February 26, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 26-Jan-2012 and 25-Feb-2012

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Debate
Is a single dose of meningococcal serogroup C conjugate vaccine sufficient for protection? Experience from the Netherlands
Kaaijk P, van der Ende A, Berbers G, van den Dobbelsteen GP, Rots NY
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:35 (8 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/35/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-35.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22316426

Case report
Diaphragmatic paralysis: a rare consequence of dengue fever
Ratnayake EC, Shivanthan C, Wijesiriwardena BC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:46 (22 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22356701

Case report
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome from Penicillium marneffei in an HIV-infected child: a case report and review of literature
Sudjaritruk T, Sirisanthana T, Sirisanthana V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:28 (31 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/28/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/28
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-28.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22289885

Research article
Increased prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization in household contacts of children with community acquired disease
Rafee Y, Abdel-Haq N, Asmar B, Salimnia T, Vidaillac C, Rybak MJ, Amjad M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:45 (20 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/45/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-45.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22348549

Research article
Invasive fungal infection among hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients with mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit
Hung C, Kao K, Wang P, Hu H, Hsieh M, Fu J, Chang C, Li L, Huang C, Tsai Y, Yang C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:44 (18 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/44/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22339791

Research article
Travel risk behaviours and uptake of pre-travel health preventions by university students in Australia
Heywood AE, Zhang M, MacIntyre C, Seale H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:43 (17 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-43.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22339735

Research article
Comparative activity of carbapenem testing (the COMPACT study) in Turkey
Leblebicioglu H, Cakir N, Celen M, Kurt H, Baris H, Laeuffer J, Group T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:42 (16 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-42.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22340940

Research article
Pattern recognition and cellular immune responses to novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis-antigens in individuals from Belarus
Ahmed RK, Rohava Z, Balaji KN, Hoffner SE, Gaines H, Magalhaes I, Zumla A, Skrahina A, Maeurer MJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:41 (15 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/41/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-41.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22336002

Research article
Non-capsulated and capsulated Haemophilus influenzae in children with acute otitis media in Venezuela: a prospective epidemiological study
Naranjo L, Antonio Suarez J, DeAntonio R, Sanchez F, Calvo A, Spadola E, Rodriguez N, Andrade O, Bertuglia F, Marquez N, Mercedes Castrejon M, Ortega-Barria E, Colindres RE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:40 (15 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/40/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-40.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22335965

Research article
Neuropsychological outcomes in adults commencing highly active anti-retroviral treatment in south Africa: a prospective study
Joska JA, Westgarth-Taylor J, Hoare J, Thomas KG, Paul R, Myer L, Stein DJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:39 (15 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/39/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-39.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22335937

Research article
Prospective evaluation of bone markers, parathormone and 1,25-(OH)2 vitamin D in HIV-positive patients after the initiation of tenofovir/emtricitabine with atazanavir/ritonavir or efavirenz
Foca E, Motta D, Borderi M, Gotti D, Albini L, Calabresi A, Izzo I, Bellagamba R, Narciso P, Sighinolfi L, Clo A, Gibellini D, Quiros-Roldan E, Brianese N, Mario Cesana B, Carla Re M, Torti C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:38 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/38/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-38.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22333484

Research article
Analysis of gene mutations associated with isoniazid, rifampicin and ethambutol resistance among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Ethiopia
Tessema B, Beer J, Emmrich F, Sack U, Rodloff AC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:37 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/37/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-37.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22325147

Research article
The community impact of the 2009 influenza pandemic in the WHO European Region: a comparison with historical seasonal data from 28 countries
Martirosyan L, Paget W, Jorgensen P, Brown CS, Meerhoff TJ, Pereyaslov D, Mott JA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:36 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/36/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-36.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22325082

Research article
Group B streptococcal carriage, serotype distribution and antibiotic susceptibilities in pregnant women at the time of delivery in a refugee population on the Thai - Myanmar border
Turner C, Turner P, Po L, Maner N, De Zoysa A, Afshar B, Efstratiou A, Heath PT, Nosten F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:34 (8 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/34/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-34.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22316399

Research article
A large, population-based study of age-related associations between vaginal pH and human papillomavirus infection
Clarke MA, Rodriguez A, Gage JC, Herrero R, Hildesheim A, Wacholder S, Burk R, Schiffman M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:33 (8 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/33/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-33.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22316377

Research article
Measurement of the plasma levels of antibodies against the polymorphic vaccine candidate apical membrane antigen 1 in a malaria-exposed population
Kusi KA, Dodoo D, Bosomprah S, van der Eijk M, Faber BW, Kocken CH, Remarque EJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:32 (2 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/32/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-32.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22299616

Research article
Inter-rater agreement in the assessment of abnormal chest X-ray findings for tuberculosis between two Asian countries
Sakurada S, Hang NT, Ishizuka N, Toyota E, Hung LD, Chuc PT, Lien LT, Thuong PH, Bich PT, Keicho N, Kobayashi N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:31 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/31/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-31.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22296612

Research article
Influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in acute-care hospitals: a case-control study of its effect on hospital-acquired influenza among patients
Benet T, Regis C, Voirin N, Robert O, Lina B, Cronenberger S, Comte B, Coppere B, Vanhems P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:30 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/30/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-30.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22292886

Research article
Clinical features and risk factors for severe and critical pregnant women with 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza infection in China
Zhang P, Li X, Cao B, Yang S, Liang L, Gu L, Xu Z, Hu K, Zhang H, Yan X, Huang W, Chen W, Zhang J, Li L, Wang C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:29 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/29/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-29.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22292815

Research article
Infection control management of patients with suspected highly infectious diseases in emergency departments: data from a survey in 41 facilities in 14 European countries
Fusco FM, Schilling S, De Iaco G, Brodt H, Brouqui P, Maltezou HC, Bannister B, Gottschalk R, Thomson G, Puro V, Ippolito G, Working Group E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:27 (28 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/27/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-27.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22284435

Research article
The role of facemasks and hand hygiene in the prevention of influenza transmission in households: results from a cluster randomised trial; Berlin, Germany, 2009-2011
Suess T, Remschmidt C, Schink SB, Schweiger B, Nitsche A, Schroeder K, Doellinger J, Milde J, Haas W, Koehler I, Krause G, Buchholz U
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:26 (26 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/26/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/26
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-26.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22280120

Research article
Prediction of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ (CIN2+) using HPV DNA testing after a diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) in Catalonia, Spain.
Ibanez R, Moreno-Crespi J, Sarda M, Autonell J, Fibla M, Gutierrez C, Lloveras B, Alejo M, Catala I, Alameda F, Casas M, Bosch F, de Sanjose S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:25 (26 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/25/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-25.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22280073

Research article
Deficiency in immunity to poliovirus type 3: A lurking danger?
Reinheimer C, Friedrichs I, Rabenau HF, Doerr HW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:24 (26 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/24/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-24.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22280025

Research article
TNF-alpha promoter polymorphism: A factor contributing to the different immunological and clinical phenotypes in Japanese encephalitis
Pujhari SK, Ratho RK, Prabhakar S, Mishra B, Modi M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:23 (26 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/23/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-23.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22276993


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