Feasibility of infant cord blood HIV testing for anti-retroviral post-exposure prophylaxis.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was aimed to determine the relationship between vitamin D and soluble vitamin D receptor (VDR) levels and brucellosis, a common infection in Turkey, in which the cellular immune system is important in the course of the disease. METHODOLOGY:Patients who had been followed up in the Department of ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kurtaran B,Akyildiz O,Candevir Ulu A,Inal SA,Komur S,Seydaoglu G,Arslan YK,Yaman A,Kibar F,Aksu HS,Tasova Y

更新日期：2016-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Imported parasitosis, which do not require an invertebrate vector, are extremely dangerous and can lead to the occurrence of disease in currently parasite free areas. In the present study we report a case of multi-parasitic infection in a young immigrant from Ghana to Italy caused by filaria, Schistosoma s...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fiamma M,Longoni SS,Siddig EE,Attene S,Astone V,Nicoletti A,Paglietti B,Santona A,Fele A,Ivaldi R,Logias F

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Choleraesuis is a host-adapted, facultative, intracellular pathogen that causes swine paratyphoid. Its antimicrobial resistance presents a challenge to feed manufacturing industries. However, stopping antibiotics in animal feed would have economic implication...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Onyango DM,Ndeda VM,Wandili SA,Wawire SA,Ochieng P

更新日期：2014-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Georgia as in most Eastern European countries, injecting drug use remains one of the leading transmission modes of HIV infection. This paper aims to identify HIV prevalence and risk determinants among people who inject drugs (PWID). METHODOLOGY:A cross -sectional, anonymous bio-behavioral survey of PWI...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Shengelia N,Chikovani I,Sulaberidze L

更新日期：2017-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) occur most frequently in intensive care units (ICU). This study seeks to determine the etiological agents of NP and VAP along with their antibacterial susceptibility patterns, and to evaluate the factors contributing to patient mortality. ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Japoni A,Vazin A,Davarpanah MA,Afkhami Ardakani M,Alborzi A,Japoni S,Rafaatpour N

更新日期：2011-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Women infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher risk of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and are more prone to develop cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HPV and its association with risk factors among Moroccan women living ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ouladlahsen A,Fayssel N,Bensghir R,Baba H,Lamdini H,Sodqi M,Marih L,Essebbani M,Nadifi S,Benjelloun S,Himmich H,Chakib A,Wakrim L,Marhoum El Filali K,Ezzikouri S

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial infections are normally hospital acquired. Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is very common and may be transmitted via a hand-to-nose route. The objective of the present study was to screen healthcare workers for the colonization of their nasal cavities with MRSA. METHODOLOGY:...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Iyer A,Kumosani T,Azhar E,Barbour E,Harakeh S

更新日期：2014-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) represents a severe global public health threat. Caused by SARS-Cov-2, COVID-19 is characterized by high transmission rate that correlates with high viral load. The full clinical spectrum of the illness, the prevalence rates of mild symptomatic and asymptomatic cases, and the case f...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Alsulaiman JW,Khasawneh AI,Kheirallah KA

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial pneumonia remains an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Surveillance programs play an important role in the identification of common etiologic agents and local patterns of antimicrobial resistance. METHODOLOGY:In this study we determined the frequency and antimicrobial suscep...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Haeili M,Ghodousi A,Nomanpour B,Omrani M,Feizabadi MM

更新日期：2013-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Detection of heterogeneous vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hVISA) is currently problematic. Although the population analysis profile with area under the curve (PAP-AUC) is the gold standard for detecting hVISA strains, this method is time consuming. This study aimed to induce vancomycin non-...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Wongthong S,Dutchanutouch K,Namsaengkang V,Chanawong A,Wilailuckana C,Lulitanond A

更新日期：2015-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in developing countries and may influence vulnerability to diseases particularly malaria and its severity. This study investigated serum vitamin A profile of under-five children with severe malaria (SM) in South-western, Nigeria and to determine its association with...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Lawal OA,Adegoke SA,Oseni SB,Oyelami OA

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Due to intercontinental traffic, population migration trends, natural disasters, and climate change, imported malaria remains important to consider in a febrile returning traveler. This study aims to raise awareness about malaria and help European clinicians maintain a working knowledge of this disease by ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Poluga J,Milosevic I,Jordovic J,Dakic Z,Lavadinovic L,Stevanovic G,Milosevic B,Jevtovic D,Pavlovic M

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are one of the key populations driving HIV/AIDS epidemic globally. To date, MSM is the only population in Ukraine where the prevalence and incidence of HIV is increasing. As HIV-positive MSM might feel uncomfortable to report homosexual intercourses as a possible mode of tra...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sluzhynska M,Denisiuk O,Grigoryan R,Sereda Y,Slabkiy G,Levytska O,Vozniuk V

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brucella is a facultative, intracellular pathogen that causes severe disease in animals and humans. Immunity against Brucella involves both humoral and cellular responses. To investigate the characteristics of immune response in acute brucellosis in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, IgG and its subclass specific imm...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Khatun MM,Islam MA,Baek BK,Lee SI

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sources of pathogenic Rickettsia in wildlife are largely unknown in Brazil. In this work, potential tick vectors and seroreactivity of small mammals against four spotted-fever group Rickettsia (R. rickettsii, R. parkeri, R. amblyommii and R. rhipicephali) and Rickettsia bellii from peri-urban areas of Uber...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Coelho MG,Ramos Vdo N,Limongi JE,de Lemos ER,Guterres A,da Costa Neto SF,Rozental T,Bonvicino CR,D'Andrea PS,Moraes-Filho J,Labruna MB,Szabó MP

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the frequency of H274Y-positive swine-origin 2009 A (H1N1) influenza virus outbreak in Thailand during May-August 2009.  METHODOLOGY:This study sought to find Oseltamivir resistance mutation H274Y by using pyrosequencing. RESULTS:From 8,710 real-time RT-PCR swine-origin 2009 A(H1N1) influ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Chantratita W,Sukasem C,Sirinavin S,Sankuntaw N,Srichantaratsamee C,Pasomsub E,Malathum K

更新日期：2011-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Infection from Hepatitis B primarily results from peri-partum vertical transmission and the risk increases in the presence of hepatitis B e antigen. We aimed to evaluate a new screening program for hepatitis B in pregnant women as a component of antenatal services in a marginalized population. METHODOLOGY...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Banks T,Kang J,Watts I,Tyrosvoutis ME,Min AM,Tun NW,Keereecharoen L,Simmawong W,Wanyatip S,Hanboonkunupakarn B,Nosten F,McGready R

更新日期：2016-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) recipients. A previous history of IFI is not an absolute contraindication for allo-HSCT, particularly in the era of secondary antifungal prophylaxis (SAP). Prompt di...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Pepeler MS,Yildiz Ş,Yegin ZA,Özkurt ZN,Tunçcan ÖG,Erbaş G,Köktürk N,Kalkanci A,Yildirim Z

更新日期：2018-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This work demonstrates successful propagation of HCV in HepG2 and human blood cells as well as viral shedding into their culture media. The influence of Schistosoma mansoni crude soluble egg antigens (SEA) on the rate of viral propagation in both mammalian cells was also monitored. METHODOLOGY:HepG2 cells w...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bahgat MM,El-Far MA,Mesalam AA,Ismaeil AA,Ibrahim AA,Gewaid HE,Maghraby AS,Ali MA,Abd-Elshafy DN

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to establish local resistance profiles of Candida species isolated from various clinical specimens by identifying isolates and determining their susceptibilities to commonly used antifungal agents. METHODOLOGY:All isolates were identified to species level and amphotericin B, fluc...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Calgin MK,Cetinkol Y

更新日期：2018-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Salmonella enterica serotype Kentucky was isolated from septic poultry in Nigeria. The objective of this study was to characterize this isolate by screening for SGI1 and hyper-virulence. METHODOLOGY:The strain was characterized by identification of Salmonella genomic island 1 (SGI1) through a PCR assay an...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ogunleye AO,Carlson SA

更新日期：2012-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Taenia solium cysticercosis is considered an emerging parasitic zoonosis of global importance due to its impact on both agriculture and public health in developing countries. Epidemiological information on human cysticercosis is limited in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence o...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Edia-Asuke AU,Inabo HI,Mukaratirwa S,Umoh VJ,Whong CM,Asuke S,Ella EE

更新日期：2015-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inappropriate use of antibiotics is recognised as a leading cause of antibiotic resistance. Little is known about antibiotic prescribing practices at public health facilities in low- and middle-income countries. We examined patterns of antibiotic prescribing in public health facilities in Nepal and explore...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Nepal A,Hendrie D,Robinson S,Selvey LA

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness caused by enteroviruses. A passive surveillance system has been implemented in Shanghai Pudong since 2008 and etiology surveillance since 2009.We characterized the epidemiology and the etiology of HFMD in Pudong from 2008-2013. METHODOLOGY...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fu Y,Sun Q,Liu B,Xu H,Wang Y,Zhu W,Pan L,Zhu L

更新日期：2016-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Saudi Arabia (SA) experienced a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak in domesticated birds in 2007. METHODOLOGY:Forty-three hemagglutinin (HA) and 41 neuraminidase (NA) genes of HPAI H5N1 viruses were sequenced and phylogenetic analyses of completely sequenced genes were performed to com...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Al-Qahtani AA,Mubin M,Almajhdi FN,Alarifi S,Dela Cruz DM,Rehman MS,Ismail MM,Ahmed N,Al-Blowi MH,Khalak H,Al-Ahdal MN

更新日期：2015-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of invasive salmonellosis has increased among children and HIV-infected adults in Malawi. This has been associated with the emergence of drug resistance in the non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars Enteritidis and Typhimurium. In contrast, S. Typhi isolates have remained fully sensitive to commonly used anti...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Gordon MA,Graham SM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the spirochete of genus Leptospira with widespread distribution in tropical, subtropical and temperate zones. Leptospirosis is often confused with other febrile illnesses including jaundice, dengue, and malaria. Generally, the disease is often underdiagnosed or...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kumari A,Premlatha MM,Raja V,Akino Mercy CS,Sumathi K,Shariff M,Natarajaseenivasan K

更新日期：2018-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We assessed the influence of a result-based financing (RBF) model, which included incentives for Primary Healthcare facilities on TB treatment outcomes. METHODOLOGY:We compared TB patients > 17 years and their treatment outcomes among those who did and did not benefit from RBF-model in 14 districts of Ode...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Geliukh E,Nabirova D,Davtyan K,Yesypenko S,Zachariah R

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evaluating the attenuation of influenza viruses in animal studies is important in developing safe and effective vaccines. This study aimed to demonstrate that the microRNA (miRNA)-let-7b-mediated attenuated influenza viruses (miRT-H1N1) are sufficiently attenuated and safe in mice. METHODOLOGY:The pathoge...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Tan M,Sun W,Feng C,Xia D,Shen X,Ding Y,Liu Z,Xing Z,Su X,Shi Y

更新日期：2016-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A one of the step towards achieving TB related targets is to ensure early and quality diagnosis of TB in national laboratories. WHO recommends that all national reference laboratories in TB burden countries strive to reach accreditation by 2025, based on ISO15189:2012 quality management system standard. To...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Cholakyans V,Kabasakalyan E,Denisiuk O,Akopyan K,Davtyan K,Akhalaia M,Mirzoyan A,Hayrapetyan A,Zachariah R

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00