February 2, 2013

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 25-Jan-2013 and 01-Feb-2013

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Study protocol
Rationale and design of South Asian Birth Cohort (START): a Canada-India collaborative study
Anand SS, Vasudevan A, Gupta M, Morrison K, Kurpad A, Teo KK, Srinivasan K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:79 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/79/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-79.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356884

Study protocol
Design and methods for evaluating an early childhood obesity prevention program in the childcare center setting
Natale R, Scott SH, Messiah SE, Schrack MM, Uhlhorn SB, Delamater A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:78 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/78/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-78.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356862

Study protocol
Population based case--control study of serious non-fatal motorcycle crashes
Day L, Lenné MG, Symmons M, Hillard P, Newstead S, Allen T, McClure R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:72 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/72/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-72.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351603

Correspondence
Harnessing the power of the grassroots to conduct public health research in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study from western Kenya in the adaptation of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches
Kamanda A, Embleton L, Ayuku D, Atwoli L, Gisore P, Ayaya S, Vreeman R, Braitstein P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:91 (31 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/91/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-91.pdf

Research article
Lifestyle change in Kerala, India: needs assessment and planning for a community-based diabetes prevention trial. K-DPP Needs Assessment
Daivadanam M, Absetz P, Sathish S, Thankappan KR, Fisher EB, Philip NE, Mathews E, Oldenburg B
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:95 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/95/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-95.pdf

Research article
Nondisclosure prosecutions and population health outcomes: examining HIV testing, HIV diagnoses, and the attitudes of men who have sex with men following nondisclosure prosecution media releases in Ottawa, Canada
O¿Byrne P, Willmore J, Bryan A, Friedman DS, Hendriks A, Horvath C, Massenat D, Bouchard C, Remis RS, Etches V
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:94 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/94/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-94.pdf

Research article
A cross-sectional study of secondhand smoke exposure and respiratory symptoms in non-current smokers in the U.S. trucking industry: SHS exposure and respiratory symptoms
Laden F, Chiu Y, Garshick E, Hammond SK, Hart JE
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:93 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/93/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-93.pdf

Research article
Exploring the potential for using results-based financing to address non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Beane CR, Hobbs SH, Thirumurthy H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:92 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/92/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-92.pdf

Research article
Hypertension in Northern Angola: prevalence, associated factors, awareness, treatment and control
Pires JE, Sebastião YV, Langa AJ, Nery SV
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:90 (31 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/90/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-90.pdf

Research article
Exploring the gap between hand washing knowledge and practices in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional comparative study
Rabbi SE, Dey NC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:89 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/89/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-89.pdf

Research article
Adiponectin in eutrophic and obese children as a biomarker to predict metabolic syndrome and each of its components
Klünder-Klünder M, Flores-Huerta S, García-Macedo R, Peralta-Romero J, Cruz M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:88 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/88/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-88.pdf

Research article
Burden of childhood diseases and malnutrition in a semi-urban slum in southern India
Sarkar R, Sivarathinaswamy P, Thangaraj B, Sindhu KN, Ajjampur SS, Muliyil J, Balraj V, Naumova EN, Ward H, Kang G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:87 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/87/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-87.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360429

Research article
Fertility desire and intention of people living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania: a call for restructuring care and treatment services
Mmbaga EJ, Leyna GH, Ezekiel MJ, Kakoko DC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:86 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/86/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-86.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360397

Research article
Disparities in attendance at diabetes self-management education programs after diagnosis in Ontario, Canada: a cohort study
Cauch-Dudek K, Victor J, Sigmond M, Shah BR
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:85 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/85/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-85.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360373

Research article
Association between perceived insufficient sleep, frequent mental distress, obesity and chronic diseases among US adults, 2009 behavioral risk factor surveillance system
Liu Y, Croft JB, Wheaton AG, Perry GS, Chapman DP, Strine TW, McKnight-Eily LR, Presley-Cantrell L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:84 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/84/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-84.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360346

Research article
How has the flu virus infected the Web? 2010 influenza and vaccine information available on the Internet
Covolo L, Mascaretti S, Caruana A, Orizio G, Caimi L, Gelatti U
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:83 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/83/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-83.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360311

Research article
Organizational stressors associated with job stress and burnout in correctional officers: a systematic review
Finney C, Stergiopoulos E, Hensel J, Bonato S, Dewa CS
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:82 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/82/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-82.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356379

Research article
Japan Diabetes Outcome Intervention Trial-1(J-DOIT1), a nationwide cluster randomized trial of type 2 diabetes prevention by telephone-delivered lifestyle support for high-risk subjects detected at health checkups: Rationale, design, and recruitment
Sakane N, Kotani K, Takahashi K, Sano Y, Tsuzaki K, Okazaki K, Sato J, Suzuki S, Morita S, Izumi K, Kato M, Ishizuka N, Noda M, Kuzuya H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:81 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/81/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-81.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356246

Research article
Changes in screen time activity in Norwegian children from 2001 to 2008: Two cross sectional studies
Øverby NC, Klepp K, Bere E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:80 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/80/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-80.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356930

Research article
Sustainable development and public health: rating European countries
Seke K, Petrovic N, Jeremic V, Vukmirovic J, Kilibarda B, Martic M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:77 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/77/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-77.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356822

Research article
The impact of the Cyprus comprehensive smoking ban on air quality and economic business of hospitality venues
Christophi CA, Paisi M, Pampaka D, Kehagias M, Vardavas C, Connolly GN
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:76 (27 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/76/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-76.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351838

Research article
Determinants in adolescence for adult sickness absence in women and men: a 26-year follow-up of a prospective population based cohort (Northern Swedish cohort)
Mittendorfer-Rutz E, Hensing G, Westerlund H, Backheden M, Hammarström A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:75 (26 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/75/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-75.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351779

Research article
A cross-sectional survey on knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with arsenic and mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining in Tanzania
Charles E, Thomas DS, Dewey D, Davey M, Ngallaba SE, Konje E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:74 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/74/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-74.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351708

Research article
First national survival data for colorectal cancer among Saudis between 1994 and 2004: what's next?
Al-Ahwal MS, Shafik YH, Al-Ahwal HM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:73 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/73/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-73.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351644

Research article
Relationship between area-level socioeconomic characteristics and outdoor NO2 concentrations in rural and urban areas of northern Spain
Fernández-Somoano A, Hoek G, Tardon A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:71 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/71/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-71.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351567




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Latest Article Alert from BMC Infectious Diseases

The latest articles from BMC Infectious Diseases, published between 02-Jan-2013 and 01-Feb-2013

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Review
Persistent digestive disorders in the tropics: causative infectious pathogens and reference diagnostic tests
Becker SL, Vogt J, Knopp S, Panning M, Warhurst DC, Polman K, Marti H, von Müller L, Yansouni CP, Jacobs J, Bottieau E, Sacko M, Rijal S, Meyanti F, Miles MA, Boelaert M, Lutumba P, van Lieshout L, N¿Goran EK, Chappuis F, Utzinger J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:37 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/37/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-37.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347408

Debate
Debate around infection-dependent hemophagocytic syndrome in paediatrics
Ansuini V, Rigante D, Esposito S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:15 (16 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/15/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/15
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-15.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23324497

Case report
Involvement of the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus tubingensis in osteomyelitis of the maxillary bone: a case report
Bathoorn E, Escobar Salazar N, Sepehrkhouy S, Meijer M, de Cock H, Haas P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:59 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/59/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-59.pdf

Case report
Pancreatitis and myocarditis followed by pulmonary hemorrhage, a rare presentation of leptospirosis- A case report and literature survey
Ranawaka N, Jeevagan V, Karunanayake P, Jayasinghe S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:38 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/38/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/38
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-38.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347428

Case report
Fatal Mycobacterium colombiense/cytomegalovirus coinfection associated with acquired immunodeficiency due to autoantibodies against interferon gamma: a case report
Poulin S, Corbeil C, Nguyen M, St-Denis A, Côté L, Le Deist F, Carignan A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:24 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/24/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/24
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-24.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23336346

Case report
Asymptomatic primary tuberculous pleurisy with intense 18-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake mimicking malignant mesothelioma
Shinohara T, Shiota N, Kume M, Hamada N, Naruse K, Ogushi F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:12 (14 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/12/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-12.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23317113

Case report
A successful antimicrobial regime for Chromobacterium violaceum induced bacteremia
Campbell JI, Lan N, Qui P, Dung L, Farrar JJ, Baker S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:4 (4 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/4/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/4
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23286235

Correspondence
A new tool for the paediatric HIV research: general data from the Cohort of the Spanish Paediatric HIV Network (CoRISpe)
de Jose M, Jiménez de Ory S, Espiau M, Fortuny C, Navarro M, Soler-Palacín P, Muñoz-Fernandez M,  from the working groups of CoRISpe and HIV HGM BioBank
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:2 (2 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/2/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/2
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23282073

Research article
Analysis of HCV quasispecies dynamic under selective pressure of combined therapy
Jardim AC, Bittar C, Matos RP, Yamasaki LH, Silva RA, Pinho JR, Fachini RM, Carareto CM, de Carvalho-Mello IM, Rahal P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:61 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/61/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-61.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis C virus infection in Brazil, 2005 through 2009: a cross-sectional study
Pereira LM, Martelli CM, Moreira RC, Merchan-Hamman E, Stein AT, Cardoso MR, Figueiredo GM, Montarroyos UR, Braga C, Turchi MD, Coral G, Crespo D, Lima ML, Alencar LC, Costa M, dos Santos AA, Ximenes RA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:60 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/60/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-60.pdf

Research article
OXA-181-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae establishing in Singapore
Balm MN, Ngan G, Jureen R, Lin RT, Teo JW
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:58 (1 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/58/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-58.pdf

Research article
Asthma in patients hospitalized with pandemic influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection--United States, 2009
McKenna JJ, Bramley AM, Skarbinski J, Fry AM, Finelli L, Jain S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:57 (31 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-57.pdf

Research article
Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess in diabetic patients: association of glycemic control with the clinical characteristics
Lin Y, Wang F, Wu P, Fung C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:56 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/56/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-56.pdf

Research article
Prospective European-wide multicentre study on a blood based real-time PCR for the diagnosis of acute schistosomiasis
Wichmann D, Poppert S, Von Thien H, Clerinx J, Dieckmann S, Jensenius M, Parola P, Richter J, Schunk M, Stich A, Zanger P, Burchard GD, Tannich E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:55 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/55/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-55.pdf

Research article
A cross sectional study of HPV type prevalence according to age and cytology
Argyri E, Papaspyridakos S, Tsimplaki E, Michala L, Myriokefalitaki E, Papassideri I, Daskalopoulou D, Tsiaoussi I, Magiakos G, Panotopoulou E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:53 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/53/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-53.pdf

Research article
Characterizing the emergence and persistence of drug resistant mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infections using 454 ultra deep pyrosequencing
Bansode V, McCormack GP, Crampin AC, Ngwira B, Shrestha RK, French N, Glynn JR, Travers SA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:52 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/52/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-52.pdf

Research article
Heparin binding protein in patients with acute respiratory failure treated with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (filgrastim) -- a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Kaukonen K, Herwald H, Lindbom L, Pettila V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:51 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/51/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-51.pdf

Research article
Molecular analyses of Fusarium isolates recovered from a cluster of invasive mold infections in a Brazilian hospital
Scheel CM, Hurst SF, Barreiros G, Akiti T, Nucci M, Balajee SA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:49 (30 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/49/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-49.pdf

Research article
Host iron redistribution as a risk factor for incident tuberculosis in HIV infection: an 11-year retrospective cohort study
McDermid JM, Hennig BJ, van der Sande M, Hill AV, Whittle HC, Jaye A, Prentice AM
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:48 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/48/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-48.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23360117

Research article
Biofilm formation by clinical isolates and the implications in chronic infections
Sanchez CJ, Mende K, Beckius ML, Akers KS, Romano DR, Wenke JC, Murray CK
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:47 (29 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/47/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-47.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356488

Research article
Asymptomatic oral yeast carriage and antifungal susceptibility profile of HIV-infected patients in Kunming, Yunnan province of China: candida carriage in Chinese HIV patients
Li Y, Chen W, Li X, Li H, Li H, Wang L, He L, Yang X, Wang X, Huang Y, Yao Y
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:46 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356471

Research article
Apoptosis-associated biomarkers in tuberculosis: promising for diagnosis and prognosis prediction
Shu C, Wu M, Hsu C, Huang C, Wang J, Hsieh S, Yu C, Lee L, Yang P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:45 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/45/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-45.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356448

Research article
Phage lysin to control the overgrowth of normal flora in processed sputum samples for the rapid and sensitive detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by luciferase reporter phage assay
Subramanyam B, Sivaramakrishnan G, Dusthackeer A, Kumar V
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:44 (28 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/44/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23356428

Research article
Identification and characterisation of vaginal lactobacilli from South African women
Pendharkar S, Magopane T, Larsson P, Bruyn G, Gray GE, Hammarström L, Marcotte H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:43 (26 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-43.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351177

Research article
Identification of mimotopes of Mycobacterium leprae as potential diagnostic reagents
Alban SM, de Moura JF, Minozzo JC, Mira MT, Soccol VT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:42 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-42.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351151

Research article
Severe lower respiratory tract infection in infants and toddlers from a non-affluent population: viral etiology and co-detection as risk factors
da Silva ER, Pitrez PM, Arruda E, Mattiello R, Sarria EE, de Paula FE, Proença-Modena JL, Delcaro LS, Cintra O, Jones MH, Ribeiro JD, Stein RT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:41 (25 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/41/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-13-41.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351117

Research article
Antimicrobial susceptibility and genetic characteristics of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Vietnam, 2011
Olsen B, Lan PT, Golparian D, Johansson E, Khang TH, Unemo M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:40 (25 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23351067

Research article
Systematic review of the incidence and prevalence of genital warts
Patel H, Wagner M, Singhal P, Kothari S
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:39 (25 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347441

Research article
Rapid screening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection by detecting alpha-mannosidase activity in urogenital tract specimens
Wang Z, Fu G, Wang S, Qin D, Wang Z, Cui J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:36 (24 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347393

Research article
Antimicrobial susceptibility and genetic characteristics of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from India, Pakistan and Bhutan in 2007--2011
Sethi S, Golparian D, Bala M, Dorji D, Ibrahim M, Jabeen K, Unemo M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:35 (24 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347339

Research article
The influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in Reunion Island: knowledge, perceived risk and precautionary behaviour
Taglioni F, Cartoux M, Dellagi K, Dalban C, Fianu A, Carrat F, Favier F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:34 (24 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347821

Research article
Clinical features and phylogenetic analysis of Coxsackievirus A9 in Northern Taiwan in 2011
Huang Y, Chu Y, Yen T, Huang W, Huang L, Cheng A, Wang H, Chang L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:33 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/33/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23347781

Research article
The disease burden of pertussis in adults 50 years old and older in the United States: a retrospective study
McGuiness CB, Hill J, Fonseca E, Hess G, Hitchcock W, Krishnarajah G
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:32 (23 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/32/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23343438

Research article
Evaluation of Xpert MTB/RIF and MODS assay for the diagnosis of pediatric tuberculosis
Nhu N, Ha D, Anh N, Thu D, Duong T, Quang N, Lan N, Van Quyet T, Tuyen N, Ha V, Giang D, Dung N, Wolbers M, Farrar J, Caws M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:31 (23 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23343418

Research article
Systematic screening with information and home sampling for genital Chlamydia trachomatis infections in young men and women in Norway: a randomized controlled trial
Kløvstad H, Natås O, Tverdal A, Aavitsland P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:30 (23 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23343391

Research article
Aspergillosis in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients: epidemiology and economic outcomes
Baddley JW, Stephens JM, Ji X, Gao X, Schlamm HT, Tarallo M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:29 (23 January 2013)
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Research article
Epidemiology and clinical presentation of the four human parainfluenza virus types
Liu W, Liu Q, Chen D, Liang H, Chen X, Huang W, Qin S, Yang Z, Zhou R
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:28 (23 January 2013)
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Research article
Women experience a better long-term immune recovery and a better survival on HAART in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Bastard M, Soulinphumy K, Phimmasone P, Saadani A, Ciaffi L, Communier A, Phimphachanh C, Ecochard R, Etard J
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:27 (22 January 2013)
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Research article
Accuracy of real-time PCR, Gram stain and culture for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae meningitis diagnosis
Wu HM, Cordeiro SM, Harcourt BH, Carvalho M, Azevedo J, Oliveira TQ, Leite MC, Salgado K, Reis MG, Plikaytis BD, Clark TA, Mayer LW, Ko AI, Martin SW, Reis JN
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:26 (22 January 2013)
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Research article
An approximation of herd effect due to vaccinating children against seasonal influenza -- a potential solution to the incorporation of indirect effects into static models
Van Vlaenderen I, Van Bellinghen L, Meier G, Poulsen Nautrup B
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:25 (22 January 2013)
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Research article
Late HIV diagnosis is a major risk factor for intensive care unit admission in HIV-positive patients: a single centre observational cohort study
Shrosbree J, Campbell LJ, Ibrahim F, Hopkins P, Vizcaychipi M, Strachan S, Post FA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:23 (19 January 2013)
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Research article
Vitamin D accelerates clinical recovery from tuberculosis: results of the SUCCINCT Study [Supplementary Cholecalciferol in recovery from tuberculosis]. A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis'
Salahuddin N, Ali F, Hasan Z, Rao N, Aqeel M, Mahmood F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:22 (19 January 2013)
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Research article
An outbreak investigation of visceral leishmaniasis among residents of Dharan town, eastern Nepal, evidence for urban transmission of Leishmania donovani
Uranw S, Hasker E, Roy L, Meheus F, Das M, Bhattarai N, Rijal S, Boelaert M
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:21 (18 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327548

Research article
In situ molecular identification of the Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Neuraminidase in patients with severe and fatal infections during a pandemic in Mexico City
Ocadiz-Delgado R, Albino-Sanchez M, Garcia-Villa E, Aguilar-Gonzalez M, Cabello C, Rosete D, Mejia F, Manjarrez-Zavala M, Ondarza-Aguilera C, Rivera-Rosales R, Gariglio P
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:20 (18 January 2013)
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Research article
Frequency and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria implicated in community urinary tract infections: a ten-year surveillance study (2000–2009)
Linhares I, Raposo T, Rodrigues A, Almeida A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:19 (18 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327474

Research article
Male circumcision and prevalence of genital human papillomavirus infection in men: a multinational study
Albero G, Villa LL, Lazcano-Ponce E, Fulp W, Papenfuss MR, Nyitray AG, Lu B, Castellsagué X, Abrahamsen M, Smith D, Bosch F, Salmerón J, Quiterio M, Giuliano AR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:18 (17 January 2013)
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Research article
Determinants of performance of supplemental immunization activities for polio eradication in Uttar Pradesh, India: social mobilization activities of the Social mobilization Network (SM Net) and Core Group Polio Project (CGPP)
Weiss WM, Rahman MH, Solomon R, Ward D
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:17 (17 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327427

Research article
Prevalence of self-reported tuberculosis, knowledge about tuberculosis transmission and its determinants among adults in India: results from a nation-wide cross-sectional household survey
Sreeramareddy CT, Harsha Kumar HN, Arokiasamy JT
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:16 (17 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23324535

Research article
Evaluation of intravenous voriconazole in patients with compromised renal function
Lilly CM, Welch VL, Mayer T, Ranauro P, Meisner J, Luke DR
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:14 (16 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23320795

Research article
Expression of M. tuberculosis-induced suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) 1, SOCS3, FoxP3 and secretion of IL-6 associates with differing clinical severity of tuberculosis
Masood KI, Rottenberg ME, Salahuddin N, Irfan M, Rao N, Carow B, Islam M, Hussain R, Hasan Z
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:13 (15 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23320781

Research article
What is the incubation period for listeriosis?
Goulet V, King LA, Vaillant V, de Valk H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:11 (10 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23305174

Research article
A risk factor analysis of healthcare-associated fungal infections in an intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study
Yang S, Chen Y, Hsu H, Wang F, Chen L, Fung C
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:10 (9 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23298156

Research article
Patients receiving opioid maintenance treatment in primary care: successful chronic hepatitis C care in a real world setting
Seidenberg A, Rosemann T, Senn O
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:9 (8 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23298178

Research article
Specific patterns of gyrA mutations determine the resistance difference to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli
Fu Y, Zhang W, Wang H, Zhao S, Chen Y, Meng F, Zhang Y, Xu H, Chen X, Zhang F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:8 (7 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23295059

Research article
Severe hypovitaminosis D correlates with increased inflammatory markers in HIV infected patients
Ansemant T, Mahy S, Piroth C, Ornetti P, Ewing S, Guilland J, Croisier D, Duvillard L, Chavanet P, Maillefert J, Piroth L
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:7 (7 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23295013

Research article
Influenza surveillance in the Pacific Island countries and territories during the 2009 pandemic: an observational study
Kool J, Pavlin B, Musto J, Dawainavesi A
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:6 (7 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23289407

Research article
Human papillomavirus genotypes detected in clinician-collected and self-collected specimens from women living in the Mississippi Delta
Castle PE, Gage JC, Partridge EE, Rausa A, Gravitt PE, Scarinci IC
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:5 (7 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23289357

Research article
Prospective cohort study of HIV incidence and molecular characteristics of HIV among men who have sex with men(MSM) in Yunnan Province, China
Xu J, An M, Han X, Jia M, Ma Y, Zhang M, Hu Q, Chu Z, Zhang J, Jiang Y, Geng W, Lu L, Shang H
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:3 (4 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23286213

Research article
Antiviral Resistance and Correlates of Virologic Failure in the first Cohort of HIV-Infected Children Gaining Access to Structured Antiretroviral Therapy in Lima, Peru: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Rath BA, von Kleist M, Castillo ME, Kolevic L, Caballero P, Soto-Castellares G, Amedee AM, Robinson JE, Katzenstein DK, Van Dyke RB, Oberhelman RA
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:1 (2 January 2013)
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23280237

Technical advance
An update of "Cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in the Netherlands: the results of a Consensus Rotavirus Vaccine model"
Tu HA, Rozenbaum MH, de Boer PT, Noort AC, Postma MJ
BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:54 (30 January 2013)
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Qualitative Systematic Reviews of Treatment Burden in Stroke, Heart Failure and Diabetes - Methodological Challenges and Solutions.
Gallacher K, Jani B, Morrison D, Macdonald S, Blane D, Erwin P, May CR, Montori VM, Eton DT, Smith F, Batty GD, Mair FS
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:10 (28 January 2013)
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From accuracy to patient outcome and cost-effectiveness evaluations of diagnostic tests and biomarkers: an exemplary modelling study
Koffijberg H, van Zaane B, Moons KG
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:12 (31 January 2013)
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Evaluating audio computer assisted self-interviews in urban south African communities: evidence for good suitability and reduced social desirability bias of a cross-sectional survey on sexual behaviour
Beauclair R, Meng F, Deprez N, Temmerman M, Welte A, Hens N, Delva W
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:11 (31 January 2013)
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Comparison of population-averaged and cluster-specific models for the analysis of cluster randomized trials with missing binary outcomes: a simulation study
Ma J, Raina P, Beyene J, Thabane L
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:9 (23 January 2013)
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Selecting optimal screening items for delirium: an application of item response theory
Yang FM, Jones RN, Inouye SK, Tommet D, Crane PK, Rudolph JL, Ngo LH, Marcantonio ER
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:8 (22 January 2013)
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Effectiveness of Pilates exercise in treating people with chronic low back pain: a systematic review of systematic reviews
Wells C, Kolt GS, Marshall P, Hill B, Bialocerkowski A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:7 (19 January 2013)
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Shape information from glucose curves: Functional data analysis compared with traditional summary measures
Frøslie KF, Røislien J, Qvigstad E, Godang K, Bollerslev J, Voldner N, Henriksen T, Veierød MB
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:6 (17 January 2013)
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Bayesian methods to determine performance differences and to quantify variability among centers in multi-center trials: the IHAST trial
Bayman EO, Chaloner KM, Hindman BJ, Todd MM
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:5 (16 January 2013)
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A multi-state model to estimate incidence of heroin use
Sánchez-Niubò A, Aalen OO, Domingo-Salvany A, Amundsen EJ, Fortiana J, Røysland K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:4 (14 January 2013)
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Participant recruitment in sensitive surveys: a comparative trial of 'opt in' versus 'opt out' approaches
Hunt KJ, Shlomo N, Addington-Hall J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:3 (11 January 2013)
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Research article
Modelling heterogeneity variances in multiple treatment comparison meta-analysis – Are informative priors the better solution?
Thorlund K, Thabane L, Mills EJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:2 (11 January 2013)
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Research article
Reducing and meta-analysing estimates from distributed lag non-linear models
Gasparrini A, Armstrong B
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:1 (9 January 2013)
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