October 5, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (31 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 05-Sep-2010 and 04-Oct-2010

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Case report
Tigecycline use in serious nosocomial infections: a drug use evaluation
Bassetti M, Nicolini L, Repetto E, Righi E, Del Bono V, Viscoli C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:287 (29 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/287/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-287.pdf

Correction
Correction: 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, 10:291 (4 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/291/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-291.pdf

Research article
Mapping HIV/STI behavioural surveillance in Europe
Dubois-Arber F, Jeannin A, Spencer B, Gervasoni J, Graz B, Elford J, Hope V, Lert F, Ward H, Haour-Knipe M, Low N, van de Laar M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:290 (4 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/290/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-290.pdf

Research article
Microsatellite typing and susceptibilities of serial Cryptococcus neoformans isolates from Cuban patients with recurrent cryptococcal meningitis
Illnait-Zaragozi MT, Martinez-Machin GF, Fernandez-Andreu CM, Hagen F, Boekhout T, Klaassen CH, Meis JF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:289 (4 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/289/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-289.pdf

Research article
C-reactive protein serum levels as an early predictor of outcome in patients with pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus infection
Zimmerman O, Rogowski O, Aviram G, Mizrahi M, Zeltser D, Justo D, Dahan E, Arad R, Touvia O, Tau L, Tarabeia J, Berliner S, Paran Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:288 (4 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/288/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-288.pdf

Research article
Diagnostic value of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 and C-reactive protein for patients with lung infiltrates: an observational study
Porfyridis I, Plachouras D, Karagianni V, Kotanidou A, Papiris SA, Giamarellou H, Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:286 (29 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/286/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-286.pdf

Research article
Comparison of different sampling techniques and of different culture methods for detection of group B Streptococcus carriage in pregnant women
El Aila NA, Tency I, Claeys G, Saerens B, Cools P, Verstraelen H, Temmerman M, Verhelst R, Vaneechoutte M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:285 (29 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/285/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-285.pdf

Research article
Detection of sexually transmitted infection and human papillomavirus in negative cytology by Multiplex-PCR
Shim H, Noh S, Park A, Lee Y, Kim J, Chung H, Kang K, Cho N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:284 (28 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/284/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-284.pdf

Research article
A cohort study of Plasmodium falciparum infection dynamics in Western Kenya Highlands
Baliraine FN, Afrane YA, Amenya DA, Bonizzoni M, Vardo-Zalik AM, Menge DM, Githeko AK, Yan G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:283 (24 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/283/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-283.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20868504

Research article
Test of a Novel Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 6C Type Specific Polyclonal Antiserum (Factor Antiserum 6d) and Characterisation of Serotype 6C Isolates in Denmark
Lambertsen L, Kerrn MB
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:282 (24 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/282/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/282
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-282.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20868480

Research article
Knowledge, attitudes and anxiety towards influenza A/H1N1 vaccination of healthcare workers in Turkey
Savas E, Tanriverdi D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:281 (23 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/281/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-281.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20863386

Research article
Characterising B cell numbers and memory B cells in HIV infected and uninfected Malawian adults
Longwe H, Gordon S, Malamba R, French N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:280 (22 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/280/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/280
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-280.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20860822

Research article
Cost-effectiveness analysis of malaria chemoprophylaxis for travellers to West-Africa
Widmer LL, Blank PR, Van Herck K, Hatz C, Schlagenhauf P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:279 (22 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/279/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-279.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20860809

Research article
Enhanced chlorhexidine skin penetration with eucalyptus oil
Karpanen TJ, Conway BR, Worthington T, Hilton AC, Elliott TS, Lambert PA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:278 (22 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/278/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-278.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20860796

Research article
Impact of repeated four-monthly anthelmintic treatment on Plasmodium infection in preschool children: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial
Kirwan P, Jackson AL, Asaolu SO, Molloy SF, Abiona TC, Bruce MC, Ranford-Cartwright L, O'Neill SM, Holland CV
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:277 (21 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/277/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-277.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20858280

Research article
Direct microscopy versus sputum cytology analysis and bleach sedimentation for diagnosis of tuberculosis: a prospective diagnostic study
Hepple P, Nguele P, Greig J, Bonnet M, Sizaire V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:276 (21 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/276/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/276
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-276.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20858253

Research article
The spatial context of clinic-reported sexually transmitted infection in Hong Kong
Lee S, Ho K, Cheung GM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:275 (21 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/275/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-275.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20858225

Research article
Better than nothing? Patient-delivered partner therapy and partner notification for chlamydia: the views of Australian general practitioners
Pavlin NL, Parker RM, Piggin AK, Hopkins CA, Temple-Smith MJ, Fairley CK, Tomnay JE, Bowden FJ, Russell DB, Hocking JS, Pitts MK, Chen MY
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:274 (20 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/274/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/274
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-274.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20849663

Research article
Rv1985c, a promising novel antigen for diagnosis of tuberculosis infection from BCG-vaccinated controls
Chen J, Wang S, Zhang Y, Su X, Wu J, Shao L, Wang F, Zhang S, Weng X, Wang H, Zhang W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:273 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/273/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/273
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-273.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20849593

Research article
Incidence of genital warts among the Hong Kong general adult population
Lin C, Lau JT, Ho K, Lau M, Tsui H, Lo K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:272 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/272/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/272
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-272.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20849578

Research article
Prevalent HBV point mutations and mutation combinations at BCP/preC region and their association with liver disease progression
Zhang D, Ma S, Zhang X, Zhao H, Ding H, Zeng C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:271 (16 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/271/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/271
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-271.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20846420

Research article
"Practical knowledge" and perceptions of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among drugsellers in Tanzanian private drugstores
Viberg N, Kalala W, Mujinja P, Tomson G, Lundborg C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:270 (16 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/270/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/270
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-270.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20846407

Research article
Foodborne norovirus outbreak: the role of an asymptomatic food handler
Barrabeig I, Rovira A, Buesa J, Bartolome R, Pinto R, Prellezo H, Dominguez A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:269 (15 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/269/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-269.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20843351

Research article
Improved eradication of Clostridium difficile spores from toilets of hospitalized patients using an accelerated hydrogen peroxide as the cleaning agent
Alfa MJ, Lo E, Wald A, Dueck C, DeGagne P, Harding GK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:268 (15 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/268/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/268
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-268.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20843348

Research article
Eligibility for and outcome of treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in a cohort of HIV-infected people in Spain
Diaz A, Diez M, Bleda M, Aldamiz M, Camafort M, Camino X, Cepeda C, Costa A, Ferrero O, Geijo P, Iribarren J, Moreno S, Moreno M, Labarga P, Pinilla J, Portu J, Pulido F, Rosa C, Santamaria J, Telenti M, Trapiella L, Trastoy M, Viciana P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:267 (14 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/267/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/267
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-267.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20840743

Research article
The epidemiology of infectious gastroenteritis related reactive arthritis in U.S. military personnel: a case-control study
Curry JA, Riddle MS, Gormley RP, Tribble DR, Porter CK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:266 (13 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/266/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/266
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-266.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20836849

Research article
Survival and health status of DOTS tuberculosis patients in rural Lao PDR
Barennes H, Keophithoun T, Nguyen TH, Strobel M, Odermatt P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:265 (10 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/265/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/265
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-265.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20831780

Research article
Molecular characterization of Histoplasma capsulatum isolated from an outbreak in treasure hunters
Munoz B, Martinez MA, Palma G, Ramirez A, Frias MG, Reyes MR, Taylor ML, Higuera AL, Corcho A, Manjarrez ME
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:264 (8 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/264/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/264
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-264.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20825675

Research article
Sequential introduction of single room isolation and hand hygiene campaign in the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in intensive care unit
Cheng VC, Tai JW, Chan W, Lau EH, Chan JF, To KK, Li IW, Ho P, Yuen K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:263 (7 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/263/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/263
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-263.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20822509

Research article
Epidemiological study of phylogenetic transmission clusters in a local HIV-1 epidemic reveals distinct differences between subtype B and non-B infections
Chalmet K, Staelens D, Blot S, Dinakis S, Pelgrom J, Plum J, Vogelaers D, Vandekerckhove L, Verhofstede C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:262 (7 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/262/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/262
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-262.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20822507

Research article
Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and their correlates among men who have sex with men in Norway: an Internet-based cross-sectional survey
Jakopanec I, Schimmer B, Grjibovski AM, Klouman E, Aavitsland P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:261 (6 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/261/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/261
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-261.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20815931

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