Alberto Schena
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Alberto Schena has a total of 13 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Alessia Savoldi
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
1 shared publication - Andrea Bernardelli
Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
1 shared publication - Angelo Andreini
Section of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Department of Medicine, Verona University, 37134 Verona, Italy
1 shared publication - Chiara Colato
Section of Pathology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona
1 shared publication - Cristina Tecchio
Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, Innovation Biomedicine Section, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, University of Verona, Italy
1 shared publication - Donatella Schena
Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, Verona University, 37134 Verona, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 25 April 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 11 (9) , 2410
A Disseminated Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection in a Patient Affected by Pulmonary Graft versus Host Disease: Case Report with a Revision of Literature
Mycobacterium abscessus complex, hereinafter Mab, is a taxonomic group of rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Despite major advances in understanding virulence, pathogenicity and mechanism of antibiotic resistance, Mab remains a significant cause of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary disease. Herein, we describe a disseminated, macrolide-resistant, Mab subspecies abscessus infection occurring in a severely immune-compromised 34-year-old allotransplanted female patient affected by pulmonary chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD). The infection was characterized by hematogenous spread, and besides lungs, it involved skin, and soft tissues, resulting in a highly debilitating, painful, and finally fatal disease. Our case describes the severe impact of Mab infections in the setting of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells transplant (alloHSCT) and related complications. It also highlights the unmet need of preventive and surveillance measures together with the urgency of developing effective vaccines and drugs against emerging NTM. The scarce literature regarding Mab infections in alloHSCT patients is also reviewed.
- 25 April 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 11 (9) , 2410
Open AccessA Disseminated Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection in a Patient Affected by Pulmonary Graft versus Host Disease: Case Report with a Revision of Literature
Mycobacterium abscessus complex, hereinafter Mab, is a taxonomic group of rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Despite major advances in understanding virulence, pathogenicity and mechanism of antibiotic resistance, Mab remains a significant cause of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary disease. Herein, we describe a disseminated, macrolide-resistant, Mab subspecies abscessus infection occurring in a severely immune-compromised 34-year-old allotransplanted female patient affected by pulmonary chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD). The infection was characterized by hematogenous spread, and besides lungs, it involved skin, and soft tissues, resulting in a highly debilitating, painful, and finally fatal disease. Our case describes the severe impact of Mab infections in the setting of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells transplant (alloHSCT) and related complications. It also highlights the unmet need of preventive and surveillance measures together with the urgency of developing effective vaccines and drugs against emerging NTM. The scarce literature regarding Mab infections in alloHSCT patients is also reviewed.