July 7, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (42 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 07-Jun-2010 and 06-Jul-2010

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Debate
Central European Vaccination Advisory Group (CEVAG) guidance statement on recommendations for influenza vaccination in children
Usonis V, Anca I, Andre F, Chlibek R, Ivaskeviciene I, Mangarov A, Meszner Z, Prymula R, Simurka P, Tamm E, Tesovic G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:168 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/168/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546586

Case report
Circulating cytokines and procalcitonin in acute Q fever granulomatous hepatitis with poor response to antibiotic and short-course steroid therapy: a case report
Lai C, Lin J, Chang L, Chen Y, Lin H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:193 (1 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/193/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20594295

Case report
Influenza A H5N1 and HIV co-infection: case report
Fox A, Horby P, Hong Ha N, Nguyen Minh Hoa L, Tien Lam N, Simmons C, Farrar J, Van Kinh N, Wertheim H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:167 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/167/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20540811

Case report
Successful treatment of late Salmonella infections in total hip replacement - report of two cases
Toth K, Janositz G, Kovacs G, Sisak K, Rudner E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:160 (8 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/160/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529326

Research article
The dynamics of nasopharyngeal streptococcus pneumoniae carriage among rural Gambian mother-infant pairs
Darboe MK, Fulford AJ, Secka O, Prentice AM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:195 (5 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/195/abstract
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Research article
Modeling secondary level of HIV contact tracing: its impact on HIV intervention in Cuba
Hsieh Y, Wang Y, de Arazoza H, Lounes R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:194 (1 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/194/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-194.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20594313

Research article
Bacterial migration through punctured surgical gloves under real surgical conditions
Hubner N, Goerdt A, Stanislawski N, Assadian O, Heidecke C, Kramer A, Partecke L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:192 (1 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/192/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20594293

Research article
Sero-prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among health care workers in a tertiary hospital in Uganda
Ziraba AK, Bwogi J, Namale A, Wainaina CW, Mayanja-Kizza H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:191 (29 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/191/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-191.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20587047

Research article
Comparing large-scale computational approaches to epidemic modeling: agent-based versus structured metapopulation models
Ajelli M, Goncalves B, Balcan D, Colizza V, Hu H, Ramasco JJ, Merler S, Vespignani A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:190 (29 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/190/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-190.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20587041

Research article
Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Jos, Nigeria
Ani A, Bruvik T, Okoh Y, Agaba P, Agbaji O, Idoko J, Dahle UR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:189 (26 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/189/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20579382

Research article
Incidence and risk factors of severe adverse events with nevirapine-based antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected women. MTCT-Plus program, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Coffie PA, Tonwe-Gold B, Tanon AK, Amani-Bosse C, Bedikou G, Abrams EJ, Dabis F, Ekouevi DK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:188 (24 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/188/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-188.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20576111

Research article
Mapping the risk of avian influenza in wild birds in the US
Fuller TL, Saatchi SS, Curd EE, Toffelmier E, Thomassen HA, Buermann W, DeSante DF, Nott MP, Saracco JF, Ralph CJ, Alexander JD, Pollinger JP, Smith TB
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:187 (23 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/187/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-187.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20573228

Research article
High rate of pneumococcal bacteremia in a prospective cohort of older children and adults in an area of high HIV prevalence in rural western Kenya
Feikin DR, Jagero G, Aura B, Bigogo GM, Oundo J, Beall BW, Karani A, Morpeth S, Njenga KM, Breiman R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:186 (23 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/186/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-186.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20573224

Research article
Can vaccinia virus be replaced by MVA virus for testing virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants?
Rabenau HF, Rapp I, Steinmann J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:185 (23 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/185/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20573218

Research article
High prevalence of plasmid-mediated 16S rRNA methylase gene rmtB among Escherichia coli clinical isolates from a Chinese teaching hospital
Yu F, Yao D, Pan J, Chen C, Qin Z, Parsons C, Yan L, Li Q, Zhang X, Qu D, Wang L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:184 (23 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/184/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-184.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20573216

Research article
The efficacy and safety of insulin-sensitizing drugs in HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized trials
Sheth SH, Larson RJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:183 (23 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/183/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-183.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20573187

Research article
Caspofungin Use in Daily Clinical Practice for Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis: Results of a Prospective Observational Registry
Maertens J, Egerer G, Shik Shin W, Reichert D, Stek M, Chandwani S, Shivaprakash M, Viscoli C, Study team t
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:182 (22 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/182/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20569436

Research article
Altered blood glucose concentration is associated with risk of death among patients with community-acquired Gram-negative rod bacteremia.
Peralta G, Sanchez M, Garrido J, Ceballos B, Mateos F, De Benito I, Roiz M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:181 (22 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/181/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-181.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20569435

Research article
Evaluation of the Widal tube agglutination test for the diagnosis of typhoid fever among children admitted to a rural hospital in Tanzania and a comparison with previous studies
Ley B, Mtove G, Thriemer K, Amos B, von Seidlein L, Hendriksen I, Mwambuli A, Shoo A, Malahiyo R, Ame SM, Kim DR, Ochiai LR, Clemens JD, Reyburn H, Wilfing H, Magesa S, Deen JL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:180 (22 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/180/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-180.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565990

Research article
Incidence and determinants of new AIDS-defining illnesses after HAART initiation in a Senegalese cohort
De Beaudrap P, Etard J, Diouf A, Ndiaye I, Gueye NN, Sow PS, Kane NT, Ecochard R, Delaporte E, ANRS 1215 study group F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:179 (19 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/179/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-179.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565900

Research article
Long persistence of EV71 specific nucleotides in respiratory and feces samples of the patients with Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease after recovery
Han J, Ma X, Wan J, Liu Y, Han Y, Chen C, Tian C, Gao C, Wang M, Dong X
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:178 (18 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/178/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/178
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565813

Research article
Diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotypes circulating in Ndola, Zambia
Mulenga C, Shamputa IC, Mwakazanga D, Kapata N, Porteals F, Rigouts L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:177 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/177/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-177.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565802

Research article
Tracking the transcriptional host response from the acute to the regenerative phase of experimental pneumococcal meningitis
Wittwer M, Grandgirard D, Rohrbach J, Leib SL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:176 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/176/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-176.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565785

Research article
The elusive meningococcal meningitis serogroup: a systematic review of serogroup B epidemiology
Racloz VN, Luiz SJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:175 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/175/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/175
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565757

Research article
The experience of college students with pulmonary tuberculosis in Shaanxi, China: a qualitative study
Zhang S, Yan H, Zhang J, Zhang T, Li X, Zhang Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:174 (16 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/174/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-174.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20565703

Research article
Geographical and environmental approaches to urban malaria in Antananarivo (Madagascar)
Rakotomanana F, Ratovonjato J, Randremanana RV, Randrianasolo L, Raherinjafy R, Rudant J, Richard V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:173 (16 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/173/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/173
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20553598

Research article
Is aging raw cattle urine efficient for sampling Anopheles arabiensis Patton?
Mahande AM, Mwang'onde BJ, Msangi S, Kimaro E, Mnyone LL, Mazigo HD, Mahande MJ, Kweka EJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:172 (15 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/172/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/172
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20550680

Research article
Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic profiling of four antimicrobials against Gram-negative bacteria collected from Shenyang, China
Chu Y, Tian S, Chen B, Nian H, Shang H, Sun G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:171 (15 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/171/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/171
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546625

Research article
Comparison of virus isolation using the Vero E6 cell line with real-time RT-PCR assay for the detection of human metapneumovirus
Matsuzaki Y, Mizuta K, Takashita E, Okamoto M, Itagaki T, Katsushima F, Katsushima Y, Nagai Y, Nishimura H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:170 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/170/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-170.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546620

Research article
Risk of myocardial infarction in parents of HIV-infected individuals: a population-based cohort study.
Rasmussen LD, Omland LH, Pedersen C, Gerstoft J, Kronborg G, Jensen J, Obel N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:169 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/169/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-169.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546604

Research article
Comparison of three methods for ascertainment of contact information relevant to respiratory pathogen transmission in encounter networks
McCaw JM, Forbes K, Nathan PM, Pattison PE, Robins GL, Nolan TM, McVernon J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:166 (10 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/166/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20537186

Research article
Genetic polymorphisms in TNF genes and tuberculosis in North Indians
Sharma S, Rathored J, Ghosh B, Sharma SK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:165 (10 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/165/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20537163

Research article
Seroconversion and asymptomatic infections during oseltamivir prophylaxis against Influenza A H1N1 2009
Lee VJ, Yap J, Tay JK, Barr I, Gao Q, Ho HJ, Tan B, Kelly PM, Tambyah PA, Kelso A, Chen MI
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:164 (10 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/164/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-164.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20537158

Research article
Tracing the origins and signatures of selection of antifolate resistance in island populations of Plasmodium falciparum
Salgueiro P, Vicente JL, Ferreira C, Teofilo V, Galvao A, do Rosario VE, Cravo P, Pinto J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:163 (9 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/163/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-163.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20534146

Research article
Comparative age distribution of influenza morbidity and mortality during seasonal influenza epidemics and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic
Lemaitre M, Carrat F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:162 (9 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/162/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20534113

Research article
Nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia in Taiwan: Mortality analyses and the impact of vancomycin, MIC = 2 mg/L, by the broth microdilution method
Wang J, Wang J, Sheng W, Chen Y, Chang S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:159 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/159/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/159
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529302

Research article
The epidemiology of hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis: a cohort study in a tertiary care hospital
Bhavan KP, Marschall J, Olsen MA, Fraser VJ, Wright NM, Warren DK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:158 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/158/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/158
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529294

Research article
Human papillomavirus infection and risk factors in a cohort of Tuscan women aged 18-24: results at recruitment
Confortini M, Carozzi F, Zappa M, Ventura L, Iossa A, Cariaggi P, Brandigi L, Franchini M, Mirri F, Viacava P, Scarfantoni A, Bazzanti D, Sani C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:157 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/157/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-157.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529280

Research article
The reduction of tuberculosis risks by smoking cessation
Wen C, Chan T, Chan H, Tsai M, Cheng T, Tsai S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:156 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/156/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/156
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529257

Research article
The first wave of pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 in Germany: from initiation to acceleration
Poggensee G, Gilsdorf A, Buda S, Eckmanns T, Claus H, Altmann D, (rki-wgpi) R, Krause G, Haas W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:155 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/155/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-10-155.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20525408

Research article
Analysis of eight genes modulating interferon gamma and human genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis: a case-control association study
Moller M, Nebel A, van Helden PD, Schreiber S, Hoal EG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:154 (7 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/154/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/154
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20525402

Technical advance
Field test of a novel detection device for Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen in cough
McNerney R, Wondafrash BA, Amena K, Tesfaye A, McCash EM, Murray NJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:161 (8 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/161/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/161
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20529335

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