Alexandra Lekkou
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Schinas G, Antonopoulou N, Vamvakopoulou S, Tsachouridou O, Protopapas K, Petrakis V, et al.
Viruses
. 2024 Jul;
16(7).
PMID: 39066206
This study assesses the prevalence of hepatitis D virus (HDV) in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Greece. Given the compounding effects of HDV and hepatitis B (HBV) on liver...
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Natsos A, Tatanis V, Lekkou A, Kontogiannis S, Vagionis A, Spinos T, et al.
J Pers Med
. 2024 Jun;
14(6).
PMID: 38929865
Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), but infections pose a significant threat to its success. Current guidelines lack antifungal recommendations, despite rising fungal...
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Spiliopoulou A, Kyriakou G, Georgiou S, Lekkou A, Leonidou L, Militsopoulou M, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2023 Apr;
65:e29.
PMID: 37075336
Acid-fast bacteria can be implicated in skin and soft tissue infections. Diagnostic identification can be challenging or not feasible by routine laboratory techniques, especially if there is no access to...
4.
Spiliopoulou A, Lekkou A, Vrioni G, Leonidou L, Cogliati M, Christofidou M, et al.
J Mycol Med
. 2023 Apr;
33(3):101386.
PMID: 37031651
Introduction: Non-Candida yeasts, although rare, are increasingly encountered and recognized as a growing threat. Methods: Cases of bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to non-Candida yeasts (NCYs) during the last four years...
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Kanakis M, Georgalas I, Kozobolis V, Lekkou A, Karmiris E, Stavrakas P
Case Rep Ophthalmol
. 2023 Jan;
14(1):23-28.
PMID: 36644617
This report describes a case of a newly diagnosed 49-year-old HIV patient, who presented with decreased visual acuity and retinal lesions characterized by ischemia at the level of the deep...
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Athanasiou V, Papagiannis S, Sinos G, Lekkou A
Cureus
. 2022 Nov;
14(10):e30088.
PMID: 36381789
Prosthetic joint infection following arthroplasty is a serious complication associated with high morbidity and prolonged hospitalization. Treatment consists of a combination of surgical intervention and long-acting antibiotic therapy targeted to...
7.
Xaplanteri P, Serpanos D, Dorva E, Beqo-Rokaj T, Papadogeorgaki E, Lekkou A
Pathogens
. 2022 Oct;
11(10).
PMID: 36297260
is an environmental microorganism found in soil. Herein, we present the case of a 69-year-old Greek male patient who attended the Emergency Department at our hospital. The patient complained of...
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Athanasiou V, Leonidou L, Lekkou A, Antzoulas P, Solou K, Diamantakis G, et al.
Arthroplast Today
. 2022 Jan;
13:48-54.
PMID: 34977306
As reported in contemporary literature, prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by (LM) is a rare infection affecting mainly immunocompromised patients. It is considered a late complication occurring months or years...
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Spiliopoulou A, Kolonitsiou F, Vrioni G, Tsoupra S, Lekkou A, Paliogianni F
J Mycol Med
. 2022 Jan;
32(2):101236.
PMID: 34974339
Candida kefyr (Kluyveromyces marxianus), an ascomycetous environmental yeast, occasionally isolated from dairy products, represents an uncommon but emerging pathogen in immunocompromised patients. Herein, we present a case of C. kefyr...
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Giannitsioti E, Pefanis A, Gogos C, Lekkou A, Dalekos G, Gatselis N, et al.
Int J Infect Dis
. 2021 Mar;
106:213-220.
PMID: 33711517
Objective: The clinical profile, management and outcome of infective endocarditis (IE) may be influenced by socioeconomic issues. Methods: A nationwide prospective study evaluated IE during the era of deep economic...