September 10, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (26 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 11-Aug-2009 and 09-Sep-2009

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Study protocol
Treatment duration of febrile urinary tract infection (FUTIRST trial): a randomized placebo-controlled multicenter trial comparing short (7 days) antibiotic treatment with conventional treatment (14 days)
van Nieuwkoop C, van't Wout JW, Assendelft WJ, Elzevier HW, Leyten EM, Koster T, Wattel-Louis G, Delfos NM, Ablij HC, Kuijper EJ, Pander J, Blom JW, Spelt IC, van Dissel JT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:131 (19 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/131/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19691829

Research article
A Mycobacterium tuberculosis cluster demonstrating the use of genotyping in urban tuberculosis control
de Vries G, van Hest RA, Burdo CC, van Soolingen D, Richardus JH
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:151 (8 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/151/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-151.pdf

Research article
Varicella: epidemiological aspects and vaccination coverage in Veneto Region.
Baldo V, Baldovin T, Russo F, Busana MC, Piovesan C, Bordignon G, Giliberti A, Trivello R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:150 (8 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/150/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-150.pdf

Research article
Hepatitis B virus: molecular genotypes and HBeAg serological status among HBV-infected patients in the southeast of Brazil.
Tonetto PA, Goncales NS, Fais VC, Vigani AG, Goncales ES, Feltrin A, Goncales FL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:149 (8 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/149/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-149.pdf

Research article
Leptospirosis in the Asia Pacific Region
Victoriano AB, Smythe LD, Gloriani-Barzaga N, Cavinta LL, Kasai T, Limpakarnjanarat K, Ong B, Gongal G, Hall J, Coulombe C, Yanagihara Y, Yoshida S, Adler B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:147 (4 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19732423

Research article
Neonatal enteral feeding tubes as loci for colonisation by members of the Enterobacteriaceae
Hurrell E, Kucerova E, Loughlin M, Caubilla-Barron J, Hilton A, Armstrong R, Smith C, Grant J, Shoo S, Forsythe S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:146 (1 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19723318

Research article
Improved hospital-level risk adjustment for surveillance of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections: a retrospective cohort study
Tong EN, Clements AC, Haynes MA, Jones MA, Morton AP, Whitby M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:145 (1 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19719852

Research article
Primary and secondary cases in Escherichia coli O157 outbreaks: a statistical analysis
Snedeker KG, Shaw DJ, Locking ME, Prescott RJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:144 (28 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19715594

Research article
Renal impairment in a rural African antiretroviral programme
Franey C, Knott D, Barnighausen T, Dedicoat M, Adam A, Lessells RJ, Newell M, Cooke GS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:143 (28 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19715590

Research article
Molecular detection of rifampin and isoniazid resistance to guide chronic TB patient management in Burkina Faso
Miotto P, Saleri N, Dembele M, Ouedraogo M, Badoum G, Pinsi G, Migliori GB, Matteelli A, Cirillo DM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:142 (28 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/142/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/142
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-142.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19715569

Research article
Low sensitivity of a urine LAM-ELISA in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis
Reither K, Saathoff E, Jung J, Minja LT, Kroidl I, Saad E, Huggett JF, Ntinginya EN, Maganga L, Maboko L, Hoelscher M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:141 (28 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-141.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19715562

Research article
Five year follow-up of children with perinatal HIV-1 infection receiving early highly active antiretroviral therapy
Chiappini E, Galli L, Tovo P, Gabiano C, Lisi C, Bernardi S, Vigano A, Guarino A, Giaquinto C, Esposito S, Badolato R, Di Bari C, Rosso R, Genovese O, Masi M, Mazza A, de Martino M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:140 (26 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19709432

Research article
Comparison of rapid tests for detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda
Ogwang S, Asiimwe BB, Traore H, Mumbowa F, Okwera A, Eisenach KD, Kayes S, Jones-Lopez EC, McNerney R, Worodria W, Ayakaka I, Mugerwa RD, Smith PG, Ellner J, Joloba ML
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:139 (26 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19709423

Research article
Transmission of Specific Genotype Streptomycin Resistant Strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area in Japan
Ohkado A, Murase Y, Mori M, Hasegawa N, Otsuka G, Nagamine M, Maeda H, Uchimura K, Ohmori M, Yamada N, Maeda S, Kato S, Mori T, Ishikawa N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:138 (26 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19709409

Research article
Control of MRSA infection and colonisation in an intensive care unit by GeneOhm MRSA assay and culture methods
Valle C, Pasca M, De Vitis D, Marzani F, Emmi V, Marone P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:137 (24 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/137/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/137
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19703294

Research article
Limited duration of vaccine poliovirus and other enterovirus excretion among human immunodeficiency virus infected children in Kenya
Khetsuriani N, Helfand R, Pallansch M, Kew O, Fowlkes A, Oberste M, Tukei P, Muli J, Makokha E, Gary H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:136 (23 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/136/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/136
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19698184

Research article
Serogroup C meningococci in Italy in the era of conjugate menC vaccination
Stefanelli P, Fazio C, Sofia T, Neri A, Mastrantonio P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:135 (22 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/135/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/135
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19698137

Research article
HLA-DR and HLA-DQ alleles in patients from the south of Brazil: markers for leprosy susceptibility and resistance
da Silva SA, Mazini PS, Reis PG, Sell AM, Tsuneto LT, Peixoto PR, Visentainer JE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:134 (22 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/134/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19698125

Research article
Seasonal effects of influenza on mortality in a subtropical city
Yang L, Wong C, Chan K, Chau P, Ou C, Chan K, Peiris J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:133 (22 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/133/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/133
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19698116

Research article
Mutations at codons 178, 200-129, and 232 contributed to the inherited prion diseases in Korean patients
Choi B, Kim S, Seo S, An SA, Kim S, Park S, Lee S, Choi Y, Kim S, Kim C, Park J, Ju Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:132 (22 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/132/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19698114

Research article
Incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease in a large cohort of women tested for Chlamydia trachomatis: a historical follow-up study
Bakken IJ, Ghaderi S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:130 (14 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/130/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/130
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19678959

Research article
Potential for a global dynamic of Influenza A (H1N1)
Flahault A, Vergu E, Boelle P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:129 (12 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/129/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/129
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19674455

Research article
Improvement in survival among HIV-infected individuals in the Republic of Korea: Need for an early HIV diagnosis
Kee M, Lee J, Kim E, Lee J, Nam J, Yoo B, Kim S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:128 (12 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/128/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/128
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-128.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19671189

Research article
Black race as a predictor of poor health outcomes among a national cohort of HIV/AIDS patients admitted to US hospitals: a cohort study
Oramasionwu CU, Hunter JM, Skinner J, Ryan L, Lawson KA, Brown CM, Makos BR, Frei CR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:127 (11 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/127/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/127
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-127.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19671170

Research article
Clinical impact of a commercially available multiplex PCR system for rapid detection of pathogens in patients with presumed sepsis
Dierkes C, Ehrenstein B, Siebig S, Linde H, Reischl U, Salzberger B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:126 (11 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/126/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/126
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19671147

Technical advance
Evaluation of a novel real-time PCR test based on the ssrA gene for the identification of group B streptococci in vaginal swabs
Wernecke M, Mullen C, Sharma V, Morrison J, Barry T, Maher M, Smith T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:148 (4 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19732424

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