A Mycobacterium tuberculosis cluster demonstrating the use of genotyping in urban tuberculosis control.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to investigate the clinical features of invasive community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus (CA-SA) infection in Chinese children and analyze its molecular features. METHODS:Clinical data and invasive CA-SA isolates were prospectively collected. Pediatric risk of mortality (PRISM) score was us...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Qiao Y,Ning X,Chen Q,Zhao R,Song W,Zheng Y,Dong F,Li S,Li J,Wang L,Zeng T,Dong Y,Yao K,Yu S,Yang Y,Shen X

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are alternative methods for microscopy in the diagnosis of malaria in resource limited settings. Among commercially available RDTs, CareStart™ Malaria test was found to show reliable results. This study evaluated the performance of CareStart™ Malaria Combo test kit in Northweste...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Feleke DG,Tarko S,Hadush H

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After the onset of HAART, some HIV-infected individuals under treatment present a exacerbated inflammation in response to a latent or a previously treated opportunistic pathogen termed immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). Few reports of tegumentary leishmaniasis have been described in associat...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gois L,Badaró R,Schooley R,Grassi MF

更新日期：2015-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is responsible for significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. There are however few longitudinal studies on the changes in case fatality rate of IPD in recent years. We carried out a prospective observational study of patients with IPD in Nord Trøndelag county in Norwa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Askim Å,Mehl A,Paulsen J,DeWan AT,Vestrheim DF,Åsvold BO,Damås JK,Solligård E

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases in the Ethiopian highlands and studies on assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of the community in endemic areas are scanty. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude towards cutaneous leishmaniasis and treatment seeking prac...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tamiru HF,Mashalla YJ,Mohammed R,Tshweneagae GT

更新日期：2019-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although live-attenuated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in preventing varicella and real-word evidence shows routine childhood immunization programs are effective in dramatically reducing varicella associated morbidity and mortality, varicella vaccine is not i...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Meszner Z,Molnar Z,Rampakakis E,Yang HK,Kuter BJ,Wolfson LJ

更新日期：2017-07-14 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：:The study of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes/subtypes, quasispecies and recombinants obtained by virus genome sequencing are important for epidemiological studies, to trace the source of infection, for development of new direct acting antivirals (DAAs) therapy and for understanding antiviral selection pressures. The...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Marascio N,Torti C,Liberto M,Focà A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Global Polio Eradication Initiative plans for coordinated cessation of oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) use, beginning with serotype 2-containing OPV (i.e., OPV2 cessation) followed by the remaining two OPV serotypes (i.e., OPV13 cessation). The risk of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) outbrea...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Duintjer Tebbens RJ,Thompson KM

更新日期：2015-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At the time of the influenza A(H1N1)pmd09 pandemic it was not known if concurrent or sequential administration of seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) with pandemic vaccine was preferred. METHODS:Immunogenicity and safety were assessed in 871 healthy subjects aged 19-40 years who were randomised into ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Langley JM,Frenette L,Chu L,McNeil S,Halperin S,Li P,Vaughn D

更新日期：2012-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:There are few studies focus on the factors underlying the late initiation of ART in China. We analyzed the trends in the median CD4 cell counts among different patient groups over time and the risk factors for the late initiation of ART in Shanghai, China. METHODS:A retrospective cross-sectional survey was...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sun J,Liu L,Shen J,Chen P,Lu H

更新日期：2017-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections are a serious global and national public health problem. Earlier studies have reported increasing rates of hepatitis infection in Pakistan, particularly in rural areas. Pakistan has no active surveillance program to monitor trends of these infections. The objective of...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Mujeeb SA,Pearce MS

更新日期：2008-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 (B19V) coinfection with Plasmodium falciparum has been previously reported. However, the impact of B19V-infection on the clinical course of malaria is still elusive. In this study, we investigated the prevalence and clinical significance of B19V co-infection in Gabonese ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Toan NL,Sy BT,Song le H,Luong HV,Binh NT,Binh VQ,Kandolf R,Velavan TP,Kremsner PG,Bock CT

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past several years, new diagnostic techniques have been developed to allow for the rapid detection of multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The GenoType MTBDRplus test is a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) strip assay which uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and hybridization to detect genetic mutations in...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Anek-Vorapong R,Sinthuwattanawibool C,Podewils LJ,McCarthy K,Ngamlert K,Promsarin B,Varma JK

更新日期：2010-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2009 revised World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for dengue describe fever as the core symptom. Accordingly, the diagnosis of non-febrile patients is complicated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of fever in patients with dengue according to the 2009 revised WHO classification....

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tukasan C,Furlan NB,Estofolete CF,Nogueira ML,da Silva NS

更新日期：2017-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High blood levels of soluble urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) are associated with poor outcomes in human immunodeficiency-1 (HIV-1) infected individuals. Research on the clinical value of suPAR in HIV-1 infection led to the development of the suPARnostic(R) assay for commercial use in 2006. T...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Schneider UV,Nielsen RL,Pedersen C,Eugen-Olsen J

更新日期：2007-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe leptospirosis is known to cause multi organ dysfunction including cardiac involvement. In the clinical setting with limited resources, high degree of suspicion is needed to diagnose cardiac involvement including myocarditis. Although myocarditis is not reported as a common complication due to lack of ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jayathilaka PGNS,Mendis ASV,Perera MHMTS,Damsiri HMT,Gunaratne AVC,Agampodi SB

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ProvLab Alberta provides all laboratory testing for Bordetella pertussis including sporadic cases and outbreak investigations through collaborations with provincial public health partners. We describe B. pertussis activity in Alberta from July 2004 to December 2012. METHODS:Laboratory testing for pertussis ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fathima S,Ferrato C,Lee BE,Simmonds K,Yan L,Mukhi SN,Li V,Chui L,Drews SJ

更新日期：2014-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:How HIV-1 enter into the eyes remains obscure. We postulated that HIV-1 Tat protein can alter the expression of specific tight-junction proteins and disturb the blood retinal barrier, and contributes to HIV trafficking into the eyes. This study is to determine the effects of HIV-1 Tat proteins on the barrier...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bai L,Zhang Z,Zhang H,Li X,Yu Q,Lin H,Yang W

更新日期：2008-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have recovered one bla(NDM-1)-harboring bacterial strain, designated as XM1570, from a sputum sample obtained from a fatal case of pneumonia in China. METHODS:Biochemical profiling, 16S rRNA sequencing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed. Conjugation experiments were conducted to dete...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Li P,Yang C,Xie J,Liu N,Wang H,Zhang L,Wang X,Wang Y,Qiu S,Song H

更新日期：2015-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of people living with HIV is key in HIV prevention and control. Partner Notification service is a World Health Organization backed strategy of reaching out to sexual partners of people diagnosed with HIV for HIV testing. However, its adoption and success rate in Kenya remains unknown. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kariuki RM,Rithaa GK,Oyugi EO,Gachathi DM

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the most common causative pathogens of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), accounting for as many as 30-50% of CAP during peak years. An early and rapid diagnostic method is key for guiding clinicians in their choice of antibiotics. METHODS:The recombinase-aided amplification...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xue G,Li S,Zhao H,Yan C,Feng Y,Cui J,Jiang T,Yuan J

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia a tiebreaker algorithm using 3 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in series is used to diagnose HIV. Discordant results between the first 2 RDTs are resolved by a third 'tiebreaker' RDT. Médecins Sans Frontières uses an alternate serial algorithm of 2 RDTs followed by a confirmation test for all doubl...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Shanks L,Siddiqui MR,Kliescikova J,Pearce N,Ariti C,Muluneh L,Pirou E,Ritmeijer K,Masiga J,Abebe A

更新日期：2015-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low serum selenium has been associated with lower CD4 counts and greater mortality among HIV-1-seropositive individuals, but most studies have not controlled for serum albumin and the presence of an acute phase response. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate relationships between serum s...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Drain PK,Baeten JM,Overbaugh J,Wener MH,Bankson DD,Lavreys L,Mandaliya K,Ndinya-Achola JO,McClelland RS

更新日期：2006-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loss to follow-up is a major challenge of antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Our objective was to a) determine true outcomes of patients lost to follow-up (LTFU) and b) identify risk factors associated with successful tracing and deaths of patients LTFU from ART in a large public ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Weigel R,Hochgesang M,Brinkhof MW,Hosseinipour MC,Boxshall M,Mhango E,Nkwazi B,Tweya H,Kamlaka M,Chagwera F,Phiri S

更新日期：2011-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A prospective study was performed to investigate the prevalence of colonization among ICU patients and to examine whether asymptomatic carriers were the source of subsequent C. difficile infection (CDI) and acquisition of toxigenic C. difficile. METHODS:Rectal swabs were collected from adult patients on adm...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang X,Wang X,Yang J,Liu X,Cai L,Zong Z

更新日期：2016-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of Diabetes mellitus (DM) in the etiology and in the antimicrobial resistance of uropathogens in patients with urinary tract infection has not been well clarified. For this reason we have evaluated the spectrum of uropathogens and the profile of antibiotic resistance in both diabetic and non diabeti...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bonadio M,Costarelli S,Morelli G,Tartaglia T

更新日期：2006-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter cinaedi is a rare pathogen in humans, occurring mostly in immuno-compromised patients, with a high potential for recurrence. We describe a case of a patient with lymphoma hospitalized for chemotherapy. CASE PRESENTATION:At admission, the patient presented with an indolent and non-prurigenic mac...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Uçkay I,Garbino J,Dietrich PY,Ninet B,Rohner P,Jacomo V

更新日期：2006-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death. Despite no country achieved its target, the world health organization (WHO) proposed a 90-90-90 approach to fastening the end TB strategy. Improvement and progression of TB control need good knowledge and a favorable attitude towards the disease...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gelaye KA,Debalkie G,Ayele TA,Wami SD,Sisay MM,Fetene D,Wolde HF,Akalu TY

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While cultivation of pathogens represents a foundational diagnostic approach in the study of infectious diseases, its value for the confirmation of clinical diagnosis of Buruli ulcer is limited by the fact that colonies of Mycobacterium ulcerans appear only after about eight weeks of incubation at 30°C. Howe...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bratschi MW,Bolz M,Grize L,Kerber S,Minyem JC,Um Boock A,Yeboah-Manu D,Ruf MT,Pluschke G

更新日期：2014-11-30 00:00:00