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Peer Reviewed Journal Articles<\/h3>\n
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  1. Tailor N<\/strong>, Dean MR, Dellalana M, Jitendranath L. Gonococcal endocarditis with aortic root abscess and severe aortic insufficiency. IDCases. 2022 Mar 15;28:e01474. doi: 10.1016\/j.idcr.2022.e01474. PMID: 35369565; PMCID: PMC8971643.<\/li>\n
  2. Mirza F, Zawadzka S<\/strong>, Abbate A, Thompson M, Wakefield D, Chirch LM. Evaluation of Provider Screening Practices for Fracture Risk Assessment among Patients with HIV Disease. AIDS Res Treat. 2021 Apr 20;2021:6672672. doi: 10.1155\/2021\/6672672. PMID: 33968446; PMCID: PMC8081637.<\/li>\n
  3. Wiseman J, D'Amico TA, Zawadzka S<\/strong>, Anyimadu H. False negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR - A case report and literature review. Respir Med Case Rep. 2020 Jul 6;31:101140. doi: 10.1016\/j.rmcr.2020.101140. PMID: 32714821; PMCID: PMC7369610.<\/li>\n
  4. Mohamed KA,\u00a0Bromberg R<\/strong>, Banach D.\u00a0Legionella pneumonia associated with tumor necrosis factor inhibition<\/a>\u00a0[published online June 10, 2019]. Infectious Diseases Consultant.<\/li>\n
  5. Rice DP<\/strong>, Ordoveza MA, Palmer AM<\/strong>, Wu GY, Chirch LM. Timing of treatment initiation of direct-acting antivirals for HIV\/HCV coinfected and HCV monoinfected patients. AIDS Care<\/em> 2018 Dec;30(12):1507-1511. Epub 2018 Jul 18. PMID: 30021452<\/li>\n
  6. Lamaa N, Bromberg R<\/strong>, Foroughi M, Danckers M. Severe aortic regurgitation masked as sepsis-induced ARDS in a patient with Streptococcus agalactiae endocarditis. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Dec 4;11(1):e226681. doi: 10.1136\/bcr-2018-226681. PMID: 30567191; PMCID: PMC6301507.<\/li>\n
  7. Guo Y, Cooper MM, Bromberg R<\/strong>, Marletta MA. A Dual-H-NOX Signaling System in Saccharophagus degradans. Biochemistry. 2018 Nov 27;57(47):6570-6580. doi: 10.1021\/acs.biochem.8b01058. Epub 2018 Nov 13. PMID: 30398342.<\/li>\n
  8. Snayd M<\/strong>, Dias F, Ryan RW, Clout D, Banach DB. Misidentification of Candida auris by RapID Yeast Plus, a Commercial, Biochemical Enzyme-Based Manual Rapid Identification System. J Clin Microbiol. 2018 Apr 25;56(5):e00080-18. doi: 10.1128\/JCM.00080-18. PMID: 29491020; PMCID: PMC5925697.<\/li>\n
  9. Abrantes-Figueiredo JI<\/strong>, Ross JW, Banach DB. Device Utilization Ratios in Infection Prevention: Process or Outcome Measure? Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2018 Mar 23;20(5):8. doi: 10.1007\/s11908-018-0616-y. PMID: 29572764.<\/li>\n
  10. Borek D, Bromberg R<\/strong>, Hattne J, Otwinowski Z. Real-space analysis of radiation-induced specific changes with independent component analysis. J Synchrotron Radiat. 2018 Mar 1;25(Pt 2):451-467. doi: 10.1107\/S1600577517018148. Epub 2018 Feb 22. PMID: 29488925; PMCID: PMC5829680.<\/li>\n
  11. Abrantes-Figuerido JA<\/strong>, Ross JW, Banach DB (corresponding author). Device utilization ratios in infection prevention: process or outcome measure? Current Infectious Diseases Reports 2018 23;20(5):8<\/li>\n
  12. Snayd M<\/strong>, Dias F, Ryan RW, Clout D, Banach DB (corresponding author). The misidentification of Candida auris using RapID Yeast Plus, a commercial biochemical enzyme-based manual rapid identification system. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2018:2556(5)1-2.<\/li>\n
  13. Abrantes-Figueiredo J<\/strong>, Wu U. Brucellar Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Conn Med. 2017 Feb;81(2):91-94. PMID: 29738152.<\/li>\n
  14. Ivanaviciene J<\/strong>, Chirch LM, Grant-Kels J, Kerr P, Finch J. Ecthyma Gangrenosum Secondary to Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. International Journal of Women's Dermatology<\/em> 2016 Sept. PMID 28492017.<\/li>\n
  15. Rice DP<\/strong> Jr, Faragon JJ, Banks S<\/strong>, Chirch LM. HIV\/HCV Antiviral Drug Interactions in the Era of Direct-acting Antivirals<\/em>. J Clin Transl Hepatol. 2016 Sep 28;4(3):234-240. PMID: 27777891.<\/li>\n
  16. Anthony P<\/strong>, Feinn R, Brenner B, Dieckhaus KD, Chirch LM. The Addition of High-Risk HPV Testing to Anal Cytology Increases the Identification of Anal Dysplasia in HIV-Infected Patients. Conn Med<\/em>. 2015 Aug; 79(7):389-94. PMID 26411174.<\/li>\n
  17. Hypolite T<\/strong>, Grant-Kels JM, Chirch LM. Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections: a potential complication of cosmetic procedures. International Journal of Women's Dermatology<\/em>, Vol. 1, Issue 1, p51\u201354. Published online: February 24 2015. PMID 28491956.<\/li>\n
  18. Chirch LM, Hasham M<\/strong>, Kuchel GA. HIV and aging: a clinical journey from Koch's postulate to the chronic disease model and the contribution of geriatric syndromes. Curr Opin HIV AIDS<\/em>. 2014 Jul;9(4):405-11. PMID 24824883.<\/li>\n
  19. Chirch LM, Cataline P<\/strong>, MD, Dieckhaus KD, Grant-Kels JM. Proactive infectious disease approach to dermatologic patients who are taking tumor necrosis factor-alfa antagonists. Risks associated with tumor necrosis factor\u2013alfa antagonists, Part I. J Am Acad Dermatol<\/em> 2014. PMID 24947698.<\/li>\n
  20. Chirch LM, Cataline P<\/strong>, MD, Dieckhaus KD, Grant-Kels JM. Proactive infectious disease approach to dermatologic patients who are taking tumor necrosis factor-alfa antagonists, Part II. J Am Acad Dermatol<\/em> 2014. PMID 24947699.<\/li>\n
  21. Cloherty G, Swanson P, Lucic D, Dieckhaus K, Anthony P, Cataline P<\/strong>, Herman C, Hackett J Jr, Skolnik PR, Chirch L. Clinical implications of elevated HIV-1 viral load results obtained from samples stored frozen in vacutainer plasma preparation tubes. Journal of Virological Methods<\/em> 204 (2014) 91\u201392. PMID 24747107.<\/li>\n
  22. Gemtessa TA<\/strong> and Chirch LM. Update on Hepatitis C Virus and HIV Coinfection. Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology<\/em> 2013 vol. 1 | 109\u2013115. PMID 26355698.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Books and Book chapters<\/h3>\n
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    1. Assaf Holtzman MD, Neelam Tailor MD<\/strong>, Kevin Dieckhaus MD. \u201cInfections in returning traveler\u201d in Current Diagnosis and Treatment, Infectious Disease, McGraw Hill Publication; 2022.<\/li>\n
    2. Neelam Tailor MD<\/strong>, David Thomas MD, MPH, David Banach MD, MPH. \u201cDecolonization in infection control of gram-negative bacilli\u201d in Infection Prevention: New perspectives and controversies, 2nd Edition. Springer Nature; 2021.<\/li>\n
    3. HIV and GI Tract Complications: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide.<\/a> Lisa M. Chirch and Jurate Ivanaviciene, Editors. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019.<\/li>\n
    4. \u201cViral Exanthems\u201d. Romina Bromberg<\/strong>, Michael Thompson<\/strong>, Lisa M. Chirch, and Jane Grant-Kels. Clinical Infectious Diseases, David Schlossberg, Ed. 2019 edition in press.<\/li>\n
    5. Abrantes-Figueiredo J<\/strong>, Feroz J, Manu C, Banach D. Osteomyelitis in Interdisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage of the Diabetic Foot. Sumpio B, Edmonds M (eds). Springer; 2019.<\/li>\n
    6. Wasser J<\/strong>, Edmonds M, Banach D. Medical Management of the Infected Diabetic Foot in Interdisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage of the Diabetic Foot. Sumpio B, Edmonds M (eds). Springer; 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Poster Presentations<\/h3>\n
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      1. Anderson Huang, Lisa Chirch MD, Jessica Abrantes-Figueiredo MD, Roopjeet Bath MD, Jennifer Onwochei MD, Neelam Tailor MD<\/strong>, Assaf Holtzman MD<\/strong>, Chia-Ling Kuo PhD, Kevin Dieckhaus MD. \"Comparison of scoring systems in predicting clinical outcomes in patients \u00a0hospitalized with COVID 19.\u201d CIDS 2022, May 2022, Waterbury, CT.<\/li>\n
      2. Moe Uddin MD, Sarah Rawi Freling MD, Neelam Tailor MD<\/strong>, Lisa M. Chirch MD. \u201cA Patient with anemia and sepsis three weeks post-partum.\u201d ID Week 2021, October 2021, Virtual Event.<\/li>\n
      3. Sabina Zawadzka<\/strong>, Divya Ganugapati, Kevin Dieckhaus, and Lisa Chirch. \u201cEvaluation of Association Between Integrase Inhibitors for HIV Treatment, Weight Gain, and Body Image\u201d. ID Week 2021, September 2021.<\/li>\n
      4. Thompson M<\/strong>, Banach D, Nishimura C, Muyombwe A. Challenges in using MALDI-TOF technology to assess for KPC-resistance in Klebsiella pnuemoniae isolates in America. ID Week 2019. Washington, DC. (Abstract 536).<\/li>\n
      5. Nicholas Saba, Sarah Banks MD<\/strong>, Michael Einstein MD, George Wu MD, Dorothy Wakefield, Lisa Chirch MD. Efficacy of Second Generation Direct Acting Antivirals in the Setting of HCV\/HIV Coinfection and Cirrhosis: A Review of Real World Treatment Experiences. ID Week 2019, October 2019, Washington, DC.<\/li>\n
      6. Anne Abbate MPH, Michael Thompson DO<\/strong>, Sabina Zawadzka DO<\/strong>, Dorothy Wakefield MS, Faryal Mirza MD, Lisa M. Chirch MD. Fragility Fracture Risk in HIV: Awareness Among Primary Care Providers. ID Week 2019, October 2019, Washington, DC.<\/li>\n
      7. Snayd M<\/strong>, Leung V, Maloney M, Durante A, Macierowski B, Razeq J, Banach D. Fosfomycin resistance among Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Clinical Isolates in Connecticut, 2017. ID Week 2018. San Francisco, CA. 2018. (Abstract 2396).<\/li>\n
      8. Tuan J, Abrantes J<\/strong>, Banach D, Chirch L. \u201cCerebral and Cerebellar Toxoplasmosis Presenting with Disseminated MAC Co-Infection in a Patient with HIV\/AIDS.\u201d CDC International Conference Emerging Infectious Diseases, CDC International Conference Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2018, Atlanta, GA.<\/li>\n
      9. Zawadzka S, Thompson M<\/strong>, Abbate A, Chirch L, Mirza F. Evaluation of Bone Health Screening Practices Among HIV and Primary Care Providers. ENDO 2018, March 17-20, Chicago, IL.<\/li>\n
      10. Donald P. Rice<\/strong>, Michelle Ordoveza, Ann Palmer, George Wu, Lisa M. Chirch. What are we waiting for? Delay in therapy for Hepatitis C in the era of direct acting antiviral therapy. ID Week 2016, October 26-30, New Orleans, LA.<\/li>\n
      11. Tiara T. Hypolite<\/strong>, Jacob W. Hopkins, Lisa M. Chirch and Laura Haynes. The Effects of Aging on CD4+ T Lymphocytes in Flu Infected Mice. ID Week 2015, October 8-12, San Diego, CA.<\/li>\n
      12. Hana Javaid<\/strong>, Lisa Chirch, Jeffrey Aeschlimann. Probabilities of Achieving Therapeutic Vancomycin Trough Concentration in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients. Abstract 42577. ID Week 2013, October 1-5, San Francisco, CA.<\/li>\n
      13. Gavin Cloherty, Priscilla Swanson, Danijela Lucic, Kevin Dieckhaus, Paul Anthony<\/strong>, Philip Cataline<\/strong>, Christine Herman, John Hackett Jr., Paul Skolnik, Lisa Chirch. Falsely elevated HIV-1 viral load results observed with Roche TaqMan HIV-1 v2.0 from samples stored frozen in Vacutainer plasma preparation tubes not observed with Abbott RealTime HIV-1. HIV Drug Resistance Workshop, June 2013, Toronto, ON.<\/li>\n
      14. Paul R. Anthony<\/strong>, Bruce Brenner, Richard Feinn, Kevin Dieckhaus, Lisa M. Chirch. University Anal Cancer screening in a University-based HIV clinic. Connecticut Infectious Diseases Society Meeting, New Haven, CT, May, 2013.<\/li>\n
      15. P. Mota, S. Dost, A. Bergner, H. Javaid, L<\/strong>. Chirch, T. Mathew, M. Bidros<\/strong>, J.S. Wasser<\/strong>. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis \u2013 A zebra in the pack. Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, April 2013, Denver, CO.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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