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  1. Article ; Online: Updates in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Infections Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.

    Imlay, Hannah / Hanson, Kimberly E

    Infectious disease clinics of North America

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 3, Page(s) xiii–xv

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Antiviral Agents ; Organ Transplantation/adverse effects ; Transplant Recipients
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1077676-x
    ISSN 1557-9824 ; 0891-5520
    ISSN (online) 1557-9824
    ISSN 0891-5520
    DOI 10.1016/j.idc.2023.06.001
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  2. Article ; Online: Plasma Cell-Free DNA Metagenomic Sequencing: New Insights From the PICKUP Study.

    Hanson, Kimberly E / Caliendo, Angela M

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

    2023  Volume 78, Issue 3, Page(s) 785–787

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Metagenomics ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Immunocompromised Host ; Pneumonia ; Cell-Free Nucleic Acids
    Chemical Substances Cell-Free Nucleic Acids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1099781-7
    ISSN 1537-6591 ; 1058-4838
    ISSN (online) 1537-6591
    ISSN 1058-4838
    DOI 10.1093/cid/ciad600
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  3. Article ; Online: Pathogen-agnostic immune biomarkers that predict infection after solid organ transplantation.

    Imlay, Hannah / Seibert, Allan M / Hanson, Kimberly E

    Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 2, Page(s) e14020

    Abstract: Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) remain at high risk for infection throughout their post-transplant course. Dosing of immunosuppressive medications, strategies that prevent infection, and choice of empiric antimicrobial treatment could be ... ...

    Abstract Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) remain at high risk for infection throughout their post-transplant course. Dosing of immunosuppressive medications, strategies that prevent infection, and choice of empiric antimicrobial treatment could be optimized by a better understanding of an individual patient's risk for infectious complications. Diagnostic tests that qualitatively or quantitatively measure the function of the immune system and/or its response to infection may be useful for individualized management decisions. Numerous studies have identified an association between infectious outcomes after solid organ transplantation (SOT) and the results of a variety of non-pathogen-specific or "pathogen-agnostic" immune monitoring tests. These biomarkers include humoral immune markers, functional or quantitative assessments of cellular immunity, transcriptomic-based diagnostics, and replication of viruses within the human virome, which have been used to predict or diagnose a variety of different infectious diseases complicating SOT. In this narrative review, we discuss several host-derived immune biomarkers that show promise for either predicting or diagnosing infection among SOTRs. However, additional studies are needed to determine the optimal use of immune response testing. Whether immune biomarkers contribute added benefits to current standard clinical care has not yet been determined. Testing must be validated across a range of clinical scenarios, including surveillance to predict infection risk and diagnosis of active infection at various time points post transplant.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Organ Transplantation/adverse effects ; Organ Transplantation/methods ; Infections/etiology ; Transplant Recipients ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-27
    Publishing country Denmark
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1476094-0
    ISSN 1399-3062 ; 1398-2273
    ISSN (online) 1399-3062
    ISSN 1398-2273
    DOI 10.1111/tid.14020
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  4. Article ; Online: Performance of Non-nasopharyngeal Sample Types for Molecular Detection of SARS-CoV-2.

    Kukull, Benjamin / Shakir, Salika M / Hanson, Kimberly E

    Clinics in laboratory medicine

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 2, Page(s) 249–259

    Abstract: Nasopharyngeal swabs have historically been considered the preferred specimen type for the detection of respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. However, in response to a global pandemic with shortages of swabs and specimen transport media, limited ... ...

    Abstract Nasopharyngeal swabs have historically been considered the preferred specimen type for the detection of respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. However, in response to a global pandemic with shortages of swabs and specimen transport media, limited access to qualified health care personnel, and needs for large-scale testing in nonmedical settings, alternative sample types have been validated for COVID-19 diagnosis. The purpose of this review is to highlight the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of non-nasopharyngeal respiratory samples for SARS-CoV-2 molecular diagnostic testing.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19 Testing ; Humans ; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604580-7
    ISSN 1557-9832 ; 0272-2712
    ISSN (online) 1557-9832
    ISSN 0272-2712
    DOI 10.1016/j.cll.2022.02.002
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  5. Article ; Online: Sequence-based diagnostics and precision medicine in bacterial and viral infections: from bench to bedside.

    Pham, Jonathan / Su, LingHui David / Hanson, Kimberly E / Hogan, Catherine A

    Current opinion in infectious diseases

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 4, Page(s) 228–234

    Abstract: ... for mixed samples, and has been used to detect resistance mutations in transplant-related viruses (e.g. CMV ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: Nucleic acid sequence-based organism identification plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of transplant and cancer-associated infectious diseases. Here, we provide a high-level overview of advanced sequencing technologies, discuss test performance, and highlight unmet research needs with a focus on immunocompromised hosts.
    Recent findings: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are powerful tools with a growing role in managing immunocompromised patients with suspected infection. Targeted NGS (tNGS) can identify pathogens directly from patient specimens, especially for mixed samples, and has been used to detect resistance mutations in transplant-related viruses (e.g. CMV). Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly used for outbreak investigations and infection control. Metagenomic NGS (mNGS) is useful for hypothesis-free testing and can simultaneously assess pathogens and host response to infection.
    Summary: NGS testing increases diagnostic yield relative to standard culture and Sanger sequencing but may be limited by high cost, turnaround times, and detection of unexpected organisms or commensals of uncertain significance. Close collaboration with the clinical microbiology laboratory and infectious diseases is recommended when NGS testing is considered. Additional research is required to understand which immunocompromised patients are most likely to benefit from NGS testing, and when testing should ideally be performed.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Precision Medicine ; Virus Diseases/diagnosis ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing ; Clinical Laboratory Services ; Communicable Diseases
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 645085-4
    ISSN 1473-6527 ; 1535-3877 ; 0951-7375 ; 1355-834X
    ISSN (online) 1473-6527 ; 1535-3877
    ISSN 0951-7375 ; 1355-834X
    DOI 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000936
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  6. Article ; Online: The First Fully Automated Molecular Diagnostic Panel for Meningitis and Encephalitis: How Well Does It Perform, and When Should It Be Used?

    Hanson, Kimberly E

    Journal of clinical microbiology

    2016  Volume 54, Issue 9, Page(s) 2222–2224

    Abstract: Rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for the most common causes of infectious meningitis and encephalitis have the potential for high clinical impact. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, Leber et al. (J Clin Microbiol 54:2251- ... ...

    Abstract Rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for the most common causes of infectious meningitis and encephalitis have the potential for high clinical impact. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, Leber et al. (J Clin Microbiol 54:2251-2261, 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00730-16) report results from a large clinical study designed to prospectively assess the performance of the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis panel compared to conventional methods.
    MeSH term(s) Encephalitis ; Humans ; Meningitis ; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques ; Pathology, Molecular
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 390499-4
    ISSN 1098-660X ; 0095-1137
    ISSN (online) 1098-660X
    ISSN 0095-1137
    DOI 10.1128/JCM.01255-16
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  7. Article ; Online: Characterization of the Cytopathic Effects of Monkeypox Virus Isolated from Clinical Specimens and Differentiation from Common Viral Exanthems.

    Ma, Angela / Langer, Janine / Hanson, Kimberly E / Bradley, Benjamin T

    Journal of clinical microbiology

    2022  , Page(s) e0133622

    Abstract: While the practice of viral culture has largely been replaced by nucleic acid amplification tests, circumstances still exist in which the availability of viral culture will allow for the diagnosis of infections not included in a provider's differential ... ...

    Abstract While the practice of viral culture has largely been replaced by nucleic acid amplification tests, circumstances still exist in which the availability of viral culture will allow for the diagnosis of infections not included in a provider's differential diagnosis. Here, we examine the cytopathic effects (CPE) and clinical data associated with 18 cases of monkeypox virus (MPXV) isolated from 19 clinical samples submitted for viral culture. During the study period, a total of 3,468 viral cultures were performed with herpes simplex virus (HSV) most commonly isolated (646/3,468; 18.6%), followed by MPXV (19/3,468; 0.6%) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) (12/3,468; 0.4%). Most MPXV-positive samples were obtained from males (14/19) and taken from genital (7/19) or rectal lesions (5/19). Cycle threshold values of tested samples ranged from 15.3 to 29.0. Growth of MPXV in cell culture was rapid, yielding detectable CPE at a median of 2 days (range: 1 to 4) often with >50% of the monolayer affected in RMK, BGM, A549, and MRC-5 cell lines. As clinical features of MPXV, HSV, and VZV lesions may overlap, CPE patterns were compared between viruses. HSV CPE developed in a similar time frame (median: 2 days, range: 1 to 7) but was more often negative in RMK cells relative to MPXV. VZV grew more slowly (median: 9 days, range: 5 to 11) and demonstrated CPE affecting ≤25% of cell monolayers when positive. Viral culture remains an important tool for the detection of rare or emerging viral pathogens, particularly when high viral load specimens are easily obtained.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390499-4
    ISSN 1098-660X ; 0095-1137
    ISSN (online) 1098-660X
    ISSN 0095-1137
    DOI 10.1128/jcm.01336-22
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  8. Article ; Online: Candida auris: an Emerging Fungal Pathogen.

    Spivak, Emily S / Hanson, Kimberly E

    Journal of clinical microbiology

    2018  Volume 56, Issue 2

    Abstract: ... Candida ... ...

    Abstract Candida auris
    MeSH term(s) Antifungal Agents/administration & dosage ; Antifungal Agents/pharmacology ; Antimicrobial Stewardship ; Candida/drug effects ; Candida/isolation & purification ; Candida/pathogenicity ; Candida/physiology ; Candidiasis/drug therapy ; Candidiasis/epidemiology ; Candidiasis/microbiology ; Candidiasis/prevention & control ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques ; Cross Infection/epidemiology ; Cross Infection/prevention & control ; Drug Resistance, Fungal/genetics ; Humans ; Skin/microbiology ; Virulence Factors
    Chemical Substances Antifungal Agents ; Virulence Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 390499-4
    ISSN 1098-660X ; 0095-1137
    ISSN (online) 1098-660X
    ISSN 0095-1137
    DOI 10.1128/JCM.01588-17
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  9. Article ; Online: Prediction of Infection After Solid Organ Transplantation: Is Measuring Cell-Mediated Immunity the Answer?

    Hanson, Kimberly E / Limaye, Ajit P

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

    2017  Volume 66, Issue 9, Page(s) 1398–1399

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunity, Cellular ; Organ Transplantation ; Transplant Recipients
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-12-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1099781-7
    ISSN 1537-6591 ; 1058-4838
    ISSN (online) 1537-6591
    ISSN 1058-4838
    DOI 10.1093/cid/cix1009
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  10. Article ; Online: Development and validation of a next-generation sequencing assay with open-access analysis software for detecting resistance-associated mutations in CMV.

    Mallory, Melanie A / Hymas, Weston C / Simmon, Keith E / Pyne, Michael T / Stevenson, Jeffery B / Barker, Adam P / Hillyard, David R / Hanson, Kimberly E

    Journal of clinical microbiology

    2023  Volume 61, Issue 12, Page(s) e0082923

    Abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) resistance testing by targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) allows for the simultaneous analysis of multiple genes. We developed and validated an amplicon-based Ion Torrent NGS assay to detect CMV resistance mutations in UL27, ... ...

    Abstract Cytomegalovirus (CMV) resistance testing by targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) allows for the simultaneous analysis of multiple genes. We developed and validated an amplicon-based Ion Torrent NGS assay to detect CMV resistance mutations in UL27, UL54, UL56, and UL97 and compared the results to standard Sanger sequencing. NGS primers were designed to generate 83 overlapping amplicons of four CMV genes (~10 kb encompassing 138 mutation sites). An open-access software plugin was developed to perform read alignment, call variants, and interpret drug resistance. Plasmids were tested to determine NGS error rate and minor variant limit of detection. NGS limit of detection was determined using the CMV WHO International Standard and quantified clinical specimens. Reproducibility was also assessed. After establishing quality control metrics, 185 patient specimens previously tested using Sanger were reanalyzed by NGS. The NGS assay had a low error rate (<0.05%) and high accuracy (95%) for detecting CMV-associated resistance mutations present at ≥5% in contrived mixed populations. Mutation sites were reproducibly sequenced with 40× coverage when plasma viral loads were ≥2.6 log IU/mL. NGS detected the same resistance-associated mutations identified by Sanger in 68/69 (98.6%) specimens. In 16 specimens, NGS detected 18 resistance mutations that Sanger failed to detect; 14 were low-frequency variants (<20%), and six would have changed the drug resistance interpretation. The NGS assay showed excellent agreement with Sanger and generated high-quality sequence from low viral load specimens. Additionally, the higher resolution and analytic sensitivity of NGS potentially enables earlier detection of antiviral resistance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cytomegalovirus/genetics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Mutation ; Cytomegalovirus Infections/diagnosis ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing/methods ; Drug Resistance, Viral/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 390499-4
    ISSN 1098-660X ; 0095-1137
    ISSN (online) 1098-660X
    ISSN 0095-1137
    DOI 10.1128/jcm.00829-23
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