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Ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli in Central Greece: mechanisms of resistance and molecular identification
Mavroidi, A.; Miriagou, V.; Liakopoulos, A.; Tzelepi, E.; Stefos, A.; Dalekos, G. N.; Petinaki, E. (2012)Background: Fluoroquinolone resistant E. coli isolates, that are also resistant to other classes of antibiotics, is a significant challenge to antibiotic treatment and infection control policies. In Central Greece a ... -
Current clinical, laboratory, and treatment outcome characteristics of visceral leishmaniasis: results from a seven-year retrospective study in Greece
Georgiadou, S. P.; Stefos, A.; Spanakos, G.; Skrimpas, S.; Makaritsis, K.; Sipsas, N. V.; Dalekos, G. N. (2015)Objectives: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is re-emerging in endemic areas. The epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and treatment outcome characteristics in a large cohort of VL patients is described herein. Methods: The ... -
Cutaneous infection caused by Bacillus anthracis in Larissa, Thessaly, Central Greece, July 2012
Stefos, A.; Gatselis, N. K.; Goudelas, A.; Mpakarosi, M.; Papaparaskevas, J.; Dalekos, G. N.; Petinaki, E. (2012)In July 2012, a confirmed case of cutaneous anthrax infection in a stockbreeder in the prefecture of Larissa, Thessaly, Central Greece was reported. The investigation revealed five related deaths in animals (two dogs and ... -
Descriptive epidemiology of chronic hepatitis B by using data from a hepatitis registry in Central Greece
Stefos, A.; Gatselis, N.; Zachou, K.; Rigopoulou, E.; Hadjichristodoulou, C.; Dalekos, G. N. (2009)Background: In Greece, there are few data on the epidemiological characteristics of HBV. Our aim was to study the epidemiological patterns of HBV in Central Greece and identify the possible differences in HBV prevalence ... -
Emergence of Escherichia coli sequence type 410 (ST410) with KPC-2 beta-lactamase
Mavroidi, A.; Miriagou, V.; Malli, E.; Stefos, A.; Dalekos, G. N.; Tzouvelekis, L. S.; Petinaki, E. (2012)Fifteen carbapenem-non-susceptible Escherichia coli isolates obtained during the period May 2010 to April 2011 in a hospital and a long-term care facility (LTCF) in Larissa (Central Greece) were investigated. Minimum ... -
Hepatitis B virus reactivation in hepatitis B virus surface antigen negative patients receiving immunosuppression: A hidden threat
Zachou, K.; Sarantopoulos, A.; Gatselis, N. K.; Vassiliadis, T.; Gabeta, S.; Stefos, A.; Saitis, A.; Boura, P.; Dalekos, G. N. (2013)AIM: To present the characteristics and the course of a series of anti- hepatitis B virus core antibody (HBc) antibody positive patients, who experienced hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation after immunosuppression. METHODS: ... -
Leptospirosis and pancytopenia: Two case reports and review of the literature
Stefos, A.; Georgiadou, S. P.; Gioti, C.; Loukopoulos, A.; Ioannou, M.; Pournaras, S.; Dalekos, G. N. (2005)Besides the classical manifestations, leptospirosis may rarely occur with erythroid hypoplasia and/or pancytopenia. In this study, we reported two cases of leptospirosis presented with pancytopenia as the prevailing ... -
Primary biliary cirrhosis and Henoch-Schonlein purpura: report of two cases and review of the literature
Gatselis, N. K.; Stefos, A.; Gioti, C.; Rigopoulou, E. I.; Dalekos, G. N. (2007)We describe, for the first time, two adult patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) who presented palpable purpuric lesions on the lower extremities and buttocks. Skin biopsy was consistent with Henoch-Schonlein purpura ... -
Reversion of severe hepatopulmonary syndrome in a non cirrhotic patient after corticosteroid treatment for granulomatous hepatitis: A case report and review of the literature
Tzovaras, N.; Stefos, A.; Georgiadou, S. P.; Gatselis, N.; Papadamou, G.; Rigopoulou, E.; Ioannou, M.; Skoularigis, I.; Dalekos, G. N. (2006)Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is defined as a clinical triad including liver disease, abnormal pulmonary gas exchange and evidence of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations. We report a 61-year-old male presented with fatigue, ... -
Reversion of severe hepatopulmonary syndrome in a non cirrhotic patient after corticosteroid treatment for granulomatous hepatitis: A case report and review of the literature
Tzovaras, N.; Stefos, A.; Georgiadou, S. P.; Gatselis, N.; Papadamou, G.; Rigopoulou, E.; Ioannou, M.; Skoularigis, I.; Dalekos, G. N. (2005)Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is defined as a clinical triad including liver disease, abnormal pulmonary gas exchange and evidence of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations. We report a 61-year-old male presented with fatigue, ... -
Risk factors associated with HCV infection in semi-rural areas of central Greece
Gatselis, N. K.; Rigopoulou, E.; Stefos, A.; Kardasi, M.; Dalekos, G. N. (2007)Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) appears to be endemic in most parts of the world, but there is considerable geographic variation. In order to assess the geographic distribution of HCV in Thessaly, in central Greece, ... -
Spontaneous spondylodiscitis: presentation, risk factors, diagnosis, management, and outcome
Kapsalaki, E.; Gatselis, N.; Stefos, A.; Makaritsis, K.; Vassiou, A.; Fezoulidis, I.; Dalekos, G. N. (2009)Background: Spontaneous spondylodiscitis is an uncommon disease, which may result in serious complications with potentially high morbidity and mortality. We conducted a prospective case study over a 2-year period in order ... -
Unusual cardiovascular complications of brucellosis presenting in two men: Two case reports and a review of the literature
Gatselis, N. K.; Makaritsis, K. P.; Gabranis, I.; Stefos, A.; Karanikas, K.; Dalekos, G. N. (2011)Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonosis with worldwide distribution, which is particularly endemic in many countries of the Mediterranean basin. Cardiovascular complications of this disease, such as endocarditis, myocarditis ...