Sexually transmitted infections in Saudi Arabia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary nocardiosis frequently occurs in immunocompromised hosts and in some immunocompetent hosts with chronic lung disease; however, few reports have described pulmonary nocardiosis with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung infection. Here we report for the first time two cases of pulmonary nocardiosis caus...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yagi K,Ishii M,Namkoong H,Asami T,Fujiwara H,Nishimura T,Saito F,Kimizuka Y,Asakura T,Suzuki S,Kamo T,Tasaka S,Gonoi T,Kamei K,Betsuyaku T,Hasegawa N

更新日期：2014-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critically ill patients the incidence of invasive fungal infections caused by Candida spp. has increased remarkably. Echinocandins are recommended as initial treatment for invasive fungal infections. The safety and efficacy of micafungin compared to caspofungin is similar, but no comparison is made betwee...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： van der Geest PJ,Hunfeld NG,Ladage SE,Groeneveld AB

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preliminary results suggest that pertussis infection might be considered in infants during a seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak. METHODS:In order to analyze clinical features and laboratory findings in infants with pertussis hospitalized for acute respiratory symptoms during a seasonal RSV ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nicolai A,Nenna R,Stefanelli P,Carannante A,Schiavariello C,Pierangeli A,Scagnolari C,Moretti C,Papoff P,Bonci E,Ferrara M,Papasso S,Midulla F

更新日期：2013-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-haemolytic streptococci are important contributors to the global burden of osteoarticular infections (OAI). Knowledge on the disease traits specific for streptococcal OAI, however, remains scarce. We wished to explore temporal trends of OAI caused by Group A Streptococci (GAS), Group B Streptococci (GBS...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Oppegaard O,Skrede S,Mylvaganam H,Kittang BR

更新日期：2016-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by brucella. It has been an increasing trend in recent years (Wang H, Xu WM, Zhu KJ, Zhu SJ, Zhang HF, Wang J, Yang Y, Shao FY, Jiang NM, Tao ZY, Jin HY, Tang Y, Huo LL, Dong F, Li ZJ, Ding H, Liu ZG, Emerg Microbes Infect 9:889-99, 2020). Brucellosis is capable to in...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Geng L,Feng Y,Li D,Nan N,Ma K,Tang X,Li X

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clusters of infectious diseases are frequently detected late. Real-time, detailed information about an evolving cluster and possible associated conditions is essential for local policy makers, travelers planning to visit the area, and the local population. This is currently illustrated in the Zika virus outb...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Groeneveld GH,Dalhuijsen A,Kara-Zaïtri C,Hamilton B,de Waal MW,van Dissel JT,van Steenbergen JE

更新日期：2017-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe falciparum malaria may be complicated by prolonged haemolysis and recurrent fever after parasite clearance. However, their respective etiologies are unclear and challenging to diagnose. We report the first case of severe falciparum malaria followed by prolonged haemolytic anaemia and rhinomaxillary mu...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Plewes K,Maude RJ,Ghose A,Dondorp AM

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening of curable sexually transmitted infections is frequently oriented towards the diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis, whereas other pathogens, sometimes associated with similar urogenital syndromes, remain undiagnosed and/or untreated. Some of these pathogens are associated ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Masha SC,Cools P,Descheemaeker P,Reynders M,Sanders EJ,Vaneechoutte M

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the populations' susceptibility, DENV-4 introduction in 2010 led to the occurrence of explosive epidemics in the following years in Brazil. In 2011, DENV-4 was identified in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and it was prevalent in 2012 and 2013. Here, we aimed to characterize clinical, epidemiological and laborato...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Heringer M,Souza TMA,Lima MDRQ,Nunes PCG,Faria NRDC,de Bruycker-Nogueira F,Chouin-Carneiro T,Nogueira RMR,Dos Santos FB

更新日期：2017-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Characterization of the Mycobacterium leprae genome has made possible the development of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) systems that can amplify different genomic regions. Increased reliability and technical efficiency of quantitative PCR (qPCR) makes it a promising tool for early diagnosis of leprosy. Inde...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gama RS,Gomides TAR,Gama CFM,Moreira SJM,de Neves Manta FS,de Oliveira LBP,Marçal PHF,Sarno EN,Moraes MO,Garcia RMG,de Oliveira Fraga LA

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Growing evidence suggests respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of respiratory disease in adults. However, the adult burden remains largely uncharacterized as most RSV studies focus on children, and population-based studies with laboratory-confirmation of infection are difficult to implemen...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fleming DM,Taylor RJ,Lustig RL,Schuck-Paim C,Haguinet F,Webb DJ,Logie J,Matias G,Taylor S

更新日期：2015-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low serum selenium has been associated with lower CD4 counts and greater mortality among HIV-1-seropositive individuals, but most studies have not controlled for serum albumin and the presence of an acute phase response. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate relationships between serum s...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Drain PK,Baeten JM,Overbaugh J,Wener MH,Bankson DD,Lavreys L,Mandaliya K,Ndinya-Achola JO,McClelland RS

更新日期：2006-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine culture-based diagnosis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients can be hampered by the phenotypic variability of the microorganism, including its transition to a Viable But Non-Culturable (VBNC) state. The aim of this study was to validate an ecfX-targeting qPCR prot...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Mangiaterra G,Amiri M,Di Cesare A,Pasquaroli S,Manso E,Cirilli N,Citterio B,Vignaroli C,Biavasco F

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a food and water-borne virus causing clinical (mainly hepatitis) and subclinical disease in humans. It is important to characterize circulating strains of HAV in order to prevent HAV infections using efficacious vaccines. The aim of this study was the detection and characterization...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yilmaz H,Karakullukcu A,Turan N,Cizmecigil UY,Yilmaz A,Ozkul AA,Aydin O,Gunduz A,Mete M,Zeyrek FY,Kirazoglu TT,Richt JA,Kocazeybek B

更新日期：2017-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Interleukin 28B (IL28B) rs12979860 polymorphisms was recently reported to be associated with the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) proviral load (PvL) and the development of the HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). METHODS:In an attempt to examine this hypothesi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sanabani SS,Nukui Y,Pereira J,da Costa AC,de Oliveira AC,Pessôa R,Leal FE,Segurado AC,Kallas EG,Sabino EC

更新日期：2012-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arthropod-borne viral encephalitis of diverse origins shows similar clinical symptoms, histopathology and magnetic resonance imaging, indicating that the patho mechanisms may be similar. There is no specific therapy to date. However, vaccination remains the best prophylaxis against a selected few. Regardless...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Růžek D,Dobler G,Niller HH

更新日期：2013-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Imported loiasis is a rare cause of consultation at the return of stay in central Africa, which often poses difficult diagnostic and therapeutic questions to practitioners especially those who are unaccustomed to tropical medicine. These difficulties can lead to risks for the patients especially if inappropr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bouchaud O,Matheron S,Loarec A,Dupouy Camet J,Bourée P,Godineau N,Poilane I,Cailhol J,Caumes E

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erythema induratum of Bazin (EIB) - nodular vasculitis associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) - and Tuberculosis-Associated Ocular Inflammation (TB-AOI) represent uncommon manifestations of TB. There is limited data and a lack of diagnostic and treatment standards for these conditions. METHODS:Elev...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Connors WJ,Fisher DA,Kunimoto DY,Jarand JM

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human Rhinovirus (HRV) is responsible for the majority of common colds and is frequently accompanied by secondary bacterial infections through poorly understood mechanisms. We investigated the effects of experimental human HRV serotype 16 infection on the upper respiratory tract microbiota. METHODS:Six heal...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hofstra JJ,Matamoros S,van de Pol MA,de Wever B,Tanck MW,Wendt-Knol H,Deijs M,van der Hoek L,Wolthers KC,Molenkamp R,Visser CE,Sterk PJ,Lutter R,de Jong MD

更新日期：2015-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of the high prevalence and absence of cure for infection, chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been acknowledged as a pressing public health issue. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) activate the human innate immune system and the polymorphisms in TLRs may alter their function. The present study aim...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lin Y,Gao ZX,Shen X,Chen MJ,Li YT,Li SL,Lin HL,Zhao QF,Liu F,Niu JJ

更新日期：2018-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2007, Park et al. identified a novel serotype among Streptococcus pneumoniae serogroup 6 which they named serotype 6C. The aim of this study was to evaluate with the Neufeld test a novel S. pneumoniae serotype 6C type specific polyclonal antiserum. In addition, serotype 6C isolates found in Denmark in 200...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lambertsen L,Kerrn MB

更新日期：2010-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemodialysis (HD) patients are susceptible to extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacterial infections. Because the optimal treatment and clinical significance of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-Kp) HD access-related bacteremia remain unclear, we conducted this retrospective study to...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yang CC,Li SH,Chuang FR,Chen CH,Lee CH,Chen JB,Wu CH,Lee CT

更新日期：2012-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In high-income settings, the spectrum of morbidity and mortality experienced by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected individuals receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has switched from predominantly AIDS-related to non-AIDS-related conditions. In the context of universal access to care, ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Luz PM,Bruyand M,Ribeiro S,Bonnet F,Moreira RI,Hessamfar M,Campos DP,Greib C,Cazanave C,Veloso VG,Dabis F,Grinsztejn B,Chêne G,IPEC\/FIOCRUZ Cohort and the Aquitaine ANRS C03 Study Group.

更新日期：2014-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some children are prone to recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease (rIPD) and of these, some respond insufficiently to standard pneumococcal vaccination. Little is known about how to handle these children and if they benefit from additional vaccination. Here, we present results from a nationwide study of ped...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ingels HAS,Kantsø B,Slotved HC

更新日期：2018-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of typhoid fever is confirmed by culture of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi (S. typhi). However, a more rapid, simpler, and cheaper diagnostic method would be very useful especially in developing countries. The Widal test is widely used in Africa but little information exists about its relia...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ley B,Mtove G,Thriemer K,Amos B,von Seidlein L,Hendriksen I,Mwambuli A,Shoo A,Malahiyo R,Ame SM,Kim DR,Ochiai LR,Clemens JD,Reyburn H,Wilfing H,Magesa S,Deen JL

更新日期：2010-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of the original article [1], we were notified that two of the author names were incorrectly displayed in the pdf version of the paper, while one other name was incorrectly tagged in the XML version. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Schröder A,Gerin A,Firth GB,Hoffmann KS,Grieve A,Oetzmann von Sochaczewski C

更新日期：2019-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maintaining the quality of clinical specimens for tuberculosis (TB) testing is a major challenge in many high TB burden-limited resources countries. Sample referral systems in low and middle income countries are often weak and the maintenance of the cold-chain challenging and very costly for TB programs. The...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tagliani E,Alagna R,Tafaj S,Hafizi H,Cirillo DM

更新日期：2017-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infections (BSIs) occur with significant prevalence and high mortality worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance and virulence are two main factors participating in the pathogenicity of K. pneumoniae. Here we investigated the prevalence of blaKPC and virulence factors in K. pneumo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xu M,Fu Y,Kong H,Chen X,Chen Y,Li L,Yang Q

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accuracy of different laboratory tests for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) and prediabetes (preDM) in populations exposed to tuberculosis (TB) remains poorly understood. Here, we examined the prevalence of DM and preDM in TB affected people in Lima, Peru. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of patien...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Calderon RI,Arriaga MB,Lopez K,Barreda NN,Sanabria OM,Fróes Neto JF,Araújo DN,Lecca L,Andrade BB

更新日期：2019-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most frequent pathogen that causes bacterial meningitis is the Gram-positive bacterium Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae. CCAAT/enhancer binding protein δ is a transcription factor that has recently been hypothesized to play a detrimental role in outcome of meningitis caused by S. pneumoniae. Here, we studie...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Duitman J,Valls Serón M,Engelen-Lee J,Brouwer MC,Spek CA,van de Beek D

更新日期：2016-11-11 00:00:00