January 8, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (25 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 09-Dec-2009 and 07-Jan-2010

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Review
The role of beta-lactamase-producing-bacteria in mixed infections
Brook I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:202 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/202/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-202.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003454

Debate
Does glycosylation as a modifier of Original Antigenic Sin explain the case age distribution and unusual toxicity in pandemic novel H1N1 influenza?
Reichert T, Chowell G, Nishiura H, Christensen RA, McCullers JA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:5 (7 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/5/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-5.pdf

Case report
Destructive arthritis in a patient with chikungunya virus infection with persistent specific IgM antibodies
Malvy D, Ezzedine K, Mamani-Matsuda M, Autran B, Tolou H, Receveur M, Pistone T, Rambert J, Moynet D, Mossalayi D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:200 (10 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/200/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-200.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003320

Correspondence
Evidence and rationale for the World Health Organization recommended standards for Japanese encephalitis surveillance
Hills S, Dabbagh A, Jacobson J, Marfin A, Featherstone D, Hombach J, Namgyal P, Rani M, Solomon T, (je cwg) J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:214 (29 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/214/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-214.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20038298

Research article
Seroepidemiology of human Toxoplasma gondii infection in China
Xiao Y, Yin J, Jiang N, Xiang M, Hao L, Lu H, Sang H, Liu X, Xu H, Ankarklev J, Lindh J, Chen Q
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:4 (7 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/4/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-4.pdf

Research article
Influenza virus infection among pediatric patients reporting diarrhea and influenza-like illness
Dilantika C, Sedyaningsih ER, Kasper MR, Agtini M, Listiyaningish E, Uyeki TM, Burgess TH, Blair PJ, Putnam SD
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:3 (7 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/3/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-3.pdf

Research article
Variable viral clearance despite adequate ganciclovir plasma levels during valganciclovir treatment for cytomegalovirus disease in D+/R- transplant recipients
Perrottet N, Manuel O, Lamoth F, Venetz J, Sahli R, Decosterd LA, Buclin T, Pascual M, Meylan P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:2 (6 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/2/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-2.pdf

Research article
Bacteremia causes hippocampal neural apoptosis in experimental pneumococcal meningitis
Ostergaard C, Leib SL, Rowland I, Brandt CT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:1 (3 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/1/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20044936

Research article
Clinical presentation, demographics and outcome of Tuberculosis (TB) in a low incidence area: a 4-year study in Geneva, Switzerland
Kherad O, Herrmann FR, Zellweger J, Rochat T, Janssens J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:217 (31 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/217/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-217.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20043847

Research article
Cost-effectiveness analysis of PCR for the rapid diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis
Scherer LC, Sperhacke RD, Ruffino-Netto A, Rossetti ML, Vater C, Klatser P, Kritski AL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:216 (31 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/216/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-216.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20043842

Research article
HIV-1 subtype and viral tropism determination for evaluating antiretroviral therapy options: an analysis of archived Kenyan blood samples
Lihana RW, Khamadi SA, Lwembe RM, Kinyua JG, Muriuki JK, Lagat NJ, Okoth FA, Makokha EP, Songok EM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:215 (30 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/215/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-215.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20040114

Research article
Diagnostic and prognostic value of procalcitonin among febrile critically ill patients with prolonged ICU stay
Tsangaris I, Plachouras D, Kavatha D, Gourgoulis G, Tsantes A, Kopterides P, Tsaknis G, Dimopoulou I, Orfanos S, Giamarellos-Bourboulis E, Giamarellou H, Armaganidis A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:213 (22 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/213/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-213.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028533

Research article
The role of virulence factors in the outcome of staphylococcal peritonitis in CAPD patients
Barretti P, Montelli AC, Batalha JE, Caramori JC, Cunha MR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:212 (22 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/212/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-212.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028509

Research article
Co-infection by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype C and human T cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1): does immune activation lead to a faster progression to AIDS?
Gudo ES, Bhatt NB, Bila DR, Abreu CM, Tanuri A, Savino W, Silva-Barbosa SD, Jani IV
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:211 (22 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-211.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028500

Research article
Epidemiological investigations of human rabies in China
Song M, Tang Q, Wang D, Mo Z, Guo S, Li H, Tao X, Rupprecht CE, Feng Z, Liang G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:210 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/210/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/210
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-210.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025742

Research article
Serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor reflects adrenal function in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis in septic patients: an observational study
Miyauchi T, Tsuruta R, Fujita M, Kaneko T, Kasaoka S, Maekawa T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:209 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/209/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-209.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20021698

Research article
Performance of the tuberculin skin test and interferon-gamma release assay for detection of tuberculosis infection in immunocompromised patients in a BCG-vaccinated population
Kim E, Lim J, Jung J, Son J, Lee K, Yoon Y, Park B, Moon J, Park M, Kim Y, Kim S, Chang J, Kang Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:207 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/207/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/207
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-207.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003535

Research article
Severity of Giardia infection associated with post-infectious fatigue and abdominal symptoms two years after
Morch K, Hanevik K, Rortveit G, Wensaas K, Eide G, Hausken T, Langeland N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:206 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/206/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-206.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003489

Research article
Early severe morbidity and resource utilization in South African adults on antiretroviral therapy
Smith de Cherif TK, Schoeman JH, Cleary S, Meintjes G, Rebe K, Maartens G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:205 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/205/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-205.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003472

Research article
A changing picture of shigellosis in Southern Vietnam; shifting species dominance, antimicrobial susceptibility and clinical presentation
Vinh H, Nhu NT, Nga TV, Duy PT, Campbell JI, Hoang NV, Boni MF, My PV, Parry C, Nga TT, Minh PV, Thuy CT, Diep TS, Phoung LT, Chinh MT, Loan HT, Tham NT, Lanh MN, Mong BL, Anh VT, Bay PV, Chau NV, Farrar J, Baker S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:204 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/204/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-204.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003464

Research article
Hepatic profile analyses of tipranavir in Phase II and III clinical trials
Mikl J, Sulkowski MS, Benhamou Y, Dieterich D, Pol S, Rockstroh J, Robinson PA, Ranga M, Stern JO
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:203 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/203/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-203.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003457

Research article
Association of HLA-A, B, DRB1 alleles and haplotypes with HIV-1 infection in Chongqing, China
Huang X, Ling H, Mao W, Ding X, Zhou Q, Han M, Wang F, Cheng L, Xiong H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:201 (12 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/201/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/201
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-201.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003377

Research article
Cryptic Leishmania infantum infection in Italian HIV infected patients
Colomba C, Saporito L, Vitale F, Reale S, Vitale G, Casuccio A, Tolomeo M, Maranto D, Rubino R, Di Carlo P, Titone L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:199 (10 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/199/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/199
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-199.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003257

Research article
Combination antiretroviral drugs in PLGA nanoparticle for HIV-1
Destache CJ, Belgum T, Christensen K, Shibata A, Sharma A, Dash AK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:198 (9 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/198/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-198.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003214

Technical advance
Development of a reverse transcription- loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) system for a highly sensitive detection of enterovirus in the stool samples of acute flaccid paralysis cases
Arita M, Ling H, Yan D, Nishimura Y, Yoshida H, Wakita T, Shimizu H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:208 (16 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-208.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20015403

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