June 12, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (31 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 13-May-2009 and 11-Jun-2009

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Research article
Time delays in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review of literature
Sreeramareddy CT, Kishore PV, Menten J, Van den Ende J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:91 (11 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/91/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-91.pdf

Research article
The first clinical case due to AP92 like strain of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus and a field survey
Midilli K, Gargili A, Ergonul O, Elevli M, Ergin S, Turan N, Sengoz G, Ozturk R, Bakar M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:90 (10 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/90/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-90.pdf

Research article
Comparison of oral and vaginal metronidazole for treatment of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy: impact on fastidious bacteria
Mitchell CM, Hitti JE, Agnew K, Fredricks DN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:89 (10 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/89/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-89.pdf

Research article
Pathogens associated with persistent diarrhoea in children in developing countries: Systematic review
Abba K, Sinfield R, Hart CA, Garner P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:88 (10 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/88/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-88.pdf

Research article
How to optimize tuberculosis case finding: explorations for Indonesia with a health system model
Ahmad RA, Mahendradhata Y, Cunningham J, Utarini A, de Vlas SJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:87 (8 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/87/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-87.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19505296

Research article
Lack of implementation of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccination policy in household contacts of HBV carriers in Italy.
Scognamiglio P, Girardi E, Fusco M, Piselli P, Russo Spena S, Maione C, Pisanti F, Serraino D, [csg] C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:86 (7 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/86/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-86.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19500412

Research article
Lack of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections among women in North rural Vietnam
Lan P, Lundborg C, Mogren I, Phuc H, Chuc N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:85 (6 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/85/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-85.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19500402

Research article
Characterization of CTX-M ESBLs in Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates from Cairo, Egypt
Khalaf NG, Eletreby MM, Hanson ND
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:84 (4 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/84/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-84.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19497111

Research article
Characterization of coagulase-negative staphylococcal isolates from blood with reduced susceptibility to glycopeptides and therapeutic options
Natoli S, Fontana C, Favaro M, Bergamini A, Testore G, Minelli S, Bossa MC, Casapulla M, Broglio G, Beltrame A, Cudillo L, Cerretti R, Leonardis F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:83 (4 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/83/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-83.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19497104

Research article
Clinical characteristics of the autumn-winter type scrub typhus cases in south of Shandong province, northern China
Liu Y, Feng D, Suo J, Xing Y, Liu G, Liu L, Xiao H, Jia N, Gao Y, Yang H, Zuo S, Zhang P, Zhao Z, Min J, Feng P, Ma S, Liang S, Cao W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:82 (4 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/82/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-82.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19493361

Research article
Risk factors for virological failure and subtherapeutic antiretroviral drug concentrations in HIV-positive adults treated in rural northwestern Uganda
Ahoua L, Guenther G, Pinoges L, Anguzu P, Chaix M, Le Tiec C, Balkan S, Olson D, Olaro C, Pujades-Rodriguez M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:81 (3 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/81/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-81.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19493344

Research article
The role of phosphodiesterase 3 in endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury
Choi W, Kwon K, Seo J, Beagle J, Quinn DA, Hales CA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:80 (1 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/80/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/80
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-80.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19486524

Research article
Diagnostic challenges of early Lyme disease: Lessons from a community case series
Aucott J, Morrison C, Munoz B, Rowe PC, Schwarzwalder A, West SK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:79 (1 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/79/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-79.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19486523

Research article
Impact of infection control activities on the rate of needle stick injuries at a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan over a period of six years: an observational study
Zafar A, Habib F, Hadwani R, Ejaz M, Khowaja K, Khowaja R, Irfan S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:78 (29 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/78/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/78
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-78.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19480683

Research article
A simulation analysis to characterize the dynamics of vaccinating behaviour on contact networks
Perisic A, Bauch CT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:77 (28 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/77/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/77
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-77.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19476616

Research article
Toxoplasma seroprevalence in a rural population in France: detection of a household effect
Gilot Fromont E, Riche B, Rabilloud M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:76 (28 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/76/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-76.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19476609

Research article
Potential plasma markers of type 1 and type 2 leprosy reactions: a preliminary report
Stefani MM, Guerra JG, Sousa AM, Costa MB, Oliveira MW, Martelli CT, Scollard DM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:75 (27 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/75/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-75.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19473542

Research article
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in pregnant women and mother-to-child transmission of genital HPV genotypes: a prospective study in Spain
Castellsague X, Drudis T, Canadas M, Gonce A, Ros R, Perez J, Quintana M, Munoz J, Albero G, de Sanjose S, Bosch F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:74 (27 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/74/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-74.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19473489

Research article
Sex and sport: chlamydia screening in rural sporting clubs
Kong FY, Hocking JS, Link CK, Chen MY, Hellard ME
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:73 (27 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/73/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/73
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-73.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19470183

Research article
Increased incidence of traffic accidents in Toxoplasma-infected military drivers and protective effect RhD molecule revealed by a large-scale prospective cohort study
Flegr J, Klose J, Novotna M, Berenreitterova M, Havlicek J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:72 (26 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/72/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/72
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-72.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19470165

Research article
Malaria vectors and transmission dynamics in Goulmoun, a rural city in south-western Chad
Kerah-Hinzoumbe C, Mallaye P, Antonio-Nkondjio C, Donan-Gouni I, Awono-Ambene P, Same-Ekobo A, Simard F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:71 (23 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/71/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-71.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19463189

Research article
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a neonatal intensive care unit: molecular epidemiology and infection control measures
Crivaro V, Di Popolo A, Caprio A, Lambiase A, Di Resta M, Borriello T, Scarcella A, Triassi M, Zarrilli R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:70 (22 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/70/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/70
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-70.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19463153

Research article
Low density parasitaemia, red blood cell polymorphisms and Plasmodium falciparum specific immune responses in a low endemic area in northern Tanzania
Shekalaghe S, Alifrangis M, Mwanziva C, Enevold A, Mwakalinga S, Mkali H, Kavishe R, Manjurano A, Sauerwein R, Drakeley C, Bousema T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:69 (21 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/69/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/69
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-69.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19460160

Research article
Laboratory-based evaluation of legionellosis epidemiology in Ontario, Canada, 1978 to 2006
Ng V, Tang P, Jamieson F, Guyard C, Low DE, Fisman DN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:68 (21 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/68/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/68
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-68.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19460152

Research article
Direct susceptibility testing for multi drug resistant tuberculosis: A meta-analysis
Bwanga F, Hoffner S, Haile M, Joloba ML
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:67 (20 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/67/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-67.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19457256

Research article
Quality assessment of an interferon-gamma release assay for tuberculosis infection in a resource-limited setting
Hang NT, Ishizuka N, Keicho N, Hong LT, Tam DB, Thu VT, Matsushita I, Harada N, Higuchi K, Sakurada S, Lien LT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:66 (18 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/66/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-66.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19450241

Research article
Effectiveness and economic analysis of the whole cell/recombinant B subunit (WC/rbs) inactivated oral cholera vaccine in the prevention of traveller's diarrhoea
Lopez-Gigosos R, Garcia-Fortea P, Calvo MJ, Reina E, Diez-Diaz R, Plaza E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:65 (16 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/65/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/65
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-65.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19445712

Research article
How does healthcare worker hand hygiene behaviour impact upon the transmission of MRSA between patients?: an analysis using a Monte Carlo model
Beggs CB, Shepherd SJ, Kerr KG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:64 (15 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/64/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/64
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-64.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19445655

Research article
Diagnosing norovirus-associated infectious intestinal disease using viral load
Phillips G, Lopman B, Tam CC, Iturriza-Gomara M, Brown D, Gray J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:63 (14 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/63/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-63.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19442278

Research article
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia revisited within the German Competence Network for Community-acquired pneumonia (CAPNETZ)
von Baum H, Welte T, Marre R, Suttorp N, Luck C, Ewig S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:62 (13 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/62/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/62
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-62.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19439072

Research article
Ten years of antibiotic consumption in ambulatory care: Trends in prescribing practice and antibiotic resistance in Austria
Metz-Gercek S, Maieron A, StrauSZ R, Wieninger P, Apfalter P, Mittermayer H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:61 (13 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/61/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/61
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-61.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19439064

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