Does mass drug administration affect Schistosoma mansoni infection trends in West Dembia district, Northwest Ethiopia?

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: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：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:Due to intercontinental traffic, population migration trends, natural disasters, and climate change, imported malaria remains important to consider in a febrile returning traveler. This study aims to raise awareness about malaria and help European clinicians maintain a working knowledge of this disease by ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Poluga J,Milosevic I,Jordovic J,Dakic Z,Lavadinovic L,Stevanovic G,Milosevic B,Jevtovic D,Pavlovic M

更新日期：2016-08-02 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：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:Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative nosocomial pathogen that has the capacity to develop resistance to all classes of antimicrobial compounds. However, very little is known regarding its susceptibility to biocides (antiseptics and disinfectants) and capacity to form biofilms, particularly for Malays...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Nor A'shimi MH,Alattraqchi AG,Mohd Rani F,A Rahman NI,Ismail S,Abdullah FH,Othman N,Cleary DW,Clarke SC,Yeo CC

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) particularly O157:H7 (Sequence type 11 complex), is the best documented and most well-known of E. coli that cause diarrhoea. The importance of EHEC lies in the severity of disease. Outbreaks can infect thousands of people causing bloody diarrhoea and haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) t...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Chattaway MA,Dallman T,Okeke IN,Wain J

更新日期：2011-07-04 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:Screening blood donors for blood-borne pathogens is very critical for the recipient's safety. Similar to hepatitis B and C infections, hepatitis G infection is transmitted through contaminated blood and causes acute and chronic hepatitis. Previous reports have shown that the prevalence of hepatitis G virus...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Alhetheel A,El-Hazmi MM

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diagnosis of bloodstream infections using bacteriological cultures suffers from low sensitivity and reporting delay. Advanced molecular techniques introduced in many laboratories provide rapid results and may show improvements in patient outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of a molecular ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Hassan RM,El Enany MG,Rizk HH

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dogs may act as potential sources of zoonotic parasites, e.g. intestinal helminths like Toxocara spp., Ancylostoma spp., Echinococcus spp. In particular circumstances, the environment contaminated by parasitic elements represents a source of infection for people and animals. The present study has evaluated...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： La Torre F,Di Cesare A,Simonato G,Cassini R,Traversa D,Frangipane di Regalbono A

更新日期：2018-08-31 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：INTRODUCTION:Previous sentinel surveys of HIV in Nigeria studied pregnant women attending antenatal care, thereby omitting other important high-risk groups. We therefore investigated the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in low- and high-risk populations in the state of Plateau, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY:Blood samples were collected ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Gomwalk NE,Nimzing L,Mawak JD,Ladep NG,Dapiap SB,Damshak D,Kim E,Barau C,Jinung JK,Rumtong BM,Agabi YA

更新日期：2012-12-15 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：: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: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:Staphylococcal colonization is a risk factor for healthcare-associated infections, which are frequent in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). This study analyzed microbiology, epidemiology and clinical aspects of Staphylococcus spp. colonizing neonates. METHODOLOGY:Nasal or periumbilical swabs were evalu...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Salgueiro VC,Seixas MDL,Guimarães LC,Ferreira DC,Da Cunha DC,Nouér SA,Dos Santos KRN

更新日期：2019-09-30 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：INTRODUCTION:Saudi Arabia (SA) experienced a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak in domesticated birds in 2007. METHODOLOGY:Forty-three hemagglutinin (HA) and 41 neuraminidase (NA) genes of HPAI H5N1 viruses were sequenced and phylogenetic analyses of completely sequenced genes were performed to com...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Al-Qahtani AA,Mubin M,Almajhdi FN,Alarifi S,Dela Cruz DM,Rehman MS,Ismail MM,Ahmed N,Al-Blowi MH,Khalak H,Al-Ahdal MN

更新日期：2015-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Education and adequate training regarding the appropriate use of antibiotics for health care professionals is essential in developing countries. Educational strategies can also influence appropriate antibiotic use in the community. The aim of this study was to assess and compare knowledge of antibiotics an...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Sakeena MH,Bennett AA,Mohamed F,Herath HM,Gawarammane I,McLachlan AJ

更新日期：2018-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is rarely reported in industrialized countries, but recent studies have revealed quite variable seroprevalence rates among European populations, including blood donors. In Serbia, very limited data about HEV seroprevalence are available. This study aimed to determine the p...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Petrović T,Lupulović D,Jiménez de Oya N,Vojvodić S,Blázquez AB,Escribano-Romero E,Martín-Acebes MA,Potkonjak A,Milošević V,Lazić S,Saiz JC

更新日期：2014-10-15 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: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：:A novel influenza A H1N1 virus of swine origin is responsible for the influenza epidemic affecting Mexico, the United States of America (USA), and 39 other countries. While the origin of this emerging pathogen remains uncertain, an increase in the reported incidence of respiratory diseases was noted during March 2009 ...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： López-Cervantes M,Venado A,Moreno A,Pacheco-Domínguez RL,Ortega-Pierres G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Imported parasitosis, which do not require an invertebrate vector, are extremely dangerous and can lead to the occurrence of disease in currently parasite free areas. In the present study we report a case of multi-parasitic infection in a young immigrant from Ghana to Italy caused by filaria, Schistosoma s...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Fiamma M,Longoni SS,Siddig EE,Attene S,Astone V,Nicoletti A,Paglietti B,Santona A,Fele A,Ivaldi R,Logias F

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of this study was to evaluate whether any characteristics that are evident at presentation for urgent medical attention could be used to differentiate cases of H5N1 in the absence of viral testing. METHODOLOGY:Information about exposure to poultry, clinical signs and symptoms, treatments, and out...

journal_title：Journal of infection in developing countries

authors： Zaman M,Gasimov V,Oner AF,Dogan N,Adisasmito W,Coker R,Bamgboye EL,Chan PK,Hanshaoworakul W,Lee N,Phommasack B,Touch S,Tsang O,Swenson A,Toovey S,Dreyer NA

更新日期：2014-02-13 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: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：: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