONCLUSIONS: Quantitative SARS-CoV-2 serology may have a role in establishing the diagnosis of MIS-C, distinguishing it from similar clinical entities, and stratifying risk for adverse outcomes.


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Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , COVID-19/imunologia , Proteínas do Nucleocapsídeo de Coronavírus/imunologia , Síndrome de Linfonodos Mucocutâneos/imunologia , SARS-CoV-2/imunologia , Glicoproteína da Espícula de Coronavírus/imunologia , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/imunologia , Adolescente , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/sangue , Sedimentação Sanguínea , COVID-19/sangue , COVID-19/diagnóstico , Teste Sorológico para COVID-19 , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Proteínas do Nucleocapsídeo de Coronavírus/sangue , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Hospitalização , Humanos , Imunoglobulina G/sangue , Imunoglobulina M/sangue , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Tempo de Internação , Masculino , Síndrome de Linfonodos Mucocutâneos/sangue , Síndrome de Linfonodos Mucocutâneos/diagnóstico , Testes de Neutralização , Fosfoproteínas/sangue , Fosfoproteínas/imunologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Análise de Regressão , Glicoproteína da Espícula de Coronavírus/sangue , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/sangue , Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica/diagnóstico , Adulto Jovem
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J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc ; 9(5): 596-608, 2020 Nov 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32840614

RESUMO

Understanding the role that children play in the clinical burden and propagation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, is emerging. While the severe manifestations and acute clinical burden of COVID-19 have largely spared children compared with adults, understanding the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, management, and prevention opportunities and the social and behavioral impacts on child health is vital. Foremost is clarifying the contribution of asymptomatic and mild infections to transmission within the household and community and the clinical and epidemiologic significance of uncommon severe post-infectious complications. Here, we summarize the current knowledge, identify resources, and outline research opportunities. Pediatric infectious diseases clinicians have a unique opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of children in epidemiological, clinical, treatment, and prevention studies to optimize their care as well as to represent children in the development of guidance and policy during pandemic response.


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Betacoronavirus , Infecções por Coronavirus , Pandemias , Pneumonia Viral , Doenças Assintomáticas , COVID-19 , Teste para COVID-19 , Criança , Serviços de Saúde da Criança , Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico , Infecções por Coronavirus/diagnóstico , Infecções por Coronavirus/prevenção & controle , Infecções por Coronavirus/terapia , Infecções por Coronavirus/transmissão , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Doenças do Recém-Nascido/epidemiologia , Doenças do Recém-Nascido/prevenção & controle , Transmissão Vertical de Doenças Infecciosas , Pandemias/prevenção & controle , Pediatria , Pneumonia Viral/diagnóstico , Pneumonia Viral/prevenção & controle , Pneumonia Viral/terapia , Pneumonia Viral/transmissão , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Gravidez , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez , SARS-CoV-2
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J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc ; 9(5): 613-616, 2020 Nov 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32780809

RESUMO

We investigated of illness among household members of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected children receiving medical care (n = 32). We identified 144 household contacts (HCs): 58 children and 86 adults. Forty-six percent of HCs developed symptoms consistent with coronavirus disease. Child-to-adult transmission was suspected in 7 cases.


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Betacoronavirus , Infecções por Coronavirus/transmissão , Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa/estatística & dados numéricos , Família , Pneumonia Viral/transmissão , Adolescente , COVID-19 , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença , Feminino , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Lactente , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pandemias , Pneumonia Viral/epidemiologia , SARS-CoV-2 , Inquéritos e Questionários
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