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ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2023

Characteristics and risk factors for readmission in HIV-infected patients with Talaromyces marneffei infection.

Minjuan Shi, Yaqin Qin, Shanshan Chen, Wudi Wei, Sirun Meng, Xiaoyu Chen, Jinmiao Li, Yueqi Li, Rongfeng Chen, Jinming Su and 7 more

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17 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Minjuan ShiGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Yaqin QinThe fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Shanshan ChenGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Wudi WeiJoint Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases in China (Guangxi)-ASEAN, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Sirun MengThe fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Xiaoyu ChenThe fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Jinmiao LiGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Yueqi LiJoint Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases in China (Guangxi)-ASEAN, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Rongfeng ChenJoint Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases in China (Guangxi)-ASEAN, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Jinming SuJoint Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases in China (Guangxi)-ASEAN, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Zongxiang YuanGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Gang WangGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Yingmei QinThe fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Li YeGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Hao LiangGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Zhiman XieThe fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Junjun JiangGuangxi Crucial Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment & School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4905-9348
Guangxi Medical University · CNThe Fourth People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTalaromyces marneffei (T. marneffei) is an opportunistic fungal infection (talaromycosis), which is common in subtropical regions and is a leading cause of death in HIV-1-infected patients. This study aimed to determine the characteristics and risk factors associated with hospital readmissions in HIV patients with T. marneffei infection in order to reduce readmissions.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective study of admitted HIV-infected individuals at the Fourth People's Hospital of Nanning, Guangxi, China, from 2012 to 2019. Kaplan-Meier analyses and Principal component analysis (PCA) were used to evaluate the effects of T. marneffei infection on patient readmissions. Additionally, univariate and multifactorial analyses, as well as Propensity score matching (PSM) were used to analyze the factors associated with patient readmissions.

resultsHIV/AIDS patients with T. marneffei-infected had shorter intervals between admissions and longer lengths of stay than non-T. marneffei-infected patients, despite lower readmission rates. Compared with non-T. marneffei-infected patients, the mortality rate for talaromycosis patients was higher at the first admission. Among HIV/AIDS patients with opportunistic infections, the mortality rate was highest for T. marneffei at 16.2%, followed by cryptococcus at 12.5%. However, the readmission rate was highest for cryptococcus infection (37.5%) and lowest for T. marneffei (10.8%). PSM and Logistic regression analysis identified leukopenia and elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as key factors in T.marneffei-infected patients hospital readmissions.

conclusionsThe first admission represents a critical window to intervene in the prognosis of patients with T. marneffei infection. Leukopenia and elevated LDL may be potential risk factors impacting readmissions. Our findings provide scientific evidence to improve the long-term outcomes of HIV patients with T. marneffei infection.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHIV InfectionsLeukopeniaMycosesOpportunistic InfectionsTalaromycesAntifungal AgentsChinaHumansPatient ReadmissionRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAntifungal Agents

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PMID37816066
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