Respiratory syncytial and influenza virus detecting rapid tests in children younger than 5 years of age in Armenia.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The distribution of both malaria and schistosomiasis exhibits a large geographical overlap in tropical environments, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This part of the world currently harbours more than 85% of the estimated global burden of these diseases. Studies showed that artemisinin derivatives used...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Abay SM,Tilahun M,Fikrie N,Habtewold A

更新日期：2013-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a multifaceted problem of global significance. In addition to developing new drugs and using antimicrobial guidelines, it is essential that health professionals understand all aspects of the problem and the most effective ways to handle it. This study evaluated pharmacists'...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Del Fiol Fde S,Barberato-Filho S,Lopes LC,Bergamaschi Cda C,Boscariol R

更新日期：2015-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial pneumonia remains an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Surveillance programs play an important role in the identification of common etiologic agents and local patterns of antimicrobial resistance. METHODOLOGY:In this study we determined the frequency and antimicrobial suscep...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Haeili M,Ghodousi A,Nomanpour B,Omrani M,Feizabadi MM

更新日期：2013-04-17 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: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：:Guangxi is a province of China endemic for enteric fever. Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A has been found to be causing more and more enteric fever episodes in the last 10 years, evident not only from routine surveillance but also from prospective population-based surveillance. The prevalent pattern of paratyph...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Jin Y

更新日期：2008-08-30 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:Taenia solium cysticercosis is considered an emerging parasitic zoonosis of global importance due to its impact on both agriculture and public health in developing countries. Epidemiological information on human cysticercosis is limited in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence o...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Edia-Asuke AU,Inabo HI,Mukaratirwa S,Umoh VJ,Whong CM,Asuke S,Ella EE

更新日期：2015-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was aimed to determine the relationship between vitamin D and soluble vitamin D receptor (VDR) levels and brucellosis, a common infection in Turkey, in which the cellular immune system is important in the course of the disease. METHODOLOGY:Patients who had been followed up in the Department of ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kurtaran B,Akyildiz O,Candevir Ulu A,Inal SA,Komur S,Seydaoglu G,Arslan YK,Yaman A,Kibar F,Aksu HS,Tasova Y

更新日期：2016-02-28 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:Sepsis is a major cause of childhood death worldwide. In developing countries, epidemiological data about sepsis is scarce. This study describes and compares the frequency of etiological agents and initial sites of infection in children with or without sepsis, identifying risk factors and assessing outcome...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Costa de Santana M,Duarte Mello Amoedo C,Nascimento-Carvalho CM

更新日期：2017-09-05 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:Helicobacter pylori cause damage to gastric epithelial cells and alterations in the p53 gene that lead to cancer development. This study aimed to determine the correlation of p53 expression with H. pylori using immunohistochemistry, RFLP-PCR, and histopathology. METHODOLOGY:Gastric biopsy samples from gas...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Salih BA,Gucin Z,Bayyurt N

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The correlation of Chlamydia pneumoniae to coronary artery disease (CAD) in Jordan was investigated in this study. METHODOLOGY:Totals of 361 atherosclerotic patients and 392 apparently healthy controls of both sexes were enrolled. C. pneumoniae-specific IgG antibodies were measured by the microimmunofluor...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Al-Younes HM,Abu Abeeleh MA,Jaber BM

更新日期：2016-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 42-year-old male patient who applied to the emergency department of our hospital with clinical nephritis, orchitis, acute renal failure without endocarditis, and a low-grade fever. Brucella agglutinin titers were 1:160, Rose Bengal test was positive and Brucella melitensis was isolated from ur...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Dagli O,Dokur M,Guzeldag G,Ozmen Y

更新日期：2011-12-13 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：: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:Live poultry exposure and risk behaviors are more prevalent in rural communities, increasing the risk of influenza A/H5N1 infection. We examined the economic and socio-cultural influences on poultry-related practices by comparing the poultry-related practices among Vietnamese and Thai rural residents by fa...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Liao Q,Lam WW,Bich TH,Dang VT,Fielding R

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Salmonella enterica is recognised worldwide as one of the major agents of human gastrointestinal infections. The aim of the present work is to ascertain the antimicrobial susceptibilities of 150 Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis isolates from humans in Morocco during the period from 2000 to 2008. ME...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ohmani F,Khedid K,Britel S,Qasmaoui A,Charof R,Filali-Maltouf A,El Aouad R

更新日期：2010-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic abscess due to Brucella spp. is extremely rare. We report a case of a splenic abscess due to Brucella spp. in a 61-year-old male patient. Brucella slide and tube agglutination tests (Wright) were positive while blood culture and culture from splenic tissue yielded negative results. The abdominal ultrasonograph...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sayilir K,Iskender G,Oğan MC,Erdil F

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalence of E. histolytica and E. dispar by examining stool samples obtained from 1,003 students of public schools in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. METHODOLOGY:All stool samples were processed using the spontaneous sedimentation technique and examined mic...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Santos RV,Fontes G,Duarte IA,Santos-Júnior JA,Rocha EM

更新日期：2016-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Miscarriage is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between miscarriage in humans and infections caused by zoonotic bacteria and genital pathogens. METHODOLOGY:Cervicovaginal swabs and placenta samples from 132 women with miscarriage ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Smaoui M,Carole K,Sellami H,Kammoun S,Choura K,Maazoun L,Mestiri H,Aeby S,Louati D,Derbel M,Chaabene K,Hammami A,Greub G,Znazen A

更新日期：2019-05-31 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：BACKGROUND:Determining if a tsetse fly is infected by trypanosomes and thus potentially able to transmit trypanosome-related human and animal diseases is an extremely laborious and time-consuming task to perform, especially under field conditions. In this study we tested a possible alternative approach that uses the en...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Ferreira F,Cano J,Furtado A,Ndong-Mabale N,Ndong-Asumu P,Benito A,Pinto J,Afonso MO,Seixas J,Atouguia J,Centeno-Lima S

更新日期：2008-02-01 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:Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) are a common mechanism of bacterial resistance in Enterobacteriaceae. The purpose of this study is to characterize the ESBL genes produced by community-acquired uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains in the Nouna District, in the West-African country, Burkina Faso. ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Kiemde D,Ribeiro I,Sanou S,Coulibaly B,Sie A,Ouedraogo AS,Souares A,Eibach D

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many maternity hospitals in developing country settings deliver women who are of unknown HIV status. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the acceptability of post-partum infant cord blood HIV testing and the subsequent uptake of interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. ME...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Inwani IW,Nduati RW,Musoke RM

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：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:Essential oils have been used since ancient times and are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. METHODOLOGY:in this study the antimicrobial activity of two essential oils from Melaleuca alternifolia and Thymus vulgaris-red thyme geraniol w...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Amorese V,Donadu M,Usai D,Sanna A,Milia F,Pisanu F,Molicotti P,Zanetti S,Doria C

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00