Neonatal Plasmodium vivax malaria: an overlooked entity.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes illness to people and can be picked up from both healthcare facilities and the environment leading to high morbidity and mortality. The study was aimed at identifying phenotypic characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and dete...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Iliya S,Mwangi J,Maathai R,Muriuki M

更新日期：2020-06-30 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:The current cohort study was conducted to determine the frequency and compare the mortality rate with associated characteristics among low birth weight and normal birth weight infants during the neonatal period at a tertiary healthcare facility, Karachi. METHODOLOGY:Close-ended structured questionnaires w...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Mustufa MA,Korejo R,Shahid A,Nasim S

更新日期：2014-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2) is the primary cause of genital herpes and the most common cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD) worldwide.  There is little information on the prevalence of HSV-2 in Nigeria. METHODOLOGY:Specimens were collected from 162 volunteers attending Jos University ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Agabi YA,Banwat EB,Mawak JD,Lar PM,Dashe N,Dashen MM,Adoga MP,Agabi FY,Zakari H

更新日期：2010-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many maternity hospitals in developing country settings deliver women who are of unknown HIV status. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the acceptability of post-partum infant cord blood HIV testing and the subsequent uptake of interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. ME...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Inwani IW,Nduati RW,Musoke RM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are the main etiological agent of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Association between different serotypes and UTIs is known, however, some strains are incapable to be serotyped. The aim of this work was to study bthe phenotypical and genotypical characteristics of 113...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Hernández-Chiñas U,Pérez-Ramos A,Belmont-Monroy L,Chávez-Berrocal ME,González-Villalobos E,Navarro-Ocaña A,Eslava CA,Molina-Lopez J

更新日期：2019-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study determines the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serovars from humans and chickens in Ibadan, Nigeria, in 2004-2007. METHODOLOGY:A total of 991 blood samples were collected from patients in 2004 to 2005 and 641 fecal samples were collected from poultry farms in 2007. All Salmonel...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fashae K,Ogunsola F,Aarestrup FM,Hendriksen RS

更新日期：2010-09-03 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:Giardiasis is a human health concern worldwide, especially among schoolchildren. Giardia duodenalis genotypes A and B are infective to humans, but their zoonotic potential remains controversial. In Mexico, the most prevalent genotype is A, but B was also detected in southeastern Mexico. In Sinaloa state, n...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： García-Cervantes PC,Báez-Flores ME,Delgado-Vargas F,Ponce-Macotela M,Nawa Y,De-la-Cruz-Otero MD,Martínez-Gordillo MN,Díaz-Camacho SP

更新日期：2017-02-28 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 impact of mutations in the reverse transcriptase region of HBV on serum HBsAg titer and its correlation with HBV DNA is largely unknown. METHODOLOGY:A total of 644 patients, with a history of lamivudine or adefovir dipivoxil resistance who underwent genotypic resistance tests, were enrolled in this st...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Shen H,Chen C,Ye C,Zhang H,Hang S,Chen M,Zhu Z,Xue Y,Liu L

更新日期：2019-11-30 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: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: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

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：BACKGROUND:Determining if a tsetse fly is infected by trypanosomes and thus potentially able to transmit trypanosome-related human and animal diseases is an extremely laborious and time-consuming task to perform, especially under field conditions. In this study we tested a possible alternative approach that uses the en...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ferreira F,Cano J,Furtado A,Ndong-Mabale N,Ndong-Asumu P,Benito A,Pinto J,Afonso MO,Seixas J,Atouguia J,Centeno-Lima S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis is a major cause of childhood death worldwide. In developing countries, epidemiological data about sepsis is scarce. This study describes and compares the frequency of etiological agents and initial sites of infection in children with or without sepsis, identifying risk factors and assessing outcome...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Costa de Santana M,Duarte Mello Amoedo C,Nascimento-Carvalho CM

更新日期：2017-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Staphylococcus aureus-induced bloodstream infections (BSIs) remain a prevalent clinical challenge and the underlying pathogenesis is still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the inflammatory responses and histopathological changes in BSIs in mice. METHODOLOGY:Male C57BL/6 mice wer...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Wu D,Zhou S,Hu S,Liu B

更新日期：2017-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dentistry is predominantly a field of surgery, involving exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and therefore requires a high standard of infection control and safety practice in controlling cross-contamination and occupational exposures to blood- and saliva-borne diseases. METHODOLO...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Marya CM,Shukla P,Dahiya V,Jnaneswar A

更新日期：2011-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When bacterial pericarditis is suspected, urgent pericardial drainage combined with intravenous antibacterial therapy is mandatory to avert devastating, life-threatening complications. There have been scanty results on antimicrobial susceptibility of common causative microorganisms of bacterial pericarditi...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sotoudeh Anvari M,Kianinejad R,Boroumand MA,Arzhan S,Jalali A

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although tuberculosis (TB) is frequently seen in Turkey, there are limited studies on childhood TB. We aimed to describe clinical and laboratory findings, including drug resistance, of children with TB in Istanbul, Turkey. METHODOLOGY:The study included all children aged 0-14 years who were registered in ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Cakir E,Erdem E,Ozlu N,Seber E,Gencer S,Kilicaslan Z

更新日期：2014-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study aimed to assess the antibiotic resistance profiles and detect the presence of the sul2 gene in sulfamethoxazole-susceptible and resistant isolates of Escherichia coli obtained from outpatients and inpatients with urinary tract infections. METHODOLOGY:The resistance profiles of 739 strain...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Teichmann A,Agra HN,Nunes Lde S,da Rocha MP,Renner JD,Possuelo LG,Carneiro M,Rieger A,Benitez LB,Valim AR

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Leishmaniasis is a clinically heterogeneous syndrome caused by intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. The clinical spectrum of leishmaniasis encompasses subclinical (not apparent), localized (skin lesion), and disseminated (cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral) infection. This spectrum of manifes...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Elmahallawy EK,Sampedro Martinez A,Rodriguez-Granger J,Hoyos-Mallecot Y,Agil A,Navarro Mari JM,Gutierrez Fernandez J

更新日期：2014-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Salmonella infections are increasing worldwide, but there are few reports on Salmonella surveillance in African countries and other developing countries. This has made it difficult to estimate the actual burden of salmonellosis, especially in Africa. This study was conducted in a neglected Northern Region ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Saba CK,Escudero JA,Herrera-Leon S,Porrero MC,Suarez M,Dominguez L,Demuyakor B,Gonzalez-Zorn B

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is typically critical in the oncogenesis of cervical cancer. However, available HPV detection kits differ in their ability and sensitivity to detect various types of HPV, and this variability has led to inconsistencies in the reporting of the geographic prevalence of HP...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Alhamlan FS,Khayat HH,Obeid DA,Tulba AM,Baduwais TS,Alfageeh MB,Al-Ahdal MN

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mastitis is one of the most frequent and costly disease in cattle. We studied milk samples from cattle with mastitis from farms in Kosovo to identify mastitis-causing pathogens and possible effective antibiotics. Our ultimate goal is to help implement adequate antibiotic management and treatment practices ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Mehmeti I,Behluli B,Mestani M,Ademi A,Nes IF,Diep DB

更新日期：2016-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) are a common mechanism of bacterial resistance in Enterobacteriaceae. The purpose of this study is to characterize the ESBL genes produced by community-acquired uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains in the Nouna District, in the West-African country, Burkina Faso. ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kiemde D,Ribeiro I,Sanou S,Coulibaly B,Sie A,Ouedraogo AS,Souares A,Eibach D

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is one of the most common infections worldwide. UTIs remain a challenge to the healthcare system because of the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The aim of this study is to report the most common UTI-causative organisms associated with the emergence of antimicrobial re...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Balkhi B,Mansy W,AlGhadeer S,Alnuaim A,Alshehri A,Somily A

更新日期：2018-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Brucellosis is a multisystemic infectious disease, which can manifest as endocarditis. Diagnosis can be challenging. CASE PRESENTATION:An 80-year-old male patient presented with fever 38.5 °C, cough and progressive shortness of breath of 14 days. History of Brucellosis 18 months earlier inadequately treat...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ephrem CG,Matar MJ,Chalhoub GC,Greige WG

更新日期：2018-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In low- and middle-income countries such as India, private pharmacies play an important role in medical treatments, offering advice for common illnesses such as diarrhea and respiratory tract infections. There is a need to explore the details of the dispensing practices at the private pharmacies in low- an...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Diwan V,Sabde YD,Byström E,De Costa A

更新日期：2015-05-18 00:00:00