Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 30-Sep-2012 and 31-Oct-2012

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Study protocol
Assessing the long-term health impact of Q-fever in the Netherlands: a prospective cohort study started in 2007 on the largest documented Q-fever outbreak to date
van Loenhout JA, Paget W, Vercoulen JH, Wijkmans CJ, Hautvast JL, van der Velden K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:280 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/280/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-280.pdf

Study protocol
The KIzSS network, a sentinel surveillance system for infectious diseases in day care centers: study protocol
Enserink R, Noel H, Friesema I, Jager Cd, Kooistra M, Kortbeek T, Duizer E, Sande Mv, Smit J, Pelt Wv
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:259 (15 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/259/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-259.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23066727

Study protocol
Lopinavir/Ritonavir versus Lamivudine peri-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV-1 transmission by breastfeeding: the PROMISE-PEP trial Protocol ANRS 12174
Nagot N, Kankasa C, Meda N, Hofmeyr J, Nikodem C, Tumwine JK, Karamagi C, Sommerfelt H, Neveu D, Tylleskär T, Van de Perre P,  for the PROMISE-PEP group
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:246 (6 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/246/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/246
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23039034

Case report
Dengue hemorrhagic fever and severe thrombocytopenia in a patient on mandatory anticoagulation; balancing two life threatening conditions; a case report
Gamakaranage C, Rodrigo C, Samarawickrama S, Wijayaratne D, Jayawardane M, Karunanayake P, Jayasinghe S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:272 (26 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/272/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-272.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23098331

Case report
Acute haematogenous community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis in an adult: Case report and review of literature
Dhanoa A, Singh VA, Mansor A, Yusof MY, Lim K, Thong K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:270 (25 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/270/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-270.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23098162

Case report
Clinicopathological correlates in HIV seropositive tuberculosis cases presenting with jaundice after initiating antiretroviral therapy with a structured review of the literature
Barr DA, Ramdial PK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:257 (14 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/257/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-257.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23061403

Case report
A traveller presenting with severe melioidosis complicated by a pericardial effusion: a case report
Schultze D, Müller B, Bruderer T, Dollenmaier G, Riehm JM, Boggian K
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:242 (4 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23035948

Case report
Expanded dengue syndrome: subacute thyroiditis and intracerebral hemorrhage
Assir M, Jawa A, Ahmed H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:240 (3 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/240/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/240
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23033818

Case report
Differential outcome of neurological HCMV infection in two hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
Colombo A, Giorgiani G, Rognoni V, Villani P, Furione M, Regazzi Bonora M, Alessandrino E, Zecca M, Baldanti F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:238 (3 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/238/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-238.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23031364

Case report
Osteomyelitis pubis caused by Kingella kingae in an adult patient: Report of the first case
Wilmes D, Omoumi P, squifflet J, Cornu O, Rodriguez H, Yombi J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:236 (2 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/236/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-236.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23031309

Case report
Clostridium septicum growth from a total knee arthroplasty associated with intestinal malignancy: a case report
Economedes DM, Santoro J, Deirmengian CA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:235 (2 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/235/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-235.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23031261

Research article
Growth patterns among HIV-exposed infants receiving nevirapine prophylaxis in Pune, India
Ram M, Gupte N, Nayak U, Kinikar AA, Khandave M, Shankar AV, Sastry J, Bollinger RC, Gupta A, Clinical Trials Study Team F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:282 (31 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/282/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-282.pdf

Research article
Prolonged outbreak of Serratia marcescens in Tartu University Hospital: a case-control study
Adamson V, Mitt P, Pisarev H, Metsvaht T, Telling K, Naaber P, Maimets M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:281 (31 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/281/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-281.pdf

Research article
A randomized, controlled non-inferiority trial comparing A(H1N1)pmd09 vaccine antigen, with and without AS03 adjuvant system, co-administered or sequentially administered with an inactivated trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine
Langley JM, Frenette L, Chu L, McNeil S, Halperin S, Li P, Vaughn D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:279 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/279/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-279.pdf

Research article
Lymphocyte transformation assay for C neoformans antigen is not reliable for detecting cellular impairment in patients with Neurocryptococcosis
Rocha KC, Pinhal C, Cavalcanti S, Vidal MS, Toscano M, Moraes-Vasconcelos D, Duarte AJ, Fonseca FL, Abreu LC, Valenti VE, Grumach AS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:278 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/278/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-278.pdf

Research article
Mortality in members of HIV-1 serodiscordant couples in Africa and implications for antiretroviral therapy initiation: Results of analyses from a multicenter randomized trial
de Bruyn G, Magaret A, Baeten JM, Lingappa J, Ndase P, Celum C, Wald A,  f
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:277 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/277/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-277.pdf

Research article
Does limited virucidal activity of biocides include duck hepatitis B virucidal action?
Sauerbrei A, Schacke M, Glück B, Bust U, Rabenau HF, Wutzler P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:276 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/276/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-276.pdf

Research article
High mosquito burden and malaria transmission in a district of the city of Douala, Cameroon
Antonio-Nkondjio C, Defo-Talom B, Tagne-Fotso R, Tene-Fossog B, Ndo C, Lehman LG, Tchuinkam T, Kengne P, Awono-Ambene P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:275 (30 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/275/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-275.pdf

Research article
HIV-1 infection is associated with changes in nuclear receptor transcriptome, pro-inflammatory and lipid profile of monocytes
Renga B, Francisci D, D¿Amore C, Schiaroli E, Carino A, Baldelli F, Fiorucci S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:274 (29 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/274/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-274.pdf

Research article
Prognostic value of semi-quantitative bacteruria counts in the diagnosis of group B streptococcus urinary tract infection: a 4-year retrospective study in adult patients
Tan CK, Ulett KB, Steele M, Benjamin WH, Ulett GC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:273 (26 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/273/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-273.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23101431

Research article
Hepatitis A in Puglia (South Italy) after 10 years of universal vaccination: need for strict monitoring and catch-up vaccination
Chironna M, Prato R, Sallustio A, Martinelli D, Tafuri S, Quarto M, Germinario C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:271 (25 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/271/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-271.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23098290

Research article
Nursing home characteristics associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Burden and Transmission
Murphy CR, Quan V, Kim D, Peterson E, Whealon M, Tan G, Evans K, Meyers H, Cheung M, Lee BY, Mukamel DB, Huang SS
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:269 (24 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/269/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-269.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23095678

Research article
Inadequate treatment of ventilator-associated and hospital-acquired pneumonia: Risk factors and impact on outcomes
Piskin N, Aydemir H, Oztoprak N, Akduman D, Comert F, Kokturk F, Celebi G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:268 (24 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/268/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-268.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23095664

Research article
Respiratory viruses from hospitalized children with severe pneumonia in the Philippines
Suzuki A, Lupisan S, Furuse Y, Fuji N, Saito M, Tamaki R, Galang H, Sombrero L, Mondoy M, Aniceto R, Olveda R, Oshitani H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:267 (23 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/267/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-267.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23092190

Research article
Long term follow-up of drug resistant and drug susceptible tuberculosis contacts in a Low incidence setting
Johnston J, Admon A, Ibrahim A, Elwood K, Tang P, Cook V, Fitzgerald M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:266 (22 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/266/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-266.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23088397

Research article
Hepatitis B and C infection in haemodialysis patients in Libya: prevalence, incidence and risk factors
Alashek WA, McIntyre CW, Taal MW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:265 (20 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/265/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-265.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23082935

Research article
Home screening for bacteriuria in children with spina bifida and clean intermittent catheterization
Zegers BS, Uiterwaal CC, Verpoorten CC, Christiaens MM, Kimpen JJ, Steenwijk CC, Gool JJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:264 (20 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/264/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-264.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23082909

Research article
Analysis of posaconazole as oral antifungal prophylaxis in pediatric patients under 12 years of age following allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Döring M, Müller C, Johann P, Erbacher A, Kimmig A, Schwarze C, Lang P, Handgretinger R, Müller I
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:263 (19 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/263/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-263.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23082876

Research article
Tuberculosis in Kazakhstan: analysis of risk determinants in national surveillance data
Terlikbayeva A, Hermosilla S, Galea S, Schluger N, Yegeubayeva S, Abildayev T, Muminov T, Akiyanova F, Bartkowiak L, Zhumadilov Z, Sharman A, El-Bassel N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:262 (18 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/262/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-262.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23075260

Research article
Stable incidence and continued improvement in short term mortality of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia between 1995 and 2008
Mejer N, Westh H, Schønheyder HC, Jensen AG, Larsen AR, Skov R, Benfield T, Study Group f
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:260 (17 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/260/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-260.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23075215

Research article
Immunophenotyping in post-giardiasis functional gastrointestinal disease and chronic fatigue syndrome
Hanevik K, Kristoffersen EK, Sørnes S, Mørch K, Næss H, Rivenes AC, Bødtker JE, Hausken T, Langeland N
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:258 (14 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/258/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-258.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23061432

Research article
Factors associated with willingness to participate in free HIV test among general residents in Heilongjiang, Northeast China
Yuan L, Li X, Li X, Shi J, Jiang L, Zhang C, Yang X, Zhang Y, Zhao Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:256 (12 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/256/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/256
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-256.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23057556

Research article
Macrolide resistance determinants among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from carriers in Central Greece
Grivea IN, Sourla A, Ntokou E, Chryssanthopoulou DC, Tsantouli AG, Syrogiannopoulos GA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:255 (11 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/255/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/255
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23057516

Research article
Rapid, simple, and sensitive detection of the ompB gene of spotted fever group rickettsiae by loop-mediated isothermal amplification
Pan L, Zhang L, Wang G, Liu Q
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:254 (11 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/254/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-254.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23057497

Research article
Quantitative discrimination of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans highly leukotoxic JP2 clone from non-JP2 clones in diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis
Yoshida A, Ennibi O, Miyazaki H, Hoshino T, Hayashida H, Nishihara T, Awano S, Ansai T
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:253 (11 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/253/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-253.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23050598

Research article
Comparison of PCR/Electron spray Ionization-Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry versus Traditional Clinical Microbiology for active surveillance of organisms contaminating high-use surfaces in a burn intensive care unit, an orthopedic ward and healthcare workers
Yun HC, Kreft RE, Castillo MA, Ehrlich GE, Guymon CH, Crouch HK, Chung KK, Wenke JC, Hsu JR, Spirk TL, Costerton JW, Mende K, Murray CK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:252 (10 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/252/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-252.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23050585

Research article
A three-source capture-recapture estimate of the number of new HIV diagnoses in children in France from 2003--2006 with multiple imputation of a variable of heterogeneous catchability
Héraud-Bousquet V, Lot F, Esvan M, Cazein F, Laurent C, Warszawski J, Gallay A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:251 (10 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/251/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-251.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23050554

Research article
Estimated health and economic impact of quadrivalent HPV (types 6/11/16/18) vaccination in Brazil using a transmission dynamic model
Kawai K, de Araujo G, Fonseca M, Pillsbury M, Singhal PK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:250 (9 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-250.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23046886

Research article
Impact of ethnicity and socio-economic status on Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia incidence and mortality: a heavy burden in indigenous Australians
Tong SY, van Hal SJ, Einsiedel L, Currie BJ, Turnidge JD
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:249 (9 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-249.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23043704

Research article
Hand disinfection in a neonatal intensive care unit: continuous electronic monitoring over a one-year period
Helder OK, van Goudoever J, Hop WJ, Brug J, Kornelisse RF
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:248 (8 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-248.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23043639

Research article
Procalcitonin and procalcitonin kinetics for diagnosis and prognosis of intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections in selected critically ill patients: a prospective observational study
Theodorou VP, Papaioannou VE, Tripsianis GA, Panopoulou MK, Christophoridis EK, Kouliatsis GA, Gioka TM, Maltezos ES, Ktenidou-Kartali SI, Pneumatikos IA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:247 (8 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-247.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23043618

Research article
Impact of empirical treatment in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.bacteremia. A multicentric cohort study.
Peralta G, Lamelo M, Alvarez-García P, Velasco M, Delgado A, Horcajada J, Montero M, Roiz M, Fariñas M, Alonso J, Martinez Martínez L, Gutierrez-Macías A, Alava J, Rodriguez A, Fleites A, Navarro V, Sirvent E, Capdevila J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:245 (5 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23038999

Research article
Gender disparity in tuberculosis cases in eastern and western provinces of Pakistan
Dogar OF, Shah SK, Chugtai AA, Qadeer E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:244 (5 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23040242

Research article
Investigating a cluster of vulvar cancer in young women: a cross-sectional study of genital human papillomavirus prevalence
Rumbold AR, Tan SE, Condon JR, Taylor-Thomson D, Nickels M, Tabrizi SN, Davy ML, O'Brien MM, Connors CM, Zardawi I, Stankovich J, Garland SM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:243 (5 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23040203

Research article
In-vitro analysis of the microbicidal activity of 6 contact lens care solutions
Hildebrandt C, Wagner D, Kohlmann T, Kramer A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:241 (3 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-241.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23033880

Research article
Differences in characteristics between healthcareassociated and community-acquired infection in community-onset Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infection in Korea
Jung Y, Lee M, Shin H, Kim N, Hwang J, Park J, Choe P, Park W, Kim E, Park S, Park K, Kim H, Kim N, Kim E, Song K, Oh M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:239 (3 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-239.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23034099

Research article
Aspergillus-PCR in bronchoalveolar lavage for detection of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients
Buess M, Cathomas G, Halter J, Junker L, Grendelmeier P, Tamm M, Stolz D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:237 (2 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/237/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-237.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23031334

Technical advance
SNP-based real-time pyrosequencing as a sensitive and specific tool for identification and differentiation of Rickettsia species in Ixodes ricinus ticks
Janecek E, Streichan S, Strube C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:261 (18 October 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/261/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-261.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23075233




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