August 6, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (38 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 07-Jul-2010 and 05-Aug-2010

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Research article
Spread of a highly mucoid Streptococcus pyogenes emm3/ST15 clone
Tamayo E, Montes M, Garcia-Medina G, Garcia-Arenzana JM, Perez-Trallero E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:233 (5 August 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/233/abstract
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Research article
Predicting sequelae and death after bacterial meningitis in childhood: A systematic review of prognostic studies
de Jonge RC, van Furth AM, Wassenaar M, Gemke RJ, Terwee CB
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:232 (5 August 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/232/abstract
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Research article
Diarrhoea in a large prospective cohort of European travellers to resource-limited destinations
Pitzurra R, Steffen R, Tschopp A, Mutsch M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:231 (4 August 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/231/abstract
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Research article
Epidemiology and economic burden of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia in Italy: A retrospective, population-based study
Emberti Gialloreti L, Merito M, Pezzotti P, Naldi L, Gatti A, Beillat M, Serradell L, di Marzo R, Volpi A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:230 (3 August 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/230/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20682044

Research article
Human isolates of Bartonella tamiae induce pathology in experimentally inoculated immunocompetent mice
Colton L, Zeidner N, Lynch T, Kosoy MY
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:229 (30 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/229/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20673363

Research article
Risk factors for multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia in patients with colonization in the intensive care unit
Jung J, Park M, Kim S, Park B, Son J, Kim E, Lim J, Lee S, Lee S, Lee K, Kang Y, Kim S, Chang J, Kim Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:228 (30 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/228/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20670453

Research article
The impact of single versus mixed schistosome species infections on liver, spleen and bladder morbidity within Malian children pre- and post-praziquantel treatment
Koukounari A, Donnelly CA, Sacko M, Keita AD, Landoure A, Dembele R, Bosque-Oliva E, Gabrielli AF, Gouvras A, Traore M, Fenwick A, Webster JP
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:227 (29 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/227/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-227.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20670408

Research article
The prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers in a cohort of students in Bangui, Central African Republic
Komas NP, Sepou SB, Manirakiza A, Leal J, Bere A, Le Faou A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:226 (29 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/226/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-226.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20670399

Research article
Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria as a prognosticator for outcome of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a case-control study
Chihara S, Popovich KJ, Weinstein RA, Hota B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:225 (29 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/225/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-225.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20667139

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Prevalence, estimated HIV-1 incidence and viral diversity among people seeking voluntary counseling and testing services in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Velasco de Castro CA, Grinsztejn B, Veloso VG, Bastos FI, Pilotto JH, Morgado MG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:224 (28 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/224/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-224.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20667113

Research article
Prevalence, concordance and determinants of human papillomavirus infection among heterosexual partners in a rural region in central Mexico
Parada R, Morales R, Giulliano AR, Cruz A, Castellsague X, Lazcano-Ponce E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:223 (28 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/223/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-223.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20667085

Research article
Perceptions and behaviors related to hand hygiene for the prevention of H1N1 influenza transmission among Korean university students during the peak pandemic period
Park J, Cheong H, Son D, Kim S, Ha C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:222 (28 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/222/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-222.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20663229

Research article
Developing guidelines for school closure interventions to be used during a future influenza pandemic
Halder N, Kelso JK, Milne GJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:221 (27 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/221/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20659348

Research article
Predictors of persistently positive Mycobacterium-tuberculosis-specific interferon-gamma responses in the serial testing of health care workers
Ringshausen FC, Nienhaus A, Schablon A, Schlosser S, Schultze-Werninghaus G, Rohde G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:220 (23 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/220/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20653946

Research article
Pneumococcal and influenza immunization in asplenic persons: a retrospective population-based cohort study 1990-2002
Langley JM, Dodds L, Fell D, Langley G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:219 (22 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/219/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-219.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20649965

Research article
Epidemiological and clinical features of rotavirus among children younger than 5 years of age hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis in Northern Italy
Zuccotti G, Meneghin F, Dilillo D, Romano L, Bottone R, Mantegazza C, Giacchino R, Besana R, Ricciardi G, Sterpa A, Altamura N, Andreotti M, Montrasio G, Macchi L, Pavan A, Paladini S, Zanetti A, Radaelli G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:218 (22 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/218/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-218.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20649961

Research article
Efficacy and safety of tigecycline monotherapy vs. imipenem/cilastatin in Chinese patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections: a randomized controlled trial
Chen Z, Wu J, Zhang Y, Wei J, Leng X, Bi J, Li R, Yan L, Quan Z, Chen X, Yu Y, Wu Z, Liu D, Ma X, Maroko R, Cooper A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:217 (21 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/217/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-217.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20663130

Research article
Clinical significance of hypoalbuminemia in outcome of patients with scrub typhus
Lee C, Min I, Hwang J, Kwon K, Lee H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:216 (21 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/216/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-216.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20646323

Research article
High prevalence of antibodies against polyomavirus WU, polyomavirus KI, and human bocavirus in German blood donors
Neske F, Prifert C, Scheiner B, Ewald M, Schubert J, Opitz A, Weissbrich B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:215 (20 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/215/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-215.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20646318

Research article
Prevalence of HPV high and low risk types in cervical samples from the Italian general population: a population based study
Giorgi Rossi P, Bisanzi S, Paganini I, Di Iasi A, Angeloni C, Scalisi A, Macis R, Pini M, Chini F, Carozzi F, HPV Prevalence Italian Working Group
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:214 (20 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/214/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/214
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20646310

Research article
Prevalence of Hepatitis B, C, HIV and syphilis markers among refugees in Bari, Italy
Tafuri S, Prato R, Martinelli D, Melpignano L, De Palma M, Quarto M, Germinario C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:213 (20 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/213/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/213
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20646306

Research article
Retreatment of hepatitis C patients with pegylated interferon combined with ribavirin in non-responders to interferon plus ribavirin. Is it different in real life?
Goncales FL, Moma CA, Vigani AG, Angerami AF, Goncales ES, Tozzo R, Pavan MH, Goncales NS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:212 (20 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/212/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/212
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20646277

Research article
Oseltamivir for treatment and prevention of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus infection in households, Milwaukee, 2009
Goldstein E, Cowling BJ, O'Hagan JJ, Danon L, Fang VJ, Hagy A, Miller JC, Reshef D, Robins J, Biedrzycki P, Lipsitch M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:211 (20 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-211.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20642862

Research article
Smear microscopy and culture conversion rates among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients by HIV status in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Senkoro M, Mfinanga SG, Morkve O
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:210 (16 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/210/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-210.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20637077

Research article
Resistance of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis to nitric oxide: correlation with antimony therapy and TNF-alpha production
Souza AS, Giudice A, Pereira JM, Guimaraes LH, de Jesus AR, de Moura TR, Wilson ME, Carvalho EM, Almeida RP
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:209 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/209/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/209
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20633260

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections in an impoverished urban community in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ashraf H, Alam NH, Rothermundt C, Brooks A, Bardhan P, Hossain L, Salam MA, Hassan MS, Beglinger C, Gyr N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:208 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-208.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20630111

Research article
Ribavirin for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: systematic review and meta-analysis
Soares-Weiser K, Thomas S, G G, Garner P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:207 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/207/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/207
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20626907

Research article
Birth cohort effect on latent tuberculosis infection prevalence, United States
Winston CA, Navin TR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:206 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/206/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20626871

Research article
Lymphocyte and monocyte flow cytometry immunophenotyping as a diagnostic tool in uncharacteristic inflammatory disorders
Janols H, Bredberg A, Thuvesson I, Janciauskiene S, Grip O, Wullt M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:205 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/205/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/205
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20626864

Research article
High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in a pediatric unit in Madagascar
Andriatahina T, Randrianirina F, Hariniana E, Talarmin A, Raobijaona H, Buisson Y, Richard V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:204 (12 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/204/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624313

Research article
Cross-sectional study of availability and pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics requested with or without prescription (Over The Counter) in Surabaya, Indonesia
Hadi U, van den Broek P, Kolopaking EP, Zairina N, Gardjito W, Gyssens IC, the Study Group 'Antimicrobial Resistance in Indonesia: Prevalence and Prevention' (AMRIN)
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:203 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/203/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20618975

Research article
IgG-index predicts neurological morbidity in patients with infectious central nervous system diseases
Lackner P, Guengoer E, Beer R, Broessner G, Helbok R, Deisenhammer F, Schmutzhard E, Pfausler B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:202 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/202/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20618966

Research article
Common mental disorders in TB/HIV co-infected patients in Ethiopia
Deribew A, Tesfaye M, Hailmichael Y, Apers L, Abebe G, Duchateau L, Colebunders R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:201 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/201/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20618942

Research article
EVOTECH(R) endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy
Alfa MJ, DeGagne P, Olson N, Fatima I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:200 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/200/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20618935

Research article
A prospective descriptive study of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV uninfected patients in Vietnam - high prevalence of Cryptococcus neoformans var grubii in the absence of underlying disease
Chau TT, Mai NH, Phu NH, Nghia HD, Chuong LV, Sinh DX, Duong VA, Diep PT, Campbell JI, Baker S, Hien TT, Lalloo DG, Farrar JJ, Day JN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:199 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/199/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20618932

Research article
Mobility, risk behavior and HIV/STI rates among female sex workers in Kaiyuan City, Yunnan Province, China
Wang H, Chen RY, Sharp GB, Brown K, Smith K, Ding G, Jin X, Xu J, Dong R, Wang N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:198 (9 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/198/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/198
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20615260

Research article
Evaluation of an automated ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens in hospital rooms
Nerandzic MM, Cadnum JL, Pultz MJ, Donskey CJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:197 (8 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/197/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/197
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20615229

Research article
Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: a descriptive study in a city hospital
Dent LL, Marshall DR, Pratap S, Hulette RB
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:196 (7 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/196/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/196
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20609238

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