Detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of AIDS-related central nervous system lymphoma.

abstract：:Campylobacter jejuni isolates from stool samples of patients with domestically acquired sporadic infections and from chicken from retail shops were studied during seasonal peaks from June to September over a 3-year period from 1996 to 1998. A large number of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) genotypes (a combine...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Hänninen ML,Perko-Mäkelä P,Pitkälä A,Rautelin H

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we evaluated a rapid whole-blood test, BM-test Helicobacter pylori, for detection of H. pylori infection in 144 and 48 patients with other gastrointestinal symptoms and with gastric cancer, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Enroth H,Rigo R,Hultén K,Engstrand L

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular genotyping of strains of Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes from patients with onychomycosis of the toes was performed to ascertain whether the fungal genotype changes over the course of time as sequential samples were obtained from patients receiving antifungal therapy and during follow-up. Sixty-six...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Gupta AK,Kohli Y,Summerbell RC

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared molecular, immunochemical, and cytotoxic assays for the detection of diphtheria toxin from 55 isolates of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Corynebacterium ulcerans originally isolated in five different countries. The suitabilities and accuracies of these assays for the laboratory diagnosis of diphtheri...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Efstratiou A,Engler KH,Dawes CS,Sesardic D

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sheep and guinea pigs were immunized with cellular and extracellular antigen from Legionella pneumophila bacteria. After immunization, the animals developed immunoglobulin G titers against the immunizing agent. The same sera were also tested in a Mycoplasma pneumoniae complement fixation test. All the preimmunization ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Berdal BP,Eng J

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microarrays of virus-specific oligonucleotides may provide a method of screening samples for the presence or absence of a large variety of viruses simultaneously. Influenza viruses are ideal for evaluating such microarrays because of their genetic and host diversity, and the availability of an extensive sequence datab...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Sengupta S,Onodera K,Lai A,Melcher U

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have identified nonsterile blood collection tubes as the reservoir for contaminating microorganisms in outbreaks of pseudobacteremia. Microorganisms are thought to be transferred from the nonsterile tubes to the blood culture tubes when blood is drawn for cultures, but the validity of this hypothesis h...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： McNeil MM,Davis BJ,Anderson RL,Martone WJ,Solomon SL

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syrian hamsters were shown to be susceptible to infection by the Lyme disease spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Although these spirochetes did not cause any outward signs of illness in these animals, they did cause a generalized infection. Spirochetemia was present during the first 6 days of infection. At 14 days posti...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Johnson RC,Marek N,Kodner C

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) remains a common cause of morbidity, with three-quarters of women affected during their lifetimes. Use of antibiotics is an acknowledged trigger for VVC, which adversely affects women's physical and emotional health. Knowledge of patterns of genital Candida species-level identification i...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Pirotta MV,Garland SM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An immunoblot assay for the serological diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection was evaluated. Serum samples from patients whose gastric biopsy specimens were known to be positive or negative for H. pylori on culture were used to establish interpretive criteria for the immunoblot assay. A panel of sera from patient...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Nilsson I,Ljungh A,Aleljung P,Wadström T

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-nine isolates of clinical origin, tentatively identified as Scopulariopsis or Microascus, were morphologically and molecularly characterized by a combined analysis of the D1/D2 domains of the 28S rRNA gene and a fragment of the elongation factor 1-α gene (EF1-α) sequences. The most prevalent species was Scopula...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Sandoval-Denis M,Sutton DA,Fothergill AW,Cano-Lira J,Gené J,Decock CA,de Hoog GS,Guarro J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two DNA probes, one 1.1- and one 0.75-kb probe, specific for Serpulina hyodysenteriae were isolated from a genomic library generated from virulent S. hyodysenteriae 5380. These probes are highly specific and react with all S. hyodysenteriae strains tested. Under stringent conditions, the DNA probes did not react with ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Sotiropoulos C,Smith SC,Coloe PJ

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study describes a method for amplifying DNA in Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans by using short, synthetic oligonucleotides of random sequence as primers in the polymerase chain reaction. Genomic DNA from each of 20 human isolates of A. actinomycetemcomitans was successfully amplified in a thermal cycle...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Preus HR,Haraszthy VI,Zambon JJ,Genco RJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of amikacin in serum were determined in 106 serum specimens by a latex agglutination inhibition card test and by radioimmunoassay (RIA). Linear regression analysis demonstrated a high degree of correlation between the two assays (latex = 0.95 (RIA) + 0.69; r = 0.97). Assay of three control sera containing 7.5, ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Khabbaz RF,Standiford HC,Bernstein D,Nipper HC,Tatem BA,Smalls U,Drusano GL,Caplan E

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anyplex STI-7 is a new molecular kit that detects seven sexually transmitted pathogens. Among 202 subjects screened for genital infection, 143 (70.4%) were diagnosed with at least one pathogen, in concordance with reference methods. In addition, the Anyplex STI-7 demonstrated coinfections, such as that with Ureaplasma...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Berçot B,Amarsy R,Goubard A,Aparicio C,Loeung HU,Segouin C,Gueret D,Jacquier H,Meunier F,Mougari F,Cambau E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum antibody response of infants and children immunized with Formalin-inactivated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine 20 years ago was determined by using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay specific for the RSV fusion (F) and large (G) glycoproteins and a neutralization assay. Twenty-one young infants (2...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Murphy BR,Prince GA,Walsh EE,Kim HW,Parrott RH,Hemming VG,Rodriguez WJ,Chanock RM

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most common diseases in high-performance German Holstein dairy cows is left-sided displacement of the abomasum (LDA). Hypomotility of the abomasum is detrimental during the pathogenesis of LDA. It is known that improper interactions between the gut microbiota and the enteric nervous system contribute to dys...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Song ES,Jung SI,Park HJ,Seo KW,Son JH,Hong S,Shim M,Kim HB,Song KH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic polymorphisms in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum mediate alterations in sensitivity to important antimalarial drugs. Surveillance for these polymorphisms is helpful in assessing the prevalence of drug resistance and designing strategies for malaria control. Multiple methods are available for the ass...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： LeClair NP,Conrad MD,Baliraine FN,Nsanzabana C,Nsobya SL,Rosenthal PJ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the dried MicroScan microdilution panel, Synergy Quad plate agar dilution, and high-potency disk diffusion screening methods for the detection of high-level aminoglycoside resistance in 815 enterococcal bloodstream isolates. Agreement between the three methods was 99% when testing for high-level gentamicin...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Murdoch DR,Mirrett S,Harrell LJ,Donabedian SM,Zervos MJ,Reller LB

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the characteristics of subjects from the same area who were infected with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 through 4 and subtypes 1a and 1b. Our data are consistent with a rapid evolution in the epidemiology of HCV genotypes and argue against different pathogenic potentials for genotypes 1b and 2. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Ravaggi A,Rossini A,Mazza C,Puoti M,Marin MG,Cariani E

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported on the efficacy of the enzyme-linked immunoglobulin M capture immune complex (IC) biotinylated antigen assay (EMIBA) for the seroconfirmation of early Lyme disease and active infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. In earlier work we identified non-cross-reacting epitopes of a number of B. burgdorf...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Brunner M,Stein S,Mitchell PD,Sigal LH

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multiwell, dried antimicrobial agent susceptibility test system, Sceptor (BBL Microbiology Systems, Cockeysville, Md.), was tested. The system was compared directly with a reference microdilution method by using two collections of stock cultures and 305 fresh clinical isolates. Sceptor was found to be in agreement (...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Jones RN,Thornsberry C,Barry AL,Gavan TL

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The causes of sarcoidosis are unknown. In this study, we report the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Propionibacterium granulosum DNA in a significant proportion of Greek patients with sarcoidosis. Human herpesvirus 8 DNA was not detected in sarcoid tissues from Greek patients. Our findings are discu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Gazouli M,Ikonomopoulos J,Trigidou R,Foteinou M,Kittas C,Gorgoulis V

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has been suggested as a reliable method for bacterial identification from cultures. Direct analysis of clinical samples might increase the usefulness of this method, shortening the time for microorganism identification. We comp...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Ferreira L,Sánchez-Juanes F,González-Avila M,Cembrero-Fuciños D,Herrero-Hernández A,González-Buitrago JM,Muñoz-Bellido JL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Norovirus (NV) is the most common causative agent of nonbacterial gastroenteritis. Reports of surveillance of NV in facilities that reported outbreaks are frequently found in publications, but reports of that in facilities without outbreaks are not found. We investigated the molecular epidemiology of NV isolates deriv...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Okabayashi T,Yokota S,Ohkoshi Y,Ohuchi H,Yoshida Y,Kikuchi M,Yano K,Fujii N

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera from patients with systemic infections caused by the opportunistic fungus Trichosporon beigelii have been shown to cross-react with anticryptococcal antibodies. We quantitatively compared the amounts of antigen produced and examined the expression of O-acetyl epitopes from 35 strains of T. beigelii isolated from ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Lyman CA,Devi SJ,Nathanson J,Frasch CE,Pizzo PA,Walsh TJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent of genetic and antigenic variation found in a population of human parainfluenza virus type 1 (HPIV-1) during a single local epidemic was investigated. Fifteen HPIV-1 strains isolated from children in 1991 were analyzed. Nucleotide sequence variation in the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein (HN) gene demon...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Henrickson KJ,Savatski LL

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An agglutination test for immunoglobulin G (IgG) Toxoplasma antibodies with acetone-fixed tachyzoites (AC antigens; AC agglutination test) was positive only with sera from patients during the acute stage of their infection. In contrast, when the test was performed with Formalin-fixed tachyzoites (HS antigens; HS agglu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Suzuki Y,Thulliez P,Desmonts G,Remington JS

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is more sensitive than microscopic examination for the detection of P. jirovecii but also detects colonized patients. Hence, its positive predictive value (PPV) needs evaluation. In t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Robert-Gangneux F,Belaz S,Revest M,Tattevin P,Jouneau S,Decaux O,Chevrier S,Le Tulzo Y,Gangneux JP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since their first detection in 1988, penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates have rapidly spread in Iceland to account for close to 20% of all pneumococcal disease in that country by 1993. The major component (70%) of the resistant pneumococci identified from 1989 to 1992 was the progeny of a single mul...

journal_title：Journal of clinical microbiology

authors： Vilhelmsson SE,Tomasz A,Kristinsson KG

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00