2018
Tablet-based Hearing Screening in Children Aged 5 to 17 in Rural Dominican Republic
Levy DA, Hill DR, Bia FJ, Feinn RS. Tablet-based Hearing Screening in Children Aged 5 to 17 in Rural Dominican Republic. Otology & Neurotology 2018, 39: 823-828. PMID: 29995002, DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTablet audiometerTablet audiometryAir conduction thresholdRural Dominican RepublicHearing screeningSchool-aged childrenChildren Aged 5Inclusion criteriaConduction thresholdLoss screeningAudiological servicesScreening protocolAged 5La RomanaAudiometryChildrenCohortScreeningAudiometerRemote communitiesDurationSubjectsDominican RepublicExpeditious meansYears
2008
Persistent and Relapsing Babesiosis in Immunocompromised Patients
Krause PJ, Gewurz BE, Hill D, Marty FM, Vannier E, Foppa IM, Furman RR, Neuhaus E, Skowron G, Gupta S, McCalla C, Pesanti EL, Young M, Heiman D, Hsue G, Gelfand JA, Wormser GP, Dickason J, Bia FJ, Hartman B, Telford SR, Christianson D, Dardick K, Coleman M, Girotto JE, Spielman A. Persistent and Relapsing Babesiosis in Immunocompromised Patients. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008, 46: 370-376. PMID: 18181735, DOI: 10.1086/525852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase patientsAntibabesial treatmentClinical courseControl subjectsBlood smearsRetrospective case-control studyOptimal treatment regimenStandard antimicrobial therapyMalaria-like illnessBabesia microti infectionMost cases patientsCase-control studyCourse of therapyB-cell lymphomaAdministration of atovaquoneImmunologic statusStandard therapyAntimicrobial regimenSuch patientsTreatment regimenMicroti infectionAntimicrobial therapyPersistent infectionCell lymphomaAcute babesiosis
2007
Fellows’ Forum in Dialysis :edited by Mark A. Perazella: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Rho M, Bia F, Brewster UC. Fellows’ Forum in Dialysis :edited by Mark A. Perazella: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Seminars In Dialysis 2007, 20: 271-276. PMID: 17555495, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-139x.2007.00289.x.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsPeritoneal dialysis patientsMycobacterial peritonitisDialysis patientsSerious intra-abdominal complicationsMark A. PerazellaPrompt catheter removalIntra-abdominal complicationsCases of peritonitisPatient risk factorsManagement of PDCatheter removalPrompt diagnosisTherapeutic challengeRisk factorsAntimicrobial therapyUnique presentationAppropriate diagnosisMycobacterial infectionTreatment strategiesPeritonitisMycobacterium chelonaeInfectionDiagnosisMycobacterium gordonaePatientsUse of real-time polymerase chain reaction for identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus directly from positive blood culture bottles
Stratidis J, Bia FJ, Edberg SC. Use of real-time polymerase chain reaction for identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus directly from positive blood culture bottles. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease 2007, 58: 199-202. PMID: 17368796, DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2006.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNecrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, da Silva R, Ambrósio R, Tauber S, Bia F. Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2007, 70: 355-359. PMID: 17589714, DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492007000200031.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAbscessAged, 80 and overAnterior ChamberAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFuchs' Endothelial DystrophyHumansKeratoplasty, PenetratingLens Implantation, IntraocularNecrosisNocardia asteroidesNocardia InfectionsOphthalmic SolutionsPhacoemulsificationScleritisUveitis, AnteriorVisual AcuityConceptsCombined penetrating keratoplastyIntraocular lens implantationScleral perforationNecrotizing scleritisLens implantationPenetrating keratoplastySurgical specimensAnterior necrotizing scleritisInfectious necrotizing scleritisPrompt surgical interventionInfectious disease specialistsDonor corneal tissueTopical amikacinUveal prolapseVisual lossClinical presentationInfectious causesScleral reinforcementDisease specialistsFuchs' dystrophySurgical interventionCase reportMicrobiologic studiesPathological diagnosisSuccessful treatment
2006
Bacillus megaterium delayed onset lamellar keratitis after LASIK.
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, Tauber S, Bia F. Bacillus megaterium delayed onset lamellar keratitis after LASIK. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 2006, 22: 309-12. PMID: 16602323, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20060301-20.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsAntibiotic therapyClinical presentationMicrobial keratitisRight eye 2 weeksEye 2 weeksFinal visual acuityInitial clinical presentationOral antibiotic therapyAggressive antibiotic therapyCorrection of myopiaAntibiotic prophylaxisAffected eyeInfectious etiologySymptomatic reliefVisual acuityRight eyeUnusual presentationBacterial cultureMicrobiologic investigationsUneventful LASIKTherapeutic elevationRefractive surgeryLASIK flapStromal bedAseptic technique
2005
Mycobacterium chelonae–Mycobacterium abscessus complex clear corneal wound infection with recurrent hypopyon and perforation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
Servat JJ, Ramos-Esteban JC, Tauber S, Bia FJ. Mycobacterium chelonae–Mycobacterium abscessus complex clear corneal wound infection with recurrent hypopyon and perforation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2005, 31: 1448-1451. PMID: 16105623, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.12.053.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsCorneal UlcerCyanoacrylatesDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialHumansLens Implantation, IntraocularMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMycobacterium chelonaeMycobacterium Infections, NontuberculousPhacoemulsificationRecurrenceRupture, SpontaneousSuppurationSurgical Wound InfectionTissue AdhesivesConceptsIntraocular lens implantationLens implantationWound infectionPosterior chamber intraocular lens implantationFull-thickness corneal perforationsSevere ocular morbidityPhacoemulsification incisionAggressive therapyCrystalline keratopathyOcular morbidityCorneal perforationCorneal biopsyLamellar keratitisOcular integrityAtypical mycobacteriaCausative organismCorrect diagnosisUnusual organismsCyanoacrylate gluePerforationHypopyonPhacoemulsificationInfectionIncisionImplantationComing of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship
Hill DR, Bia FJ. Coming of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 2005, 19: xv-xxi. PMID: 15701543, PMCID: PMC7119001, DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2004.11.003.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2004
Displaced bacterial colonies indicating Strongyloides larval migration on agar plates.
Mariappan MR, Vielemeyer O, Fadare O, Paventy S, Bia FJ. Displaced bacterial colonies indicating Strongyloides larval migration on agar plates. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2004, 128: 711-2. PMID: 15163219, DOI: 10.5858/2004-128-711-dbcisl.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2002
Patterns of infection in patients maintained on long-term peritoneal dialysis therapy with multiple episodes of peritonitis
Finkelstein ES, Jekel J, Troidle L, Gorban-Brennan N, Finkelstein FO, Bia FJ. Patterns of infection in patients maintained on long-term peritoneal dialysis therapy with multiple episodes of peritonitis. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2002, 39: 1278-1286. PMID: 12046042, DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.33403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term peritoneal dialysisEpisodes of infectionPeritoneal dialysisCatheter changeRepeat infectionsLong-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapyMultiple episodesEnd-stage renal diseaseCause of peritonitisPeritoneal dialysis therapyAntibiotic sensitivity patternCulture-positive peritonitisPattern of infectionSpearman correlation testPeritonitis episodesSubsequent peritonitisPeritoneal catheterRenal diseaseDialysis therapyCausative organismPeritonitisPatientsSensitivity patternSame organismInfection
1998
Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis During Pregnancy Treated Successfully with Rifampin
Buitrago MI, IJdo JW, Rinaudo P, Simon H, Copel J, Gadbaw J, Heimer R, Fikrig E, Bia FJ. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis During Pregnancy Treated Successfully with Rifampin. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1998, 27: 213-215. PMID: 9675481, DOI: 10.1086/517678.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesTHE COMPROMISED TRAVELER
Mileno M, Bia F. THE COMPROMISED TRAVELER. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 1998, 12: 369-412. PMID: 9658250, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-5520(05)70010-6.ChaptersConceptsSevere community-acquired pneumoniaAcquisition of tuberculosisCommunity-acquired pneumoniaSolid organ transplantationUrinary tract infectionTravel medicine specialistType of insulinTreatment of malignanciesImmunocompromised groupTract infectionsDiabetes mellitusHIV infectionCardiopulmonary compromiseMyocardial infarctionAdverse reactionsChronic infectionTropical infectionsOrgan transplantationMedicine specialistsGreater riskInfectious diseasesInfectionChallenging groupPatientsPopulation of travelers
1993
Cutaneous Cryptococcosis in a Patient with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma Receiving Therapy with Photopheresis and Methotrexate
Frieden T, Bia F, Heald P, Eisen R, Patterson T, Edelson R. Cutaneous Cryptococcosis in a Patient with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma Receiving Therapy with Photopheresis and Methotrexate. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1993, 17: 776-778. PMID: 8268362, DOI: 10.1093/clinids/17.4.776.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Special health considerations for travelers
Bia F, Barry M. Special health considerations for travelers. Medical Clinics Of North America 1992, 76: 1295-1312. PMID: 1405820, DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30288-7.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAvailable antimalarial agentsLevel of immunosuppressionTime of immunizationBlood gas determinationsInsulin dosage adjustmentsChronic enteric infectionHealth considerationsDiabetic travelersCardiac eventsPulmonary functionPulmonary diseaseSerious morbidityDosage adjustmentAdult travelersEnteric infectionsPediatric usePhysiologic responsesHealth problemsGas determinationsAntimalarial agentsYoung childrenTravel kitCabin pressureSpecial precautionsImmunosuppressionMEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PREGNANT TRAVELER
Bia F. MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PREGNANT TRAVELER. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 1992, 6: 371-388. PMID: 1624782, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-5520(20)30447-5.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPregnant travelersHigh-altitude trekkingRisk of diseaseVaccine complicationsMalaria prophylaxisVigorous exerciseClinical informationUnnecessary exposureMedical considerationsPlasmodium speciesAntiparasitic agentsCommercial air travelWidespread resistanceRiskProphylaxisComplicationsPregnancyImmunizationFetusesDiseaseCareComparison of enzyme-linked immunosorbent and indirect immunofluorescence assays for the detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-I antibodies in sera from rural Haiti
Grant W, Bia F, Chacko T, Jean-Baptiste M, Griffith B. Comparison of enzyme-linked immunosorbent and indirect immunofluorescence assays for the detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-I antibodies in sera from rural Haiti. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease 1992, 15: 121-124. PMID: 1572136, DOI: 10.1016/0732-8893(92)90034-q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWestern blotHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type IHuman T-cell lymphotropic virusEnzyme immunoassayRural HaitiLymphotropic virus type IRural Haitian populationUninfected H9 cellsPrevalence of HTLVMT-2 cellsPositive samplesEnzyme-linked immunosorbentVirus type IAvailable enzyme immunoassayIndirect immunofluorescence assaysNeurologic diseaseLymphotropic virusH9 cellsHealthy individualsIndirect immunofluorescenceImmunofluorescence assaysSerum samplesHaitian populationSerumHTLVMalaria prophylaxis: taking aim at constantly moving targets.
Bia F. Malaria prophylaxis: taking aim at constantly moving targets. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1992, 65: 329-36. PMID: 1290274, PMCID: PMC2589577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalaria infectionPlasmodium vivax resistanceChloroquine-resistant strainsVivax resistancePatient populationAdjunctive measuresCertain antimalarialsNumber of womenChemoprophylaxisPalatable formulationsMalaria riskPlasmodium falciparumInfectionPreventionContinued emergenceChildrenToxicityDifferent toxicitiesPotential implicationsGeographic regionsPregnancyRepellent formulationsCliniciansAntimalarialsFalciparumCurrent prevention and management of acute mountain sickness.
Bia F. Current prevention and management of acute mountain sickness. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1992, 65: 337-41. PMID: 1290275, PMCID: PMC2589587.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
1991
Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection and Central Nervous System Involvement in a Patient With Relapsing Polychondritis
SCHINDZIELORZ A, EDBERG S, BIA F. Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection and Central Nervous System Involvement in a Patient With Relapsing Polychondritis. Southern Medical Journal 1991, 84: 1055-1057. PMID: 1882264, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199108000-00030.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsCentral nervous system involvementStrongyloides stercoralis hyperinfectionNervous system involvementDrug of choiceImmunosuppressive therapyRelapsing PolychondritisDisseminated strongyloidiasisSystem involvementStrongyloides stercoralisSuch infectionsEndemic areasHigh incidenceHigh indexSide effectsPatientsInfectionHyperinfectionStrongyloidiasisDifferent manifestationsPolychondritisStercoralisTherapyIncidenceSuspicionDiagnosisZidovudine (AZT) for treatment of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. An evaluation of effectiveness in clinical practice.
Colson ER, Horwitz RI, Bia FJ, Viscoli CM. Zidovudine (AZT) for treatment of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. An evaluation of effectiveness in clinical practice. JAMA Internal Medicine 1991, 151: 709-13. PMID: 2012453, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.151.4.709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsZidovudine therapyDosage reductionAdverse outcomesHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionClinical practiceHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Virus type 1 infectionImmunodeficiency virus type 1Observational cohort studyHuman immunodeficiency virusTreatment of patientsType 1 infectionVirus type 1Zidovudine dosageCohort studyMost patientsImmunodeficiency virusBaseline cytopeniasTreatment outcomesPatterns of usePatientsTherapyType 1Dosage changesMonths