Case report: infective endocarditis caused by Brevundimonas vesicularis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acinetobacter species are associated with increasing mortality due to emerging drug-resistance. Pediatric Acinetobacter infections are largely undefined in developed countries and clinical laboratory identification methods do not reliably differentiate between members of the Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-bauma...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jain AL,Harding CM,Assani K,Shrestha CL,Haga M,Leber A,Munson RS Jr,Kopp BT

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Tanzania, routine individual-level testing for HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) using laboratory genotyping and phenotyping is not feasible due to resource constraints. To monitor the prevention or emergence of HIVDR at a population level, WHO developed generic strategies to be adapted by countries, which incl...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Juma JM,Tiberio JK,Abuya MI,Kilama BK,Somi GR,Sambu V,Banda R,Jullu BS,Ramadhani AA

更新日期：2014-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory disorder in which the role of bacteria remains uncertain. While sinus outflow obstruction is often an initiating event, mucosal inflammation and dysbiosis may persist or develop in sinuses with widely patent surgical openings. Understanding of the relationship betwee...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Koutsourelakis I,Halderman A,Khalil S,Hittle LE,Mongodin EF,Lane AP

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of Diabetes mellitus (DM) in the etiology and in the antimicrobial resistance of uropathogens in patients with urinary tract infection has not been well clarified. For this reason we have evaluated the spectrum of uropathogens and the profile of antibiotic resistance in both diabetic and non diabeti...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bonadio M,Costarelli S,Morelli G,Tartaglia T

更新日期：2006-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections due to Candida species cause significant morbidity and mortality, and the epidemiology of Candida infection is changing. Surveillance for candidemia is necessary to detect trends in species distribution and antifungal resistance. METHODS:The medical and electronic records of all patie...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ma CF,Li FQ,Shi LN,Hu YA,Wang Y,Huang M,Kong QQ

更新日期：2013-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in the basic core promoter (BCP) and its adjacent precore (preC) region in HBV genome are common in chronic hepatitis B patients. However, the patterns of mutation combinations in these two regions during chronic infection are less understood. This study focused on single base mutations in BCP and ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang D,Ma S,Zhang X,Zhao H,Ding H,Zeng C

更新日期：2010-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In developing countries rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhoea and diarrhoeal deaths in children under 5. Vaccination could greatly alleviate that burden, but in Mexico as in most low- and middle-income countries the decision to add rotavirus vaccine to the national immunisation program will depe...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Valencia-Mendoza A,Bertozzi SM,Gutierrez JP,Itzler R

更新日期：2008-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blastocystis sp. are among the most commonly observed intestinal parasites in routine clinical parasitology. Blastocystis in humans consists of at least 9 genetic subtypes. Different subtypes of Blastocystis may be associated with differences in pathogenicity and symptomatology. METHODS:Advanced microscopy ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bart A,Wentink-Bonnema EM,Gilis H,Verhaar N,Wassenaar CJ,van Vugt M,Goorhuis A,van Gool T

更新日期：2013-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differences in the susceptibility of Candida species to antifungal drugs make identification to the species level important for clinical management of candidemia. Molecular tests are not yet standardized or available in most clinical laboratories, although such tests can reduce the time required for species ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xafranski H,Melo AS,Machado AM,Briones MR,Colombo AL

更新日期：2013-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Development of tuberculosis (TB) is determined by various risk factors and the interactions of temporal and spatial distributions. The aim of this study was to identify the most salient risk factors for TB disease as well as multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB) at the oblast (provincial) level in Kazakhstan. MET...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Terlikbayeva A,Hermosilla S,Galea S,Schluger N,Yegeubayeva S,Abildayev T,Muminov T,Akiyanova F,Bartkowiak L,Zhumadilov Z,Sharman A,El-Bassel N

更新日期：2012-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The ongoing transmission of Mycobacterium (M.) leprae reflected in a very slow decline in leprosy incidence, forces us to be innovative and conduct cutting-edge research. Single dose rifampicin (SDR) as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for contacts of leprosy patients, reduces their risk to develop leprosy by 60%. This...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Mieras LF,Taal AT,van Brakel WH,Cambau E,Saunderson PR,Smith WCS,Prakoeswa CRS,Astari L,Scollard DM,do Nascimento DC,Grosset J,Kar HK,Izumi S,Gillini L,Virmond MCL,Sturkenboom MGG

更新日期：2018-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific land cover types and activities have been correlated with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense distributions, indicating the importance of landscape for epidemiological risk. However, methods proposed to identify specific areas with elevated epidemiological risk (i.e. where transmission is more likely to ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wardrop NA,Fèvre EM,Atkinson PM,Kakembo A,Welburn SC

更新日期：2012-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retaining patients on antiretroviral treatment in care is critical to sustaining the 90:90:90 vision. Nigeria has made some progress in placing HIV-positive patients on treatment. In an effort to increase access to treatment, ART decentralization has been implemented in the country. This is aimed at strength...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Umeokonkwo CD,Onoka CA,Agu PA,Ossai EN,Balogun MS,Ogbonnaya LU

更新日期：2019-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ProvLab Alberta provides all laboratory testing for Bordetella pertussis including sporadic cases and outbreak investigations through collaborations with provincial public health partners. We describe B. pertussis activity in Alberta from July 2004 to December 2012. METHODS:Laboratory testing for pertussis ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fathima S,Ferrato C,Lee BE,Simmonds K,Yan L,Mukhi SN,Li V,Chui L,Drews SJ

更新日期：2014-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide and in the American region. Although multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a threat to TB control in Panama, few studies have focused in typing MDR-TB strains. The aim of our study was to characterize MDR Mycobacterium tube...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Rosas S,Bravo J,Gonzalez F,de Moreno N,Sanchez J,Gavilan RG,Goodridge A

更新日期：2013-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A two-stage surgical strategy (debridement-negative pressure therapy (NPT) and flap coverage) with prolonged antimicrobial therapy is usually proposed in pressure ulcer-related pelvic osteomyelitis but has not been widely evaluated. METHODS:Adult patients with pressure ulcer-related pelvic osteomyelitis tre...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Andrianasolo J,Ferry T,Boucher F,Chateau J,Shipkov H,Daoud F,Braun E,Triffault-Fillit C,Perpoint T,Laurent F,Mojallal AA,Chidiac C,Valour F,Lyon BJI study group.

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The staphylococci are implicated in a variety of human infections; however, many clinical microbiology laboratories in Nigeria do not identify staphylococci (in particular coagulase negative staphylococci - CNS) to the species level. Moreover, data from multi-centre assessment on antibiotic resistance and ep...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Shittu A,Oyedara O,Abegunrin F,Okon K,Raji A,Taiwo S,Ogunsola F,Onyedibe K,Elisha G

更新日期：2012-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycolicibacterium fortuitum is a species of the rapidly growing mycobacteria that can cause pulmonary infection. It is susceptible to multiple antibiotics both in vitro and in clinical practice, so that any combination of susceptible drugs is effective. However, we encountered a case of infection due to fluo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kurokawa K,Harada N,Sasano H,Takagi H,Takei S,Nakamura A,Kamada K,Yoshida A,Kikuchi K,Takahashi K

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) results in severe disease and a higher mortality. It also leads to an increased period of infectivity in the community. The objective of this study was to determine the length of delays, and analyze the factors affecting the delay from onset of symptoms of...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yimer S,Bjune G,Alene G

更新日期：2005-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV affects the central nervous system resulting in HIV associated neurocognitive impairment (NCI) in approximately 50% of people living with HIV. It typically affects memory, learning, working memory, fine motor skills, speed of information processing, verbal fluency and executive functioning cognitive doma...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nyamayaro P,Gouse H,Hakim J,Robbins RN,Chibanda D

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of vertical HIV transmission has decreased in Brazil, but regional inequalities suggest problems in implementing control measures during pregnancy and delivery. The aims of this study were to ascertain the coverage of HIV testing during prenatal care and estimate the prevalence of HIV infection duri...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Domingues RM,Szwarcwald CL,Souza PR Jr,Leal Mdo C

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group B Streptococcus (GBS) serotype (Ia, Ib, II-IX) correlates with pathogen virulence and clinical prognosis. Epidemiological studies of seroprevalence are an important metric for determining the proportion of serotypes in a given population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of indi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ippolito DL,James WA,Tinnemore D,Huang RR,Dehart MJ,Williams J,Wingerd MA,Demons ST

更新日期：2010-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a frequent cause of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI). Patients with MRSA require different empiric treatment than those with non-MRSA infections, yet no accurate tools exist to aid in stratifying the risk for a MRSA cSSSI. We sought ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zilberberg MD,Chaudhari P,Nathanson BH,Campbell RS,Emons MF,Fiske S,Hays HD,Shorr AF

更新日期：2012-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:West Nile virus (WNV) infections have become increasingly prevalent in certain European countries, including Hungary. Although most human infections do not cause severe symptoms, in approximately 1% of cases WNV infections can lead to severe WNV neuroinvasive disease (WNND) and death. The goal of our study w...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Koch M,Pozsgai É,Soós V,Nagy A,Girán J,Nyisztor N,Martyin T,Müller Z,Fehér M,Hajdú E,Varga C

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The population structure and drug resistance pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) isolates in Ethiopian prisons and some communities is still unknown. METHODS:A comparative cross sectional study was conducted on 126 MTBC strains isolated from prisons and communities in southwestern, southern...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ali S,Beckert P,Haileamlak A,Wieser A,Pritsch M,Heinrich N,Löscher T,Hoelscher M,Niemann S,Rachow A

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accuracy of a new optical biosensor (OB) point-of-care device for the detection of severe infections is studied. METHODS:The OB emits different wavelengths and outputs information associated with heart rate, pulse oximetry, levels of nitric oxide and kidney function. At the first phase, recordings were ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Doulou S,Leventogiannis K,Tsilika M,Rodencal M,Katrini K,Antonakos N,Kyprianou M,Karofylakis E,Karageorgos A,Koufargyris P,Christopoulos G,Kassianidis G,Stamatelopoulos K,Newberry R,Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group B streptococcus (GBS) is reported as the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Newborns from GBS colonized pregnant women are at high risk of infection. METHOD:A Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from November 05, 201...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ali MM,Woldeamanuel Y,Woldetsadik DA,Chaka TE,Fenta DA,Dinberu MT,Weldetensaye EK,Ismael SJ,Tadesse BT

更新日期：2019-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a transmissible infectious disease caused by human enteroviruses (EV). Here, we described features of children with severe HFMD caused by EV-A71 or coxsackievirus A16 (CV-A16) in Shanghai, China. METHODS:Severe EV-A71 or CV-A16 caused HFMD children admitted to the Xinh...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cai K,Wang Y,Guo Z,Yu H,Li H,Zhang L,Xu S,Zhang Q

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early insights into the timing of the start, peak, and intensity of the influenza season could be useful in planning influenza prevention and control activities. To encourage development and innovation in influenza forecasting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) organized a challenge to pre...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Biggerstaff M,Alper D,Dredze M,Fox S,Fung IC,Hickmann KS,Lewis B,Rosenfeld R,Shaman J,Tsou MH,Velardi P,Vespignani A,Finelli L,Influenza Forecasting Contest Working Group.

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contact tracing of tuberculosis (TB) patients is rarely performed in low-income countries. Our objective was to assess the outcome of and compliance with directly observed treatment (DOTS) of TB patients over a 3 year period in rural Lao PDR. METHODS:We performed a retrospective cohort study in which we enr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Barennes H,Keophithoun T,Nguyen TH,Strobel M,Odermatt P

更新日期：2010-09-10 00:00:00