scholarly journals 204. Mucosal Cytokine Profiles in Children with COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S1-S1
Author(s):  
Shira H Cohen ◽  
Cameron Mertz ◽  
Rebecca M Glowinski ◽  
Sara Mertz ◽  
Fang Ye ◽  
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Abstract Background The mechanisms associated with COVID-19 in children are not well understood. We sought to define the differences in nasopharyngeal (NP) cytokine profiles according to clinical presentation in children with COVID-19. Methods Single-center, prospective study in 137 children and adolescents < 21 years of age hospitalized with COVID-19, and 35 age, sex and race matched pre-pandemic (2016-2019) healthy controls. Children with COVID-19 were categorized according to their clinical presentation in: COVID-19-symptomatic; COVID-19-screening, and multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). NP swabs were obtained within 24 hours of admission to measure SARS-CoV-2 loads by rt-PCR, and a 92-cytokine panel. Unsupervised and supervised analysis adjusted for multiple comparisons were performed. Results From 3/2020 to 1/2021, we enrolled 76 COVID-19-symptomatic children (3.5 [0.2-15.75] years); 45 COVID-19-screening (11.1 [4.2-16.1] years), and 16 MIS-C (11.2 [5.9-14.6] years). Median NP SARS-CoV-2 loads were higher in COVID-19-symptomatic versus screening and MIS-C (6.8 vs 3.5 vs 2.82 log10 copies/mL; p< 0.001). Statistical group comparisons identified 15 cytokines that consistently differed between groups and were clustered in three functional categories: (1) antiviral/regulatory, (2) pro-inflammatory/chemotactic, and (3) a combination of (1) and (2); (Fig 1). All 15 cytokines were higher in COVID-19-symptomatic versus controls (p< 0.05). Similarly, and except for TNF, CCL3, CCL4 and CCL23, which were comparable in COVID-19-symptomatic and screening patients, the remaining cytokines were higher in symptomatic children (p< 0.05). PDL-1 (p=0.01) and CCL3 (p=0.03) were the only cytokines significantly decreased in children with MIS-C versus symptomatic COVID-19 children. The 15 cytokines identified by multiple comparisons were correlated using Person’s in R software. Red reflects a positive correlation and blue a negative correlation with the intensity of the color indicating the strength of the association. Conclusion Children with symptomatic COVID-19 demonstrated higher viral loads and greater mucosal cytokines concentrations than those identified via screening, whereas in MIS-C concentrations of regulatory cytokines were decreased. Simultaneous evaluation of viral loads and mucosal immune responses using non-invasive sampling could aid with the stratification of children and adolescents with COVID-19 in the clinical setting. Disclosures Octavio Ramilo, MD, Adagio (Consultant)Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant/Research Support)Janssen (Grant/Research Support)Lilly (Consultant)Merck (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)NIH (Grant/Research Support)Pfizer (Consultant)SANOFI (Board Member) Asuncion Mejias, MD, PhD, MsCS, Janssen (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Merck (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Roche (Advisor or Review Panel member)Sanofi (Advisor or Review Panel member).

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S734-S735
Author(s):  
Helena Brenes-Chacon ◽  
Cristina Garcia-Maurino ◽  
Melissa Moore-Clingenpeel ◽  
Sara Mertz ◽  
Fang Ye ◽  
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Abstract Background Differences in clinical presentation and viral loads according to age in young children with RSV, and their correlation with disease severity are poorly defined. The aim of this study was to define age-dependent the differences in demographic, clinical factors and viral loads between children < 2 years of age with mild RSV infection evaluated as outpatients versus those hospitalized with severe RSV infection. Figure 1. Sign and Symptoms according to disease severity and age in infants with RSV infection. Most relevant signs and symptoms were stratified in outpatients (orange) vs inpatients (blue) by age in (A) < 3 months, (B) between 3 and 6 months, and (C) > 6 to 24 months of age. The Y axis represents the signs and symptoms in the two disease severity groups and the X axis the frequency of that specific symptom (%). Numbers next to bars represent the exact number of patients with that specific sign/symptom. Comparisons by Fisher exact test. Symbol (*) indicate significant 2-sided p values Figure 2. Viral load differences according to age in infants with RSV infection. The Y axis represents RSV loads in log10 copies/mL and the X axis differences in viral loads in outpatients (orange) and inpatients (blue) in the three age groups. Comparisons by Mann Whitney test. Methods Previously healthy children < 2 years old with mild (outpatients) and severe (inpatients) RSV infection were enrolled and nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained for RSV typing and quantitation by real-time PCR. Patients were stratified by age (0-< 3, 3-6, and >6-24 months) and multivariable analyses were performed to identify clinical and viral factors associated with severe disease. Results From 2014-2018 we enrolled 534 children with RSV infection: 130 outpatients and 404 inpatients. Median duration of illness was 4 days for both groups, yet viral loads were higher in outpatients than inpatient in the three age groups (Fig 1). Wheezing was more frequent in outpatients of older age (>3 months) than in inpatients (p< 0.01), while fever was more common in inpatients that outpatients (p< 0.01) and increased with age (Fig 2). Adjusted analyses confirmed that increased work of breathing and fever were consistently associated with hospitalization irrespective of age, while wheezing in infants >3 months, and higher RSV loads in children >6-24 months were independently associated with reduced disease severity. Conclusion Age had a significant impact defining the interactions among viral loads, specific clinical manifestations and disease severity in children with RSV infection. These observations highlight the importance of patient stratification when evaluating interventions against RSV. Disclosures Octavio Ramilo, MD, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant/Research Support)Janssen (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Medimmune (Grant/Research Support)Merck (Advisor or Review Panel member)NIH/NIAID (Grant/Research Support)Pfizer (Consultant, Advisor or Review Panel member)Sanofi/Medimmune (Consultant, Advisor or Review Panel member) Asuncion Mejias, MD, PhD, MsCS, Janssen (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Merck (Advisor or Review Panel member)Roche (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S50-S51
Author(s):  
Paul Sax ◽  
Joseph J Eron ◽  
Janna Radtchenko ◽  
Helena Diaz-Cuervo ◽  
Mark Moore ◽  
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Abstract Background The single-tablet regimen (STR) dolutegravir/rilpivirine (DTG/RPV) was approved in 2017 for use in virologically suppressed PWH, followed by approval in 2019 of dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC). There is a need to evaluate outcomes of 2DR regimens in stable switch population by measuring risk of virologic failure. Methods This retrospective observational study of the Trio Health HIV Research Network cohort of nearly 60,000 PWH evaluated risk of virologic failure among treatment-experienced virologically suppressed PWH switching to a 2DR or 3DR STR (index = time of switch). Eligible patients (pts) were ≥ 18 yrs, treatment-experienced, suppressed at index, with post-index viral loads, ≥ 6 mo pre-index history, with dispenses for DTG/RPV, DTG/3TC or commonly used 3DR STRs initiated after Nov. 2017. Univariate comparisons were performed using Χ2 for categorical and t-test for continuous variables; Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to evaluate time to virologic failure and Cox Proportional Hazards analysis was used to evaluate risk of virologic failure accounting for age, gender, race, and baseline eGFR. Virologic failure was defined as 2 consecutive viral loads >200 cells/ml. Results Of 1668 pts, 132 (8%) received 2DR. Significant differences in baseline characteristics between groups are shown in Table 1. In unadjusted analysis the difference in proportion of pts with virologic failure did not reach significance: 7% (9 pts) on 2DR experienced virologic failure vs 4% (65 pts) on 3DR (p=0.166). Additionally, unadjusted risk of virologic failure and time to virologic failure were not statistically different [Figure 1, Table 2]. Based on prespecified adjusted analysis accounting for race, gender, age, and baseline eGFR, the risk of virologic failure was higher for 2DR compared to 3DR STRs (HR=2.2 CI 95% 1.1-4.5, p=0.032) [Table 2]. Adjusting for baseline CD4 was not feasible due to high proportion of missing CD4 at index. Table 1 Baseline (index) characteristics Figure 1 Unadjusted time to virologic failure Table 2 Risk of virologic failure Conclusion This early evaluation showed higher risk of virologic failure among virologically suppressed pts who switched to 2DR vs 3DR STRs after adjusting for differences in baseline characteristics. Future analysis is warranted using a larger sample of 2DR pts with additional adjustment for prior regimen failure. Disclosures Paul Sax, MD, Gilead Sciences (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Janssen (Consultant)Merck (Consultant, Research Grant or Support)ViiV (Consultant, Research Grant or Support) Joseph J. Eron, MD, Gilead Sciences (Consultant, Research Grant or Support)Janssen (Consultant, Research Grant or Support)Merck (Consultant)ViiV (Consultant, Research Grant or Support) Janna Radtchenko, MBA, Trio Health (Employee) Helena Diaz-Cuervo, PhD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Mark Moore, PhD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Steven Santiago, MD, Gilead Sciences (Advisor or Review Panel member, Speaker's Bureau)Janssen (Speaker's Bureau) Moti Ramgopal, MD FIDSA, Abbvie (Scientific Research Study Investigator, Speaker's Bureau)Gilead (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Speaker's Bureau)Janssen (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Research Grant or Support, Speaker's Bureau)Merck (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator)ViiV (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Speaker's Bureau) Karam Mounzer, MD, Epividian (Advisor or Review Panel member)Gilead Sciences Inc. (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Research Grant or Support, Speaker’s Bureau)Janssen (Consultant, Research Grant or Support, Speaker's Bureau)Merck (Research Grant or Support, Speaker's Bureau)ViiV Healthcare (Consultant, Speaker's Bureau) Richard Elion, MD, Gilead Sciences (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member, Speaker's Bureau)Janssen (Speaker's Bureau)Proteus (Grant/Research Support)Trio Health (Employee)ViiV (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S51-S52
Author(s):  
Zhaohui Xu ◽  
Rebecca M Glowinski ◽  
Shira H Cohen ◽  
Cameron Mertz ◽  
Sara Mertz ◽  
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Abstract Background Almost 4 million children have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of June 3 2021, representing 14% of all cases in USA. Children present with diverse clinical findings including the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). In this study, we measured serum cytokine concentrations in children with COVID-19 to identify differences in immune profiles according to clinical presentations. Methods A total of 133 children 0-21 years of age with COVID-19 were enrolled at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. Nasopharyngeal swab RT-PCR testing was used for SARS-CoV-2 detection and quantification. Clinical and laboratory information were obtained, and blood samples were collected for measurement of cytokines with a 92-plex inflammation assay (Olink). Normalized cytokine expression levels in patients were compared with serum samples from 66 pre-pandemic age-matched healthy controls. Results COVID-19 children included: 1) those identified by universal screening (n=47); 2) moderate disease (ward; n=48); 3) severe disease (PICU; n=20); 4) MIS-C (n=18). Children identified by universal screening were hospitalized for trauma, appendicitis or new onset diabetes among others. Children with symptomatic COVID-19 had significantly higher SARS-CoV-2 viral loads than children with MIS-C or those identified via universal screening. Concentrations of interferon (IFN) related cytokines (IFNg, CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL11), interleukins (IL6, IL8, IL10, IL17A, IL18, IL24) and other inflammatory cytokines (TGF, TNF, VEGF, MCP, CD40) were significantly increased in children with acute COVID-19 and MIS-C compared with children identified by universal screening and healthy controls. These cytokines were positively correlated with C-reactive protein, D-dimer and disease severity in COVID-19, but negatively correlated with viral loads (Fig 1). MIS-C showed stronger inflammatory response than acute COVID-19 (Fig 2). Correlation of Age-adjusted cytokine expression values with viral load, disease severity, CRP and D-dimer. Pearson correlation coefficient is shown for each pair. Red: positive correlation; blue: negative correlation Cytokines that differentiate MIS-C from acute COVID-19 Heatmap shows the differential expressed cytokines between MIS-C and acute severe COVID-19 (padj<0.05, FC>2). The age-adjusted expression values are normalized the median of healthy controls. Red: up-regulation, blue: down-regulation. Conclusion We identified three cytokine clusters in children with COVID-19 according to clinical presentations. Correlations of serum cytokines with clinical/laboratory parameters could be used to identify potential biomarkers associated with disease severity in COVID-19 Disclosures Asuncion Mejias, MD, PhD, MsCS, Janssen (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Merck (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Roche (Advisor or Review Panel member)Sanofi (Advisor or Review Panel member) Octavio Ramilo, MD, Adagio (Consultant)Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant/Research Support)Janssen (Grant/Research Support)Lilly (Consultant)Merck (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)NIH (Grant/Research Support)Pfizer (Consultant)SANOFI (Board Member)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S234-S235
Author(s):  
Taissa A Bej ◽  
Brigid Wilson ◽  
Richard Banks ◽  
Janet Briggs ◽  
Sunah Song ◽  
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Abstract Background Epidemiological studies that assess invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections may not capture cases of osteomyelitis diagnosed using non-invasive cultures in combination with imaging, laboratory tests, and clinical assessment. Here, we compare GBS osteomyelitis among individuals diagnosed using invasive and non-invasive cultures. Methods Using the Veterans Health Administration corporate data warehouse, we studied a national retrospective cohort review of Veterans diagnosed with GBS osteomyelitis between 2008 – 2017. Invasive cases were defined as an International Classification of Disease (ICD) code for osteomyelitis accompanied by a blood or bone culture positive for GBS within 2 weeks. Non-invasive cases were defined as an ICD code for osteomyelitis and a non-invasive culture positive for GBS from a concordant site within 2 weeks. We compared demographics, comorbid conditions, mortality, and time to below- or above-knee amputation among patients with invasive and non-invasive GBS osteomyelitis. Results We identified 1167 cases of invasive osteomyelitis among 1077 patients and 692 cases of non-invasive osteomyelitis among 644 patients. Most patients were male (98%) with an average age of 63.2 years (± standard deviation (SD) 10.1 years). The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was similar among patients with invasive and non-invasive disease (3.85 ± SD 2.3 and 3.83 ± SD2.4, respectively). Among those with lower extremity osteomyelitis, 11% of invasive cases had an amputation at 30 days while 2% of non-invasive cases had an amputation in the same time frame (Figure 1). Mortality was similar among those with invasive and non-invasive GBS osteomyelitis at 30-days (1% and 1%, respectively) and at 1-year (11% and 9%, respectively) (Figure 2). Figure 1: Time to Amputation Figure 2: Survival Conclusion Over 1/3 of the cases of osteomyelitis caused by GBS do not meet the case definition for invasive disease. Whether diagnosed using invasive or non-invasive microbiological cultures, survival outcomes for people with GBS osteomyelitis were similar. These findings suggest that non-invasive GBS osteomyelitis is as clinically important as invasive GBS osteomyelitis and that the rates of GBS osteomyelitis may be higher than previously reported. Disclosures Federico Perez, MD, MS, Accelerate (Research Grant or Support)Merck (Research Grant or Support)Pfizer (Research Grant or Support) Robin Jump, MD, PhD, Accelerate (Grant/Research Support)Merck (Grant/Research Support)Pfizer (Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel member)Roche (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S534-S535
Author(s):  
Charlotte-Paige M Rolle ◽  
Vu Nguyen ◽  
Kiran Patel ◽  
Dan Cruz ◽  
Federico Hinestrosa ◽  
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Abstract Background Approximately 50% of people living with HIV (PLWH) in the United States are ≥50 years old. Efforts are ongoing to identify antiretrovirals associated with fewer drug-drug interactions (DDIs) and long-term side effects in this group. Clinical trials of B/F/TAF demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety in older adults, however, data from real-word settings are needed to validate these results. Methods This retrospective analysis evaluated records from PLWH aged ≥ 50 years at the Orlando Immunology Center who were switched to B/F/TAF between 2/7/2018 and 5/31/2019. Eligible patients had baseline HIV-1 RNA< 50 copies/mL and were followed for 48 weeks post-switch. The primary endpoint was maintenance of HIV-1 RNA< 50 copies/mL at week 48. The impact of switching to B/F/TAF on DDIs, adverse events (AEs) and safety parameters were analyzed throughout the study. Results 306 patients met inclusion criteria. 62 (20%) were female, 126 (41%) were non-white, median age was 58 years (range [r] 50-81), median duration of HIV infection was 19.5 years (r 2-40), median number of chronic co-morbid conditions was 5 (r 0-20), and median number of baseline concomitant medications was 4 (r 0-23). 159 (52%) patients were switched from regimens containing ritonavir or cobicistat. The most commonly documented reason for switch was simplification (Table 1). At Week 48, 287 (94%) patients maintained an HIV-1 RNA< 50 copies/ml and 19 (6%) had an HIV-1 RNA between 50-200 copies/mL (Figure 1). 1 patient discontinued due to lack of efficacy. A total of 123 potential DDIs were identified in 104 (34%) patients taking a boosting agent or rilpivirine at baseline (Table 2). At Week 48, there was a significant median decline in total cholesterol (15.5 mg/dL, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.5; 21.5), LDL cholesterol (9.5 mg/dL, 95% CI: 4; 15.5) and triglycerides (20 mg/dL, 95% CI: 9.5; 32.5), and median weight increased by 2.5 pounds (95% CI: 1.5; 3.5). Treatment-related AEs occurred in 33 (11%) patients (all Grade 1-2) and led to 7 (2%) discontinuations. Table 1-Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics Table 2-Avoidance of Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) following switch to B/F/TAF Figure 1-Subgroup analysis of virologic outcomes at Week 48 Conclusion In this real-world cohort, switching to B/F/TAF was associated with maintenance of virologic control, improvement in lipid parameters, and avoidance of DDIs in a large proportion of patients. These data support use of B/F/TAF as a treatment option in older PLWH. Disclosures Charlotte-Paige M. Rolle, MD MPH, Gilead Sciences (Grant/Research Support, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Speaker’s Bureau)Janssen Infectious Disease (Grant/Research Support)ViiV Healthcare (Grant/Research Support, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Advisor or Review Panel member, Speaker’s Bureau) Kiran Patel, PharmD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Federico Hinestrosa, MD, AbbVie (Speaker’s Bureau)Gilead Sciences (Speaker’s Bureau)Merck (Speaker’s Bureau)Theratechnologies (Speaker’s Bureau) Edwin DeJesus, MD, Gilead Sciences (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S582-S583
Author(s):  
Eleni Karantoni ◽  
Yiqi Su ◽  
Anat Stern ◽  
Phaedon D Zavras ◽  
Sergio Giralt ◽  
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Abstract Background The epidemiology of CMV end-organ disease (EOD) after Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) in the era of preemptive therapy (PET) is defined. In contrast, less data exists on refractory and/or resistant (R/R) CMV. We report on 1) the incidence; 2) risk factors and outcomes of R/R CMV by 1-year post HCT. Methods Retrospective review of 167 CMV seropositive (R+) recipients of first marrow or peripheral blood HCT from 1/2014 - 12/2017 managed by PET. Refractory CMV was defined as failure to achieve >1 log10 decrease in CMV viral load (VL) and having VL >1,000 IU/mL after ≥14 day of PET. Resistant CMV required genotypic confirmation of resistance mutation(s) in UL54 and/or UL97 genes. End organ disease (EOD) was defined by standard criteria. Patients (pts) were followed through 1-year post HCT and were categorized in two mutually exclusive groups as R/R and no R/R. Demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes were extracted from medical records and hospital databases. Univariable and multivariable logistic models were used to identify risk factors for R/R CMV. Results Of 167 PET recipients, 91 (54.5%) received ex vivo T cell depleted (TCD) HCT; 40 (24.0%) had mismatched donor; and 26 (15.6%) had multiple myeloma. 66/167 (39.5%) pts developed refractory CMV (6 pts also had resistant CMV). Time from HCT to CMV viremia was shorter in R/R group: median (IQR) 21.5 (17.2-27.8) days compared to no R/R group: 26 (19-32) days (p=0.031). Maximum VL was higher for R/R compared to no R/R: median (IQR) 9,118 (2,849-18,456) and 868 (474-1,908), respectively (p< 0.001). In multivariable model, risk factors for R/R included TCD HCT (p< 0.0001) and higher VL at PET initiation (p=0.0002). In contrast, CMV seropositive donor (p=0.035) was protective (Figure 1). CMV EOD developed in 28.2% of R/R and 16.2% of no R/R groups (p=0.085) (Figure 2). Overall survival at 1 year was 59.1% for R/R compared to 83.1% for no R/R group (p=0.00027) (Figure 3). Figure 1. Adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) from multivariable model evaluating risk factors of refractory/resistant (R/R) CMV. Figure 2. Cumulative incidence curves of CMV end-organ disease (EOD) at 1-year post HCT Figure 3. Kaplan-Meier survival curves of overall survival (OS) at 1-year post HCT Conclusion 1) Refractory and/or resistant CMV occurred in 39,5% of PET recipients. 2) T-cell depletion and higher CMV VL at PET initiation were risk factors for R/R CMV in multivariable models. 3) R/R CMV was associated with more EOD and worse overall survival. Disclosures Sergio Giralt, MD, Amgen (Advisor or Review Panel member, Research Grant or Support, Served an advisory board for Amgen, Actinuum, Celgene, Johnson & Johnson, JAZZ pharmaceutical, Takeda, Novartis, KITE, and Spectrum pharma and has received research support from Amgen, Actinuum, Celgene, Johnson & Johnson, and Miltenyi, Takeda.) Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, Abbvie (Other Financial or Material Support, Honoraria from Abbvie, Bellicum, Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Incyte, Merck, Novartis, Nektar Therapeutics, Omeros, and Takeda.)ASTCT (Other Financial or Material Support, Volunteer member of the Board of Directors of American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT), Be The Match (National Marrow Donor Program, NMDP), and the CIBMTR Cellular Immunotherapy Data Resource (CIDR) Committee)Cidara Therapeutics (Advisor or Review Panel member, Other Financial or Material Support, Serve on DSMBs for Cidara Therapeutics, Servier and Medigene, and the scientific advisory boards of MolMed and NexImmune.)Kite/Gilead (Research Grant or Support, Other Financial or Material Support, Received research support for clinical trials from Incyte, Kite/Gilead and Miltenyi Biotec.) Genovefa Papanicolaou, MD, Chimerix (Research Grant or Support)Merck&Co (Research Grant or Support, Investigator and received funding and consulting fees from Merck, Chimerix, Shire and Astellas)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S384-S384
Author(s):  
Jadyn C Anderson ◽  
Amanda R Krueger ◽  
Elizabeth C Smith ◽  
Morgan L Bixby ◽  
Hunter V Brigman ◽  
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Abstract Background In the United States, interpretive criteria for FOF are established only for EC, yet those criteria are often extrapolated to KP. Recent studies have highlighted both inferior clinical outcomes after FOF treatment and difficulties in interpretation of inner colony subpopulations, the presence of which may affect clinical efficacy. We sought to compare FOF activity against EC and KP and to determine the prevalence of inner colony subpopulations following disk diffusion (DD) testing of the two species. Methods A convenience collection of 73 KP and 42 EC isolates from 3 U.S. institutions were included. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing was performed in duplicate on separate days using agar dilution (AD) and DD as recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, with application of EC susceptibility (≤ 64mg/L) breakpoints. The frequency and counts of inner colonies observed during DD testing was calculated, and colonies were subcultured for use in future studies. Results MIC50/90 values were 1/16 mg/L and 32/256 mg/L for EC and KP respectively. All EC isolates were considered susceptible and therefore categorical agreement was 100%. The majority of KP isolates were considered susceptible (83.6% with AD and 86.3% with DD) and categorical agreement between the methods was 84.9%. Inner colonies were observed during DD testing in 88.1% of EC isolates and 80.8% of KP isolates during at least one replicate, with 47.6% of EC isolates and 39.7% of KP isolates showing inner colony growth during both DD test replicates. More than 10 inner colonies were observed in 50% of EC isolates compared to 12.3% of KP isolates. Conclusion KP isolates demonstrated considerably higher FOF MIC values compared to EC, as evidenced by MIC50/90 values 4-5 dilutions higher than those for EC. The categorical agreement rate was higher among EC than KP, highlighting concerns regarding the practice of extrapolating FOF susceptibility breakpoints for EC to KP. The high frequency of inner colonies observed in DD for both species necessitates further studies to determine best practices for interpreting their relevance, fitness, and resistance in order to identify potential impacts to clinical efficacy of FOF. Disclosures Elizabeth B. Hirsch, PharmD, Merck (Grant/Research Support)Nabriva Therapeutics (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S183-S183
Author(s):  
Rajesh Gandhi ◽  
Joshua Cyktor ◽  
Ronald Bosch ◽  
Hanna Mar ◽  
Gregory Laird ◽  
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Abstract Background HIV-1 proviruses persist in people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) but most are defective and do not constitute a replication-competent reservoir. The decay of infected cells carrying intact compared with defective HIV-1 proviruses has not been well-defined in people on ART. Methods We separately quantified intact and defective proviruses (using an intact proviral DNA assay), residual plasma viremia, and markers of inflammation and activation in people on long-term ART. Longitudinal measurements were done at three timepoints: timepoint 1 was a median of 7.1 years on ART; timepoint 2 was a median of 3.7 years later; timepoint 3 was a median of 5.5 years after timepoint 1 and a median 12 years after starting ART (Figure 1). Figure 1: Study timepoints Results Among 40 participants tested longitudinally from a median of 7.1 years to 12 years after ART initiation, intact provirus levels declined significantly over time (median half-life 7.1 years; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.9, 18), whereas defective provirus levels did not decrease. The median half-life of total HIV-1 DNA was 41.6 years (95% CI, 13.6, 75). When we evaluated the change in proviral DNA per year, intact proviral DNA declined significantly more (p< 0.001) than defective proviral DNA (the latter did not change) (Figure 2). The proportion of all proviruses that were intact diminished over time on ART, from about 10% at the first on-ART timepoint to about 5% at the last timepoint (Figure 3). At timepoint 1, intact provirus levels on ART correlated with total HIV-1 DNA and residual plasma viremia, but there was no evidence for associations between intact provirus levels and inflammation or immune activation. Figure 2: Percent change in HIV-1 proviral DNA per year Figure 3: Total HIV-1 proviruses (grey bars) and the percentage of intact proviruses (red lines, displaying median, Q1, Q3) by timepoint. Conclusion Cells containing intact, replication-competent proviruses are selectively lost during suppressive ART. Defining the mechanisms involved should inform strategies to accelerate HIV-1 reservoir depletion. Disclosures Rajesh Gandhi, MD, Merck (Advisor or Review Panel member) Gregory Laird, PhD, Accelevir Diagnostics (Shareholder, Other Financial or Material Support, Employee) Albine Martin, PhD, Accelevir Diagnostics (Shareholder, Other Financial or Material Support, Employee) Bernard Macatangay, MD, Gilead (Grant/Research Support) Joseph J. Eron, MD, Gilead Sciences (Consultant, Research Grant or Support)Janssen (Consultant, Research Grant or Support)Merck (Consultant)ViiV Healthcare (Consultant, Research Grant or Support) Janet Siliciano, PhD, Gilead (Advisor or Review Panel member)US Military HIV Research Program (Advisor or Review Panel member) John Mellors, MD, Abound Bio (Shareholder)Accelevir Diagnostics (Consultant)Co-Crystal Pharmaceuticals (Shareholder)Gilead (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Merck (Consultant)


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S72-S72
Author(s):  
Peter G Pappas ◽  
Andrej Spec ◽  
Marisa Miceli ◽  
Gerald McGwin ◽  
Rachel McMullen ◽  
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Abstract Background C-itra is the drug of choice for treatment of most non-CNS, non-life-threatening forms of endemic mycoses (EM), including histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, sporotrichosis and talaromycosis. SUBA represents a new formulation of itraconazole that utilizes nanotechnology to improve bioavailability when administered orally. SUBA is formulated as nanoparticles allowing for absorption in the small bowel while not relying on gastric acidity for optimal absorption. MSG-15 is an open-label, comparative clinical trial comparing SUBA to c-itra for the treatment of EM. Herein we report the final PK and AE profiles of these two compounds. Methods Subjects with proven and probable EM were eligible this open-label comparative study. The protocol allowed up to 14 d of prior therapy with any antifungal for this episode of EM. Subjects were randomized to receive either SUBA 130 mg po bid or c-itra 200 mg po bid for up to 6 months. Follow up occurred at 7, 14, 28, 42, 84 and 180 d post-enrollment. PK samples were obtained at 7, 14, and 42 d. Clinical assessment, including symptom assessment, AEs, overall drug tolerance, and quality of life were assessed at each visit. We used descriptive statistics for this analysis. Results 89 subjects with EM entered the trial, including 43 on SUBA and 46 on c-itra. We measured PK serum levels of itra and hydroxyl-itra at days 7, 14, and 42 and these data are depicted in Figures 1-3. There were no significant differences in these levels, including combined itra/hydroxyl-itra levels, among the two study arms. AUC for itra and hydroxyl-itra were similar for both arms. AEs as assessed at each study evaluation were also quite similar among the two study arms. Overall, any AE occurred in 74% vs 85% of SUBA and c-itra recipients, respectively (NS). Drug-related AEs occurred in 35% vs 41% of SUBA and itra recipients, respectively (NS). Most common drug-related AEs included cardiovascular (edema and hypertension), nausea and loss of appetite. Combined Itraconazole and Hydroxy-itraconazole Concentration Over Time Conclusion Compared to c-itra, SUBA demonstrates almost identical serum levels despite being dosed at roughly 60% standard dosing for c-itra (130 mg po bid vs 200 mg po bid). SUBA is slightly better tolerated than c-itra, although the specific AEs are similar. Disclosures Peter G. Pappas, MD, Astellas (Research Grant or Support)Cidara (Research Grant or Support)F2G (Consultant)Matinas (Consultant, Scientific Research Study Investigator)Mayne Pharma (Research Grant or Support)Scynexis (Research Grant or Support) Andrej Spec, MD, MSCI, Mayne Pharma (Grant/Research Support) Marisa Miceli, MD, SCYNEXIS, Inc. (Advisor or Review Panel member) George R. R. Thompson III, III, MD, Amplyx (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Appili (Consultant)Astellas (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Avir (Grant/Research Support)Cidara (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)F2G (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Mayne (Consultant, Grant/Research Support)Merck (Scientific Research Study Investigator)Pfizer (Advisor or Review Panel member)


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S340-S340
Author(s):  
Antonella Castagna ◽  
David Shu Cheong Hui ◽  
Kathleen M Mullane ◽  
Kathleen M Mullane ◽  
Mamta Jain ◽  
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Abstract Background Remdesivir (RDV) has been shown to shorten recovery time and was well tolerated in patients with severe COVID-19. Here we report baseline characteristics associated with clinical improvement at day (d) 14. Methods We enrolled hospitalized patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, oxygen saturation >94% on room air, and radiological evidence of pneumonia. Patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive 5d or 10d of intravenous RDV once daily plus standard of care (SoC), or SoC only. For this analysis, patients were followed through discharge, d14, or death. Baseline demographic and disease characteristics associated with clinical improvement in oxygen support (≥2-point improvement on a 7-category ordinal scale ranging from discharge to death) were evaluated using multivariable logistic regression methods. Results 584 patients were randomized and treated (5/10d RDV, n=384; SoC: n=200). 159 (27%) were ≥65y, 227 (39%) female, 328 (61%) white, 102 (19%) Asian, and 99 (19%) Black. 252 participants (43%) were enrolled in Europe, 260 (45%) North America (NA), and 72 (12%) in Asia. Most patients (483 [83%]) were not on supplemental oxygen but required medical care at baseline. In a multivariable model, 5/10d RDV was significantly positively associated with clinical improvement (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.69, 95% CI: 1.08, 2.65; p=0.0226). Significant covariables positively associated with clinical improvement included age < 65y (p< 0.0001) and region of treatment (Europe and NA vs Asia, p< 0.0001 each; Table); other examined factors were not significantly associated with clinical improvement, including gender, race, ethnicity, baseline oxygen support, duration of symptoms and hospitalization, obesity, and baseline transaminase levels. Table 1. Conclusion In moderate COVID-19 patients, after adjusting for treatment arm, age < 65y and region (NA vs Asia; Europe vs Asia) were associated with higher rates of clinical improvement. These observations recapitulate younger age as positive prognostic factor, and highlight the differences in the impact of the pandemic globally. Disclosures Antonella Castagna, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) David Shu Cheong Hui, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Kathleen M. Mullane, DO, PharmD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Grant/Research Support, Scientific Research Study Investigator) Mamta Jain, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator, Research Grant or Support)GlaxoSmithKline (Advisor or Review Panel member)Janssen (Research Grant or Support)Merck (Research Grant or Support) Massimo Galli, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Grant/Research Support, Scientific Research Study Investigator, Advisor or Review Panel member, Other Financial or Material Support, Personal fees) Shan-Chwen Chang, MD, PhD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Robert H. Hyland, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Employee, Shareholder) Devi SenGupta, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Employee, Shareholder) Huyen Cao, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Employee, Shareholder) Hailin Huang, PhD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Employee, Shareholder) Anand Chokkalingam, PhD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Anu Osinusi, MD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Diana M. Brainard, MD, Gilead Sciences (Employee) Christoph Lübbert, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) David Chien Boon Lye, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) David Chien Boon Lye, MD, NO DISCLOSURE DATA Judith A. Aberg, MD, Theratechnology (Consultant) Enrique Navas Elorza, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Karen T. Tashima, MD, Bristol-Myers Squibb (Research Grant or Support)Gilead Sciences Inc. (Grant/Research Support, Scientific Research Study Investigator)GlaxoSmithKline (Research Grant or Support)Merck (Research Grant or Support)Tibotec (Research Grant or Support)Viiv Healthcare (Research Grant or Support) Mark McPhail, MD, Gilead Sciences Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator)


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