Prevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibodies in Serbian blood donors.

abstract：:Evidence indicates that the atmospheric and oceanic processes that occur in response to increased greenhouse gases in the broad-scale climate system may already be changing the ecology of infectious diseases. Recent studies have shown that climate also influences the abundance and ecology of pathogens, and the links b...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sedas VT

更新日期：2007-12-01 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:Surgical site infections (SSI) continue to be a major problem for thoracic surgery patients. We aimed to determine incidence rate (IR) and risk factors for SSI in patients with thoracic surgical procedures. METHODOLOGY:During 12 years of hospital surveillance of patients with thoracic surgical procedures,...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Cvijanovic VS,Ristanović AS,Maric NT,Vesovic NV,Kostovski VV,Djenic LV,Stojkovic DV,Nikolic AS,Djordevic DM,Suljagic VD

更新日期：2019-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a major public health, social, and economic problem leading to morbidity, mortality, and stigma. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of STIs, investigate behavioral risk factors and the relationship between the STIs/HIV and demographic factors. ME...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Filemban SM,Yasein YA,Abdalla MH,Al-Hakeem R,Al-Tawfiq JA,Memish ZA

更新日期：2015-04-15 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：INTRODUCTION:Antimicrobial stewardship practices are crucial for the regular surveillance to change the antimicrobial policy. This study was conducted to decide the prevalence of common bacteria and their antibiogram regarding antimicrobial stewardship program within one year, at the regional and district, Stanger hosp...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Han KS,Gustavo L,Rajkumar VC,Swe Swe-Han K

更新日期：2019-08-31 00:00:00

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:Although the government of Yemen changed the national policy for treating malaria in November 2005 from chloroquine to combination drugs in the form of artesunate + sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as first line and lumefantrine + artemether as second line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, clinicians in ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bin Ghouth AS

更新日期：2013-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Malaria remains an important public health problem despite recent scientific breakthroughs regarding knowledge about malaria and treatment strategies. The objective of this study was to analyze malaria patients' knowledge about the disease, its treatment and prevention, linking it to drug treatment adheren...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Souza TG,Reiners AA,Azevedo RC,Fontes CJ,Ferreira RG,Do Carmo PU

更新日期：2016-11-24 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: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:Although omphalitis (umbilical infections) among newborns is common and a major cause of neonatal deaths in developing countries, information on its burden and etiology from community settings is lacking. This study aimed to determine the incidence and etiology of omphalitis in newborns in high neonatal mo...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Mir F,Tikmani SS,Shakoor S,Warraich HJ,Sultana S,Ali SA,Zaidi AK

更新日期：2011-12-13 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:Antimicrobial substances (AMS) produced by bacteria may reduce or prevent the growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in food. In this study, 16 isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii/calcoaceticus (ABC) complex, previously obtained from reconstituted infant milk formula (IMF) samples and the prepara...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Conceição CSD,Souza BV,Vieira JMBD,Nascimento JDS

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human co-infection with Plasmodium falciparum and helminthes is ubiquitous throughout Africa. This study aimed to determine the co-infections of Plasmodium falciparum infection in HIV and intestinal parasitic infections, and their immunological distribution, in Benin City, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY:A total of ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Akinbo FO,Okaka CE,Omoregie R

更新日期：2012-05-14 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:Intestinal and extraintestinal infections by Aeromonas spp., remain controversial, due to the existence of healthy carriers of Aeromonas spp. In children under five years old, the diarrhea of infectious origin constitutes the second cause of mortality and remains a major concern for public health. The aim ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bello-López JM,Sanchez-Garibay C,Ibáñez-Cervantes G,León-García G,Gonzalez-Avila LU,Hernández-Cortez C,Arzate Barbosa P,Castro-Escarpulli G

更新日期：2020-10-31 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:Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJ) pneumonia (PJP) is an important opportunistic infection affecting various types of immunocompromised patients and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. PJ is a unique fungal pathogen which is increasingly common and maybe associated with a higher mortality rate in p...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Lee YT,Chuang ML

更新日期：2018-10-31 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:Despite tremendous progress made toward elimination, measles continues to pose a great threat to the health of children in developing countries. The objective of this study was to summarize and analyze the clinical characteristics and treatment experience of serious complications of measles pneumonia in ch...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Li J,Zhao Y,Liu Z,Zhang T,Liu C,Liu X

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are major causes of morbidity in early childhood. They are mainly caused by viruses, including influenza (INF) and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV). We aimed to investigate the role of RSV and INF in children hospitalized for ARIs and to show the impact of RSV/INF rap...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ghazaryan H,Babloyan A,Sarkissian A,Davtyan K,Berger C

更新日期：2019-05-16 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 efficacy of non-adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine in young children is considered to be suboptimal. This study compared the safety and immunogenicity profiles of MF59-adjuvanted, trivalent, influenza vaccine (ATIV) and non-adjuvanted, trivalent, influenza vaccine (TIV) in Guatemalan children (N = 3...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Solares AR,Aragon CG,Pivaral RU,Prado-Cohrs D,Sales-Carmona V,Pellegrini M,Groth N

更新日期：2014-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Assays based on DNA amplification can provide information that contributes to the initial management of patients with leptospirosis. However, these have not been adopted in Uruguay. Our aim was to evaluate the performance of the lipL32 real-time PCR (qPCR) for diagnosis of leptospirosis. METHODOLOGY:We an...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： González S,Geymonat JP,Hernández E,Marqués JM,Schelotto F,Varela G

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Salmonella is well recognized as an aetiological agent of gastrointestinal and diarrhoeal disease. Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis (Salmonella Enteritidis) is one of the commonest serotypes associated with foodborne illness. In South Africa, we compared Salmonella Enteritidis strains isolated from...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Smith AM,Ismail H,Henton MM,Keddy KH,GERMS-SA Surveillance Network.

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is an urgent need for affordable point-of-care diagnostics for the differentiation of febrile illnesses and the confirmation of typhoid in endemic countries. METHODOLOGY:Blood samples were collected from febrile patients with clinical suspicion of typhoid and screened for typhoid fever using the Wid...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Smith SI,Bamidele M,Fowora M,Goodluck HT,Omonigbehin EA,Akinsinde KA,Fesobi T,Pastoor R,Abdoel TH,Smits HL

更新日期：2011-07-27 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:Diarrhea remains one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age especially in low-income countries. In Peru, epidemiological reports about enteropathogens related to acute diarrhea are scarce in rural areas. The aim of this study was to describe the etiology, epidemio...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Cornejo-Tapia A,Orellana-Peralta F,Weilg P,Bazan-Mayra J,Cornejo-Pacherres H,Ulloa-Urizar G,Aguilar-Luis MA,Pons MJ,Del Valle-Mendoza J

更新日期：2017-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Norovirus is not usually investigated in diarrheal patients in Bangladesh which may account for the many cases where no pathogens are identified. METHODOLOGY:Stool specimens collected from diarrheal patients from three hospitals in Bangladesh during 2011 were investigated for norovirus RNA using real-time...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Nahar S,Afrad MH,Begum N,Al-Mamun F,Sarker AK,Das SK,Faruque AS,Pourkarim MR,Choudhuri MS,Azim T,Rahman M

更新日期：2013-11-15 00:00:00