September 24, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 24-Aug-2011 and 23-Sep-2011

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Research article
Invasive fungal sinusitis in patients with hematological malignancy: 15 years experience in a single university hospital in Taiwan
Chen C, Sheng W, Cheng A, Chen Y, Tsay W, Tang J, Huang S, Chang S, Tien H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:250 (22 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-250.pdf

Research article
Amplified fragment length polymorphism of clinical and environmental Vibrio cholerae from a freshwater environment in a cholera-endemic area, India.
Mishra A, Taneja N, Sharma RK, Kumar R, Sharma NC, Sharma M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:249 (22 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-249.pdf

Research article
Impact of Routine PCV7 (Prevenar) Vaccination of Infants on the Clinical and Economic Burden of Pneumococcal Disease in Malaysia
Aljunid S, Abuduxike G, Ahmed Z, Sulong S, Muhd Nur A, Goh A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:248 (21 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-248.pdf

Research article
Predictors of HBeAg status and hepatitis B viraemia in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis B in the HAART era in Brazil
Mendes-Correa M, Pinho JR, Gomes-Gouvea MS, Silva AC, Guastini CF, Martins LG, Leite AG, Silva MH, Gianini RJ, Uip DE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:247 (20 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-247.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21933423

Research article
Impact of Lipodystrophy on the Prevalence and Components of Metabolic Syndrome in HIV-infected patients
Freitas P, Carvalho D, Souto S, Santos A, Xerinda S, Marques R, Martinez E, Sarmento A, Medina J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:246 (20 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/246/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-246.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21933422

Research article
Specificity of a whole blood IGRA in German nursing students
Schablon A, Diel R, Diner G, Anske U, Pankow W, Ringshausen FC, Nienhaus A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:245 (19 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21929799

Research article
A longitudinal study of stavudine-associated toxicities in a large cohort of South African HIV infected subjects.
Menezes CN, Maskew M, Sanne I, Crowther NJ, Raal FJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:244 (17 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21923929

Research article
Detection of Pulmonary tuberculosis: comparing MR imaging with HRCT
Busi Rizzi E, Schinina V, Cristofaro M, Goletti D, Palmieri F, Bevilacqua N, Lauria FN, Girardi E, Bibbolino C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:243 (16 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21923910

Research article
What is the potential for bisexual men in China to act as a bridge of HIV transmission to the female population? Behavioral evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chow EP, Wilson DP, Zhang L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:242 (15 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21920042

Research article
Host response transcriptional profiling reveals extracellular components and ABC (ATP-binding cassette) transporters gene enrichment in typhoid fever-infected Nigerian children
Khoo SK, Petillo D, Parida M, Tan A, Resau JH, Obaro SK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:241 (13 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-241.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21914192

Research article
Characteristics of pncA Mutations in Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Taiwan
Chiu Y, Huang S, Yu K, Lee Y, Feng J, Su W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:240 (12 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/240/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-240.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21910892

Research article
Increase in serotype 19A prevalence and amoxicillin non-susceptibility among paediatric Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from middle ear fluid in a passive laboratory-based surveillance in Spain, 1997-2009
Fenoll A, Aguilar L, Vicioso M, Gimenez M, Robledo O, Granizo J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:239 (12 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-239.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21910891

Research article
Investigation of an Escherichia coli O145 outbreak in a child day-care centre - extensive sampling and characterization of eae- and stx1-positive E. coli yields epidemiological and socioeconomic insight.
Wahl E, Vold L, Lindstedt BA, Bruheim T, Afset JE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:238 (8 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/238/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-238.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21902833

Research article
How often is a work-up for Legionella pursued in patients with pneumonia? A retrospective study
Hollenbeck B, Dupont I, Mermel LA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:237 (7 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/237/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/237
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-237.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21899763

Research article
Early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia incidence in intensive care units: a surveillance-based study
Vanhems P, Benet T, Voirin N, Januel J, Lepape A, Allaouchiche B, Argaud L, Chassard D, Guerin C, Group S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:236 (6 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/236/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-236.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21896188

Research article
Canadian oncogenic human papillomavirus cervical infection prevalence: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Tricco AC, Ng CH, Gilca V, Anonychuk A, Pham B, Berliner S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:235 (5 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/235/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-235.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21892939

Research article
Effect of praziquantel treatment of Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on immune responses to schistosome antigens among the offspring: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Tweyongyere R, Mawa PA, Kihembo M, Jones FM, Webb EL, Cose S, Dunne DW, Vennervald BJ, Elliott AM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:234 (2 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/234/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/234
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-234.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21888656

Research article
Severe influenza cases in paediatric intensive care units in Germany during the pre-pandemic seasons 2005 to 2008
Streng A, Grote V, Liese JG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:233 (31 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/233/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/233
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-233.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21880125

Research article
Direct association between pharyngeal viral secretion and host cytokine response in severe pandemic influenza
Almansa R, Anton A, Ramirez P, Martin-Loeches I, Banner D, Pumarola T, Xu L, Blanco J, Ran L, Lopez-Campos G, Martin-Sanchez F, Socias L, Loza A, Andaluz D, Maravi E, Gordón M, Gallegos MC, Fernandez V, León C, Merino P, Marcos M, Gandía F, Bobillo F, Resino S, Eiros JM, Castro C, Mateo P, Gonzalez-Rivera M, Rello J, de Lejarazu R, Kelvin DJ, Bermejo-Martin JF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:232 (31 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/232/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/232
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-232.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21880131

Research article
Tolerability of inhaled N-chlorotaurine in an acute pig streptococcal lower airway inflammation model
Schwienbacher M, Treml B, Pinna A, Geiger R, Reinstadler H, Pircher  I, Schmidl E, Willomitzer C, Neumeister J, Pilch M, Hauer M, Hager T, Sergi C, Scholl-Bürgi S, Giese T, Löckinger A, Nagl M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:231 (29 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/231/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/231
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-231.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21875435

Research article
An analysis of national target groups for monovalent 2009 pandemic influenza vaccine and trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines in 2009-10 and 2010-11
Ng S, Wu P, Nishiura H, Ip DK, Lee ES, Cowling BJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:230 (26 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/230/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/230
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-230.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21871096

Research article
Clusters of spatial, temporal, and space-time distribution of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Liaoning Province, Northeastern China
Wu W, Guo J, Guan P, Sun Y, Zhou B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:229 (26 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/229/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-229.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21867563

Research article
Comparison of the virulence of exopolysaccharide-producing Prevotella intermedia to exopolysaccharide non-producing periodontopathic organisms
Yamanaka T, Yamane K, Furukawa T, Matsumoto-Mashimo C, Sugimori C, Nambu T, Obata N, Walker CB, Leung K, Fukushima H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:228 (25 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/228/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-228.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21864411

Research article
The role of schools in the spread of mumps among unvaccinated children: a retrospective cohort study
Ruijs WL, Hautvast JL, Akkermans RP, Hulscher ME, van der Velden K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:227 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/227/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/227
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-227.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21864363

Research article
School nurses' experiences of delivering the UK HPV vaccination programme in its first year
Hilton S, Hunt K, Bedford H, Petticrew M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:226 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/226/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/226
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-226.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21864404

Research article
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of childhood pandemic 2009 H1N1 virus infection: an observational cohort study
Rhim J, Lee K, Youn Y, Kang J, Kim J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:225 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/225/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/225
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-225.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21864391

Research article
Diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin in critically ill immunocompromised patients
Bele N, Darmon M, Coquet I, Feugeas J, Legriel S, Adaoui N, Schlemmer B, Azoulay É
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:224 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/224/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/224
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-224.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21864380


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