October 25, 2011

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

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Study protocol
Efficacy and tolerance of the topical application of potassium hydroxide (10% and 15%) in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum: randomized clinical trial: research protocol
Marsal JR, Cruz I, Teixido C, Diez O, Martinez M, Galindo G, Real J, Schoenenberger JA, Pera H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:278 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/278/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-278.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011376

Case report
Granulomatous hepatitis, choroiditis and aortoduodenal fistula complicating intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy: Case report
Gao CQ, Mithani R, Leya J, Dawravoo L, Bhatia A, Antoine J, De Alba F, Russo PA, Fimmel CJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:260 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/260/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21961922

Research article
Knowledge and awareness of tuberculosis among Roma population in Belgrade: a qualitative study
Vukovic DS, Nagorni-Obradovic LM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:284 (24 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/284/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-284.pdf

Research article
A qualitative evaluation of volunteers' experiences in a phase I/II HIV vaccine trial in Tanzania
Tarimo EA, Thorson A, Kohi TW, Bakari M, Sandstrom E, Mhalu F, Kulane A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:283 (24 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/283/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-283.pdf

Research article
Fine mapping of genetic polymorphisms of pulmonary tuberculosis within chromosome 18q11.2 in the Chinese population: a case-control study
Dai Y, Zhang X, Pan H, Tang S, Shen H, Wang J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:282 (22 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/282/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-282.pdf

Research article
Clinical Characteristics Of Patients With Epstein Barr Virus In Cerebrospinal Fluid
Martelius T, Lappalainen M, Palomaki M, Anttila V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:281 (21 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/281/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-281.pdf

Research article
Pleural fluid soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 as a marker of bacterial infection: a meta-analysis
Summah H, Tao L, Zhu Y, Jiang H, Qu J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:280 (20 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/280/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-280.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22014385

Research article
Comparative effectiveness of nafcillin or cefazolin versus vancomycin in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
Schweizer ML, Furuno JP, Harris AD, Johnson JK, Shardell MD, McGregor JC, Thom KA, Cosgrove SE, Sakoulas G, Perencevich EN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:279 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/279/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-279.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011388

Research article
International travel and the risk of hospitalization with non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia. A Danish population-based cohort study, 1999-2008
Koch K, Kristensen B, Holt HM, Ethelberg S, Molbak K, Schonheyder HC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:277 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/277/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-277.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011371

Research article
Analysis of undiagnosed tuberculosis-related deaths identified at post-mortem among HIV- infected patients in Russia: a descriptive study.
Balabanova Y, Tchernyshev V, Tsigankov I, Maximova S, Mikheeva N, Fedyukovitch L, Kuznetsov S, Fedorin I, Drobniewski F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:276 (18 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/276/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-276.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22008481

Research article
Agricultural, socioeconomic and environmental variables as risks for human verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) infection in Finland
Jalava K, Ollgren J, Eklund M, Siitonen A, Kuusi M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:275 (18 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/275/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-275.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22008456

Research article
Potential immunomodulatory effects of latent toxoplasmosis in humans
Flegr J, Striz I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:274 (18 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/274/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22008411

Research article
The influence of different helminth infection phenotypes on immune responses against HIV in co-infected adults in South Africa.
Mkhize-Kwitshana ZL, Taylor M, Jooste P, Mabaso ML, Walzl G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:273 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/273/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-273.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21999928

Research article
A large sustained endemic outbreak of multiresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a new epidemiological scenario for nosocomial acquisition
Suarez C, Pena C, Arch O, Dominguez M, Tubau F, Juan C, Gavalda L, Sora M, Oliver A, Pujol M, Ariza J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:272 (13 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/272/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-272.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21995287

Research article
Clinical and socioeconomic impact of different types and subtypes of seasonal influenza viruses in children during influenza seasons 2007/2008 and 2008/2009
Esposito S, Molteni C, Daleno C, Valzano A, Fossali E, Da Dalt L, Cecinati V, Bruzzese E, Giacchino R, Giaquinto C, Lackenby A, Principi N, (isgi) f
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:271 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/271/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-271.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21992699

Research article
The changing seroepidemiology of enterovirus 71 infection among children and adolescents in Singapore
Ang LW, Phoon MC, Wu Y, Cutter J, James L, Chow VT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:270 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/270/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988931

Research article
Evaluation of bleach-sedimentation for sterilising and concentrating Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum specimens
Chew R, Calderon C, Schumacher SG, Sherman JM, Caviedes L, Fuentes P, Coronel J, Valencia T, Hererra B, Zimic M, Huaroto L, Sabogal I, Escombe A, Gilman RH, Evans CA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:269 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/269/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-269.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985457

Research article
Risk factors for Plasmodium falciparum hyperparasitaemia in malarious children
Sowunmi A, Okuboyejo TM, Gbotosho GO, Happi CT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:268 (9 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/268/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21982211

Research article
Evaluation of Cardiovascular biomarkers In HIV-infected Patients Switching to Abacavir or Tenofovir Based Therapy
Rasmussen TA, Tolstrup M, Melchjorsen J, Frederiksen CA, Nielsen US, Langdahl BL, Ostergaard L, Laursen AL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:267 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/267/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-267.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970555

Research article
The molecular epidemiology of circulating rotaviruses: three-year surveillance in the region of Monastir, Tunisia
Hassine-Zaafrane M, Sdiri-Loulizi K, Salem I, Kaplon J, Ayouni S, Ambert-Balay K, Sakly N, Pothier P, Aouni M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:266 (3 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/266/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/266
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21967503

Research article
Evaluation of endothelial function and subclinical atherosclerosis in association with hepatitis C virus in HIV-infected patients: a cross-sectional study
Masiá M, Padilla S, Robledano C, Ramos JM, Gutiérrez F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:265 (3 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/265/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/265
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21967471

Research article
Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV discordant partners using interferon gamma release assays
Talati NJ, Gonzalez-Diaz E, Mutemba C, Wendt J, Kilembe W, Mwananyanda L, Chomba E, Allen S, del Rio C, Blumberg HM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:264 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/264/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/264
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21962029

Research article
Immunomodulatory factors in cervicovaginal secretions from pregnant and non-pregnant women: A cross-sectional study
Walter J, Fraga L, Orin MJ, Decker WD, Gipps T, Stek A, Aldrovandi GM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:263 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/263/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/263
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21961998

Research article
Virologic and clinical characteristics of HBV genotypes/subgenotypes in 487 Chinese pediatric patients with CHB
Zhong Y, Li J, Song H, Duan Z, Dong Y, Xing X, Li X, Gu M, Han Y, Zhu S, Zhang H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:262 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/262/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/262
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21961963

Research article
Anidulafungin compared with fluconazole for treatment of candidemia and other forms of invasive candidiasis caused by Candida albicans: a multivariate analysis of factors associated with improved outcome
Reboli AC, Shorr AF, Rotstein C, Pappas PG, Kett DH, Schlamm HT, Reisman AL, Biswas P, Walsh TJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:261 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/261/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/261
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21961941

Research article
Utility of Total lymphocyte Count as a Surrogate Marker for CD4 counts in HIV-1 infected Children in Kenya
Githinji N, Maleche-Obimbo E, Ndiritu M, Wamalwa DC, Mbori-Ngacha D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:259 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/259/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-259.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21961890

Research article
Delays in starting antiretroviral therapy in patients with HIV-associated tuberculosis accessing non-integrated clinical services in a South African township
Lawn SD, Campbell L, Kaplan R, Little F, Morrow C, Wood R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:258 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/258/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-258.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21957868

Research article
Recommendations for and compliance with social restrictions during implementation of school closures in the early phase of the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 outbreak in Melbourne, Australia
McVernon J, Mason K, Petrony S, Nathan P, LaMontagne AD, Bentley R, Fielding J, Studdert DM, Kavanagh A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:257 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/257/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/257
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21958428

Research article
Prospective study on severe malaria among in-patients at Bombo regional hospital, Tanga, north-eastern Tanzania
Msangeni HA, Kamugisha ML, Sembuche SH, Malecela EK, Akida JA, Temba FF, Mmbando BP, Lemnge MM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:256 (29 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/256/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/256
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21958391

Research article
Molecular detection of fluoroquinolone-resistance in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Cambodia suggests low association with XDR phenotypes
Surcouf C, Heng S, Pierre-Audigier C, Cadet-Daniel V, Namouchi A, Murray A, Gicquel B, Guillard B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:255 (28 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/255/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/255
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21955640

Research article
High specificity of line-immunoassay based algorithms for recent HIV-1 infection independent of viral subtype and stage of disease
Schüpbach J, Bisset LR, Regenass S, Bürgisser P, Gorgievski M, Steffen I, Andreutti C, Martinetti G, Shah C, Yerly S, Klimkait T, Gebhardt M, Schöni-Affolter F, Rickenbach M,  the Swiss HIV Cohort Study
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:254 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/254/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/254
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943091

Research article
Adult male circumcision as an intervention against HIV: An operational study of uptake in a South African community (ANRS 12126)
Lissouba P, Taljaard D, Rech D, Dermaux-Msimang V, Legeai C, Lewis D, Singh B, Puren A, Auvert B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:253 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/253/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/253
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943076

Research article
HPV infection among rural American Indian women and urban white women in South Dakota: an HPV prevalence study
Schmidt-Grimminger DC, Bell MC, Muller CJ, Maher DM, Chauhan SC, Buchwald DS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:252 (24 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/252/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/252
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943050

Research article
HIV Surveillance in a Large, Community-Based Study: Results from the Pilot Study of Project Accept (HIV Prevention Trials Network 043)
Piwowar-Manning E, Fiamma A, Laeyendecker O, Kulich M, Donnell D, Szekeres G, Robins-Morris L, Mullis, CE, Vallari A, Hackett J, Mastro TD, Gray G, Richter L, Alexandre MW, Chariyalertsak S, Chingono, A, Sweat M, Coates T, Eshleman SH
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:251 (24 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/251/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/251
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943026


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