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Study protocol
Doxycycline-mediated effects on persistent symptoms and systemic cytokine responses post-neuroborreliosis: a randomized, prospective, cross-over study
Sjowall J, Ledel A, Ernerudh J, Ekerfelt C, Forsberg P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:186 (10 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/186/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-186.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22876748

Case report
Actinobaculum schaalii an emerging pediatric pathogen?
Zimmermann P, Berlinger L, Liniger B, Grunt S, Agyeman P, Ritz N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:201 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/201/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-201.pdf

Correspondence
Does the adoption of EUCAST susceptibility breakpoints affect the selection of antimicrobials to treat acute community-acquired respiratory tract infections?
Marchese A, Esposito S, Barbieri R, Bassetti M, Debbia E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:181 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/181/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-181.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22866984

Research article
Epidemiology of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease in Ontario, Canada, 2000 to 2010
Dang V, Jamieson FB, Wilson S, Rawte P, Crowcroft NS, Johnson K, Tsang RS, Deeks SL
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:202 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/202/abstract
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Research article
Emergence of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii complex over 10 years: Nationwide data from the Taiwan Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (TSAR) program
Kuo S, Chang S, Wang H, Lai H, Chen P, Shiau Y, Huang I, Lauderdale TY
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:200 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/200/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-200.pdf

Research article
Influence of HTLV-1 on the clinical, microbiologic and immunologic presentation of tuberculosis
Bastos M, Santos S, Souza A, Finkmoore B, Bispo O, Barreto T, Cardoso I, Bispo I, Bastos F, Pereira D, Riley L, Carvalho E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:199 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/199/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-199.pdf

Research article
Chagasic patients are able to respond against a viral antigen from influenza virus
Lasso P, Mesa D, Bolaños N, Cuellar A, Guzman F, Cucunuba Z, Rosas F, Velasco V, Thomas MC, Lopez MC, Gonzalez JM, Puerta CJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:198 (24 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/198/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-198.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22920436

Research article
Predictors of treatment failure and time to detection and switching in HIV-infected Ethiopian children receiving first line anti-retroviral therapy
Heye TB, Tadesse BT, Yalew AW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:197 (24 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/197/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-197.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22916836

Research article
Cross-sectional assessment of prevalence and correlates of blood-borne and sexually-transmitted infections among Afghan National Army recruits
Todd CS, Nasir A, Mansoor GF, Sahibzada SM, Jagodzinski LL, Salimi F, Khateri M, Hale BR, Barthel RV, Scott PT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:196 (21 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/196/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-196.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22909128

Research article
Value of the tuberculin skin testing and of an interferon-gamma release assay in haemodialysis patients after exposure to M. tuberculosis
Anibarro L, Trigo M, Feijoó D, Ríos M, Palomares L, Pena A, Núñez M, Villaverde C, González-Fernández Á
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:195 (20 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/195/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-195.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22905901

Research article
Detection of IS6110 and HupB gene sequences of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and bovis in the aortic tissue of patients with Takayasu's arteritis
Soto M, Avila-Casado M, Huesca-Gomez C, Vargas-Alarcon G, Castrejon V, Soto V, Hernandez S, Vallejo M, Reyes PA, Chavez-Renteria B, Espinola-Zavaleta N, Gamboa R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:194 (20 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/194/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-194.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22905864

Research article
Campylobacter antimicrobial resistance in Peru: a ten-year observational study
Pollett S, Rocha C, Zerpa R, Patiño L, Valencia A, Camiña M, Guevara J, López M, Chuquiray N, Salazar-Lindo E, Calampa C, Casapia M, Meza R, Bernal M, Tilley DH, Gregory M, Maves R, Hall E, Jones F, Arriola S, Rosenbaum M, Perez J, Kasper M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:193 (16 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/193/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-193.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22898609

Research article
Dairy calcium intake and lifestyle risk factors for bone loss in hiv-infected and uninfected mediterranean subjects
Li Vecchi V, Soresi M, Giannitrapani L, Mazzola G, La Sala S, Tramuto F, Caruso G, Colomba C, Mansueto P, Madonia S, Montalto G, Di Carlo P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:192 (15 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/192/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-192.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22894751

Research article
Polymorphism-specific PCR enhances the diagnostic performance of American tegumentary leishmaniasis and allows the rapid identification of Leishmania species from Argentina
Marco JD, Barroso PA, Mimori T, Locatelli FM, Tomatani A, Mora MC, Cajal S, Nasser JR, Parada LA, Taniguchi T, Korenaga M, Basombrío MA, Hashiguchi Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:191 (15 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/191/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-191.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22894734

Research article
HIV testing, HIV status and outcomes of treatment for tuberculosis in a major diagnosis and treatment centre in Yaounde, Cameroon: a retrospective cohort study
Pefura Yone E, Kuaban C, Kengne A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:190 (15 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/190/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-190.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22894713

Research article
The development of a GeXP-based multiplex reverse transcription-PCR assay for simultaneous detection of sixteen human respiratory virus types/subtypes
Li J, Mao N, Zhang C, Yang M, Wang M, Xu W, Ma X
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:189 (14 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/189/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-189.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22891685

Research article
Detection of hydrogen peroxide-producing Lactobacillus species in the vagina: a comparison of culture and quantitative PCR among HIV-1 seropositive women
Balkus JE, Mitchell C, Agnew K, Liu C, Fiedler T, Cohn SE, Luque A, Coombs R, Fredricks DN, Hitti J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:188 (13 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/188/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-188.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22889380

Research article
Timing of progression of Chlamydia trachomatis infection to pelvic inflammatory disease: a mathematical modelling study
Herzog SA, Althaus CL, Heijne JC, Oakeshott P, Kerry S, Hay P, Low N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:187 (11 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/187/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-187.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22883325

Research article
Analyzing the spatial and temporal distribution of human brucellosis in Azerbaijan (1995 - 2009) using spatial and spatio-temporal statistics
Abdullayev R, Kracalik IT, Ismayilova R, Ustun N, Talibzade A, Blackburn JK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:185 (8 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/185/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-185.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22873196

Research article
Utility of Procalcitonin (PCT) and Mid regional pro- Adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) in risk stratification of critically ill febrile patients in Emergency Department (ED). A comparison with APACHE II score
Travaglino F, De Berardinis B, Magrini L, Bongiovanni C, Candelli M, Gentiloni Silveri N, Legramante J, Galante A, Salerno G, Cardelli P, Di Somma S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:184 (8 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/184/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-184.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22874067

Research article
Field comparison of OraQuick® ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 antibody test and two blood-based rapid HIV antibody tests in Zambia
Zachary D, Mwenge L, Muyoyeta M, Shanaube K, Schaap A, Bond V, Kosloff B, de Haas P, Ayles H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:183 (8 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/183/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-183.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22871032

Research article
Airport sentinel surveillance and entry quarantine for dengue infections following a fever screening program in Taiwan
Kuan M, Chang F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:182 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/182/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-182.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22867003

Research article
Lipodystrophy defined by Fat Mass Ratio in HIV-infected patients is associated with a high prevalence of glucose disturbances and insulin resistance
Freitas P, Carvalho D, Santos A, Mesquita J, Matos M, Madureira A, Martinez E, Sarmento A, Medina J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:180 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/180/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-180.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22866963

Research article
Efficacy and safety of a dual boosted protease inhibitor-based regimen, atazanavir and fosamprenavir/ritonavir, against HIV: experience in a pediatric population
Rusconi S, Giacomet V, Chiara M, Viganò A, Viganò O, Adorni F, Galli M, Zuccotti G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:179 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/179/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-179.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22866946

Research article
Hepatitis C prevalence in Denmark -an estimate based on multiple national registers
Christensen PB, Hay G, Jepsen P, Omland LH, Just SA, Krarup HB, Weis N, Obel N, Cowan S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:178 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/178/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-178.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22866925

Research article
Short hairpin RNA targeting 2B gene of coxsackievirus B3 exhibits potential antiviral effects both in vitro and in vivo
Yao H, Zhang Y, He F, Wang C, Xiao Z, Zou J, Wang F, Liu Z
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:177 (6 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/177/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-177.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22863145

Research article
Detection of P. aeruginosa harboring bla
Polotto M, Casella T, Lucca M, Rubio F, Nogueira M, Almeida M, Nogueira MC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:176 (3 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/176/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-176.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22863113

Research article
Modeling the impact of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine serotype catch-up program using United States claims data
Strutton DR, Farkouh RA, Rubin JL, McGarry LJ, Loiacono PM, Klugman KP, Pelton SI, Gilmore KE, Weinstein MC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:175 (3 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/175/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/175
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22863074

Research article
Use of UV-C radiation to disinfect non-critical patient care items: a laboratory assessment of the Nanoclave Cabinet
Moore G, Ali S, Cloutman-Green EA, Bradley CR, Wilkinson MA, Hartley JC, Fraise AP, Wilson AR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:174 (3 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/174/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-174.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22856652

Research article
Probable late lyme disease: a variant manifestation of untreated Borrelia burgdorferi infection
Aucott JN, Seifter A, Rebman AW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:173 (1 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/173/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-173.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22853630

Research article
Impact of sputum gross appearance and volume on smear positivity of pulmonary tuberculosis: a prospective cohort study
Yoon S, Lee N, Yim J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:172 (1 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/172/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-172.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22853561

Research article
Infection rate of Eperythrozoon spp. in Chinese population: a systematic review and meta-analysis since the first Chinese case reported in 1991
Huang D, Guan P, Wu W, Shen T, Liu H, Cao S, Zhou H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:171 (31 July 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/171/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-171.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22849309

Research article
Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding the main challenges and barriers to effective hospital infection control in Mongolia: a qualitative study.
Ider B, Adams J, Morton A, Whitby M, Clements A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:170 (31 July 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/170/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-170.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22849768

Research article
Contribution of Interferon gamma release assays testing to the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-infected patients: A comparison of QuantiFERON-TB gold in tube, T-SPOT.TB and tuberculin skin test
Ramos JM, Robledano C, Masiá M, Belda S, Padilla S, Rodríguez JC, Gutierrez F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:169 (31 July 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/169/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-169.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22849726

Research article
Early versus delayed initiation of antiretroviral therapy for Indian HIV-Infected individuals with tuberculosis on antituberculosis treatment
Sinha S, Shekhar RC, Singh G, Shah N, Ahmad H, Kumar N, Sharma SK, Samantaray JC, Ranjan S, Ekka M, Sreenivas V, Mitsuyasu RT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:168 (31 July 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/168/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-168.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22846195

Research article
Impaired distensibility of ascending aorta in patients with HIV infection
Zormpala A, Sipsas NV, Moyssakis I, Georgiadou SP, Gamaletsou MN, Kontos AN, Ziakas PD, Kordossis T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:167 (30 July 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/167/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-167.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22846182




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