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Germs, Volume 15, Issue 3

2025 09 - 8 articles

Cover Story: Germs (ISSN 2248-2997) is an international,open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of infectious diseases in humans at the highest standards. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, clinical insights, and public health perspectives that address the prevention, diagnosis, management, and control of infectious diseases worldwide. We welcome contributions from researchers, clinicians, microbiologists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, and policy-makers. Germs publishes articles on a wide range of topics, describing research results in all areas connected to infectious diseases.
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Articles (8)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,373 Views
5 Pages

Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (DOR/3TC/TDF) Treatment in People Living with HIV: A Single-Center Real-World Experience from Belgrade, Serbia

  • Marko Markovic,
  • Jovan Ranin,
  • Aleksa Despotovic,
  • Ivan Rajkovic,
  • Jovana Ranin,
  • Milan Tanasijevic,
  • Nikola Mitrovic,
  • Natasa Nikolic,
  • Ivana Milosevic and
  • Ivana Gmizic

30 September 2025

Introduction: Doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DOR/3TC/TDF) is recommended for both ART initiation and switch in virologically suppressed patients. We report early real-world outcomes after DOR/3TC/TDF introduction in Belgrade, Se...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,196 Views
21 Pages

Consensus Statement: Updated Recommendations for the Interdisciplinary Management of People Living with HIV in Romania

  • Oana Săndulescu,
  • Anca Streinu-Cercel,
  • Mariana Mărdărescu,
  • Cristiana Oprea,
  • Maria Dorobanţu,
  • Gener Ismail,
  • Aura Diana Reghina,
  • Odette Chirilă,
  • Extended Consensus Group and
  • Adrian Streinu-Cercel

30 September 2025

Owing to significant advances in HIV treatment and the resultant increase in life expectancy, the number of aging individuals living with HIV and associated comorbidities continues to rise. Consequently, the management of people living with HIV is no...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,820 Views
12 Pages

A Literature Review of Influenza Chemoprophylaxis and Treatment in Children

  • Ioana Luca,
  • Elena Diana Andone,
  • Ioana Arbanas,
  • Laura Bleotu and
  • Oana Falup Pecurariu

30 September 2025

Influenza remains a common cause of hospitalization among children, bringing substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Despite its soaring prevalence, a significant gap in therapeutic interventions persists, especially for the pediatric population....

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,849 Views
9 Pages

Evolving Insights into Viral Hepatitis: Advances, Evidence, and Expert Perspectives from the ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH)—Part 1: Hepatitis A, E, and Herpesvirus-Associated Liver Disease

  • Oana Săndulescu,
  • Mojca Matičič,
  • Federico Garcia,
  • Marianne Alanko Blomé,
  • Mario U Mondelli,
  • William Irving,
  • Snjezana Zidovec-Lepej,
  • Anders Widell and
  • Gülşen Özkaya Şahin

30 September 2025

Viral hepatitis remains a global health concern, with growing recognition of the impact of hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis E virus (HEV), and herpesvirus-associated hepatitis, particularly in vulnerable groups. This narrative review from the ESCMI...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,279 Views
11 Pages

Evolving Insights into Viral Hepatitis: Advances, Evidence, and Expert Perspectives from the ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH)—Part 2: Hepatitis B, C, and Delta

  • Oana Săndulescu,
  • Mojca Matičič,
  • Federico Garcia,
  • Marianne Alanko Blomé,
  • Mario U Mondelli,
  • William Irving,
  • Snjezana Zidovec-Lepej,
  • Anders Widell and
  • Gülşen Özkaya Şahin

30 September 2025

Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis delta virus (HDV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) remain leading drivers of chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver-related mortality. This ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH)...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,413 Views
5 Pages

Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Meningitis and Cerebellar Abscess: Case Report and Therapeutic Considerations

  • Maria-Elena Vodarici,
  • Nicola-Maria Militaru,
  • Lucia Zekra,
  • Nicoleta Chipăilă,
  • Oana-Elena Ioniţă,
  • Andra-Elena Petcu,
  • Roxana-Carmen Cernat,
  • Bogdan Florentin Niţu,
  • Simona Claudia Cambrea and
  • Irina-Magdalena Dumitru

30 September 2025

Introduction: Brain abscess is defined as a suppurative collection resulting from hematogenous dissemination as an extension from otorhinolaryngologic infectious foci, or secondary to cranial trauma and neurosurgical procedures. Its evolution follows...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,046 Views
4 Pages

Innovative Approaches in RSV Prevention: The Expanding Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in Protection for All Infants

  • Florin-Dumitru Mihălţan,
  • Ruxandra Ulmeanu,
  • Roxana-Maria Nemeş,
  • Sorin Petrea,
  • Anca Streinu-Cercel and
  • Oana Săndulescu

30 September 2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continues to be a predominant cause of lower respiratory tract infections among infants and toddlers, posing a substantial burden on pediatric health and healthcare systems worldwide.

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,435 Views
7 Pages

30 September 2025

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health issue worldwide, associated with limited treatment options and with major consequences for healthcare systems. Our study aims to assess rates and patterns of resistance to five las...

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