June 7, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (43 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 08-May-2010 and 06-Jun-2010

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Research article
In vitro and in vivo comparison of the anti-staphylococcal efficacy of generic products and the innovator of oxacillin
Rodriguez CA, Agudelo M, Zuluaga AF, Vesga O
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:153 (4 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/153/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-153.pdf

Research article
Statins in Candidemia: clinical outcomes from a matched cohort study
Forrest GN, Kopack AM, Perencevich EN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:152 (4 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/152/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-152.pdf

Research article
Skin and soft tissue infections in hospitalized and critically ill patients: a nationwide population-based study
Shen H, Lu C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:151 (4 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/151/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-151.pdf

Research article
Inappropriate empiric antifungal therapy for candidemia in the ICU and hospital resource utilization: a retrospective cohort study
Zilberberg MD, Kollef MH, Arnold H, Labelle A, Micek ST, Kothari S, Shorr AF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:150 (3 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/150/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-150.pdf

Research article
Validation of the GenoType(R) MTBDRplus assay for diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis in South Vietnam
Huyen MN, Tiemersma EW, Lan NT, Cobelens FG, Dung NH, Sy DN, Buu TN, Kremer K, Hang PT, Caws M, O'Brien R, van Soolingen D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:149 (3 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/149/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-149.pdf

Research article
Tobramycin at subinhibitory concentration inhibits the RhlI/R quorum sensing system in a Pseudomonas aeruginosa environmental isolate
Babic F, Venturi V, Maraviv-Vlahovicek G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:148 (2 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-148.pdf

Research article
Surveillance of active human cytomegalovirus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HLA sibling identical donor): search for optimal cutoff value by real-time PCR
Peres RM, Costa CR, Andrade PD, Bonon SH, Albuquerque DM, de Oliveira C, Vigorito AC, Aranha FJ, de Souza CA, Costa SC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:147 (1 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20515464

Research article
The microbiological quality of air improves when using air conditioning systems in cars
Vonberg R, Gastmeier P, Kenneweg B, Holdack-Janssen H, Sohr D, Chaberny IF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:146 (1 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20515449

Research article
Factors associated with death in hospitalized pneumonia patients with 2009 H1N1 influenza in Shenyang, China
Cui W, Zhao H, Lu X, Wen Y, Zhou Y, Deng B, Wang Y, Wang W, Kang J, Liu P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:145 (31 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20513239

Research article
High-throughput bacterial SNP typing identifies distinct clusters of Salmonella Typhi causing typhoid in Nepalese children
Holt KE, Baker S, Dongol S, Basnyat B, Adhikari N, Thorson S, Pulickal AS, Song Y, Parkhill J, Farrar JJ, Murdoch DR, Kelly DF, Pollard AJ, Dougan G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:144 (31 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509974

Research article
Imbalances in serum angiopoietin concentrations are early predictors of septic shock development in patients with post chemotherapy febrile neutropenia
Alves BE, Montalvao SA, Aranha FJ, Siegl TF, Souza CA, Lorand-Metze I, Annichino-Bizzacchi JM, De Paula EV
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:143 (28 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509945

Research article
Comparison of two dengue NS1 rapid tests for sensitivity, specificity and relationship to viraemia and antibody responses
Tricou V, Vu HT, Quynh NV, Nguyen CV, Tran HT, Farrar J, Wills B, Simmons CP
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:142 (28 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-142.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509940

Research article
Assessing the role of contact tracing in a suspected H7N2 influenza A outbreak in humans in Wales
Eames KT, Webb C, Thomas K, Smith J, Salmon R, Temple JF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:141 (28 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-141.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509927

Research article
Infrequent detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR in oral wash specimens from TB patients with or without HIV and healthy contacts in Tanzania
Jensen L, Jensen AV, Praygod G, Kidola J, Faurholt-Jepsen D, Changalucha J, Range N, Friis H, Helweg-Larsen J, Jensen JS, Andersen AB
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:140 (28 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509902

Research article
Avoidance behaviors and negative psychological responses in the general population in the initial stage of the H1N1 pandemic in Hong Kong
Lau J, Griffiths S, Choi K, Tsui H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:139 (28 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20509887

Research article
Reversion and conversion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis IFN-gamma ELISpot results during anti-tuberculous treatment in HIV-infected children
Connell TG, Davies M, Johannisen C, Wood K, Pienaar S, Wilkinson KA, Wilkinson RJ, Zar HJ, Beatty D, Nicol MP, Curtis N, Eley B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:138 (27 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20507549

Research article
Can HIV incidence testing be used for evaluating HIV intervention programs? A reanalysis of the Orange Farm male circumcision trial (ANRS-1265)
Fiamma A, Lissouba P, Oliver AE, Singh B, Laeyendecker O, Quinn TC, Taljaard D, Auvert B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:137 (27 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/137/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20507545

Research article
A dynamic estimation of the daily cumulative cases during infectious disease surveillance: application to dengue fever
Chuang P, Chuang J, Lin I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:136 (27 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20504379

Research article
Infection Probability Score, APACHE II and KARNOFSKY scoring systems as predictors of bloodstream infection onset in hematology-oncology patients
Apostolopoulou E, Raftopoulos V, Terzis K, Elefsiniotis I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:135 (26 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/135/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20504343

Research article
Evaluation of non-inferiority of intradermal versus adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine using two serological techniques: a randomised comparative study
Van Damme P, Arnou R, Kafeja F, Fiquet A, Richard P, Thomas S, Meghlaoui G, Samson SI, Ledesma E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:134 (26 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/134/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20504306

Research article
Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates causing skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)
Yao D, Yu F, Qin Z, Chen C, He S, Chen Z, Zhang X, Wang L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:133 (26 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/133/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20500885

Research article
The severity of Puumala hantavirus induced nephropathia epidemica can be better evaluated using plasma interleukin-6 than C-reactive protein determinations
Outinen T, Makela S, Ala-Houhala I, Huhtala H, Hurme M, Paakkala A, Porsti I, Syrjanen J, Mustonen J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:132 (25 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/132/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20500875

Research article
The Prevalence of Norovirus in returning international Travelers with Diarrhea
Apelt N, Hartberger C, Campe H, Loscher T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:131 (25 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/131/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-131.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20500860

Research article
Community acquired bacterial meningitis in Cuba: a follow up of a decade
Perez AE, Dickinson FO, Rodriguez M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:130 (25 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/130/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20500858

Research article
Human immunodeficiency virus type I-specific CD8+ T cell subset abnormalities in chronic infection persist through effective antiretroviral therapy
Pohling J, Zipperlen K, Hollett NA, Gallant ME, Grant MD
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:129 (25 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/129/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20500844

Research article
Prior immunity helps to explain wave-like behaviour of pandemic influenza in 1918-9
Mathews JD, McBryde ES, McVernon J, Pallaghy PK, McCaw JM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:128 (25 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/128/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-128.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20497585

Research article
The burden and risk factors of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Reproductive Tract Infections among pregnant women in Zimbabwe
Kurewa NE, Mapingure MP, Munjoma MW, Chirenje MZ, Rusakaniko S, Stray-Pedersen B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:127 (21 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/127/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/127
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-127.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20492681

Research article
Risk of Pneumocystosis after Early Discontinuation of Prophylaxis among HIV-infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Cheng C, Hung C, Chen M, Hsieh S, Sheng W, Sun H, Lo Y, Liu W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:126 (21 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/126/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20492660

Research article
The sensitivity of real-time PCR amplification targeting invasive Salmonella serovars in biological specimens
Nga T, Karkey A, Dongol S, Thuy H, Dunstan S, Holt K, Tu L, Campbell JI, Chau T, Chau N, Aryjal A, Koirala S, Basnyat B, Dolecek C, Farrar J, Baker S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:125 (21 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/125/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-125.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20492644

Research article
Clinical features and predictors of mortality in admitted patients with community- and hospital-acquired legionellosis: A Danish historical cohort study
Jespersen S, Sogaard OS, Schonheyder HC, Fine MJ, Ostergaard L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:124 (21 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/124/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/124
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20492639

Research article
Validation of the GenoType(R) MTBDRplus assay for detection of MDR-TB in a public health laboratory in Thailand
Anek-vorapong R, Sinthuwattanawibool C, Podewils LJ, McCarthy K, Ngamlert K, Promsarin B, Varma JK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:123 (20 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/123/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-123.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20487550

Research article
Symptoms and sources of Yersinia enterocolitica -infection: a case-control study
Huovinen E, Sihvonen LM, Virtanen MJ, Haukka K, Siitonen A, Kuusi M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:122 (20 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/122/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-122.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20487529

Research article
Seroprevalence of Bartonella in Eastern China and analysis of risk factors
Sun J, Fu G, Lin J, Song X, Lu L, Liu Q
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:121 (20 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/121/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-121.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20482887

Research article
Cervicovaginal fluid and semen block the microbicidal activity of hydrogen peroxide produced by vaginal lactobacilli
O'Hanlon DE, Lanier BR, Moench TR, Cone RA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:120 (19 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/120/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-120.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20482854

Research article
Bionomics of Anopheline species and malaria transmission dynamics along an altitudinal transect in Western Cameroon
Tchuinkam T, Simard F, Lele-Defo E, Tene-Fossog B, Tateng-Ngouateu A, Antonio-Nkondjio C, Mpoame M, Toto J, Njine T, Fontenille D, Awono-Ambene H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:119 (19 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/119/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-119.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20482824

Research article
Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates in Bangladesh by a species distinguishable multiplex PCR
Nakajima C, Rahim Z, Fukushima Y, Sugawara I, van der Zanden AG, Tamaru A, Suzuki Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:118 (15 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/118/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/118
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20470432

Research article
Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka
Agampodi SB, Dharmaratne SD, Thevanesam V, Dassanayake S, Kumarihami P, Rathnayaka A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:117 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/117/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-117.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20465846

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors for significant liver fibrosis among HIV-monoinfected patients
DallaPiazza M, Amorosa VK, Localio R, Kostman JR, Lo Re V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:116 (13 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/116/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/116
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20465840

Research article
Primary gamma-herpesviral infection in Zambian children
Minhas V, Brayfield BP, Crabtree KL, Kankasa C, Mitchell CD, Wood C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:115 (12 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/115/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/115
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20462453

Research article
Monitoring of risk perceptions and correlates of precautionary behaviour related to human avian influenza during 2006 - 2007 in the Netherlands: results of seven consecutive surveys.
de Zwart O, Veldhuijzen IK, Richardus J, Brug J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:114 (12 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/114/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-114.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20462419

Research article
T cells, adhesion molecules and modulation of apoptosis in visceral leishmaniasis glomerulonephritis
Costa FA, Prianti MG, Silva TC, Silva SM, Guerra JL, Goto H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:112 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/112/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/112
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-112.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459816

Research article
Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections among blood donors at Gondar University Teaching Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: declining trends over a period of five years
Tessema B, Yismaw G, Kassu A, Amsalu A, Mulu A, Emmrich F, Sack U
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:111 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/111/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-111.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459703

Technical advance
Rapid semi-automated quantitative multiplex tandem PCR (MT-PCR) assays for the differential diagnosis of influenza-like illness
Szewczuk E, Thapa K, Anninos T, McPhie K, Higgins G, Dwyer DE, Stanley KK, Iredell JR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:113 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/113/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-113.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459845

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