May 13, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (19 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 13-Apr-2009 and 12-May-2009

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Research article
Use of Interferon Gamma-Based Assay to Diagnose Tuberculosis Infection in Health Care Workers after Short Term Exposure
Storla DG, Kristiansen I, Oftung F, Korsvold G, Gaupset M, Gran G, Overby A, Dyrhol-Riise A, Bjune G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:60 (11 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/60/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-60.pdf

Research article
Shifting suitability for malaria vectors across Africa with warming climates
Peterson A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:59 (10 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/59/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-59.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19426558

Research article
Seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G antibodies against pertussis toxin among asymptomatic medical students in the west of Iran: a cross sectional study
Hashemi S, Ranjbar M, Hajilooi M, Seif-Rabiei M, Bolandi M, Moghimi J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:58 (9 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/58/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-58.pdf

Research article
Hyperglycemia in bacterial meningitis: a prospective cohort study
Schut ES, Westendorp WF, de Gans J, Kruyt ND, Spanjaard L, Reitsma JB, van de Beek D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:57 (8 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-57.pdf

Research article
Modeling microbial survival in buildup biofilm for complex medical devices
Alfa MJ, Howie R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:56 (8 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/56/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-56.pdf

Research article
Burden of herpes zoster requiring hospitalization in Spain during a seven-year period (1998-2004)
Gil A, Gil R, Alvaro A, San Martin M, Gonzalez A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:55 (7 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/55/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-55.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19422687

Research article
A Schistosoma japonicum chimeric protein with a novel adjuvant induced a polarized Th1 immune response and protection against liver egg burdens
Xu X, Zhang D, Sun W, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Xue X, Shen L, Pan W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:54 (6 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/54/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-54.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19419545

Research article
Sensitivity of direct versus concentrated sputum smear microscopy in HIV-infected patients suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis
Cattamanchi A, Dowdy DW, Davis JL, Worodria W, Yoo S, Joloba M, Matovu J, Hopewell PC, Huang L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:53 (6 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/53/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-53.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19419537

Research article
Development and assessment of a questionnaire for a descriptive cross - sectional study concerning parents' knowledge, attitudes and practises in antibiotic use in Greece.
Panagakou SG, Theodoridou MN, Papaevangelou V, Papastergiou P, Syrogiannopoulos GA, Goutziana GP, Hadjichristodoulou CS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:52 (4 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/52/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-52.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19413902

Research article
Lack of association between polymorphisms of MASP2 and susceptibility to SARS coronavirus infection
Wang Y, Yan J, Shi Y, Li P, Liu C, Ma Q, Yang R, Wang X, Zhu L, Yang X, Cao C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:51 (1 May 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/51/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-51.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19405982

Research article
Daptomycin in experimental murine pneumococcal meningitis
Mook-Kanamori BB, Rouse MS, Kang C, van de Beek D, Steckelberg JM, Patel R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:50 (30 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/50/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-50.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19405978

Research article
Serum procalcitonin for the early recognition of nosocomial infection in the critically ill patients: a preliminary report
Charles P, Kus E, AHO S, Prin S, Doise J, Olsson N, Blettery B, Quenot J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:49 (22 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/49/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/49
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-49.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19386110

Research article
Evaluation of surveillance case definition in the diagnosis of leptospirosis, using the Microscopic Agglutination Test: a validation study
Dassanayake DL, Wimalaratna H, Agampodi SB, Liyanapathirana VC, Piyarathna TA, Goonapienuwala BL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:48 (22 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/48/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/48
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-48.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19386085

Research article
Serum markers in interstitial pneumonia with and without Pneumocystis jirovecii colonization: a prospective study
Shimizu Y, Sunaga N, Dobashi K, Fueki M, Fueki N, Makino S, Mori M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:47 (22 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/47/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/47
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-47.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19383170

Research article
Risk and prognostic significance of tuberculosis in patients from The TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database
Zhou J, Elliott J, Li PC, Lim P, Kiertiburanakul S, Kumarasamy N, Merati T, Pujari S, Chen YA, Phanuphak P, Vonthanak S, Sirisanthana T, Sungkanuparph S, Lee CK, Kamarulzaman A, Oka S, Zhang F, Tau G, Ditangco R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:46 (21 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/46/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/46
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19383122

Research article
Invasive Haemophilus influenzae infections in Germany: impact of non-type b serotypes in the post-vaccine era
Kalies H, Siedler A, Grondahl B, Grote V, Milde-Busch A, von Kries R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:45 (20 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/45/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/45
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-45.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19379490

Research article
Clinical and ultrasonographic features of abdominal tuberculosis in HIV positive adults in Zambia
Sinkala E, Gray S, Zulu I, Mudenda V, Zimba L, Vermund SH, Drobniewski F, Kelly P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:44 (17 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/44/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/44
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19374757

Research article
Emergence of unusual human rotavirus strains in Salento, Italy, during 2006-2007
De Donno A, Grassi T, Bagordo F, Idolo A, Cavallaro A, Gabutti G, the Collaborative Group for the surveillance of Rotavirus Infection
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:43 (15 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/43/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/43
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-43.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19368717

Research article
HIV care and treatment factors associated with improved survival during TB treatment in Thailand: an observational study
Varma JK, Nateniyom S, Akksilp S, Mankatittham W, Sirinak C, Sattayawuthipong W, Burapat C, Kittikraisak W, Monkongdee P, Cain KP, Wells CD, Tappero JW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:42 (13 April 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/42/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/42
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-42.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19364398

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