Long-term seropositivity against Echinococcus multilocularis in an epidemiological follow-up study in southwestern Germany (Römerstein).

abstract：:124 consecutive patients (mean age: 41.1 years; range: 20-63 years) attending an outpatient alcoholic clinic were tested for the presence of markers of HBV infection. HBsAg was found in 26 (21%), anti-HBs and/or anti-HBc in the absence of HBsAg in 35 (28%). Altogether, at least one marker was present in 61 (49%), thes...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Laskus T,Lupa E,Szczutowska E,Babiuch L

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of surgical site infections (SSI) after glioblastoma surgery on patient outcomes are understudied. The aim of this retrospective multicenter study was to evaluate the impact of SSI on the survival of glioblastoma patients. METHODS:Data from SSI cases after glioblastoma surgeries between 2009 and...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Salle H,Deluche E,Couvé-Deacon E,Beaujeux AC,Pallud J,Roux A,Dagain A,de Barros A,Voirin J,Seizeur R,Belmabrouk H,Lemnos L,Emery E,Fotso MJ,Engelhardt J,Jecko V,Zemmoura I,Le Van T,Berhouma M,Cebula H,Peyre M,Pr

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to insufficient vaccination rates, measles outbreaks still pose a threat to public health in Germany. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for undervaccination against measles. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Datasets from two cross-sectional surveys were analyzed by logistic regression models. T...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Zucs AP,Crispin A,Eckl E,Weitkunat R,Schlipköter U

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We wanted to assess the diagnostic accuracy of urinary dipstick testing in excluding catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with fever or hypothermia. METHODS:This was a prospective observational cohort study in a medical-surgical ICU. Patients with new-ons...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Coman T,Troché G,Semoun O,Pangon B,Mignon F,Jacq G,Merceron S,Abbosh N,Laurent V,Guezennec P,Henry-Lagarrigue M,Revault-d'Allonnes L,Ben-Mokhtar H,Audibert J,Bruneel F,Resche-Rigon M,Bedos JP,Legriel S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:313 anaerobic gram-negative rods of the Bacteroides genus isolated from 295 clinical specimens were tested for their sensitivity to azlocillin and mezlocillin using the dilution method with agar plates. 25 mg/l of azlocillin inhibited 80.2% of the strains and the same concentration of mezlocillin inhibited 86.9%. The ...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Höhne C

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from three of 100 prostatic tissue specimens obtained from patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate. All examined patients were free from symptoms of urethral or prostatic inflammation. Our findings are in accordance with the high incidence of asymptomatic chlamydi...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Dan M,Samra Z,Siegel YI,Korczak D,Lindner A

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to evaluate the mortality of and risk factors for bacteriuria due to carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKp) versus carbapenem-susceptible K. pneumoniae (CSKp) producing extended spectrum β lactamase (ESBL). METHODS:This was a retrospective case-control study in whi...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Shilo S,Assous MV,Lachish T,Kopuit P,Bdolah-Abram T,Yinnon AM,Wiener-Well Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are frequent after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The aim of this study was to identify predictors of mortality after BSI in patients who undergo HSCT. METHODS:Patients who underwent HSCT between 1 January 2004 and 31 January 2008 and developed BSI dur...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Mikulska M,Del Bono V,Bruzzi P,Raiola AM,Gualandi F,Van Lint MT,Bacigalupo A,Viscoli C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iatrogenic meningitis following lumbar puncture is a rare complication of myelography, spinal anesthesia, intrathecal chemotherapy, and epidural anesthesia. Sporadic cases and clusters of iatrogenic meningitis have been reported after intrathecal therapy, but most incidental cases are reported after myelography. Four ...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Schneeberger PM,Janssen M,Voss A

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microbiological analysis of 102 patients suffering from cystic fibrosis was conducted over a 22 month period. 20 microbial species with the following incidence were identified: Pseudomonas aeruginosa: 83.4%; Candida albicans: 29.4%; Staphylococcus aureus: 24.5%; Staphylococcus epidermidis: 11.8%; Haemophilus influen...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Bauernfeind A,Bertele RM,Harms K,Hörl G,Jungwirth R,Petermüller C,Przyklenk B,Weisslein-Pfister C

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A follow-up study of mother to infant transmission of hepatitis B virus was conducted in the Philippines between 1981 and 1983. The prevalence of HBsAg among 527 mothers was 8.5%. Overall, seven out of 17 (41.2%) infants born to HBsAg carrier mothers became HBsAg positive within the first 12 months of life. The risk o...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Lingao AL,Torres NT,Muñoz N,Lansang MA,West SK,Bosch FX,Domingo EO

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acinetobacter is one of the organisms responsible for nosocomial infections in intensive care, neurosurgery, burn and hemodialysis units. There are only a few reports on Acinetobacter infections in neonatal intensive care units. Over a 31 month period, nine cases of Acinetobacter sepsis occurred in our unit, with four...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Regev R,Dolfin T,Zelig I,Givoni S,Wolach B

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of antibodies to Chlamydia pneumoniae in a random population sample of 369 young adults (aged 20-44 years), living in Verona, Italy. IgG and IgM titers were measured by micro-immunofluorescence. IgG antibodies, greater or equal to 16, were found in 104/177 ...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Ferrari M,Poli A,Olivieri M,Tardivo S,Biasin C,Balestreri F,Dal Molin G,Lo Cascio V,Campello C

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This open, randomized, controlled study [208136/018] assessed the safety and immunogenicity of early vaccination with an experimental tetravalent measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine (GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals) compared to concomitant administration of separate licensed MMR (Priorix) and varicell...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Goh P,Lim FS,Han HH,Willems P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of mannose-resistant (MRHA) and mannose-sensitive (MSHA) fimbrial haemagglutinins was examined in 482 strains of Escherichia coli isolated from 390 adult women and 45 pregnant mothers with a variety of urinary tract infections (UTI), and from 47 healthy controls. The proportion of MRHA strains was sig...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Parry SH,Boonchai S,Abraham SN,Salter JM,Rooke DM,Simpson JM,Bint AJ,Sussman M

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to describe the occurrence of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and the relation between endemic and epidemic nosocomial MRSA infections in intensive care units (ICUs) in Germany. METHODS:The ICU component within the German national nosocomial infection...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Gastmeier P,Sohr D,Geffers C,Nassauer A,Dettenkofer M,Rüden H

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present open prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of fosfomycin trometamol in the chemoprophylaxis of urinary tract infections following transurethral diagnostic and/or therapeutic manoeuvres. 712 patients were enrolled in 72 urological surgical centres. All the enrolled pati...

journal_title：Infection

authors： di Silverio F,Ferrone G,Carati L

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of cryptococcal polysaccharides in the serum is diagnostic of cryptococcosis in the absence of rheumatoid factor. The significance of the continued detection of this antigen in the serum during antifungal therapy is not known. Prolonged antigenemia might indicate ongoing active infection, delayed clearan...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Eng R,Chmel H,Corrado M,Smith SM

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the efficacy and possible intolerance of an antibacterial chemotherapy is based on the exact analysis of patient specific signs and symptoms, pathogenetic factors of the specific bacteria and parameters of the specific substance. One has to differentiate between usefulness of the antibiotics (effect)...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Lode H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old girl with a 2-month history of fever and abdominal pain was admitted to our hospital. Ultrasound and CT scans of the abdomen showed multiple hypoechoic lesions of liver and spleen. Screening for zoonosis revealed high positive titers to Bartonella henselae. T-cell deficiency was demonstrated and remained...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Kahr A,Kerbl R,Gschwandtner K,Heinzl B,Lackner H,Schwinger W,Stünzner D,Lindbichler F,Urban EC

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to compare the clinical characteristics of adult methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) meningitis and adult methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) meningitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes of 19 adult patients with S. aureus...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Chang WN,Lu CH,Wu JJ,Chang HW,Tsai YC,Chen FT,Chien CC

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assay described is an agar diffusion test using Bacillus stearothermophilus as test organism. Incubation is at 62° C; results can be obtained rapidly within 2 to 3 hours. The test was developed for the determination of gentamicin concentrations in serum and other body fluids. Because of its high sensitivity the te...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Wahlig H

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. ...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Sagnelli C,Macera M,Pisaturo M,Zampino R,Coppola N,Sagnelli E

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 200 mg oral dose of ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin or ofloxacin was administered to six healthy male volunteers in a three way cross-over study in order to examine the kinetics in humans in relation to the bactericidal activity in serum and urine. Serum concentrations for ciprofloxacin were similar to norfloxacin and lo...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Zeiler HJ,Beermann D,Wingender W,Förster D,Schacht P

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical lymphadenopathy is a condition with a broad differential diagnosis. Malignant tumors, allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases as well as various infectious agents can be the cause. We report the case of a 75-year-old man who had a cervical lymphadenopathy without symptoms of infection. The draining lymph node...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Rosenthal R,Vogelbach P,Gasser M,Zimmerli W

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza viruses type A and B can cause a wide spectrum of illness, and they are responsible for considerable mortality and morbidity. With the new neuraminidase inhibitors, of which zanamivir was the first drug to be licensed, the physician has antivirals at his disposal which are safe and effective against both inf...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Wutzler P,Vogel G

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical course, serological changes and the development of the specific cell-mediated immune response to Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV), measured in terms of leukocyte migration inhibition, were followed in 40 children suffering from an EBV infection. The patients were followed for between six and 24 months. Although t...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Timár L,Budai J,Koller M

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, the role of pro- and antiinflammatory cytokines in the development of Lyme arthritis (LA) has been widely discussed. The purpose of the present study was to determine the concentration of interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-1beta (IL-beta) and its soluble receptor sIL-1RII in serum of patien...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Pietruczuk A,Swierzbińska R,Pancewicz S,Pietruczuk M,Hermanowska-Szpakowicz T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing spondylodiscitis and its complications, such as epidural and paraspinal abscesses. METHODS:From Ja...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Smids C,Kouijzer IJ,Vos FJ,Sprong T,Hosman AJ,de Rooy JW,Aarntzen EH,de Geus-Oei LF,Oyen WJ,Bleeker-Rovers CP

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cephalosporins differ in the substituents attached at the 3 and/or 7 positions of the molecule. Very schematically, substitution at C3 mainly modifies the overall pharmacokinetic properties whereas substitution at position 7 influences the antibacterial characteristics. When using the more common "generation" syst...

journal_title：Infection

authors： Christ W

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00