Inflammatory responses and histopathological changes in a mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus-induced bloodstream infections.

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:Infants represent an important risk group for influenza associated hospitalizations and mortality. This study evaluated the clinical presentations, hospitalization course and outcome of infants hospitalized with the pandemic influenza A H1N1 [Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09] in relation to their previous health sta...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Husain EH,Alkhabaz A,Al-Qattan HY,Al-Shammari N,Owayed AF

更新日期：2012-08-21 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:Anti-hepatitis B core antibody (Anti-HBc) alone is defined as the presence of anti-HBc in the absence of HBsAg and anti-HBs. The significance of this serological pattern as a predicting factor for occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains largely unknown. This study aimed to assess the significance ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ramezani A,Banifazl M,Eslamifar A,Aghakhani A

更新日期：2010-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ice can be contaminated by pathogenic bacteria. This study aimed to identify critical points in iced beverage production and distribution lines to examine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in a beverage and its processing environment, as well as when water and ice used as main ingredients. METHODOLOGY:T...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Nababan H,Rahayu WP,Waturangi DE,Suratmono S,Puspitasari R,Indrotristanto N,Nikastri E,Yuliangsih S,Pusparini N

更新日期：2017-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inadequate hand-washing facilities have been reported as a barrier to hand washing. This study aimed to evaluate the availability and accessibility of hand-washing facilities and supplies of hand-washing agents in the outpatient department (OPD) complex of a tertiary care teaching hospital. METHODOLOGY:A ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Devnani M,Kumar R,Sharma RK,Gupta AK

更新日期：2011-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tungiasis, caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans, is highly prevalent in many resource-poor communities in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Studies on knowledge and treatment practices related to tungiasis in affected populations are virtually nonexistent. To fill this gap, we performed...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Winter B,Oliveira FA,Wilcke T,Heukelbach J,Feldmeier H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The etiological association of Helicobacter pylori with gastric ulcer (GU), gastric cancer (GC), and duodenal ulcer (DU) is well-known. Understanding the epidemiology of H. pylori facilitates the estimation of disease burden in a certain population. This study presents the diversity of H. pylori genotypes ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Khan A,Farooqui A,Raza Y,Rasheed F,Manzoor H,Akhtar SS,Quraishy MS,Rubino S,Kazmi SU,Paglietti B

更新日期：2013-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) occur most frequently in intensive care units (ICU). This study seeks to determine the etiological agents of NP and VAP along with their antibacterial susceptibility patterns, and to evaluate the factors contributing to patient mortality. ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Japoni A,Vazin A,Davarpanah MA,Afkhami Ardakani M,Alborzi A,Japoni S,Rafaatpour N

更新日期：2011-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) by conventional methods such as culture and microscopy has low sensitivity and requires an invasive procedure. A simple rapid serological test would be of great value. METHODS:Six antigens (ESAT-6, Ag85A, TB10.4, Rv3881c, lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and Ara6-...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Beyene D,Lumc Franken K,Yamuah L,Aseffa A,Wiker HG,Kolk A,Engers H,Klatser P,Sviland L

更新日期：2010-03-08 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: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：INTRODUCTION:Multidrug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a continuing threat because the treatment is rather toxic. One of the causes of poor treatment outcome is due to the adverse events, especially the occurrence of psychiatric adverse events. METHODOLOGY:The two cases presented in this paper are MDR-TB patients ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Reviono R,Harsini H,Aphridasari J,Nugroho IGBI,Damayanti KE

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important and common cause of mortality and morbidity in immunocompromised patients such as those with HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients on immunosuppressive therapy, and malignant hematological disease. After primary infection with CMV the virus becomes latent in multiple organs and can late...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Jain M,Duggal S,Chugh TD

更新日期：2011-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In August 2011, Chittoor district authorities reported a cluster of suspected human anthrax cases to the Andhra Pradesh state surveillance unit. We investigated this cluster to confirm its etiology, describe its magnitude, identify potential risk factors, and make recommendations for preventing similar out...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Reddy R,Parasadini G,Rao P,Uthappa CK,Murhekar MV

更新日期：2012-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dengue virus (DENV) is principally transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. To date, mosquito population control remains the key strategy for reducing the continuing spread of DENV. The focus on the development of new vector control strategies through an understanding of the mosquito-virus relationship i...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Tham HW,Balasubramaniam VR,Chew MF,Ahmad H,Hassan SS

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial infections are normally hospital acquired. Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is very common and may be transmitted via a hand-to-nose route. The objective of the present study was to screen healthcare workers for the colonization of their nasal cavities with MRSA. METHODOLOGY:...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Iyer A,Kumosani T,Azhar E,Barbour E,Harakeh S

更新日期：2014-03-13 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 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：BACKGROUND:Melioidosis is an important public health problem causing community acquired sepsis in the northeastern part of Malaysia. METHODOLOGY:From January 2001 to December 2005, we reviewed case reports of all bacteraemic melioidosis admitted to a tertiary teaching hospital, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. RES...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Deris ZZ,Hasan H,Siti Suraiya MN

更新日期：2010-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1) is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency that affects one per million people yearly and usually presents with recurrent, indolent bacterial infections of the skin, mouth, and respiratory tract and impaired pus formation and wound healing. A 13-year-old girl diagnosed LAD-I at ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Jabbari Azad F,Ardalan M,Hoseinpoor Rafati A,Sotoudeh S,Pourpak Z

更新日期：2010-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to determine the resistance patterns of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Mexico to several antibiotics and research some therapeutic options. METHODOLOGY:Positive cultures for E. coli isolated from bronchial secretions, urine, central catheter, blood, and infected wounds in the Culiacan Gene...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Murillo Llanes J,Varon J,Velarde Félix JS,González-Ibarra FP

更新日期：2012-02-13 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: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:Following the recommendation of the Global Leprosy Strategy, Ethiopia targeted to reduce the incidence of new leprosy cases, and the proportion with severe disability (grade 2) from 13.6% in 2016 to < 1% in 2020. This study assessed the clinical profile of new leprosy cases and the sequelae of previously t...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Abdela SG,Diro E,Zewdu FT,Berhe FT,Yeshaneh WE,Tamirat KS,Tweya H,Timire C,Van Griensven J

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand. METHODOLOGY:In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratif...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Pengpid S,Peltzer K,Puckpinyo A,Tiraphat S,Viripiromgool S,Apidechkul T,Sathirapanya C,Leethongdee S,Chompikul J,Mongkolchati A

更新日期：2016-08-02 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：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:Epidemiological studies have shown the association between risk of developing cervical cancer and the persistence of high-risk papillomavirus types in addition to some co-factors. However, little is known about co-factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, especially in developing countr...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bennani B,Bennis S,Nejjari C,Ouafik L,Melhouf MA,El Rhazi K,Znati K,Chaara H,Bouchikhi C,Amarti Riffi A

更新日期：2012-07-23 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