November 4, 2008

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (21 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 05-Oct-2008 and 03-Nov-2008

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Research article
Investigation of Swedish cases reveals an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis at a Norwegian hotel with possible links to in-house water systems
Hajdu A, Vold L, Ostmo T, Helleve A, Helgebostad S, Krogh T, Robertson L, de Jong B, Nygard K
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:152 (1 November 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/152/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-152.pdf

Research article
Pediatric campylobacteriosis in northern Taiwan from 2003 to 2005
Yang J, Wu H, Chiang C, Mu J
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:151 (31 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/151/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-151.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18973701

Research article
Serological survey on immunity status against polioviruses in children and adolescents living in a border region, Apulia (Southern Italy)
Tafuri S, Prato R, Martinelli D, Calvario A, Bozzi A, Labianca M, Patti A, Lopalco P, Germinario C
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:150 (30 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/150/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-150.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18973678

Research article
Influence of rub-in technique on required application time and hand coverage in hygienic hand disinfection
Kampf G, Reichel M, Feil Y, Eggerstedt S, Kaulfers P
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:149 (29 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/149/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-149.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18959788

Research article
Risk factors for negative blood cultures in adult medical inpatients - a retrospective analysis.
Ehrenstein B, Ehrenstein V, Henke C, Linde H, Salzberger B, Schoelmerich J, Glueck T
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:148 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18957115

Research article
Prevalence of HCV and HIV infections in 2005-Earthquake-affected areas of Pakistan
Khan S, Rai M, Khan A, Farooqui A, Kazmi S, Ali S
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:147 (27 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18954443

Research article
Nitric oxide production in the exhaled air of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in relation to HIV co-infection
Idh J, Westman A, Elias D, Moges F, Getachew A, Gelaw A, Sundqvist T, Forslund T, Alemu A, Ayele B, Diro E, Melese E, Wondmikun Y, Britton S, Stendahl O, Schon T
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:146 (24 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18950489

Research article
Procalcitonin levels in acute exacerbation of COPD admitted in ICU: a prospective cohort study
Daubin C, Parienti J, Vabret A, Ramakers M, Fradin S, Terzi N, Freymuth F, Charbonneau P, du Cheyron D
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:145 (23 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/145/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/145
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18947382

Research article
Outcome of protease inhibitor substitution with nevirapine IN HIV-1 infected children.
Gonzalez-Tome M, Ramos Amador J, Mellado Pena M, Navarro Gomez M, Rojo Conejo P, Martin Fontelos P
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:144 (22 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18945352

Research article
Aetiology of community-acquired, acute gastroenteritis in hospitalised adults: a prospective cohort study
Jansen A, Stark K, Kunkel J, Schreier E, Ignatius R, Liesenfeld O, Werber D, Gobel U, Zeitz M, Schneider T
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:143 (22 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18940017

Research article
High risk for occupational exposure to HIV and utilization of post-exposure prophylaxis in a teaching hospital in Pune, India
Gupta A, Anand S, Sastry J, Krisagar A, Basavaraj A, Bhat S, Gupte N, Bollinger R, Kakrani A
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:142 (21 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-142.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18939992

Research article
An A2A adenosine receptor agonist, ATL313, reduces inflammation and improves survival in murine septic shock models
Moore C, Martin E, Lee G, Obrig T, Linden J, Scheld W
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:141 (20 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-141.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18937852

Research article
School based screening for tuberculosis infection in Norway: comparison of positive tuberculin skin test with interferon-gamma release assay
Winje B, Oftung F, Korsvold G, Mannsaker T, Ly I, Harstad I, Dyrhol-Riise A, Heldal E
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:140 (17 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/140/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/140
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18928541

Research article
Differences between naive and memory T cell phenotype in Malawian and UK adolescents: a role for Cytomegalovirus?
Ben-Smith A, Gorak-Stolinska P, Floyd S, Weir R, Lalor M, Mvula H, Crampin A, Wallace D, Beverley P, Fine P, Dockrell H
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:139 (15 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18922182

Research article
Biocontrol of larval mosquitoes by Acilius sulcatus (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)
Chandra G, Mandal S, Ghosh A, Das D, Banerjee S, Chakraborty S
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:138 (15 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/138/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/138
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18922168

Research article
Blood culture collection technique and pneumococcal surveillance in Malawi during the four year period 2003-2006: an observational study
Mtunthama N, Gordon S, Kusimbwe T, Zijlstra E, Molyneux M, French N
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:137 (14 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/137/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/137
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18854024

Research article
Durability of Stavudine, Lamivudine and Nevirapine among Advanced HIV-1 Infected Patients with/without Prior Co-administration of Rifampicin: A 144-week Prospective Study
Manosuthi W, Tantanathip P, Prasithisirikul W, Likanonsakul S, Sungkanuparph S
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:136 (14 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/136/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/136
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18851761

Research article
Surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis in the Marches region (Italy): 1997-2007
D'Errico M, Barbadoro P, Bacelli S, Esposto E, Moroni V, Scaccia F, Tantucci L, Prospero E,
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:135 (9 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/135/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/135
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18844987

Research article
Lysozyme M deficiency leads to an increased susceptibility to Streptococcus pneumoniae-induced otitis media
Shimada J, Moon S, Lee H, Takeshita T, Pan H, Woo J, Gellibolian R, Yamanaka N, Lim D
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:134 (8 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/134/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/134
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18842154

Research article
Impact of a silver layer on the membrane of tap water filters on the microbiological quality of filtered water
Vonberg R, Sohr D, Bruderek J, Gastmeier P
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:133 (8 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/133/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/133
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18842119

Research article
HIV Testing and Care in Canadian Aboriginal Youth: A community based mixed methods study
Mill J, Jackson R, Worthington C, Archibald C, Wong T, Myers T, Prentice T, Sommerfeldt S
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008 8:132 (7 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/132/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/132
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-8-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18840292


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