December 9, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (22 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 09-Nov-2009 and 08-Dec-2009

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Case report
Abscess of adrenal gland caused by dissiminated subacute Nocardia farcinata pneumonia. A case report and mini-review of the literature
Tachezy M, Simon P, Ilchmann C, Vashist YK, Izbicki JR, Gawad KA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:194 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/194/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-194.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19954528

Research article
Transmission dynamics of pulmonary tuberculosis between autochthonous and immigrant sub-populations
Barniol J, Niemann S, Louis VR, Brodhun B, Dreweck C, Richter E, Becher H, Haas W, Junghanss T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:197 (4 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/197/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-197.pdf

Research article
Let the sun shine in: effects of ultraviolet radiation on invasive pneumococcal disease risk in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
White AN, Ng V, Kinlin LM, Spain CV, Johnson CC, Fisman DN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:196 (4 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/196/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-196.pdf

Research article
High dose prolonged treatment with nitazoxanide is not effective for cryptosporidiosis in HIV positive Zambian children: a randomised controlled trial
Amadi B, Mwiya M, Sianongo S, Payne L, Watuka A, Katubulushi M, Kelly P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:195 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/195/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-195.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19954529

Research article
Ertapenem versus piperacillin/tazobactam for the treatment of complicated infections: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
An M, Zou Z, Shen H, Zhang J, Chen M, Liu P, Wang R, Jiang Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:193 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/193/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-193.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951447

Research article
Evidence for predilection of macrophage infiltration patterns in the deeper midline and mesial temporal structures of the brain uniquely in patients with HIV-associated dementia
Zhou L, Rua R, Ng T, Vongrad V, Ho YS, Geczy C, Hsu K, Brew BJ, Saksena NK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:192 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/192/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-192.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951441

Research article
Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence and types among Turkish women at a gynecology outpatient unit
Dursun P, Senger SS, Arslan H, Kuscu E, Ayhan A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:191 (30 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/191/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/191
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-191.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19948015

Research article
Evaluation of alternative respiratory syndromes for specific syndromic surveillance of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus: a time series analysis
Schindeler SK, Muscatello DJ, Ferson MJ, Rogers KD, Grant P, Churches T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:190 (29 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/190/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-190.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943970

Research article
A comparison of urinary tract pathology and morbidity in adult populations from endemic and non-endemic zones for urinary schistosomiasis on Unguja Island, Zanzibar
Lyons B, Stothard R, Rollinson D, Khamis S, Simai KA, Hunter PR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:189 (29 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/189/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/189
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-189.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943968

Research article
Differential protein profiling as a potential multi -marker approach for TSE diagnosis
Barr JB, Watson M, Head MW, Ironside JW, Harris N, Hogarth C, Fraser JR, Barron R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:188 (27 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/188/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-188.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943924

Research article
Estimating the impact of school closure on social mixing behaviour and the transmission of close contact infections in eight European countries
Hens N, Minalu Ayele G, Goeyvaerts N, Aerts M, Mossong J, Edmunds JW, Beutels P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:187 (27 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/187/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-187.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943919

Research article
Characterising the KMP-11 and HSP-70 recombinant antigens' humoral immune response profile in chagasic patients
Flechas ID, Cuellar A, Cucunuba ZM, Rosas F, Velasco V, Steindel M, Thomas M, Lopez M, Gonzalez J, Puerta C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:186 (25 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/186/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/186
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-186.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19939275

Research article
Hepatitis B vaccinations among Koreans: Results from 2005 Korea National Cancer Screening Survey
Juon H, Choi K, Park E, Kwak M, Lee S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:185 (25 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/185/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/185
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-185.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930718

Research article
A unified approach to molecular epidemiology investigations: tools and patterns in California as a case study for endemic shigellosis
Al-Nimri S, Miller WA, Byrne BA, Guibert G, Chen L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:184 (24 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/184/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/184
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-184.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930709

Research article
Characteristics and outcome of infants with candiduria in neonatal intensive care - a Paediatric Investigators Collaborative Network on Infections in Canada (PICNIC) study
Robinson JL, Davies H, Barton M, O'Brien K, Simpson K, Asztalos E, Synnes A, Rubin E, Le Saux N, Hui C, Langley JM, Sauve R, de Repentigny L, Kovacs L, Tan B, Richardson SE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:183 (23 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/183/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/183
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-183.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930662

Research article
New tools for detecting latent tuberculosis infection: evaluation of RD1-specific long-term response
Butera O, Chiacchio T, Carrara S, Casetti R, Vanini V, Meraviglia S, Guggino G, Dieli F, Vecchi M, Lauria FN, Marruchella A, Laurenti P, Singh M, Caccamo N, Girardi E, Goletti D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:182 (21 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/182/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/182
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-182.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930588

Research article
Inequitable childhood immunization uptake in Nigeria: a multilevel analysis of individual and contextual determinants
Antai D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:181 (20 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/181/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/181
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-181.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930573

Research article
The risks of malaria infection in Kenya in 2009
Noor AM, Gething PW, Alegana VA, Patil AP, Hay SI, Muchiri E, Juma E, Snow RW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:180 (20 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/180/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/180
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-180.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19930552

Research article
Serum immunoglobulin G, M and A response to Cryptosporidium parvum in Cryptosporidium-HIV co-infected patients
Kaushik K, Khurana S, Wanchu A, Malla N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:179 (18 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/179/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/179
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-179.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19922628

Research article
Moraxella catarrhalis acquisition, airway inflammation and protease-antiprotease balance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Parameswaran GI, Wrona CT, Murphy TF, Sethi S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:178 (15 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/178/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/178
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-178.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19912665

Research article
PCR melting profile (PCR MP) - a new tool for differentiation of Candida albicans strains
Krawczyk B, Leibner-Ciszak J, Mielech A, Nowak M, Kur J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:177 (11 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/177/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/177
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-177.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19906294

Research article
Evaluation of routinely reported surgical site infections against microbiological culture results: a tool to identify patient groups where diagnosis and treatment may be improved
Krukerink M, Kievit J, Marang-van de Mheen PJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:176 (10 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/176/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/176
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-9-176.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19900294

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