June 23, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases (36 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 24-May-2011 and 22-Jun-2011

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Case report
Unsuccessful therapy with adefovir and entecavir-tenofovir in a patient with chronic hepatitis B infection with previous resistance to lamivudine: a fourteen-year evolution of hepatitis B virus mutations
Cassino L, Benetti S, Fay F, Tanno H, Quarleri J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:178 (22 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/178/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-178.pdf

Case report
Tick-borne lymphadenopathy (TIBOLA) acquired in Southwestern Germany
Rieg S, Schmoldt S, Theilacker C, de With K, Wolfel S, Kern WV, Dobler G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:167 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/167/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-167.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21663601

Case report
Overwhelming postsplenectomy infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in an asplenic cirrhotic patient: Case report
Xu F, Dai C, Wu X, Chu P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:162 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/162/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/162
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651767

Case report
Rapid, progressive neuropathic arthropathy of the hip in a patient co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus and tertiary syphilis: case report
Drago L, De Vecchi E, Pasqualini M, Moneghini L, Bruno M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:159 (6 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/159/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/159
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21645338

Case report
High-dose daptomycin and fosfomycin treatment of a patient with endocarditis caused by daptomycin-nonsusceptible Staphylococcus aureus: Case report
Chen L, Huang C, Kuo S, Hsiao C, Lin M, Wang F, Fung C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:152 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/152/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/152
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612672

Research article
Does Prolonged Beta-lactam Infusions Improve Clinical Outcomes Compared to Intermittent infusions? A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials
Tamma PD, Putcha N, Suh YD, Van Arendonk KJ, Rinke ML
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:181 (22 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/181/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-181.pdf

Research article
Pneumonia and poverty: a prospective population-based study among children in Brazil
Thorn LK, Minamisava R, Nouer SS, Ribeiro LH, Andrade A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:180 (22 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/180/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-180.pdf

Research article
Incident cervical infections with high- and low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among mothers in the prospective Finnish Family HPV Study
Louvanto K, Rintala MA, Syrjanen KJ, Grenman SE, Syrjanen SM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:179 (22 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/179/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-179.pdf

Research article
Effectiveness of treatment with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in an unselected population of patients with chronic hepatitis C: A Danish nationwide cohort study.
Hansen N, Obel N, Christensen PB, Kjaer M, Laursen AL, Krarup HB, Moller A, Schlichting P, Bukh J, Weis N, DANHEP-group T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:177 (21 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/177/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-177.pdf

Research article
The prevalence of HBV infection in the cohort of IDPs of war against terrorism in Malakand Division of Northern Pakistan
Khan F, Akbar H, Idrees M, Khan H, Shahzad K, Kayani MA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:176 (20 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/176/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-176.pdf

Research article
Early acquisition and high nasopharyngeal co-colonisation by Streptococcus pneumoniae and three respiratory pathogens amongst Gambian new-borns and infants
Kwambana BA, Barer MR, Bottomley C, Adegbola RA, Antonio M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:175 (20 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/175/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-175.pdf

Research article
Comparative Evaluation of the Potential Impact of Rotavirus versus HPV Vaccination in GAVI-Eligible Countries: A Preliminary Analysis Focused on the Relative Disease Burden
Kim S, Sweet S, Chang J, Goldie SJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:174 (16 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/174/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-174.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21679420

Research article
Herpes zoster in Germany: Quantifying the burden of disease
Ultsch B, Siedler A, Rieck T, Reinhold T, Krause G, Wichmann O
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:173 (16 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/173/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-173.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21679419

Research article
Ecological Factors Associated with Dengue Fever in a Central Highlands Province, Vietnam
Pham HV, Doan HT, Phan TT, Tran Minh NN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:172 (16 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/172/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-172.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21679398

Research article
Progressive dementia associated with ataxia or obesity in patients with Tropheryma whipplei encephalitis
Fenollar F, Nicoli F, Paquet C, Lepidi H, Cozzone P, Antoine J, Pouget J, Raoult D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:171 (15 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/171/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-171.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21676235

Research article
Estimation of Type- and Subtype-Specific Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in Victoria, Australia Using a Test Negative Case Control Method, 2007-2008
Fielding JE, Grant KA, Papadakis G, Kelly HA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:170 (14 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/170/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-170.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21669006

Research article
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of grade three primary schoolchildren in relation to schistosomiasis, soil transmitted helminthiasis and malaria in Zimbabwe
Midzi N, Mtapuri-Zinyowera S, Mapingure MP, Paul NH, Sangweme D, Hlerema G, Mutsaka MJ, Tongogara F, Makware G, Chadukura V, Brouwer KC, Mutapi F, Kumar N, Mduluza T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:169 (13 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/169/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-169.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21668948

Research article
A molecular epidemiological study of respiratory viruses detected in Japanese children with acute wheezing illness
Fujitsuka A, Tsukagoshi H, Arakawa M, Goto-Sugai K, Ryo A, Okayama Y, Mizuta K, Nishina A, Yoshizumi M, Kaburagi Y, Noda M, Tashiro M, Okabe N, Mori M, Yokota S, Kimura H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:168 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/168/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-168.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21663657

Research article
Time series analysis of dengue incidence in Guadeloupe, French West Indies: Forecasting models using climate variables as predictors
Gharbi M, Quenel P, Gustave J, Cassadou S, La Ruche G, Girdary L, Marrama L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:166 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/166/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-166.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658238

Research article
Peginterferon alpha-based therapy for chronic hepatitis B focusing on HBsAg clearance or seroconversion: a meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials
Li W, Wang M, Kong L, Ren W, Zhang Y, Nan Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:165 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/165/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-165.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651820

Research article
The influence of geographic and climate factors on the timing of dengue epidemics in Peru, 1994-2008
Chowell G, Cazelles B, Broutin H, Munayco CV
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:164 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/164/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-164.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651779

Research article
Five-Years Surveillance of invasive Aspergillosis in a University Hospital
Graf K, Mohammad Khani S, Ott E, Mattner F, Gastmeier P, Sohr D, Ziesing S, Chaberny IF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:163 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/163/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-163.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651773

Research article
Viral-bacterial co-infection in Australian Indigenous children with acute otitis media
Binks MJ, Cheng AC, Smith-Vaughan H, Sloots T, Nissen M, Whiley D, McDonnell J, Leach AJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:161 (7 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/161/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-161.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649905

Research article
Patient acceptance of universal screening for hepatitis C virus infection
Coffin PO, Stevens AM, Scott JD, Stekler JD, Golden MR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:160 (6 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/160/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/160
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-160.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21645388

Research article
Trends in Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Positivity among Heterosexual Men and Men who have sex with Men attending a large urban sexual health service in Australia, 2002-2009.
Vodstrcil LA, Fairley CK, Fehler G, Leslie D, Walker J, Bradshaw CS, Hocking JS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:158 (5 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/158/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-158.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21639943

Research article
Outbreak of Pneumonia in the Setting of Fatal Pneumococcal Meningitis among US Army Trainees: Potential Role of Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection
Dawood FS, Ambrose JF, Russell BP, Hawksworth AW, Winchell JM, Glass N, Thurman K, Soltis MA, McDonough E, Warner AK, Weston E, Clemmons NS, Rosen J, Mitchell SL, Faix DJ, Blair PJ, Moore MR, Lowery J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:157 (2 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/157/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-157.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21635754

Research article
Force of tuberculosis infection among adolescents in a high HIV and TB prevalence community: a cross-sectional observation study
Middelkoop K, Bekker L, Liang H, Aquino LD, Sebastian E, Myer L, Wood R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:156 (1 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/156/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-156.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21631918

Research article
Seroprevalence, predictors and estimated incidence of maternal and neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection in semi-urban women in Kilifi, Kenya
Nyiro JU, Sanders EJ, Ngetsa C, Wale S, Awoundo K, Bukusi E, Price MA, Amornkul PN, Nokes DJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:155 (31 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/155/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-155.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21627803

Research article
The occupational risk of Helicobacter pylori infection among gastroenterologists and their assistants
Peters C, Schablon A, Harling M, Wohlert C, Torres Costa J, Nienhaus A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:154 (31 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/154/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-154.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21627778

Research article
Epidemiology of acute and chronic hepatitis B virus infection in Norway, 1992-2009
Rimseliene G, Nilsen O, Klovstad H, Blystad H, Aavitsland P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:153 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/153/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-153.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615904

Research article
Introduction of an electronic monitoring system for monitoring compliance with Moments 1 and 4 of the WHO "My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" methodology
Cheng VC, Tai JW, Ho SK, Chan JF, Hung KN, Ho PL, Yuen KY
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:151 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/151/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-151.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612666

Research article
Anal and oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in HIV-infected subjects in northern Italy: a longitudinal cohort study among men who have sex with men
Parisi SG, Cruciani M, Scaggiante R, Boldrin C, Andreis S, Bello F, Pagni S, Barelli A, Sattin A, Mengoli C, Palu G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:150 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/150/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/150
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-150.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612634

Research article
Streptococcus agalactiae in Adults at Chiang Mai University Hospital: a Retrospective Study
Chaiwarith R, Jullaket W, Bunchoo M, Nuntachit N, Sirisanthana T, Supparatpinyo K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:149 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/149/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-149.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612629

Research article
An investigation of nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding disinfection procedures in Italy
Sessa A, Di Giuseppe G, Albano L, Angelillo IF, (cwg) a
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:148 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612613

Research article
Assessment and comparative analysis of a rapid diagnostic test (Tubex(R)) for the diagnosis of typhoid fever among hospitalized children in rural Tanzania
Ley B, Thriemer K, Ame SM, Mtove GM, von Seidlein L, Amos B, Hendriksen IC, Mwambuli A, Shoo A, Kim DR, Ochiai LR, Favorov M, Clemens JD, Wilfing H, Deen JL, Ali SM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:147 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609455

Research article
Cellular HIV-1 DNA levels in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy strongly correlate with therapy initiation timing but not with therapy duration
Watanabe D, Ibe S, Uehira T, Minami R, Sasakawa A, Yajima K, Yonemoto H, Bando H, Ogawa Y, Taniguchi T, Kasai D, Nishida Y, Yamamoto M, Kaneda T, Shirasaka T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:146 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/146/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/146
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21605468

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