Cristian Launes

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University of Barcelona

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Dr. Cristian Launes is an Associate Professor at Universitat de Barcelona in Spain. His research focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, particularly viral meningitis, respiratory infections, and the efficacy of vaccinations such as nirsevimab. Recent studies include the trends of viral meningitis in children, the impact of COVID-19 on nasopharyngeal carriage of pneumococcus, and the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the pediatric population.

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Metagenomic sequencing to identify viral aetiologies in undiagnosed paediatric cases of meningitis and encephalitis

Open Date: 2021-06-01

Close Date: 2022-12-01

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Human rhinovirus (HRV) in < 5 y-old children. From an asymptomatic infection to the need for intensive care: role of the microbiota.

Open Date: 2018-01-01

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Sergio Alonso

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

SPAIN

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Iolanda Jordan

SPAIN

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Joan Marc Martínez Láinez

Profesor Ayudante Doctor

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

SPAIN

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Monica Balaguer

Profesor asociado, coordinador asignatura

Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya

SPAIN

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Juan José Garcia-Garcia

Associate Professor

University of Barcelona

SPAIN

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Pere Millat Martínez

Barcelona Institute for Global Health

SPAIN

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Jordina Belmonte

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

SPAIN

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Barbara Baro Sastre

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Barcelona Institute for Global Health

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Christoph Binder

Medical University of Vienna

AUSTRIA

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James Nokes

Professor

University of Warwick

UNITED KINGDOM

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Clara Prats

Associate professor

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

SPAIN

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Rosa Rodriguez Fernandez

Profesor asociado de Pediatria

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

SPAIN

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Enrique Alvarez Lacalle

Associate Professor

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

SPAIN

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Trends in Paediatric Viral Meningitis and Encephalitis With Unconfirmed Aetiology: A Spanish Population‐Based Study, 2016–2020

Deciphering the Longevity and Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Children: A Year-Long Study Highlighting Clinical Phenotypes and Age-Related Variations

Non-Pharmacological Interventions During SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Effects on Pediatric Viral Respiratory Infections.

Hybrid capture shotgun sequencing detected unexpected viruses in the cerebrospinal fluid of children with acute meningitis and encephalitis.

Pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage in children and adults self-confined at home during a COVID-19 national lockdown.

Enhanced echovirus 11 genomic surveillance in neonatal infections in Spain following a European alert reveals new recombinant forms linked to severe cases, 2019 to 2023.

Impact of universal immunization program with monoclonal antibody nirsevimab on reducing the burden of serious bronchiolitis that need pediatric intensive care.

Nirsevimab immunization's real-world effectiveness in preventing severe bronchiolitis: A test-negative case-control study.

Impact of the bacterial nasopharyngeal microbiota on the severity of genus enterovirus lower respiratory tract infection in children: A case–control study

Association between soluble angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in saliva and SARS-CoV-2 infection: a cross-sectional study

Characteristics and Risk Factors Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonias in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients: A Pilot Study

Nirsevimab for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus disease in children. Statement of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Infectious Disease (SEIP).

Acute and long-term immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in unvaccinated children and young adults with inborn errors of immunity.

Low transmission of SARS-CoV-2 derived from children in family clusters: An observational study of family households in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, Spain

Safety and effectiveness of bubble continuous positive airway pressure as respiratory support for bronchiolitis in a pediatric ward

Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Nasopharyngeal Microbiota of Children and Adults Self-Confined at Home

Concentrations of nitrogen compounds are related to severe rhinovirus infection in infants. A time-series analysis from the reference area of a pediatric university hospital in Barcelona.

New multivariable prediction model PEdiatric SEpsis recognition and stratification (PESERS score) shows excellent discriminatory capacity.

Clinical impact of rapid viral respiratory panel testing on pediatric critical care of patients with acute lower respiratory infection.

Bronchiolitis, epidemiological changes during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Nosocomial RSV-related In-hospital Mortality in Children <5 Years: A Global Case Series.

Exploring the nasopharyngeal microbiota composition in infants with whooping cough: A test-negative case-control study.

Lower Respiratory Tract Infection and Genus Enterovirus in Children Requiring Intensive Care: Clinical Manifestations and Impact of Viral Co-Infections

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Sergio Alonso

Iolanda Jordan

Joan Marc Martínez Láinez

Monica Balaguer

Juan José Garcia-Garcia

Pere Millat Martínez

Jordina Belmonte

Barbara Baro Sastre

Christoph Binder

James Nokes

Clara Prats

Rosa Rodriguez Fernandez

Enrique Alvarez Lacalle

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