August 24, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 24-Jul-2011 and 23-Aug-2011

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Study protocol
The ProPrems Trial: Investigating the effects of probiotics on late onset sepsis in very preterm infants
Garland SM, Tobin JM, Pirotta M, Tabrizi SN, Opie G, Donath S, Tang ML, Morley CJ, Hickey L, Ung L, Jacobs SE
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:210 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/210/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-210.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21816056

Research article
Extended antimicrobial treatment of bacterial vaginosis combined with human lactobacilli to find the best treatment and minimize the risk of relapses
Larsson P, Brandsborg E, Forsum U, Pendharkar S, Krogh-Andersen K, Nasic S, Hammarstrom L, Marcotte H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:223 (19 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/223/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-223.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella Isolated from Lactating Cows and in contact Humans in Dairy Farms of Addis Ababa: a cross sectional study
Mekonnen ZA, Wubetie NK, Worku ZS, Gezahegn HA, Yirsaw AW, Kassa T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:222 (19 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/222/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-222.pdf

Research article
Non-nosocomial Healthcare-Associated Infective Endocarditis in Taiwan: An Underrecognized Disease with Poor Outcome
Wu K, Lee S, Tsai H, Wann S, Chen J, Sy C, Wang Y, Tseng Y, Chen Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:221 (17 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/221/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-221.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21849057

Research article
Real-time PCR detection of Human Herpesvirus 1-5 in patients lacking clinical signs of a viral CNS infection
Sunden B, Larsson M, Falkeborn T, Paues J, Forsum U, Lindh M, Ydrenius L, Akerlind B, Serrander L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:220 (17 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/220/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-220.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21849074

Research article
Tuberculosis in Sudan: a study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain genotype and susceptibility to anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Sharaf Eldin GS, Fadl-Elmula I, Ali MS, Ali AB, Salih AG, Mallard K, Bottomley C, McNerney R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:219 (16 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/219/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-219.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21846389

Research article
Forecasting incidence of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in China using ARIMA model
Liu Q, Liu X, Jiang B, Yang W
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:218 (15 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/218/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-218.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21838933

Research article
Young male patients are at elevated risk of developing serious central nervous system complications during acute Puumala hantavirus infection
Hautala T, Hautala N, Mahonen S, Sironen T, Paakko E, Karttunen A, Salmela PI, Vainio O, Rytky S, Plyusnin A, Vaheri A, Vapalahti O, Kauma H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:217 (14 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/217/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-217.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21838931

Research article
Effect of variable transmission rate on the dynamics of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Cuadros DF, Crowley PH, Augustine B, Stewart SL, Garcia-Ramos G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:216 (11 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/216/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-216.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21834977

Research article
Clinical characteristics and cerebrospinal fluid parameters in patients with peripheral facial palsy caused by Lyme neuroborreliosis compared with facial palsy of unknown origin (Bell's palsy)
Bremell D, Hagberg L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:215 (10 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/215/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-215.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21831262

Research article
Prognostic Factors Related to Sequelae in Childhood Bacterial Meningitis: Data from a Greek Meningitis Registry
Vasilopoulou VA, Karanika M, Theodoridou K, Katsioulis AT, Theodoridou MN, Hadjichristodoulou CS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:214 (10 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/214/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-214.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21827712

Research article
Anemia and iron homeostasis in a cohort of HIV-infected patients in Indonesia
Wisaksana R, Sumantri R, Indrati AR, Zwitser A, Jusuf H, de Mast Q, van Crevel R, van der Ven A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:213 (9 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/213/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-213.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21827653

Research article
Could peak proteinuria determine whether a patient with dengue fever develop into dengue hemorrhagic/dengue shock syndrome?-A prospective cohort study.
Vasanwala FF, Puvanendran R, Fook-Chong S, Ng J, Suhail SM, Lee K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:212 (5 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/212/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-212.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21819596

Research article
Efficacy of interventions to increase the uptake of chlamydia testing in primary care: a systematic review
Guy RJ, Ali H, Liu B, Poznanski S, Ward J, Donovan B, Kaldor J, Hocking J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:211 (5 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-211.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21816113

Research article
Characterization of early host responses in adults with dengue disease
Tolfvenstam T, Lindblom A, Schreiber MJ, Ling L, Chow A, Ooi E, Hibberd ML
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:209 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/209/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-209.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810247

Research article
Temporal changes in HCV genotype distribution in three different high risk populations in San Francisco, California
Telles Dias P, Hahn JA, Delwart E, Edlin B, Martin J, Lum P, Evans J, Kral A, Deeks S, Busch MP, Page K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:208 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-208.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810243

Research article
Mitigating effects of vaccination on influenza outbreaks given constraints in stockpile size and daily administration capacity
Cruz-Aponte M, McKiernan EC, Herrera-Valdez MA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:207 (1 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/207/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-207.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21806800

Research article
Short-term Follow-up of Chagasic Patients after Benznidazole Treatment Using Multiple Serological Markers
Fernandez-Villegas A, Pinazo M, Maranon C, Thomas M, Posada E, Carrilero B, Segovia M, Gascon J, Lopez MC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:206 (31 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/206/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-206.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801456

Research article
Factors associated with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccination acceptance among university students from India during the post-pandemic phase
Suresh PS, Thejaswini V, Rajan T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:205 (29 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/205/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-205.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798074

Research article
Inactivation and sub-lethal injury of Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Typhimurium and Vibrio cholerae in copper water storage vessels
Sharan R, Chhibber S, Reed RH
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:204 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/204/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-204.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21794163

Research article
Evaluation of sexual history-based screening of anatomic sites for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in men having sex with men in routine practice
Peters RP, Verweij SP, Nijsten N, Ouburg S, Mutsaers JE, Jansen CL, van Leeuwen A, Morre SA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:203 (26 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/203/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-203.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21791061

Research article
Comparison of quantitative real time PCR with Sequencing and ribosomal RNA-FISH for the identification of fungi in Formalin fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens
Rickerts V, Khot PD, Myerson D, Ko DL, Lambrecht E, Fredricks DN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2011, 11:202 (26 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/202/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-11-202.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21791040


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