Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type-2 among patients attending the Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic in Jos, Nigeria.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypodermosis is an ectoparasitic disease of cattle caused by Hypoderma lineatum and Hypoderma bovis. It is an important health problem of cattle, leading to considerable economic losses. There are various factors that are involved in the spread of this disease such as herd size, location, temperature, humi...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Khan MR,Ahmed H,Panadero-Fontan R,Lopez-Sandez C,Khan MA,Asif S,Mustafa I,Ali MI,Raza H,Qayyum M

更新日期：2015-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonococcal urethritis is common with HIV, but gonococcal arthritis is rare. We report two HIV-positive patients with gonococcal arthritis and review previously published reports. A 27-year-old HIV-positive female presented with a pustular skin rash and acute oligoarthritis. Neisseria gonorrhoeae was cultured from the ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Maharaj R,Mody GM

更新日期：2014-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The spread of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is difficult to control especially in the hospitals due to the successful mobilization and evolution of the genetic elements harboring the resistant determinants. The study was conducted to examine the distribution of aminoglycosides, tetrac...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Khurshid M,Rasool MH,Siddique MH,Azeem F,Naeem M,Sohail M,Sarfraz M,Saqalein M,Taj Z,Nisar MA,Qamar MU,Shahzad A

更新日期：2019-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When a surgical operation is to be conducted through a hair bearing part of the body, hair removal is often performed. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of two methods of preoperative hair removal to postoperative wound infection in a developing country where razor shaving is very popular. MET...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Adisa AO,Lawal OO,Adejuyigbe O

更新日期：2011-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pancreatitis is a rare complication of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). The causative agents of HFRS are hantaviruses, which belong to the genus Hantavirus, family Bunyaviridae. The purpose of this study was to evaluate cases of acute pancreatitis (AP) in patients with HFRS at the Service of I...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Puca E,Harxhi A,Pipero P,Qyra E,Stroni G,Muco E,Hysenaj Z,Rista E,Tosku G,Bino S

更新日期：2017-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative nosocomial pathogen that has the capacity to develop resistance to all classes of antimicrobial compounds. However, very little is known regarding its susceptibility to biocides (antiseptics and disinfectants) and capacity to form biofilms, particularly for Malays...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Nor A'shimi MH,Alattraqchi AG,Mohd Rani F,A Rahman NI,Ismail S,Abdullah FH,Othman N,Cleary DW,Clarke SC,Yeo CC

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dengue virus (DENV) infection is currently a major cause of morbidity in the world, and its incidence has mainly increased during the last years in Latin America, including Paraguay. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical and laboratory findings of dengue and assess whether the serotype is...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Lovera D,Martínez-Cuellar C,Galeano F,Amarilla S,Vazquez C,Arbo A

更新日期：2019-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Leclercia adecarboxylata was isolated in pure culture from a peritonsillar and lateral pharyngeal abscess in an immunocompetent host. To our knowledge, this is the first case of infection caused by this microorganism being found in an odontogenic area of the head and neck. ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bali R,Sharma P,Gupta K,Nagrath S

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rotavirus (RV) is the leading cause of severe diarrhea-associated morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Limited data exist on the epidemiology and burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in Armenia. The purpose of this study is to estimate the economic losses and describe the epidemiological charac...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Hovhannisyan A,Mkhoyan A,Gyulazyan N,Asoyan V,Navoyan T,Gevorgyan Z,Simonyan M

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a paucity of information on the frequency of Chlamydia trachomatis-induced reactive arthritis (ReA) and undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy (uSpA) in India. In this study, arthritic patients suffering from ReA, uSpA, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were screened to investigate the presence of C. tr...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kumar P,Bhakuni DS,Rastogi S

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Argentina has been a preferential target for Bolivian immigrants for decades. The relatively recent migratory flux includes Germany, France, the United States, Australia, Japan, and some Latin American countries. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the prevalence of Chagas disease in preg...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kolliker-Frers RA,Insua I,Razzitte G,Capani F

更新日期：2016-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Livestock are nowadays considered potent reservoirs of multi drug resistance. Enteric resistant organisms in animals can be transmitted to humans and be causative agents of infections with therapeutic challenges. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of multi drug resistant organisms in Leba...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Dandachi I,Fayad E,El-Bazzal B,Sleiman A,Rolain JM,Daoud Z

更新日期：2018-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Two distinct and potentially deceitful cases of neurologic melioidosis are reported. Case 1: A 39-year-old alcoholic and uncontrolled diabetic male presented with cough, fever, and left focal seizures with secondary generalization. An magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan revealed a small peripherally ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Saravu K,Kadavigere R,Shastry AB,Pai R,Mukhopadhyay C

更新日期：2015-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Trichuris spp. and other intestinal parasitic infections in owned cats on St. Kitts. METHODOLOGY:The feces of 41 non-feral cats (23 indoor only; 18 indoor/outdoor) were examined for the presence of Trichuris spp. eggs. RESULTS:Nine (22%) of th...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ketzis JK,Shell L,Chinault S,Pemberton C,Pereira MM

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii have been reported to cause outbreaks of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in several studies. The high prevalence of these pathogens prompted us to study the different strains of these pathogens prevailing in our intensive care units (ICUs) and determin...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Joseph NM,Sistla S,Dutta TK,Badhe AS,Rasitha D,Parija SC

更新日期：2010-06-03 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：:Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health problem, worsened by an increased frequency of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) launched the Global Project on Anti-Tuberculosis ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Zazueta-Beltran J,León-Sicairos C,Canizalez-Roman A

更新日期：2009-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Use of herbal remedies among HIV-infected individuals in Africa increased in the past decade, mainly due to traditional beliefs and at times inconsistent access to antiretroviral drugs. In Zimbabwe, accessibility and availability of antiretroviral drugs has increased in recent years; however, the use of he...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bepe N,Madanhi N,Mudzviti T,Gavi S,Maponga CC,Morse GD

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:HIV causes progressive impairment of the cellular immune system leading to increased susceptibility to infectious agents. Parasitic infestations are common in HIV-infected patients and usually lead to diarrhoea. Few studies have addressed the issue of intestinal parasites among HIV-infected persons in Came...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Lehman LG,Kangam L,Mbenoun ML,Zemo Nguepi E,Essomba N,Tonga C,Bilong Bilong CF

更新日期：2013-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthotopic liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage liver failure. However, Acinetobacter baumannii infections and acute rejection are important causes of morbidity and mortality following transplants. Here we present a case report of a cadaveric donor liver transplantation with inf...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Aykota MR,Sari T,Yilmaz S

更新日期：2020-04-30 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：BACKGROUND:Chikungunya is an acute viral infection presenting with a febrile episode and severe arthralgia, swelling of soft tissues, especially around the ankles. Many patients recover with nonspecific treatment of analgesics. Some patients continue to have subacute crippling arthritis in the legs affecting their mobi...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ravichandran R,Manian M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Campylobacter jejuni is one of the major causes of gastroenteritis worldwide of the last century. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibiotics profiles and the virulence gene in C. jejuni strains isolated from chicken in Côte d'Ivoire. METHODOLOGY:A total of 336 chicken ceaca samples recovered...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Goualié BG,Akpa EE,Kakou-N'Gazoa SE,Ouattara HG,Niamke SL,Dosso M

更新日期：2019-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Miscarriage is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between miscarriage in humans and infections caused by zoonotic bacteria and genital pathogens. METHODOLOGY:Cervicovaginal swabs and placenta samples from 132 women with miscarriage ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Smaoui M,Carole K,Sellami H,Kammoun S,Choura K,Maazoun L,Mestiri H,Aeby S,Louati D,Derbel M,Chaabene K,Hammami A,Greub G,Znazen A

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronary heart disease and its risk factors depend on genetic characteristics, behaviors, and habits, all of which vary in different regions. The use of antiretroviral therapy (ARV) has increased the survival of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), who begin to present mortality indicators similar to the g...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ximenes RA,Lacerda HR,Miranda-Filho DB,Albuquerque Mde F,Montarroyos UR,Turchi MD,Nery MW,Martelli CM,Alencastro PR,Ikeda ML,Wolff FH,Brandao AB,Barcellos NT,Fuchs SC

更新日期：2015-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a known connection between periodontitis and atherosclerosis and the presence of periopathogens in blood vessels. However, changes of the oral microflora related to the aging process and its possible effects on atherosclerosis, have yet to be analyzed. The aim of this study was to assess temporal ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kannosh I,Staletovic D,Toljic B,Radunovic M,Pucar A,Matic Petrovic S,Grubisa I,Lazarevic M,Brkic Z,Knezevic Vukcevic J,Milasin J

更新日期：2018-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vaccine strategies represent an essential component for the future control of schistosomiasis. This work aimed to evaluate the role of detergents for potentiating the effect of Schistosoma mansoni tegumental antigens (TA) against challenge infection. METHODOLOGY:Two detergents; Triton X-100 (TX-100) and s...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Hamed MA

更新日期：2011-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a Hickman catheter-related bacteremia caused by Gordonia sputi in a patient with breast cancer is presented. Blood cultures grew a Gram-positive rod, susceptible to several antimicrobials, subsequently identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing as Gordonia sputi. The infection resolved after successful treatme...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kofteridis DP,Valachis A,Scoulica E,Christidou A,Maraki S,Samonis G

更新日期：2012-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 42-year-old male patient who applied to the emergency department of our hospital with clinical nephritis, orchitis, acute renal failure without endocarditis, and a low-grade fever. Brucella agglutinin titers were 1:160, Rose Bengal test was positive and Brucella melitensis was isolated from ur...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Dagli O,Dokur M,Guzeldag G,Ozmen Y

更新日期：2011-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The widespread use of tigecycline raises the question of increasing infection rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) in ICUs which are not affected by this antibiotic. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine if treatment with tigecycline is a risk factor for PA infection in ICU patients. METHODOLO...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ulu-Kilic A,Alp E,Altun D,Cevahir F,Kalın G,Demiraslan H

更新日期：2015-03-15 00:00:00