Molecular analysis of microflora associated with dentoalveolar abscesses.

abstract：:Crude extracts of Dolichos biflorus can be coupled to polystyrene particles to yield an agglutination reagent for the detection of group C streptococcal antigen extracts. The reagent is relatively inexpensive and simple to prepare and can be employed for the definitive identification of this beta-hemolytic streptococc...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Slifkin M,Gil GM

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detection of methicillin (meticillin)-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization was assessed using combined nose and groin swabs in two commercial PCR assays (the Xpert MRSA assay and the BD GeneOhm MRSA assay). Compared to routine culture, both had similar sensitivities (87.0% versus 84.8%, respectively) and speci...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Kelley PG,Grabsch EA,Howden BP,Gao W,Grayson ML

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparative studies on the detection of bovine serum immunoglobulin G antibodies to bluetongue virus with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, an immunodiffusion method, and a serum neutralization assay demonstrated complete concordance between the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and the serum neutralization assay ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Poli G,Stott J,Liu YS,Manning JS

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tularemia is the zoonotic disease caused by the gram-negative coccobacillus Francisella tularensis. Its wide distribution in the environment poses a challenge for understanding the transmission, ecology, and epidemiology of the disease. F. tularensis is also considered a potential biological weapon due to its extreme ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Versage JL,Severin DD,Chu MC,Petersen JM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rapid colorimetric method for the identification of pathogenic Neisseria (Identicult-Neisseria; Scott Laboratories, Inc.) based on beta-galactosidase, gamma-glutamylaminopeptidase, and gamma-prolylaminopeptidase is described. All 82 clinical isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, 9 clinical isolates of N. meningitidis, ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Hosmer ME,Cohenford MA,Ellner PD

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combined clinical and molecular epidemiologic analysis of 46 strains of Clostridium difficile, including 16 nosocomial isolates from one ward (outbreak ward) plus 17 other nosocomial isolates and 13 community-acquired isolates, was performed. HindIII digests of total cellular DNA were analyzed by restriction enzyme ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Kristjánsson M,Samore MH,Gerding DN,DeGirolami PC,Bettin KM,Karchmer AW,Arbeit RD

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A checkerboard microdilution method, performed according to the recommendations of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, was used to study the in vitro interaction of terbinafine (TRB) with fluconazole (FLU), itraconazole (ITRA), voriconazole (VRC), and posaconazole (PSZ) in 24 isolates of Candida ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Perea S,Gonzalez G,Fothergill AW,Sutton DA,Rinaldi MG

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first case of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated thymic carcinoid tumor found by in situ hybridization (ISH) on paraffin-embedded sections. ISH revealed that both tumor cells and infiltrated lymphocytes were EBV positive, while a few EBV-infected lymphocytes were detected in 2 of 11 thymuses and 1 of ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Takeuchi H,Fujita H,Iwasaki F,Takeuchi T,Imadome K,Okumiya T,Matsui T,Takahashi M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two clones, CA4-2 and CA5-4, which produced agglutinating monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies (MAbs) against mannan antigens of Candida albicans serotype A, were established. The specificity of each MAb was determined by slide agglutination tests for cross-reactivity patterns against the homologous and six ot...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Miyakawa Y,Kagaya K,Fukazawa Y,Soe G

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptococcus gattii emerged in 1999 in a distinct ecologic environment on Vancouver Island, Canada. Estimates of incubation period were derived from an analysis of travelers with discreet exposures to this region. Individual case incubation periods ranged from 2 to 11 months, with a median of 6 to 7 months. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： MacDougall L,Fyfe M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and -2, respectively) nuclear antigens were used to identify cells infected with HSV-1 or -2 by indirect immunofluorescence in conjunction with flow cytometry after virus amplification of MRC-5 cell monolayers. The results indicate th...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： McSharry JJ,Costantino R,McSharry MB,Venezia RA,Lehman JM

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:mRNAs of human papillomaviruses (HPV) 16 and 18 were detected in cancer-derived cell lines and genital tract biopsy specimens by a novel hybridization assay. Biotinylated whole genomic HPV DNA probes were hybridized in solution to extracted total nucleic acids. Hybrids between the labeled probes and RNA transcripts we...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Coutlée F,Shah KV,Rader JS,Currie JL,Viscidi RP

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in the standardization of quantitative DNAemia tests and efforts to better understand and characterize the performance of reference materials in different assays, it remains unclear how the commutability performance of reference materials is related to intra- and interassay agreement. Building upon pr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Tang L,Su Y,Gu Z,Caliendo AM,Pounds S,Hayden RT

更新日期：2019-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In a stress test, the recently introduced RapID CB Plus system (Remel Inc. [formerly Innovative Diagnostic Systems], Norcross, Ga.) was challenged with a diverse set of gram-positive rods comprising 345 strains of coryneform bacteria and 33 strains of Listeria spp. representing a total of 49 different taxa. Overall, w...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Funke G,Peters K,Aravena-Roman M

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the performance and the cost of toxigenic culture using a commercial chromogenic medium (CDIF) for 538 stool specimens. Compared with real-time PCR, this method was found to detect an additional 9% of positive specimens and result in 61% reduction in material costs, with a trade-off increase in turnaround...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Luk S,To WK,Ng TK,Hui WT,Lee WK,Lau F,Ching AM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sensitive and reproducible enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is described for the detection of immunoglobulin M and antibodies with specifity for human cytomegalovirus (CMV) early (CMV-EA) and late (CMV-LA) antigens. The emphasis is on the production of high-quality CMV antigens, CMV-EA and CMV-LA separately...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Middeldorp JM,Jongsma J,ter Haar A,Schirm J,The TH

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The commercially available diagnostic tests for Chagas' disease employ whole extracts or semipurified fractions of Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes. Considerable variation in the reproducibility and reliability of these tests has been reported by different research laboratories, mainly due to cross-reactivity with othe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Umezawa ES,Bastos SF,Camargo ME,Yamauchi LM,Santos MR,Gonzalez A,Zingales B,Levin MJ,Sousa O,Rangel-Aldao R,da Silveira JF

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the performance characteristics of a new, real-time nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) assay that incorporates molecular beacon technology for detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The quantitative results were comparable to those obtained with three leading commercially...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： McClernon DR,Vavro C,St Clair M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgA antibodies against the major surface protein of Toxoplasma gondii were determined in a total of 195 human sera and five human cerebrospinal fluids by using a P30 membrane extract and the immunoblot technique. By using two different T. gondii strains (RH and BK) simultaneously as antigens...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Gross U,Roos T,Appoldt D,Heesemann J

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Capnocytophaga is a genus of gram-negative rods involved mainly in bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts. Here we report a case of Capnocytophaga peritonitis in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The disease appeared as a superinfection during antimicrobial therapy of a previous episode of...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Esteban J,Albalate M,Caramelo C,Reyero A,Carriazo MA,Hernandez J,Ortiz A,Soriano F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) transmission suggest that genital HIV-1 RNA and DNA may both be determinants of HIV-1 infectivity. Despite its potential role in HIV-1 transmission, there are limited quantitative data on genital HIV-1 DNA. Here we validated an in-house real-time PCR method for qu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Benki S,McClelland RS,Emery S,Baeten JM,Richardson BA,Lavreys L,Mandaliya K,Overbaugh J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated a newly commercial enzyme immunoassay (EIA) (Biotest Legionella Urin Antigen EIA; Biotest AG, Dreieich, Germany) for detection of antigens of all Legionella pneumophila serogroups with a relatively wide spectrum of cross-reactivity as well as antigens of other Legionella spp. by comparing its sensitivity ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Domínguez JA,Galí N,Pedroso P,Fargas A,Padilla E,Manterola JM,Matas L

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first two cases of invasive human mycoses caused by the phaeoid ascomycete, Chaetomium perlucidum, and review the English literature regarding invasive Chaetomium infections. Fatal disseminated disease involving the brain, heart, lungs, and spleen is described in an acute myelogenous leukemia patient. A ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Barron MA,Sutton DA,Veve R,Guarro J,Rinaldi M,Thompson E,Cagnoni PJ,Moultney K,Madinger NE

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The global spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) that are often resistant to most, if not all, classes of antibiotics is a major public health concern. The NDM-1 carbapenemase is among the most worrisome carbapenemases given its rapid worldwide spread. We have developed and evaluated a lateral flo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Boutal H,Naas T,Devilliers K,Oueslati S,Dortet L,Bernabeu S,Simon S,Volland H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new oligochromatographic assay, Speed-Oligo Novel Influenza A H1N1, was designed and optimized for the specific detection of the 2009 influenza A H1N1 virus. The assay is based on a PCR method coupled to detection of PCR products by means of a dipstick device. The target sequence is a 103-bp fragment within the hema...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Pérez-Ruiz M,Navarro-Marí JM,Bautista-Marín MF,Pedrosa-Corral I,Sanbonmatsu-Gámez S,Camacho AG,Rojas J,Ruiz-Ortiz J,Rodríguez-Granger J,Carrillo JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasite-specific humoral and cellular immune responses were evaluated in in nine immunosuppressed patients with Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Four patients had the disseminated form of the disease, and five had serious manifestations without evidence of hyperinfection. All patients had high levels of immunoglo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Genta RM,Douce RW,Walzer PD

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of fever, brain abscesses, and Gemella morbillorum bacteremia after anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) therapy in a 21-year-old acne inversa patient currently taking long-term dapsone. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing such a case. During antimicrobial therapy, t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Vossen MG,Gattringer KB,Khalifeh N,Koreny M,Spertini V,Mallouhi A,Willeit M,Volc-Platzer B,Asboth F,Graninger W,Thalhammer F,Lagler H

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reactivation of an uncommon type I/III recombinant-genotype Toxoplasma gondii strain resulted in unusually severe encephalitis and chorioretinitis associated with a cerebral salt wasting syndrome in an African human immunodeficiency virus patient. This observation suggests an influence of the parasite genotype on ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Genot S,Franck J,Forel JM,Rebaudet S,Ajzenberg D,de Paula AM,Dardé ML,Stein A,Ranque S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of Leishmania infantum-specific antibodies and asymptomatic infection was assessed in a randomized sample of 526 healthy adults from a continental area of northwestern Italy where L. infantum is not endemic and where autochthonous cases of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) were recently reported. L. infantum-...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Biglino A,Bolla C,Concialdi E,Trisciuoglio A,Romano A,Ferroglio E

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningococcal disease caused by N. meningitidis serogroup B (MenB) has been endemic in Brazil since 1997. In this study, we determined the prevalence of serosubtypes of MenB isolated in 10 Brazilian states and the Federal District during 1997 and 1998 and investigated the extent of PorA VR sequence variation among the...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Sacchi CT,Lemos AP,Popovic T,De Morais JC,Whitney AM,Melles CE,Brondi LM,Monteiro LM,Paiva MV,Solari CA,Mayer LW

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00