December 26, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 25-Nov-2011 and 25-Dec-2011

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Case report
Encephalitis temporally associated with live attenuated Japanese encephalitis vaccine: Four case reports
Jia N, Zhao QM, Guo XF, Cheng JX, Wu C, Zuo SQ, Dai PF, Zhao JY, Zhang JS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:344 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/344/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-344.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168358

Case report
Disseminated Rhodococcus equi infection in HIV infection despite highly active antiretroviral therapy
Ferretti F, Boschini A, Iabichino C, Gerevini S, De Nardi P, Guffanti M, Balconi G, Lazzarin A, Cinque P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:343 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/343/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-343.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168333

Case report
Successful management of cryptococcosis of the bilateral adrenal glands and liver by unilateral adrenalectomy with antifungal agents: a case report
Matsuda Y, Kawate H, Okishige Y, Abe I, Adachi M, Ohnaka K, Sato N, Inokuchi J, Tatsugami K, Naito S, Nomura M, Takayanagi R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:340 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/340/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-340.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166121

Research article
Stability and Infectivity of Novel Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus In blood-derived matrices under Different Storage Conditions
Wang X, Zoueva O, Zhao J, Ye Z, Hewlett I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:354 (22 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/354/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-354.pdf

Research article
Multi-centre evaluation of the speed-oligo Mycobacteria assay for differentiation of Mycobacterium spp. in clinical isolates
Hofmann-Thiel S, Turaev L, Alnour T, Drath L, Mullerova M, Hoffmann H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:353 (19 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/353/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-353.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22182531

Research article
Epidemiological Characteristics of Varicella from 2000 to 2008 and the impact of nationwide immunization in Taiwan
Chang L, Huang L, Chang I, Tsai F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:352 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/352/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-352.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22176638

Research article
Risk Factors for Default from Tuberculosis Treatment in HIV-Infected Individuals in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil: a prospective cohort study.
Maruza M, Albuquerque MF, Coimbra I, Moura LV, Montarroyos UR, Miranda-Filho DB, Ramos HL, Rodrigues LC, Ximenes RA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:351 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/351/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-351.pdf

Research article
Excess mortality related to seasonal influenza and extreme temperatures in Denmark, 1994-2010
Nielsen J, Mazick A, Glismann S, Molbak K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:350 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/350/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-350.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22176601

Research article
Latent tuberculosis infection,tuberculin skin test conversion and vitamin D status in contacts of tuberculosis patients: a cross-sectional and case-control study.
Arnedo-Pena A, Juan-Cerdan JV, Romeu-Gracia A, Garcia-Ferrer D, Holguin-Gomez R, Iborra-Millet J, Herrero-Carot C, Sanchis-Pinana J, Bellido-Blasco J, Ferrero-Vega JA, Adsuara LS, Silvestre ES, Ferrer NM, Bartual VR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:349 (15 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/349/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-349.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22171844

Research article
Incidence of maternal Toxoplasma infections in pregnancy in Upper Austria, 2000-2007
Sagel U, Kramer A, Mikolajczyk RT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:348 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/348/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-348.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168604

Research article
Enhanced upper genital tract pathologies by blocking Tim-3 and PD-L1 signaling pathways in mice intravagninally infected with Chlamydia muridarum
Peng B, Lu C, Tang L, Yeh I, He Z, Wu Y, Zhong G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:347 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/347/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-347.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168579

Research article
An outbreak of coxsackievirus A6 hand, foot, and mouth disease associated with onychomadesis in Taiwan, 2010
Wei S, Huang Y, Liu M, Tsou T, Lin H, Lin T, Tsai C, Chao Y, Chang L, Hsu C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:346 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/346/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-346.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168544

Research article
Detection of human bocavirus from children and adults with acute respiratory tract illness in Guangzhou, southern China
Liu W, Chen D, Liu Q, Liang H, Yang Z, Qin S, Zhou R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:345 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/345/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-345.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168387

Research article
Effect modification of environmental factors on influenza-associated mortality: a time-series study in two Chinese cities
Yang L, Chen P, He J, Chan K, Ou C, Deng A, Peiris J, Wong C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:342 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/342/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-342.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168284

Research article
Rate and determinants of treatment response to different antiretroviral combination strategies in subjects presenting at HIV-1 diagnosis with advanced disease.
Esposito A, Floridia M, d'Ettorre G, Pastori D, Fantauzzi A, Massetti P, Ceccarelli G, Ajassa C, Vullo V, Mezzaroma I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:341 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/341/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-341.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166160

Research article
Circulating levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) correlate with disease status in leprosy
Rodrigues L, Hacker M, Illarramendi X, Pinheiro M, da Costa Nery J, Sarno E, Pessolani M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:339 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/339/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-339.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166091

Research article
Molecular detection and speciation of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in blood from patients with culture-negative leptospirosis
Boonsilp S, Thaipadungpanit J, Amornchai P, Wuthiekanun V, Chierakul W, Limmathurotsakul D, Day NP, Peacock SJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:338 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/338/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-338.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22151687

Research article
Age- and region-specific hepatitis B prevalence in Turkey estimated using generalized linear mixed models: a systematic review
Toy M, Onder F, Wormann T, Bozdayi A, Schalm SW, Borsboom GJ, van Rosmalen J, Richardus J, Yurdaydin C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:337 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/337/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-337.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22151620

Research article
Clinical effectiveness of rapid tests for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitalized patients: A systematic review
Polisena J, Chen S, Cimon K, McGill S, Forward K, Gardam M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:336 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/336/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-336.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22151575

Research article
The impact of vancomycin susceptibility on treatment outcomes among patients with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
Honda H, Doern CD, Dunne M, Warren DK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:335 (5 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/335/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-335.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22142287

Research article
Risk Factors for HIV-1 Seroconversion among Taiwanese Men Visiting Gay Saunas Who Have Sex with Men
Chen Y, Lin Y, Chen M, Huang S, Lai S, Wong W, Tsai H, Lin Y, Liu H, Lyu S, Chen YA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:334 (5 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/334/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-334.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22136602

Research article
The epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative high-risk women in Kigali, Rwanda
Veldhuijzen NJ, Braunstein SL, Vyankandondera J, Ingabire C, Ntirushwa J, Kestelyn E, Tuijn C, Wit FW, Umutoni A, Uwineza M, Crucitti T, van de Wijgert JH
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:333 (2 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/333/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-333.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22136570

Research article
Transmissibility and temporal changes of 2009 pH1N1 pandemic during summer and fall/winter waves
Hsieh Y, Cheng K, Wu T, Li T, Chen C, Chen J, Lin M, (CIDER) Team C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:332 (2 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/332/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-332.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22136530

Research article
Temporal trend and climate factors of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome epidemic in Shenyang City, China
Liu X, Jiang B, Gu W, Liu Q
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:331 (2 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/331/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-331.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22133347

Research article
Antibiotic resistance in primary care in Austria - a systematic review of scientific and grey literature
Hoffmann K, Wagner G, Apfalter P, Maier M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:330 (28 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/330/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/330
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-330.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22123085

Research article
Improved detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii in upper and lower respiratory tract specimens from children with suspected pneumocystis pneumonia using real-time PCR: a prospective study
Samuel CM, Whitelaw A, Corcoran C, Morrow B, Hsiao N, Zampoli M, Zar HJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:329 (28 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/329/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-329.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22123076

Research article
Seroepidemiololgy of rickettsioses in Sri Lanka: a patient based study
Liyanapathirana VC, Thevanesam V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:328 (25 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/328/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-328.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22118601


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