Human immunodeficiency virus prevalence and risk determinants among people who inject drugs in the Republic of Georgia.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance, which complicates treatment, has been increasingly identified in Escherichia coli isolates worldwide. The purpose of this study was to identify the plasmid-mediated qnrA and qnrB genes among the quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from urinary tract infectio...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Firoozeh F,Zibaei M,Soleimani-Asl Y

更新日期：2014-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Due to the shortcomings in the 1997-World Health Organisation (WHO) dengue case classification (DCC), a revised classification was proposed in 2009. This study was aimed to assess the clinical usefulness of the two classifications during a large dengue epidemic. METHODOLOGY:Clinical data of dengue patient...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Jayarajah U,Dissanayake U,Abeysuriya V,De Silva PK,Jayawardena P,Kulatunga A,Fernando H,Madarasinghe M,Hapugoda D,Perera L,Kannangara V,Udayangani C,Peiris R,Faizer S,Yasawardene P,De Mel S,De Zoysa I,Seneviratne SL

更新日期：2020-07-31 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：BACKGROUND:Research on the effects of corticosteroids in bacterial meningitis (BM) yielded conflicting results. While some studies reveal that corticosteroids improve the outcomes in BM treatments, others provide strong evidence that patients do not profit from this treatment. We investigated the factors that may impac...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ndreu AH,Shytaj KM,Pilaca AS,Harxhi AK,Kraja DV,Petrela EY,Bara PY,Mingomataj EC

更新日期：2009-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Association between Ascaris lumbricoides infection and asthma is a controversial subject that has been studied by several authors based on the hygiene theory. This work contributes to better understanding this issue. METHODOLOGY:This was a cross-sectional study involving 1,004 children from a neighborhood...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Bragagnoli G,Silva MT

更新日期：2014-07-14 00:00:00

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：: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: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：:Brucellosis is an endemic disease in developing countries. The most commonly observed complications include bone-joint involvement, particularly sacroiliitis and spondylitis. Epidural abscesses caused by brucellosis are a rare complication. We describe the case of a 33-year-old man presenting with high fever, back pai...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Köse Ş,Senger SS,Çavdar G,Yavaş S

更新日期：2011-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The study aimed to investigate the resistance of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an indicator used in hospitals but isolated from faecal samples of children in the community, to commonly used antibiotics and antiseptic agents. METHODOLOGY:S. aureus isolates were identified by phenotypi...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Akinkunmi EO,Lamikanra A

更新日期：2012-04-13 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：:A clinical case of infection caused by Fasciolopsis buski in a 24 weeks pregnant woman from Vietnam affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is reported here. On 22 February 2012 the patient was admitted to Hue Hospital in Hue, Vietnam, with a diagnosis of general illness and suspected acute anaemia. Laboratory ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fiamma M,Longoni SS,Ngo TM,Le Phan MT,Santona A,Ton Nu PA,Paglietti B

更新日期：2015-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of multi-infections with helminthes, protozoans and Campylobacter spp. in Guatemalan children is a reflection of differences in the risk factors related to pathogen transmission. METHODOLOGY:Two hundred and eighty-nine fecal samples were collected from children of the Guatemalan highlands and...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Jensen LA,Marlin JW,Dyck DD,Laubach HE

更新日期：2009-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is limited knowledge about the associations of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the current prevalence and associations of H. pylori infection with breastfeeding practices, nutritional status, and recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in a gro...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Senbanjo IO,Oshikoya KA,Njokanma OF

更新日期：2014-04-15 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: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：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:Hepatitis E is considered an emerging human viral disease with many evidences of zoonotic nature of disease, and swine are the main reservoir of HEV. The aim of this study was to determine HEV seroprevalence in commercial pig farms, backyard pigs, slaughtered pigs and wild boars in the region of the city B...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kureljušić B,Savić B,Jezdimirović N,Kureljušić J,Milićević V,Karabasil N,Vesković Moračanin S,Žutić J

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronary heart disease and its risk factors depend on genetic characteristics, behaviors, and habits, all of which vary in different regions. The use of antiretroviral therapy (ARV) has increased the survival of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), who begin to present mortality indicators similar to the g...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ximenes RA,Lacerda HR,Miranda-Filho DB,Albuquerque Mde F,Montarroyos UR,Turchi MD,Nery MW,Martelli CM,Alencastro PR,Ikeda ML,Wolff FH,Brandao AB,Barcellos NT,Fuchs SC

更新日期：2015-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alpha and ribavirin therapy has become the standard treatment in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCH)-infected patients. While thrombocytopenia associated with IFN use is frequently observed among these patients, autoimmune thrombocytopenia is one of the rarely observed adverse effects. In th...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Naz H,Aslan V

更新日期：2009-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Trichuris spp. and other intestinal parasitic infections in owned cats on St. Kitts. METHODOLOGY:The feces of 41 non-feral cats (23 indoor only; 18 indoor/outdoor) were examined for the presence of Trichuris spp. eggs. RESULTS:Nine (22%) of th...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ketzis JK,Shell L,Chinault S,Pemberton C,Pereira MM

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Staphylococcus aureus is considered one of the most important human pathogens, and its levels of resistance to methicillin have increased even in strains isolated from people without nosocomial risk factors. Molecular analysis is essential for understanding the patterns of dissemination. The objective of t...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Rodriguez F,Salinas C,Fernandez S,Haim S,Mollerach M,Basualdo W,Castro H,Quiñónez B,Arguello R,Rodriguez M,Grau L,Espínola C,Velázquez G,Samudio G,Gomez G,Campuzano A,Ortellado J,Almada P,Guillén R

更新日期：2020-03-31 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：INTRODUCTION:Group A streptococci (GAS) is responsible of several human diseases ranging from mild infection to severe invasive toxin-mediated disease and post-infectious sequelae. Accordingly, a GAS surveillance program based on molecular techniques is advisable for its epidemiological control. Pulsed-field gel electr...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： López Y,Manrique V,Niubo E,Valdés-Dapena M,Pérez Amarillo J,López I,Parra B,Escalona Venegas G,Riverón AM,López-Cánovas L

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are curable, but inappropriate treatment can lead to serious complications. The importance of setting up STI screening programs has been highlighted in various studies, the absence of such national programs accounting for the lack of STI statistics in Romania. Th...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Grad AI,Vica ML,Ungureanu L,Siserman CV,Tătaru AD,Matei HV

更新日期：2020-04-30 00:00:00

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:Lymph node tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and is the most frequently identified type in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Conventional diagnosis has serious limitations for rapid detection of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in clinical samples. Here PCR and modified FISH have been ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Rodriguez-Nuñez J,Avelar FJ,Marquez F,Rivas-Santiago B,Quiñones C,Guerrero-Barrera AL

更新日期：2012-01-12 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 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：:Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health problem, worsened by an increased frequency of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) launched the Global Project on Anti-Tuberculosis ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Zazueta-Beltran J,León-Sicairos C,Canizalez-Roman A

更新日期：2009-04-30 00:00:00