Similarities between Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from humans and captive wild animals in South Africa.

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：:Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family and is related to dengue, Chikungunya, West Nile, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis viruses. ZIKV was first discovered in Uganda in 1947. Different species of mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly A. aegypti and A. albopictus are the vectors r...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Al-Qahtani AA,Nazir N,Al-Anazi MR,Rubino S,Al-Ahdal MN

更新日期：2016-03-31 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：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: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:The emergence and rapid spread of blaIMP and blaVIM metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) producing Gram-negative bacteria causing nosocomial infections are of concern worldwide due to limited treatment options. METHODOLOGY:A total of 179 nonreplicate, consecutive, carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (61),...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Amudhan MS,Sekar U,Kamalanathan A,Balaraman S

更新日期：2012-11-26 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: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：INTRODUCTION:Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination remains a routine immunization in primary care in tuberculosis (TB)-endemic areas, though several studies found that its efficacy was inconclusive. Natural resistance-asociated machrophage protein 1 (NRAMP1) polymorphism has been shown to result in higher susceptib...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Putera I,Pakasi TA,Syahmar I,Bramantyo AA,Karyadi E,Melani A,Sahiratmadja E

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue is the most important tropical mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by an arbovirus, the dengue virus. It should be noted that there are still other unusual modes of transmission of dengue infection. This paper summarizes those non vector-borne transmissions of dengue including vertical transmission, transf...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Wiwanitkit V

更新日期：2009-11-30 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:The severity of urinary tract infection (UTI) produced by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is due to the expression of a wide spectrum of virulence genes. E. coli strains were divided into four phylogenetic groups (A, B1, B2 and D) based on their virulence genes. The present study aimed to assess the ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Munkhdelger Y,Gunregjav N,Dorjpurev A,Juniichiro N,Sarantuya J

更新日期：2017-01-30 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:There is a high prevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) seropositivity in developing countries. An apparent risk of CMV reactivation increases following hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation. With effective surveillance and timely treatment using anti-viral therapy, morbidity and mortality associated with CM...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sharma SK,Kumar S,Agrawal N,Singh L,Mukherjee A,Seth T,Mishra P,Mathur S,Dar L,Mahapatra M

更新日期：2013-12-15 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: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: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:This study sought to identify the association of antibiotic prescribing and the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) in Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Ghana. METHODOLOGY:Patients from the Male Urology Ward and Treatment Room of the Surgical Department of KBTH were followed up over three mon...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fredua-Agyeman M,Onwukwe B,Adu-Aryee NA

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Saudi Arabia was affected by an outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). We aimed to determine the perception of risk and level of stress among nurses. METHODOLOGY:A questionnaire survey was administered to determine the perceptions of risk of MERS-CoV infection. RESULTS:The m...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bukhari EE,Temsah MH,Aleyadhy AA,Alrabiaa AA,Alhboob AA,Jamal AA,Binsaeed AA

更新日期：2016-08-31 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea. There is no defined protocol for treating severe Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) refractory to vancomycin or vancomycin and metronidazole combination therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of clinical cure, ti...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Popovic N,Korac M,Nesic Z,Milosevic B,Urosevic A,Jevtovic D,Pelemis M,Delic D,Prostran M,Milosevic I

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Norovirus (NoV) is a contagious virus causing acute gastroenteritis and is mainly responsible for diarrheal outbreak in closed settings. The aims of this study were to describe the epidemiological characteristic of an outbreak in a boarding school, to assess the extent of the outbreak and to implement appr...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Subahir MN,Jeffree MS,Hassan MR,Razak MFA,Mohamad SNG,Fong SY,Ahmed K

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A country's development level is measured with a quantitative parameter called the human development index (HDI). The present study researched the effects of HDI parameters (such as healthcare standards, income, and education level) on the incidence of tuberculosis. METHODOLOGY:HDI data of 36 provinces of...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Taylan M,Demir M,Yılmaz S,Kaya H,Sen HS,Oruc M,Icer M,Gunduz E,Sezgi C

更新日期：2016-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:El Salvador is regarded as a highly endemic country for Chagas disease, as evidenced by the relatively high estimated positive serology rate for Trypanosoma cruzi among blood donors. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to this high rate by analyzing changes in T. cruzi seroprevalence. ME...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sasagawa E,Guevara de Aguilar AV,Hernández de Ramírez MA,Romero Chévez JE,Nakagawa J,Cedillos RA,Misago C,Kita K

更新日期：2014-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cholera still remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, although comprehensive surveillance data to inform policy and strategies are scarce. METHODOLOGY:A desk review of the national cholera database and zonal and districts reports was conducted. Interviews were condu...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Msyamboza KP,Kagoli M,M'bang'ombe M,Chipeta S,Masuku HD

更新日期：2014-06-11 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：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：:Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is spreading rapidly within the Americas after originating from an outbreak in Brazil. We describe the current ZIKV infection epidemic in Brazil and the neurological symptoms arising. First cases of an acute exanthematic disease were reported in Brazil's Northeast region at the end of 2014....

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Heukelbach J,Alencar CH,Kelvin AA,de Oliveira WK,Pamplona de Góes Cavalcanti L

更新日期：2016-02-28 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: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