January 23, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (25 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 24-Dec-2010 and 22-Jan-2011

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Hypothesis
Possible impact of rising sea levels on vector-borne infectious diseases
Ramasamy R, Surendran SN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:18 (18 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/18/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-18.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21241521

Case report
A case of septicaemic anthrax in an intravenous drug user
Powell AG, Crozier JE, Hodgson H, Galloway DJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:21 (20 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/21/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-21.pdf

Case report
Neurosyphilis manifesting with unilateral visual loss and hyponatremia: a case report
Milger K, Fleig V, Kohlenberg A, Discher T, Lohmeyer J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:17 (15 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/17/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-17.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21235811

Case report
Chromoblastomycosis after a leech bite complicated by myiasis: a case report
Slesak G, Inthalad S, Strobel M, Marschal M, Hall MJ, Newton PN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:14 (12 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/14/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-14.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21226934

Research article
Tuberculosis infection among homeless persons and caregivers in a high-tuberculosis-prevalence area in Japan: a cross-sectional study
Tabuchi T, Takatorige T, Hirayama Y, Nakata N, Harihara S, Shimouchi A, Fujita K, Yoshida H, Tamura Y, Nagai T, Matsumoto T, Takashima T, Iso H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:22 (21 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/22/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-22.pdf

Research article
Genital warts and infection with human immunodeficiency virus in high-risk women in Burkina Faso: a longitudinal study
Low A, Clayton T, Konate I, Nagot N, Ouedraogo A, Huet C, Didelot-Rousseau M, Segondy M, van de Perre P, Mayaud P, Study Group Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:20 (20 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/20/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-20.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis infection among health care workers in Malaysia
Rafiza S, Rampal K, Tahir A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:19 (18 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/19/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-19.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21244645

Research article
Is public transport a risk factor for acute respiratory infection?
Troko J, Myles P, Gibson J, Hashim A, Enstone J, Kingdon S, Packham C, Amin S, Hayward A, Nguyen-Van-Tam J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:16 (14 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/16/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-16.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21235795

Research article
Antibody Dynamics and Spontaneous Viral Clearance in Patients with Acute Hepatitis C Infection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Strasak AM, Kim AY, Lauer GM, de Sousa PS, Ginuino CF, Fernandes CA, Velloso CE, de Almeida AJ, de Oliveira JM, Yoshida CF, Schulze zur Wiesch J, Paranhos-Baccala G, Lang S, Brant LJ, Ulmer H, Strohmaier S, Kaltenbach L, Lampe E, Lewis-Ximenez LL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:15 (12 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/15/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-15.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21226945

Research article
Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Vaccines against Cervical HPV Infection and Diseases among Women: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Lu B, Kumar A, Castellsague X, Giuliano AR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:13 (12 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/13/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-13.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21226933

Research article
Clinical profiles of patients colonized or infected with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae isolates: a 20 month retrospective study at a Belgian University Hospital
Schoevaerdts D, Bogaerts P, Grimmelprez A, de Saint-Hubert M, Delaere B, Jamart J, Swine C, Glupczynski Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:12 (12 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/12/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/12
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-12.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21226923

Research article
Factors associated with presentation to care with advanced HIV disease in Brussels and Northern France: 1997-2007
Ndiaye B, Salleron J, Vincent A, Bataille P, Bonnevie F, Choisy P, Cochonat K, Fontier C, Guerroumi H, Vandercam B, Melliez H, Yazdanpanah Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:11 (12 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/11/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-11.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21226905

Research article
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with uterine cervical human papillomavirus infection: a meta-analysis
Gillet E, Meys JF, Verstraelen H, Bosire C, De Sutter P, Temmerman M, Broeck D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:10 (11 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/10/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/10
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-10.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21223574

Research article
Burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in the Middle Eastern and North African pediatric population
Khoury H, Ogilvie I, El Khoury AC, Duan Y, Goetghebeur MM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:9 (7 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/9/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/9
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21214934

Research article
Prevalence and cumulative incidence of abnormal cervical cytology among HIV-infected Thai women: a 5.5-year retrospective cohort study
Chalermchockcharoenkit A, Chayachinda C, Thamkhantho M, Komoltri C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:8 (7 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/8/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21211065

Research article
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) types Western blot (WB) band profiles as potential surrogate markers of HIV disease progression and predictors of vertical transmission in a cohort of infected but antiretroviral therapy naive pregnant women in Harare, Zimbabwe
Duri K, Muller F, Gumbo FZ, Kurewa NE, Rusakaniko S, Chirenje MZ, Mapingure MP, Stray-Pedersen B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:7 (6 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/7/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/7
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21211021

Research article
The antimicrobial resistance patterns and associated determinants in Streptococcus suis isolated from humans in southern Vietnam, 1997-2008
Hoa NT, Chieu TT, Nghia HD, Mai NT, Anh PH, Wolbers M, Baker S, Campbell JI, Chau NV, Hien TT, Farrar J, Schultsz C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:6 (6 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/6/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/6
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21208459

Research article
Prognostic factors and monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis: gram-positive versus gram-negative pathogens
Lee C, Kuo L, Peng K, Hsu W, Huang T, Chou Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:5 (5 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/5/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/5
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21208438

Research article
Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae as primary causes of acute otitis media in colombian children: a prospective study
Sierra A, Lopez P, Zapata MA, Vanegas B, Castrejon MM, DeAntonio R, Hausdorff WP, Colindres RE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:4 (5 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/4/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/4
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21208431

Research article
A comparative examination of tuberculosis immigration medical screening programs from selected countries with high immigration and low tuberculosis incidence rates
Alvarez GG, Gushulak B, Rumman K, Altpeter E, Chemtob D, Douglas P, Erkens C, Helbling P, Hamilton I, Jones J, Matteelli A, Paty M, Posey DL, Sagebiel D, Slump E, Tegnell A, Valin E, Winje B, Ellis E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:3 (4 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/3/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/3
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21205318

Research article
Sources, perceived usefulness and understanding of information disseminated to families who entered home quarantine during the H1N1 pandemic in Victoria, Australia: a cross-sectional study
Kavanagh AM, Bentley RJ, Mason KE, McVernon J, Petrony S, Fielding J, LaMontagne AD, Studdert DM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:2 (4 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/2/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21199583

Research article
Factors associated with mortality in patients with drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis
Nahid P, Jarlsberg LG, Rudoy I, de Jong BC, Unger A, Kawamura L, Osmond DH, Hopewell PC, Daley CL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:1 (3 January 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/1/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/1
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21199579

Research article
Cluster analysis for identifying sub-groups and selecting potential discriminatory variables in human encephalitis
Hamid JS, Meaney C, Crowcroft NS, Granerod J, Beyene J, on behalf of the UK Etiology of Encephalitis Study Group
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:364 (31 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/364/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/364
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-364.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21192831

Research article
Faecal pharmacokinetics of orally administered vancomycin in patients with suspected Clostridium difficile infection
Gonzales M, Pepin J, Frost EH, Carrier JC, Sirard S, Fortier L, Valiquette L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:363 (30 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/363/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/363
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-363.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21192802

Research article
The burden and treatment of HIV in tuberculosis patients in Papua Province, Indonesia: a prospective observational study
Pontororing GJ, Kenangalem E, Lolong DB, Waramori G, Sandjaja , Tjitra E, Price RN, Kelly PM, Anstey NM, Ralph AP
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:362 (24 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/362/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/362
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-362.pdf

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