Molecular epidemiology of Hepatitis B virus genotypes in Pakistan.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variations of porB1A and porB1B genes and their serotypes exist in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from different geographical areas, and some site mutations in the porB1B gene correlate with drug resistance. METHODS:The β-lactamase production of N. gonorrhoeae isolates was determined by paper acidometric te...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sun A,Fan X,Gu Y,Du P,Tang R,Mao Y,Lin X,Yan J

更新日期：2010-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This case report emphasizes the need to recognize cryptococcus as a possible cause of meningitis in non-HIV patients in Sub-Saharan Africa and to highlight the possibility of grave outcomes due to the paradoxical immune response in diabetic patients with cryptococcus meningitis. It also highlights the need f...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Owuor OH,Chege P

更新日期：2019-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) - a syndrome characterised by a shift in vaginal flora - appears to be particularly common in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known of the pattern of vaginal flora associated with BV in Africa. We conducted a study aimed at determining the prevalence of BV and patterns of BV-associ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Demba E,Morison L,van der Loeff MS,Awasana AA,Gooding E,Bailey R,Mayaud P,West B

更新日期：2005-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we evaluated the genetic relatedness of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-KPN) isolates from an outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in August 2017, We implemented an active countermeasure to control this outbreak successfully. METHODS:The inc...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Baek EH,Kim SE,Kim S,Lee S,Cho OH,In Hong S,Shin JH,Hwang I

更新日期：2020-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anisakid nematodes (Anisakis spp. or Pseudoterranova spp.) usually infect gastric or intestinal walls, while they rarely infect in extra-gastrointestinal sites of human body. Generally, Anisakis spp. larvae are highly infected in fish intermediate hosts, whereas Pseudoterranova spp. larvae are very rarely in...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Murata Y,Ando K,Usui M,Sugiyama H,Hayashi A,Tanemura A,Kato H,Kuriyama N,Kishiwada M,Mizuno S,Sakurai H,Isaji S

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infections (BSIs) occur with significant prevalence and high mortality worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance and virulence are two main factors participating in the pathogenicity of K. pneumoniae. Here we investigated the prevalence of blaKPC and virulence factors in K. pneumo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xu M,Fu Y,Kong H,Chen X,Chen Y,Li L,Yang Q

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early insights into the timing of the start, peak, and intensity of the influenza season could be useful in planning influenza prevention and control activities. To encourage development and innovation in influenza forecasting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) organized a challenge to pre...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Biggerstaff M,Alper D,Dredze M,Fox S,Fung IC,Hickmann KS,Lewis B,Rosenfeld R,Shaman J,Tsou MH,Velardi P,Vespignani A,Finelli L,Influenza Forecasting Contest Working Group.

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening household contacts of active tuberculosis (TB) patients is recommended for TB control. Due to resource constraints this rarely occurs in lower income countries. Demographic and clinical features of index cases may influence the likelihood of onwards TB transmission. It has also been proposed that a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hector J,Anderson ST,Banda G,Kamdolozi M,Jefferys LF,Shani D,Garton NJ,Mwale A,Jobe A,Davies GR,Sloan DJ

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A global pandemic mortality study found prominent regional mortality variations in 2009 for Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. Our study attempts to identify factors that explain why the pandemic mortality burden was high in some countries and low in others. METHODS:As a starting point, we identified possible risk fac...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Morales KF,Paget J,Spreeuwenberg P

更新日期：2017-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic (H1N1pdm) affected thousands of people in Mexico and the United States, and spread rapidly throughout the world from April 2009 to July 2010. To explore the age-specific prevalence of seroprotection against H1N1pdm infection, we estimated pre-existing humoral ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lv J,Ren ZY,Zhang YY,Liu YE,Gao J,Yao K,Feng D,Li ZY,Feng X,Liu YX,Jia N

更新日期：2017-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syphilis screening can be successfully integrated into antenatal clinics, and potentially avert significant morbidity and mortality to unborn infants. A minority of male partners report for testing and treatment, increasing the likelihood of reinfection. We conducted a qualitative study to understand factors...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nakku-Joloba E,Kiguli J,Kayemba CN,Twimukye A,Mbazira JK,Parkes-Ratanshi R,Birungi M,Kyenkya J,Byamugisha J,Gaydos C,Manabe YC

更新日期：2019-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Context-specific factors influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among pregnant women living with HIV. Gaps exist in the understanding of the reasons for the variable outcomes of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme at the health facility level in South Africa. This st...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Adeniyi OV,Ajayi AI,Ter Goon D,Owolabi EO,Eboh A,Lambert J

更新日期：2018-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition and malaria frequently coexist in sub-Saharan African countries. Studies on efficacy of antimalarial treatments usually follow the WHO standardized protocol in which severely malnourished children are systematically excluded. Few studies have assessed the efficacy of chloroquine, sulfadoxine-pyr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Denoeud-Ndam L,Dicko A,Baudin E,Guindo O,Grandesso F,Sagara I,Lasry E,Palma PP,Parra AM,Stepniewska K,Djimde AA,Barnes KI,Doumbo OK,Etard JF

更新日期：2015-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunization policymakers at global and local levels need to establish priorities among new vaccines competing for limited resources. However, comparison of the potential impact of single vaccination programs is challenging, primarily due to the limited number of vaccine analyses as well as their differing a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kim SY,Sweet S,Chang J,Goldie SJ

更新日期：2011-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compliance to anti-TB treatment is crucial in achieving cure and avoiding the emergence of drug resistance. Electronic health (eHealth) interventions are included in the strategy to end the global Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2035. Evidences showed that mobile messaging systems could improve patient adheren...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gashu KD,Gelaye KA,Mekonnen ZA,Lester R,Tilahun B

更新日期：2020-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critically ill patients the incidence of invasive fungal infections caused by Candida spp. has increased remarkably. Echinocandins are recommended as initial treatment for invasive fungal infections. The safety and efficacy of micafungin compared to caspofungin is similar, but no comparison is made betwee...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： van der Geest PJ,Hunfeld NG,Ladage SE,Groeneveld AB

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the widespread offer of free HIV testing in France, the proportion of people who have never been tested remains high. The objective of this study was to identify, in men and women separately, the various factors independently associated with no lifetime HIV testing. METHODS:We used multilevel logist...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Massari V,Lapostolle A,Grupposo MC,Dray-Spira R,Costagliola D,Chauvin P

更新日期：2015-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe a case of severe Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) associated with chronic active hepatitis C and mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC). To our knowledge, this association between GBS and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATION:A 56-year-old man developed symmetrical musc...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chlilek A,Roger C,Muller L,Carles MJ,Stephan R,Laureillard D,Lavigne JP,Lefrant JY,Sotto A

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV self-testing (HIVST) can be performed using directly assisted and unassisted approaches in facilities or communities to reach different populations. The aim of this study was to compare the practicability and effectiveness of the two delivery approaches for HIVST, unassisted HIVST (UH) and directly assis...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tonen-Wolyec S,Kayembe Tshilumba C,Batina-Agasa S,Marini Djang'eing'a R,Hayette MP,Belec L

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateral gene transfer is the major mechanism for acquisition of new virulence genes in pathogens. Recent whole genome analyses have suggested massive gene transfer between widely divergent organisms. PRESENTATION OF THE HYPOTHESIS:Archeal-like genes acting as virulence genes are present in several pathogens...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Faguy DM

更新日期：2003-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard of care for HCV Hepatitis is the combination of interferon (IFN) plus Ribavirin. In HIV patients the use of this combination therapy may induce drug interactions, and reduces the adherence to HAART. The aim of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of a 48 weeks daily dose IFN schedule. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bruno R,Sacchi P,Puoti M,Ciappina V,Zocchetti C,Brunetti E,Maffezzini E,Capelli A,Patruno SF,Malfitano A,Filice G

更新日期：2002-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altered fat distribution and chronic inflammation are found in both persons living with HIV (PLWH) and persons with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and are known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). We aimed to investigate if a synergistic effect of HIV infection and DM2 was found on fat distributi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hove-Skovsgaard M,Abildgaard J,Gelpi M,Gaardbo JC,Kolte L,Ullum H,Trøseid M,Lindegaard B,Nielsen SD

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little information on nasopharyngeal (NP) flora or bacteremia in HIV-infected children. Our aim was to describe the organisms and antimicrobial resistance patterns in children enrolled in a prospective study comparing daily and three times weekly trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) and isoniazid...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cotton MF,Wasserman E,Smit J,Whitelaw A,Zar HJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although various studies have demonstrated efficacy of DNA-recombinant anti-hepatitis B vaccines, their effectiveness in health care settings has not been researched adequately. This gap is particularly visible for blood donors, a group of significant importance in the reduction of transfusion-transmitted he...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kupek E,de Souza DE,Petry A

更新日期：2007-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Daptomycin is a rapidly bactericidal agent with broad coverage against Gram-positive organisms, including Staphylococcus aureus, the most frequent cause of osteomyelitis. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical outcome of patients with non-hardware associated osteomyelitis, and the safety pr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gallagher JC,Huntington JA,Culshaw D,McConnell SA,Yoon M,Berbari E

更新日期：2012-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of helminth co-infection on malaria in humans remain uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the nature of association of intestinal helminths with prevalence and clinical outcomes of Plasmodium infection. METHODS:A cross-sectional study involving 1,065 malaria suspected febrile patients was con...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Degarege A,Legesse M,Medhin G,Animut A,Erko B

更新日期：2012-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections cause the autoimmune disease acute rheumatic fever (ARF), which can progress to chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Treating pharyngitis caused by GAS with antibiotics is important in preventing ARF. However, it is difficult to distinguish these infections from GAS c...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bennett J,Moreland NJ,Oliver J,Crane J,Williamson DA,Sika-Paotonu D,Harwood M,Upton A,Smith S,Carapetis J,Baker MG

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sporulation of Clostridium difficile during infection and persistence of spores within the gut could partly explain treatment failures and recurrence. However, the influence of antibiotics on sporulation is unclear. The objective of our study was to evaluate the impact of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, pipera...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Garneau JR,Valiquette L,Fortier LC

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In accordance with international guidance for tuberculosis (TB) prevention, the Tanzanian Ministry of Health recommends isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for children aged 12 months and older who are living with HIV. Concerns about tolerability, adherence, and potential mistreatment of undiagnosed TB with m...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hunter OF,Kyesi F,Ahluwalia AK,Daffé ZN,Munseri P,von Reyn CF,Adams LV

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) markedly reduces HIV transmission, and testing and treatment programs have been advocated as a method for decreasing transmission at the population level. Little is known, however, about the extent to which sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which increase the HIV infectious...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Champredon D,Bellan SE,Delva W,Hunt S,Shi CF,Smieja M,Dushoff J

更新日期：2015-06-30 00:00:00