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See detailComparison of Real-Time Aspergillus PCR with Platelia™AspergillusEIA in broncho-alveolar lavage fluids for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in neutropenic and non-neutropenic patients
RUZICKA, NADIA; BOREUX, Raphaël ULg; LEVAUX, Laetitia ULg et al

Poster (2013, April 27)

Objectives. Because of low sensitivity of fungal cultures and lack of standardization of Aspergillus PCR, laboratory diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis still relies on galactomannan (GM) detection in ... [more ▼]

Objectives. Because of low sensitivity of fungal cultures and lack of standardization of Aspergillus PCR, laboratory diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis still relies on galactomannan (GM) detection in broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) fluids and serum. The aim of this study was double: first, to assess the place of a 18S rRNA Aspergillus real-time PCR test performed in BAL fluid for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in neutro- and non-neutropenic patients in comparison with GM detection; secondly, to evaluate the use of three different GM cut-off values. Materials and methods. A total of 111 neutropenic and non-neutropenic patients hospitalized at the University hospital of Liège from March to October 2012 with suspicion of IA were included in the study. A total of 138 broncho-alveolar lavage fluids were evaluated by three laboratory diagnostic methods: 1/ culture on Sabouraud agar slants with antibiotics (bioMérieux, France) incubated at 28°C for 28 days; 2/ GM detection (Platelia ™Aspergillus EIA, Biorad) using GM index cut-off values at 0.5, 0.8 and 1, performed three times a week; 3/ a real-time Aspergillus PCR assay performed daily and targeting the 18S rRNA genes by using an in-house method. Clinical, radiological and microbiological data were reviewed for classification of patients. Results. Nine patients developed probable or possible IA. The sensitivity/specificity/positive (VPP) and negative (NPV) predictive values (%) for culture, PCR, and GM using 0,5 as cut-off value were respectively 41/100/100/94, 58/97/70/96, and 91/83/34/99. The use of 0,8 and 1 as GM index cut-off values increased the specificity to 89 and 92% respectively, and the VPP to 44 and 54%. PCR had a better turn-around time and allowed the detection of Aspergillus colonisation. Conclusion: GM detection in BAL fluids using a cut-off value of 1 was the most efficient laboratory test for the diagnosis of IA in neutropenic and non-neutropenic patients. Despite a lower sensitivity, PCR had a better VPP, and allowed the detection of culture-negative Aspergillus colonisations. A shorter turnaround time (TAT) due to daily practice of PCR tests may reduce the time-to-treatment up to 24 hours. [less ▲]

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See detailFATAL ALVEOLAR ECHINOCOCCOSIS OF THE LUMBAR SPINE
KEUTGENS, Aurore ULg; SIMONI, Paolo ULg; DETREMBLEUR, Nancy ULg et al

in Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2012)

For the last ten years, the southern part of Belgium has been recognized as a low-risk endemic area for alveolar echinococcosis. This infection, caused by Echinococcus multilocularis, usually induces a ... [more ▼]

For the last ten years, the southern part of Belgium has been recognized as a low-risk endemic area for alveolar echinococcosis. This infection, caused by Echinococcus multilocularis, usually induces a severe liver condition, and can sometimes spread to other organs. However, alveolar echinococcosis involving bones has been described only very rarely. Here, a fatal case of spondylodiscitis due to E. multilocularis contracted in southern Belgium is reported. [less ▲]

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See detailDirect identification of bacteria from BacT/ALERT anaerobic positive blood cultures by MALDI-TOF MS: MALDI Sepsityper kit versus an in-house saponin method for bacterial extraction.
MEEX, Cécile ULg; Neuville, Florence; DESCY, Julie ULg et al

in Journal of Medical Microbiology (2012), 61

In cases of bacteraemia, a rapid species identification of the causal agent directly from positive blood culture broths could assist clinicians in the timely targeting of empirical antimicrobial therapy ... [more ▼]

In cases of bacteraemia, a rapid species identification of the causal agent directly from positive blood culture broths could assist clinicians in the timely targeting of empirical antimicrobial therapy. For this purpose, we evaluated the direct identification of micro-organisms from BacT/ALERT (bioMérieux) anaerobic positive blood cultures without charcoal using the Microflex matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) time of flight MS (Bruker), after bacterial extraction by using two different methods: the MALDI Sepsityper kit (Bruker) and an in-house saponin lysis method. Bruker's recommended criteria for identification were expanded in this study, with acceptance of the species identification when the first three results with the best matches with the MALDI Biotyper database were identical, whatever the scores were. In total, 107 monobacterial cultures and six polymicrobial cultures from 77 different patients were included in this study. Among monomicrobial cultures, we identified up to the species level 67 and 66 % of bacteria with the MALDI Sepsityper kit and the saponin method, respectively. There was no significant difference between the two extraction methods. The direct species identification was particularly inconclusive for Gram-positive bacteria, as only 58 and 52 % of them were identified to the species level with the MALDI Sepsityper kit and the saponin method, respectively. Results for Gram-negative bacilli were better, with 82.5 and 90 % of correct identification to the species level with the MALDI Sepsityper kit and the saponin method, respectively. No misidentifications were given by the direct procedures when compared with identifications provided by the conventional method. Concerning the six polymicrobial blood cultures, whatever the extraction method used, a correct direct identification was only provided for one of the isolated bacteria on solid medium in all cases. The analysis of the time-to-result demonstrated a reduction in the turnaround time for identification ranging from 1 h 06 min to 24 h 44 min, when performing the blood culture direct identification in comparison with the conventional method, whatever the extraction method. [less ▲]

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See detailMolecular epidemiology of norovirus in symptomatic and asymptomatic population in Burkina Faso
HUYNEN, Pascale ULg; Mauroy, Axel ULg; Martin, Caroline et al

Poster (2012, September)

Background Noroviruses (NoV), belonging to the family Caliciviridae, are now recognized as the leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide, and represent an important cause of sporadic ... [more ▼]

Background Noroviruses (NoV), belonging to the family Caliciviridae, are now recognized as the leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide, and represent an important cause of sporadic gastroenteritis in both children and adults. Many studies describe NoV epidemiology. However, few data are available about the NoV strains circulating in most of African countries, in particular in Burkina Faso. The population of Burkina Faso is characterized by the young age of its habitants, and most are living in rural environment. Objectives The purpose of this epidemiological study was to determine the prevalence of NoV in Bobo Dioulasso (Southern part of Burkina Faso) by molecular diagnosis methods in patients presenting or not gastroenteritis symptoms, to quantify the excreted viral load, and to genotype the circulating strains. Methods Patients with and without gastro-intestinal disorders were selected in several Health Care Centres of Bobo Dioulasso. Clinical and epidemiological data, as well as stool samples, were collected during 8 weeks through March to April 2011. Viral genomic RNA was automatically extracted with a Maxwell® (Promega) instrument. Molecular detection of genogroups (G) I, II and IV NoV in stool samples was performed by a home-made real-time RT-PCR targeting the ORF1-ORF2 polymerase junction region. For each positive sample, viral load was estimated by using standard curves (successive dilutions of recombinant GI and GII plasmids). Molecular characterization was performed on the detected strains, using both polymerase and capsid regions. Results NoV were detected in 21.6% of the 453 collected stool samples, with a distribution of 21.0% and 23.1% in the samples from the 319 symptomatic (SP) and the 134 asymptomatic patients (AP) respectively. Genogroup distribution was 7.2% for GI, 10.7% for GII and 3.1% for both GI and GII among SP’s samples, and was 11.2% for GI, 10.4% for GII and 1.5% for both GI and GII among AP’s samples. Average viral load values were higher for GI NoV in SP than in AP (p=0.02), when they were higher for GII NoV in AP than in SP (p=0.04). Phylogenic analysis showed a high degree of genotypical diversity in both groups of patients. One recombinant strain GII.7/GII.6 was also detected, to our knowledge, for the first time. Conclusion Even if a true pathogenic role of NoV could not be showed from the study design, it allowed to precise the molecular epidemiology of NoV strains prevalent in a representative country of the East African region. It also showed that asymptomatic patients could play an important role as a NoV “reservoir”. Despite the fact that GII strains, and more precisely those belonging to GII.4 genotype, are nowadays highly reported worldwide, the surprising proportion of NoV GI detected in this study suggests that GI and GII strains should be excreted in equal proportion in the environment. The origin of this epidemiologic difference, even if partially explained by the difference in immunity and genetic sensitivity of the population, is still to be solved. [less ▲]

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See detailAcute cholecystitis with Listeria monocytogenes
DESCY, Julie ULg; De Mol, Patrick ULg; HAYETTE, Marie-Pierre ULg et al

in Acta Clinica Belgica (2012), 67(4), 295-297

Listeriosis, an opportunistic food-borne disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is infrequent and occurs preferentially in patients at the extremes of age, during pregnancy or in immunocompromised ... [more ▼]

Listeriosis, an opportunistic food-borne disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is infrequent and occurs preferentially in patients at the extremes of age, during pregnancy or in immunocompromised hosts. Most common manifestations are maternofoetal and neonatal infections, severe invasive presentations such as bacteraemia with or without central nervous system symptoms occuring preferentially in immunosuppressed patients and self-limited gastro-enteritis affecting healthy individuals. Exceptionally, focal infections such as cholecystitis are described. We report here a case of acute cholecystitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes in an 82-year-old woman. Thanks to a successful treatment: cholecystectomy and antimicrobial therapy (amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid), the patient soon recovered. This case-report provides an opportunity to review the current literature concerning the association of Listeria monocytogenes and cholecystitis. [less ▲]

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See detailTypage des souches de Norovirus circulant dans les populations symptomatiques et asymptomatiques au Burkina Faso
HUYNEN, Pascale ULg; Mauroy, Axel ULg; MARTIN, Caroline et al

Poster (2012)

Appartenant à la famille des Caliciviridae, genre Norovirus, les norovirus (NoV) sont des virus non enveloppés dont le génome est composé d’un ARN monocaténaire de polarité positive ... [more ▼]

Appartenant à la famille des Caliciviridae, genre Norovirus, les norovirus (NoV) sont des virus non enveloppés dont le génome est composé d’un ARN monocaténaire de polarité positive d’approximativement 7,5 kb. Les NoV infectent l’homme chez qui ils représentent au niveaumondial un agent majeur de gastroentérites épidémiques, d’origine souvent alimentaire mais aussi sporadique, et ce, toutes classes d'âges confondues. Les souches humaines sont classées génétiquement dans différents génotypes au sein de trois des cinq génogroupes, nommés (G) I, II et IV, composant le genre Norovirus. La voie de transmission des NoV est féco-orale. Les NoV sont très résistants dans l’environnement et la dose infectieuse est faible. Dans la population humaine, une grande diversité de souches appartenant principalement aux G I et II co-circulent. Parmi ces souches, le génotype Lordsdale (GII-4) est prédominant dans les épidémies actuelles, notamment lorsqu'une transmission de personne à personne est incriminée, alors que les souches du G I semblent plus fréquemment rapportées au cours des épidémies d’origine environnementale, comme celles liées à la consommation de fruits de mer. Si de nombreuses études d'épidémiologie moléculaire concernant ces virus ont été réalisées dans les pays industrialisés, les données sont par contre manquantes ou ténues pour bien des pays non industrialisés, et en particulier africains. Au cours d'une étude épidémiologique réalisée à Bobo Dioulasso au Burkina Faso et portant sur la prévalence des NoV dans les échantillons de selles de patients présentant ou non des symptômes de gastro-entérite, les souches détectées ont été quantifiées, leur génogroupe a été déterminé et pour certaines d'entre elles le génotype a été précisé. Quatre cent cinquante trois patients ont été prélevés, dont 319 présentant des symptômes diarrhéiques et 134 sujets témoins ne présentant pas de symptomatologie digestive. La détection des NoV et la quantification des charges virales excrétées ont été effectuées sur tous les échantillons par RT-PCR en temps réel permettant de discriminer les souches appartenant aux G I ou II. Une RT-PCR conventionnelle visant les régions de la polymérase (ORF1 du virus) ou de la capside (ORF2) a ensuite été réalisée sur une partie des échantillons détectés positifs en vue du séquençage de ces régions. Les relations phylogénétiques des souches circulant dans la population du Burkina Faso aux souches de référence ont aussi été inférées. Les résultats de RT-PCR en temps réel ont permis de mettre en évidence que les prévalences apparentes de l'infection par les NoV sont similaires dans les populations symptomatique et asymptomatique : une détection moléculaire de NoV chez 67 patients présentant de la diarrhée (21,0 %) et chez 31 des sujets témoins (23,1 %) a pu être observée. Les génotypes circulant détectés sont très variés dans les deux génogroupes, avec une proportion assez surprenante de NoV appartenant au G I. Université polytechnique de Bobo-Dioulasso, Institut supérieur des Sciences de la Santé (INSSA), Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Cette étude a permis de préciser l'épidémiologie moléculaire des souches de NoV circulant dans un pays représentatif de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Elle a également montré que des individus asymptomatiques pourraient jouer un rôle assez important de réservoir du virus. Elle souligne enfin que, malgré le fait que les souches GII, et en particulier celles de génotype GII.4, soient à l'heure actuelle rapportées majoritairement au niveau mondial, les souches G I doivent être excrétées en égale proportion dans l'environnement. L'origine épidémiologique de la différence entre les prévalences apparentes des infections par les souches de GI et de GII, bien que partiellement expliquée par les différences de sensibilité génétique et d'immunité de population, reste donc à élucider. Remerciements: à la fondation A. Seghers, au Centre de Coopération au Développement de l'Université de Liège, à R. Boreux (assistance technique), aux membres du laboratoire du CMA de Dô et aux agents de santé de Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina-Faso). [less ▲]

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See detailNorovirus outbreaks in hospitals: epidemiology, diagnostic, management and control
HUYNEN, Pascale ULg

in Ducoffre, Geneviève (Ed.) Brochure du 27ème séminaire "Diagnostic et Surveillance des Maladies Infectieuses" (2011, November)

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See detailLes Norovirus : grands coupables méconnus de gastro-entérites
Mauroy, Axel ULg; HUYNEN, Pascale ULg; De Mol, Patrick ULg et al

in Revue de la Médecine Générale [=RMG] (2011), (285), 316-321

Recently, noroviruses emer- ged worldwide as a main and frequent cause of sporadic and epidemic gastroenteritis. The symptomatology they cause is usually benign. Their real impact lies on Public Health ... [more ▼]

Recently, noroviruses emer- ged worldwide as a main and frequent cause of sporadic and epidemic gastroenteritis. The symptomatology they cause is usually benign. Their real impact lies on Public Health and Food Safety levels. [less ▲]

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See detailFilamentous fungi recovered from the water distribution system of a Belgian university hospital
Hayette, Marie-Pierre ULg; Christiaens, Geneviève ULg; Mutsers, Jacques ULg et al

in Medical Mycology (2010), 48(7), 969-974

A study was carried out over a 4-month winter period in order to assess the presence of filamentous fungi in the water distribution system of the University Hospital of Liège. A total of 197 hot and cold ... [more ▼]

A study was carried out over a 4-month winter period in order to assess the presence of filamentous fungi in the water distribution system of the University Hospital of Liège. A total of 197 hot and cold water samples were collected from the main water supply lines and from the taps at three different hospital sites. Overall, filamentous fungi were recovered from 55% and 50% of the main water distribution system and tap water samples, respectively, with a mean of 3.5 ± 1.5 colony forming units per 500 ml water. Nine different genera were identified, all belonging to the Hyphomycetes class. Aspergillus spp. were recovered from 6% of the samples of the water distribution system and A. fumigatus was the most frequently recovered species (66.6%). However, this species was not isolated from water taps. Fusarium spp. was predominant at one site, where it was found in 28% of tap water samples. No Aspergillus spp. but some Fusarium spp. isolates were identified in samples collected from high-risk units. Filters were introduced at the point-of-use in the haematology unit after completion of the study. The findings of the present study confirm the need for further documented studies to evaluate the safety of the hospital water system and to define new preventive measures. [less ▲]

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See detailComparative studies for the serodiagnosis of Chlamydophila and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections
Huynen, Pascale ULg; Goebel, Marie-Rose ULg; Meex, Cécile ULg et al

in ESCMID (Ed.) Abstract book of the 20th ECCMID (2010, April)

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See detailTravaux pratiques de microbiologie générale
HAYETTE, Marie-Pierre ULg; HUYNEN, Pascale ULg; MEEX, Cécile ULg

Learning material (2010)

Le syllabus reprend les méthodologies utilisées pour l'étude des bactéries, levures, virus. Il décrit les réactions sérologiques et les principes de biologie moléculaire appliqués au diagnostic ... [more ▼]

Le syllabus reprend les méthodologies utilisées pour l'étude des bactéries, levures, virus. Il décrit les réactions sérologiques et les principes de biologie moléculaire appliqués au diagnostic microbiologique. [less ▲]

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See detailSpectrométrie de masse MALDI-TOF en bactériologie clinique ou comment identifier une bactérie en une minute
Descy, Julie ULg; Meex, Cécile ULg; Melin, Pierrette ULg et al

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2010), 65(Suppl. Synthèse 2010), 29-34

The major application of MALDI-TOTOF mass spectrometry in clinical microbiology is the bacterial identification based on the analysis of all their proteins (ribosomal and membrane-associated proteins ... [more ▼]

The major application of MALDI-TOTOF mass spectrometry in clinical microbiology is the bacterial identification based on the analysis of all their proteins (ribosomal and membrane-associated proteins). This technology allows the identification of most of bacteria within a few minutes. The method is fast, accurate, reliable and cost-effective by comparison to conventional phenotypic techniques. Other applications of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry are still under development, as the detection of bacterial toxins or resistance mechanisms to antimicrobial agents. [less ▲]

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See detailComparison of the value of measurement of serum galactomannan and Aspergillus-specific antibodies in the diagnosis of canine sino-nasal aspergillosis.
Billen, Frédéric ULg; Peeters, Dominique ULg; Peters, I. R. et al

in Veterinary Microbiology (2009), 133(4), 358-65

Serology is currently used for the diagnosis of canine sino-nasal aspergillosis (SNA). However, the accuracy of serological testing using commercially available, standardized purified antigen preparations ... [more ▼]

Serology is currently used for the diagnosis of canine sino-nasal aspergillosis (SNA). However, the accuracy of serological testing using commercially available, standardized purified antigen preparations of Aspergillus (CAPurAspAg) has only been poorly documented. The aim of the present study was to assess the diagnostic value of an agar-gel double immunodiffusion (AGDD) test and an anti-Aspergillus IgG ELISA, using CAPurAspAg and the commercially available Platelia test for the detection of serum galactomannan. Sera from 17 dogs with SNA, 18 dogs with a nasal tumour (NT), 11 dogs with lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis (LPR) and 33 control dogs were tested with the 3 methods. AGDD result was positive in 76.5% of dogs with SNA, whereas all sera from dogs with non-fungal nasal disease and control dogs were negative. A positive IgG ELISA result was obtained in 88% of dogs with SNA and in 18% of dogs with LPR. All patients with NT and control dogs had a negative IgG ELISA result. The Platelia test was positive in 24% of dogs with SNA, 11% of dogs with NT, 9% of dogs with LPR and 24% of control dogs. The results of this study suggest that (1) the detection of serum Aspergillus-specific antibodies with AGDD or ELISA, using CAPurAspAg, provides excellent specificity and good sensitivity, (2) the specificity is higher for AGDD (100%) than for ELISA (96.8%) while sensitivity is higher for ELISA (88.2%) than for AGDD (76.5%) and (3) serum galactomannan quantification with the Plateliat test is unreliable for the diagnosis of canine SNA. [less ▲]

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See detailComparison of three serological tests for the diagnosis of canine sino-nasal aspergillosis.
Billen, Frédéric ULg; Peeters, Dominique ULg; Peters, Iain et al

in Proceedings of the 18th ECVIM-CA Congress (2008, September)

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See detailEvaluation of the StrepB Select agar for the detection of group B streptococci from vaginal and recto-vaginal specimens
MELIN, Pierrette ULg; HUYNEN, Pascale ULg; MEEX, Cécile ULg et al

in ESCMID (Ed.) Program and Abstracts book of the 18th ECCMID (2008, April)

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See detailPresenec of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in the fecal flora of patients from general practice
MEEX, Cécile ULg; MELIN, Pierrette ULg; Docquier, J. D. et al

in ECCMID (Ed.) Program and Abstracts book of the 18th ECCMID (2008, April)

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See detailLiaison VZV IgG and VZV IgM assays: a comparative study
Huynen, Pascale ULg; Melin, Pierrette ULg; De Mol, Patrick ULg

Poster (2007, September)

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