February 7, 2014

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The following new articles have just been published in BMC Infectious Diseases

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Case report
Two severe cases of H7N9 pneumonia patients with immunoneuroendocrine axis dysfunction and vitamin D insufficiency
Yao J, Liu L, Chen G, Lin L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:44 (28 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/44/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24472299

Research article
Virulence difference between the prototypic Schu S4 strain (A1a) and Francisella tularensis A1a, A1b, A2 and type B strains in a murine model of infection
Molins CR, Delorey MJ, Yockey BM, Young JW, Belisle JT, Schriefer ME, Petersen JM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:67 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/67/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-67.pdf

Research article
In vitro susceptibility of Escherichia coli strains isolated from urine samples obtained in mainland China to fosfomycin trometamol and other antibiotics: a 9-year surveillance study (2004-2012)
Lai B, Zheng B, Li Y, Zhu S, Tong Z
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:66 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/66/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-66.pdf

Research article
Antimicrobial susceptibility/resistance and genetic characteristics of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Poland, 2010-2012
Mlynarczyk-Bonikowska B, Serwin AB, Golparian D, Walter de Walthoffen S, Majewski S, Koper M, Malejczyk M, Domeika M, Unemo M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:65 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/65/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-65.pdf

Research article
Tuberculosis burden in China: a high prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in household contacts with and without symptoms
Jia Z, Cheng S, Ma Y, Zhang T, Bai L, Xu W, He X, Zhang P, Zhao J, Christiani DC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:64 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/64/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-64.pdf

Research article
Stability of glycoprotein gene sequences of herpes simplex virus type 2 from primary to recurrent human infection, and diversity of the sequences among patients attending an STD clinic
Haarr L, Nilsen A, Knappskog PM, Langeland N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:63 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/63/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-63.pdf

Research article
Inventory study of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in the European Union
van der Werf MJ, Ködmön C, Katalini¿-Jankovi¿ V, Kummik T, Soini H, Richter E, Papaventsis D, Tortoli E, Perrin M, van Soolingen D, ¿olnir-Dov¿ M, Østergaard Thomsen V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:62 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/62/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-62.pdf

Research article
Clinical implications for patients treated inappropriately for community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department
Micek ST, Lang A, Fuller BM, Hampton NB, Kollef MH
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:61 (5 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/61/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-61.pdf

Research article
Human and entomological surveillance of West Nile fever, dengue and chikungunya in Veneto Region, Italy, 2010-2012
Gobbi F, Capelli G, Angheben A, Giobbia M, Conforto M, Franzetti M, Cattelan AM, Raise E, Rovere P, Mulatti P, Montarsi F, Drago A, Barzon L, Napoletano G, Zanella F, Pozza F, Russo F, Rosi P, Palù G, Bisoffi Z
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:60 (5 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/60/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-60.pdf

Research article
Evaluation of Fluorotype MTB for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in clinical specimens from a low-incidence country
Hofmann-Thiel S, Hoffmann H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:59 (5 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/59/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-59.pdf

Research article
Kaposi`s sarcoma associated herpesvirus infection among female sex workers and general population women in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study
Zhang T, Yang Y, Yu F, Zhao Y, Lin F, Minhas V, Wood C, He N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:58 (5 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/58/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-58.pdf

Research article
What are the most important infectious diseases among those >=65 years: a comprehensive analysis on notifiable diseases, Norway, 1993-2011
Steens A, Eriksen H, Blystad H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:57 (4 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-57.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24495775

Research article
NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase and ArmA 16S rRNA methylase producing Providencia rettgeri clinical isolates in Nepal
Tada T, Miyoshi-Akiyama T, Dahal RK, Sah MK, Ohara H, Shimada K, Kirikae T, Pokhrel BM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:56 (3 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/56/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-56.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484534

Research article
IFN- alpha blocks IL-17 production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with chronic active hepatitis B Infection
Cui F, Meng J, Luo P, Chen P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:55 (1 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/55/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-55.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484458

Research article
Comparative evaluation of three immunochromatographic identification tests for culture confirmation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
Chikamatsu K, Aono A, Yamada H, Sugamoto T, Kato T, Kazumi Y, Tamai K, Yanagisawa H, Mitarai S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:54 (1 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/54/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/54
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-54.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484470

Research article
A metabolic biosignature of early response to anti-tuberculosis treatment
Mahapatra S, Hess AM, Johnson JL, Eisenach KD, DeGroote MA, Gitta P, Joloba ML, Kaplan G, Walzl G, Boom WH, Belisle JT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:53 (31 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/53/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-53.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484441

Research article
Serum complement C4b, fibronectin, and prolidase are associated with the pathological changes of pulmonary tuberculosis
Wang C, Li Y, Li X, Wei L, Yang X, Xu D, Jiang T, Li Z, Chen Z, Zhang X, Liu J, Ping Z, Li J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:52 (31 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/52/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/52
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-52.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484408

Research article
Increased alpha-9 human papillomavirus species viral load in human immunodeficiency virus positive women
Mbulawa ZZ, Johnson LF, Marais DJ, Gustavsson I, Moodley JR, Coetzee D, Gyllensten U, Williamson A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:51 (31 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/51/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-51.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24484380

Research article
Molecular identification of adenoviruses associated with respiratory infection in Egypt from 2003 to 2010
Demian P, Horton KC, Kajon A, Siam R, Hasanin AM, Elgohary Sheta A, Cornelius C, Gaynor AM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:50 (30 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/50/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-50.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24479824

Research article
A novel polyclonal antibody-based sandwich ELISA for detection of Plasmodium vivax developed from two lactate dehydrogenase protein segments
Sousa L, Mariuba L, Holanda R, Pimentel J, Almeida M, Chaves Y, Borges D, Lima E, Crainey J, Orlandi P, Lacerda M, Nogueira P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:49 (30 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/49/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/49
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-49.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24475751

Research article
Bordetella pertussis in sporadic and outbreak settings in Alberta, Canada, July 2004 - December 2012
Fathima S, Ferrato C, Lee BE, Simmonds K, Yan L, Mukhi SN, Li V, Chui L, Drews SJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:48 (30 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/48/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-48.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24476570

Research article
Aspirin enhances opsonophagocytosis and is associated to a lower risk for Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome
Lee C, Su L, Liu J, Chang C, Chen R, Yang K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:47 (30 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/47/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/47
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-47.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24476545

Research article
Evaluation of chromID strepto B as a screening media for Streptococcus agalactiae
Morita T, Feng D, Kamio Y, Kanno I, Somaya T, Imai K, Inoue M, Fujiwara M, Miyauchi A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:46 (29 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24479795

Research article
The potential impact of expanding target age groups for polio immunization campaigns
Tebbens RJ, Kalkowska DA, Wassilak SG, Pallansch MA, Cochi SL, Thompson KM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:45 (29 January 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/45/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-45.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24472313

Reviewer acknowledgement
Reviewer acknowledgement 2013
Harris PK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14:20 (6 February 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/20/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/14/20
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-14-20.pdf










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