Katarina Westling

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Article: INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2024;56(8):657-668
Prophylaxis and treatment of HIV infection in pregnancy, Swedish guidelines 2024
Naver L; Albert J; Carlander C; Gisslen M; Pettersson K; Soeria-Atmadja S; Sonnerborg A; Westling K; Yilmaz A; Pettersson K
Article: AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS. 2023;37(12):566-573
First 15 Years of Assisted Reproductive Technology Using Washed Sperm in HIV-Positive Individuals Under Antiretroviral Therapy: Sweden's Nationwide Outcomes
Sergouniotis F; Olofsson JI; Westling K; Rodriguez-Wallberg KA
Article: INFECTIOUS DISEASE REPORTS. 2021;13(3):627-635
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections; Long-Term Outcome after Extraction and Antibiotic Treatment
Hornsten J; Axelsson L; Westling K
Article: BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021;21(1):236
Patients with infective endocarditis and history of injection drug use in a Swedish referral hospital during 10 years
Damlin A; Westling K
Article: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL. 2020;55(3):1900851
Screening and treatment of tuberculosis among pregnant women in Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-2017
Froberg G; Jansson L; Nyberg K; Obasi B; Westling K; Berggren I; Bruchfeld J
Article: BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2019;19(1):1052
Associations between echocardiographic manifestations and bacterial species in patients with infective endocarditis: a cohort study
Damlin A; Westling K; Maret E; Lundborg CS; Caidahl K; Eriksson MJ
Article: THE LANCET. 2019;393(10189):2428-2438
Risk of HIV transmission through condomless sex in serodifferent gay couples with the HIV-positive partner taking suppressive antiretroviral therapy (PARTNER): final results of a multicentre, prospective, observational study
Rodger AJ; Cambiano V; Bruun T; Vernazza P; Collins S; Degen O; Corbelli GM; Estrada V; Geretti AM; Beloukas A; Raben D; Coll P; Antinori A; Nwokolo N; Rieger A; Prins JM; Blaxhult A; Weber R; Van Eeden A; Brockmeyer NH; Clarke A; Guerrero JDR; Raffi F; Bogner JR; Wandeler G; Gerstoft J; Gutierrez F; Brinkman K; Kitchen M; Ostergaard L; Leon A; Ristola M; Jessen H; Stellbrink H-J; Phillips AN; Lundgren J; Viciana P; Espinosa N; Lopez-Cortes L; Gutierrez F; Masia M; Robledano C; Coll P; Cobarsi P; Nieto A; Podzamczer D; Tiraboschi J; Morenilla S; Meulbroek M; Carrillo A; Saz J; Estrada V; Marquez R; Sandoval R; Antela A; Losada E; Leon A; Leal L; Gonzalez Redondo E; del Romero Guerrero J; Vera Garcia M; Asboe D; Fedele S; Nwokolo N; Sewell J; Gilson R; Gompels M; Jennings L; Ward L; Brady M; Clarke A; Kirk S; Knott A; Fox J; Lwanga J; Lee M; Leen C; Morris S; Clutterbuck D; Fidler S; Rodger AJ; Fernandez T; Sewell J; Degen O; Bartel S; Huefner A; Kuemmerle T; Lehmann C; Bogner J; Seybold U; Roider J; Brockmeyer NH; Potthoff A; Skaletz-Rorowski A; Stellbrink H-J; Jessen H; Jessen A; Ruzicic S; Rockstroh J; Mohrmann K; Boesecke C; Krznaric I; Ingiliz P; Prins J; Nobel H-E; Weijsenfeld A; Brinkman K; Vos D; Hoijenga I; Verhagen D; van Eeden A; Elsenburg L; Gisolf E; van Bentum P; Weber R; Grube C; Braun D; Wandeler G; Furrer H; Rauch A; Stoeckle M; Tarr P; Battegay M; Vernazza P; Schmid P; Rasi M; Bernasconi E; Bernasconi B; Christinet V; Jouinot F; Isambert C; Borso D; Stratmann M; Caviezel O; Bini T; Antinori A; Menichetti S; Maurizio Celesia B; Gussio M; Mussini C; Meschiari M; Di Biagio A; Taramasso L; Rieger A; Touzeau-Romer V; Kitchen M; Sarcletti M; Gisinger M; Oelinger A; Geit M; Gerstoft J; Jensen LP; Bayer AA; Handberg P; Kronborg G; Ostergaard L; Pedersen SS; Bulow N; Ramskover B; Pradier C; Breaud S; Raffi F; Billaud E; Ohayon M; Gosset D; Fior A; Pialoux G; Thibaut P; Chas J; Leclercq V; Pechenot V; Coquelin V; Westling K; Frisen E-M; Blaxhult A; Ask R; Hildingsson-Lundh B; Ristola M; Debnam O; Sutinen J; De Wit S; Necsoi C; Vandekerckhove L; Goffard J-C; Henrard S; Janeiro N; Cortney G; O'Dea S
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2018;37(3):495-500
Dolutegravir in pregnancy-effects on HIV-positive women and their infants
Bornhede R; Soeria-Atmadja S; Westling K; Pettersson K; Naver L
Article: METHODS OF INFORMATION IN MEDICINE. 2017;56(4):339-343
Boosting Quality Registries with Clinical Decision Support Functionality User Acceptance of a Prototype Applied to HIV/TB Drug Therapy
Wannheden C; Hvitfeldt-Forsberg H; Eftimovska E; Westling K; Ellenius J
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER. 2016;139(7):1471-1479
Impact of immunosuppression and region of birth on risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among migrants living with HIV in Sweden
Carlander C; Wagner P; Svedhem V; Elfgren K; Westling K; Sonnerborg A; Sparen P
Article: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (JAMA). 2016;316(2):171-181
Sexual Activity Without Condoms and Risk of HIV Transmission in Serodifferent Couples When the HIV-Positive Partner Is Using Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy
Rodger AJ; Cambiano V; Bruun T; Vernazza P; Collins S; van Lunzen J; Corbelli GM; Estrada V; Geretti AM; Beloukas A; Asboe D; Viciana P; Gutierrez F; Clotet B; Pradier C; Gerstoft J; Weber R; Westling K; Wandeler G; Prins JM; Rieger A; Stoeckle M; Kuemmerle T; Bini T; Ammassari A; Gilson R; Krznaric I; Ristola M; Zangerle R; Handberg P; Antela A; Allan S; Phillips AN; Lundgren J
Article: INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2016;48(6):449-452
Transition of HIV-infected youths from paediatric to adult care, a Swedish single-centre experience
Westling K; Naver L; Vesterbacka J; Belfrage E
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2014;111(22-23):1002-1003
[From pediatric to adult clinic through a transition clinic. Experiences of HIV-infected young people who have been ill all their lives].
Westling K; Belfrage E; Navér L; Vesterbacka J
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2014;46(5):331-339
Tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients in Stockholm, Sweden, 1987-2010: Treatment outcomes and adverse reactions
Wannheden C; Norrby M; Berggren I; Westling K
Article: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE. 2013;77(3):216-219
Comparison of MALDI-TOF MS and VITEK 2 system for laboratory diagnosis of Granulicatella and Abiotrophia species causing invasive infections
Ratcliffe P; Fang H; Thidholm E; Borang S; Westling K; Ozenci V
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE. 2013;17(8):1029-1035
HIV and tuberculosis coinfection: a qualitative study of treatment challenges faced by care providers
Wannheden C; Westling K; Savage C; Sandahl C; Ellenius J
Article: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY. 2013;95(5):1551-1556
Long-Term Survival After Operations for Native and Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
Edlin P; Westling K; Sartipy U
Article: PLOS ONE. 2013;8(7):e67519
A Nationwide Cohort Study of Mortality Risk and Long-Term Prognosis in Infective Endocarditis in Sweden
Ternhag A; Cederstrom A; Torner A; Westling K
Article: AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS. 2012;26(12):714-717
Rapid Decline in HIV Viral Load When Introducing Raltegravir-Containing Antiretroviral Treatment Late in Pregnancy
Westling K; Pettersson K; Kaldma A; Naver L
Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2012;50(2):522-524
Pneumonia and Bacteremia Due to Kytococcus schroeteri
Blennow O; Westling K; Froding I; Ozenci V
Article: JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2011;62(6):472-478
16S rDNA sequencing of valve tissue improves microbiological diagnosis in surgically treated patients with infective endocarditis
Vondracek M; Sartipy U; Aufwerber E; Julander I; Lindblom D; Westling K
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2010;42(9):687-690
Toxoplasmosis not transmitted by cat bite, but high prevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in patients bitten by their own cat
Westling K; Jorup-Ronstrom C; Evengard B
Article: JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2008;56(3):204-210
Identification of species of viridans group streptococci in clinical blood culture isolates by sequence analysis of the RNase P RNA gene, rnpB
Westling K; Julander I; Ljungman P; Vondracek M; Wretlind B; Jalal S
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2008;40(11-12):981-983
Actinobacillus (Aggregatibacter) actinomycetemcomitans (HACEK) identified by PCR/16S rRNA sequence analysis from the heart valve in a patient with blood culture negative endocarditis
Westling K; Vondracek M
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2007;39(3):197-204
In-hospital and long-term mortality in infective endocarditis in injecting drug users compared to non-drug users: A retrospective study of 192 episodes
Thalme A; Westling K; Julander I
Article: JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2006;53(6):403-407
Cat bite wound infections: A prospective clinical and microbiological study at three emergency wards in Stockholm, Sweden
Westling K; Farra A; Cars B; Ekblom AG; Sandstedt K; Settergren B; Wretlind B; Jorup C
Article: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION (CMI). 2004;10(10):899-903
Reduced susceptibility to penicillin of viridans group streptococci in the oral cavity of patients with haematological disease
Westling K; Julander I; Ljungman P; Heimdahl A; Thalme A; Nord CE
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY. 2001;51(Pt 3):853-855
Actinomyces funkei sp, nov., isolated from human clinical specimens
Lawson PA; Nikolaitchouk N; Falsen E; Westling K; Collins MD
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2001;33(11):877-878
Myocarditis associated with Campylobacter infection
Westling K; Evengård B
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Other: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL: CASE REPORTS. 2023;7(12):ytad594
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults with cardiac engagement: a case report and literature review.
Massoud L; Westling K; Fischer M; Najjar E
Editorial comment: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021;72(9):1566-1567
Deer Hunters: Beware of Toxoplasmosis!
Westling K
Review: INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2018;50(7):495-506
Prophylaxis and treatment of HIV-1 infection in pregnancy - Swedish Recommendations 2017
Naver L; Albert J; Carlander C; Flamholc L; Gisslen M; Karlstrom O; Svedhem-Johansson V; Sonnerborg A; Westling K; Yilmaz A; Pettersson K
Letter: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2012;44(5):402-404
Major differences in assisted reproductive treatments offered to HIV-1 infected patients in the Nordic countries
Wessman M; Westling K; Aho I; Quist-Paulsen E; Waehre T; Rolfhamre L; Weis N; Katzenstein TL
Review: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2011;43(6-7):411-423
Prophylaxis and treatment of HIV-1 infection in pregnancy: Swedish Recommendations 2010
Naver L; Albert J; Belfrage E; Flamholc L; Gisslen M; Gyllensten K; Josephson F; Karlstrom O; Lindgren S; Pettersson K; Svedhem V; Sonnerborg A; Westling K; Yilmaz A
Other: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2010;107(10):700
[Unclear about antibiotic prophylaxis in dental care].
Lindblom D; Westling K; Mattsson E; Albåge A
Editorial comment: CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2009;49(5):699-701
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia and Endocarditis Is a Difficult Issue
Westling K
Letter: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2009;106(15-16):1112
[Penicillin V a first choice in infected cat bites].
Westling K; Jorup C
Letter: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2008;14(12):1943-1944
Bartonella henselae Antibodies after Cat Bite
Westling K; Farra A; Jorup C; Nordenberg A; Settergren B; Hjelm E
Review: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2008;40(6-7):451-461
Prophylaxis and treatment of HIV-1 infection in pregnancy:: Swedish recommendations 2007
Naver L; Bohlin A-B; Albert J; Flamholc L; Gisslen M; Gyllensten K; Josephson F; Pehrson P; Sonnerborg A; Westling K; Lindgren S
Review: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2007;39(11-12):929-946
Swedish guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis
Westling K; Aufwerber E; Ekdahl C; Friman G; Gardlund B; Julander I; Olaison L; Olesund C; Rundstroem H; Snygg-Martin U; Thalme A; Werner M; Hogevik H
Published conference paper: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS. 2006;28(4):292-296
Viridans group streptococci in blood culture isolates in a Swedish university hospital: antibiotic susceptibility and identification of erythromycin resistance genes
Westling K; Julander I; Ljungman P; Jalal S; Nord CE; Wretlind B
Thesis / dissertation: 2005
Viridans group streptococci septicaemia and endocarditis : molecular diagnostics, antibiotic susceptibility and cinical aspects
Westling, Katarina
Editorial comment: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2005;37(4):310-311
Candida albicans tricuspid valve endocarditis in an intravenous drug addict: Successful treatment with fluconazole
Westling K; Thalme A; Julander I
Editorial comment: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2002;34(4):316-319
Streptococcus viridans septicaemia: A comparison study in patients admitted to the departments of infectious diseases and haematology in a university hospital
Westling K; Ljungman P; Thalme A; Julander I
Editorial comment: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2002;34(3):206-207
Tricuspid valve endocarditis caused by a new species of actinomyces: Actinomyces funkei
Westling K; Lidman C; Thalme A
Letter: JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2000;40(1):97-98
Pasteurella multocida infection following cat bites in humans
Westling K; Bygdeman S; Engkvist O; Jorup-Rönström C

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Affiliated to Research, Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2023-2026

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Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2013
Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2005

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