Chlamydia trachomatis genovar distribution in clinical urogenital specimens from Tunisian patients: high prevalence of C. trachomatis genovar E and mixed infections.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study of the endotoxin tolerance phenomenon in light of the recently defined roles of mast cells and toll-like receptors as essential components of the innate immune response and as orchestrators of acquired immunity may reveal potentially useful mechanisms of immunomodulation of infectious and allergic ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Saturnino SF,Prado RO,Cunha-Melo JR,Andrade MV

更新日期：2010-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive and life-threatening infection. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and mortality- associated factors in diabetic patients. METHODS:Detailed clinical information of 165 NF cases was retrospectively collected and analyzed in Nationa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cheng NC,Tai HC,Chang SC,Chang CH,Lai HS

更新日期：2015-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics of bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to AmpC producing Enterobacteriaceae (AE) in a large centralized Canadian region over a 9-year period. METHODS:An active surveillance cohort design in Calgary, Canada. RESULTS:A...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chaubey VP,Pitout JD,Dalton B,Gregson DB,Ross T,Laupland KB

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Granulomas caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis have been observed at autopsy in the heart, pre-dominantly in the myocardium and endocardium, but rarely involving the coronary vessels and valvular structures. Mycobacterium tuberculosis valvular endocarditis is extremely rare, with most reports coming from au...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Shaikh Q,Mahmood F

更新日期：2012-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory viral diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infections has largely developed through multiplex molecular techniques. Although the sensitivity of different types of upper respiratory tract samples seems to be correlated to the number of sampled cells, this link remains largely unexplored. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bonnin P,Miszczak F,Kin N,Resa C,Dina J,Gouarin S,Viron F,Morello R,Vabret A

更新日期：2016-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Febrile jaundice results clinically in generalized yellow coloration of the teguments and mucous membranes due to excess plasma bilirubin, accompanied by fever. Two types are found: conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin jaundice. Jaundice is a sign in several diseases due to viruses (viral hepatitis and arbo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gadia CLB,Manirakiza A,Tekpa G,Konamna X,Vickos U,Nakoune E

更新日期：2017-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest HIV-1 inter-subtype differences in co-receptor usage. We examined the correlation between HIV-1 subtype and co-receptor usage among treatment-naïve HIV-1 subjects in Singapore. Additionally, we investigated whether the subtype co-receptor association was influenced by stage of infectio...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ng KY,Chew KK,Kaur P,Kwan JY,Khong WX,Lin L,Chua A,Tan MT,Quinn TC,Laeyendecker O,Leo YS,Ng OT

更新日期：2013-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even though remarkable progress for diagnostics of pulmonary TB has been made, it is still a challenge to establish a definitive diagnosis for extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) in clinical practice. Among all the presentations of EPTB, cold abscesses are unusual and deceptive, which are often reported in the chest wa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gao W,Zeng Y,Chen W

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:BCG immunogenicity in infants differs between populations and these differences have been attributed to various factors. In this study, the influence of geographical location, season of birth, timing of vaccination, micronutrient status (zinc) and inflammatory status (C-reactive protein, CRP) were assessed. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hur YG,Gorak-Stolinska P,Lalor MK,Mvula H,Floyd S,Raynes J,Ben-Smith A,Fitchett JR,Flanagan KL,Burl S,Ota MO,Crampin AC,Smith SG,Dockrell HM

更新日期：2014-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Varicella is a common childhood disease. Only 5% of first varicella-zoster-virus infections occur asymptomatically. Most data on the burden of varicella stem from health service databases. This study aims to provide insight in the burden of varicella from a parent's perspective including cases outside the he...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wolleswinkel-van den Bosch JH,Speets AM,Rümke HC,Gumbs PD,Fortanier SC

更新日期：2011-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-related stigma always is major obstacles to an effective HIV response worldwide. The effect of HIV-related stigma on HIV prevention and treatment is particularly serious in China. This study was to examine stigma attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) among general individuals in Heilongjia...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Li X,Yuan L,Li X,Shi J,Jiang L,Zhang C,Yang X,Zhang Y,Zhao D,Zhao Y

更新日期：2017-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extended use of oseltamivir in an immunocompromised host could reportedly induce neuraminidase gene mutation possibly leading to oseltamivir-resistant influenza A/H3N2 virus. To our knowledge, no report is available on the clinical course of a severely immunocompromised patient with a dual E119D/R292K neuram...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Harada N,Shibata W,Koh H,Takashita E,Fujisaki S,Okamura H,Nanno S,Yamada K,Nakamae H,Hino M,Kakeya H

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to compare the transmissibility of the 2009 pH1N1 pandemic during successive waves of infections in summer and fall/winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and to assess the temporal changes during the course of the outbreak in relation to the intervention measures implemented, we analyze the epidemiolog...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hsieh YH,Cheng KF,Wu TN,Li TC,Chen CY,Chen JH,Lin MH,Center for Infectious Education and Research Team.

更新日期：2011-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypervariable region 1 (HVR1) contained within envelope protein 2 (E2) gene is the most variable part of HCV genome and its translation product is a major target for the host immune response. Variability within HVR1 may facilitate evasion of the immune response and could affect treatment outcome. The aim of ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cortés KC,Zagordi O,Perlejewski K,Laskus T,Maroszek K,Bukowska-Ośko I,Pawełczyk A,Płoski R,Berak H,Horban A,Radkowski M

更新日期：2014-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodontal diseases may affect local and systemic inflammation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. This systemic health burden could compromise the outcome of pregnancy in expectant mothers. The aim of the present study was to evaluate oxidative stress markers, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx),...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gümüş P,Emingil G,Öztürk VÖ,Belibasakis GN,Bostanci N

更新日期：2015-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of vertical HIV transmission has decreased in Brazil, but regional inequalities suggest problems in implementing control measures during pregnancy and delivery. The aims of this study were to ascertain the coverage of HIV testing during prenatal care and estimate the prevalence of HIV infection duri...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Domingues RM,Szwarcwald CL,Souza PR Jr,Leal Mdo C

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group B Streptococcus (GBS) serotype (Ia, Ib, II-IX) correlates with pathogen virulence and clinical prognosis. Epidemiological studies of seroprevalence are an important metric for determining the proportion of serotypes in a given population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of indi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ippolito DL,James WA,Tinnemore D,Huang RR,Dehart MJ,Williams J,Wingerd MA,Demons ST

更新日期：2010-11-24 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: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 outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was firstly reported in Wuhan, China, with cases now confirmed in more than 100 countries. However, COVID-19 pneumonia with spontaneous pneumothorax is unknown. CASE PRESENTATION:We reported a case of 66-year-old man infected with COVID-19, presenting wi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chen X,Zhang G,Tang Y,Peng Z,Pan H

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Armed conflicts are a major contributor to injury and death globally. Conflict-related injuries are associated with a high risk of wound infection, but it is unknown to what extent infection directly relates to sustainment of life and restoration of function. The aim of this study was to investigate the outc...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Älgå A,Wong S,Shoaib M,Lundgren K,Giske CG,von Schreeb J,Malmstedt J

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rubella infection in pregnant women can result in serious effects, such as miscarriages, stillbirths, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). However, very little is known about the rubella seroprevalence among pregnant women in China. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional and hospital-based study. From June 201...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Meng Q,Luo J,Li L,Shi W,Yu J,Shen Y,Li L,Wang Y,Yao K

更新日期：2018-03-15 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:The effectiveness of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets and Indoor Residual Spraying in malaria vector control is threatened by vector resistance to insecticides. Knowledge of mosquito habitats and patterns of insecticide resistance would facilitate the development of appropriate vector control strategies. There...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Etang J,Mbida Mbida A,Ntonga Akono P,Binyang J,Eboumbou Moukoko CE,Lehman LG,Awono-Ambene P,Talipouo A,Ekoko Eyisab W,Tagne D,Tchoffo R,Manga L,Mimpfoundi R

更新日期：2016-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonencapsulated and nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is a major cause of human respiratory tract infections. Some strains of NTHi can cause invasive diseases such as septicemia and meningitis, even if H. influenzae is not generally considered to be an intracellular pathogen. There have been very few...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sekiya Y,Eguchi M,Nakamura M,Ubukata K,Omura S,Matsui H

更新日期：2008-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Typhoid fever mainly occurs in (sub) tropical regions where sanitary conditions remain poor. In other regions it occurs mainly among returning travelers or their direct contacts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current Dutch guidelines for typhoid vaccination. METHOD:Crude annual attack rates (AR)...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Suryapranata FS,Prins M,Sonder GJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D deficiency has been related to the risk of sepsis. However, previous studies showed inconsistent results regarding the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) and mortality risk in septic patients. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum 25 (OH) D at admission and mort...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Li Y,Ding S

更新日期：2020-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) is high among children in the Western Cape of South Africa, the psychosocial implications of treatment for children with MDR-TB remain poorly understood. We sought to explore how MDR-TB and its treatment impact children on an individual, fam...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Franck C,Seddon JA,Hesseling AC,Schaaf HS,Skinner D,Reynolds L

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over 80% of morbidity due to soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) occurs in low-income countries. Children under 5 account for 20-30% of the burden in endemic areas. This study assessed the prevalence, intensity and factors associated with STH infections among preschool-age children (PSAC) in Hoima district,...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ojja S,Kisaka S,Ediau M,Tuhebwe D,Kisakye AN,Halage AA,Mugambe RK,Mutyoba JN

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe falciparum malaria may be complicated by prolonged haemolysis and recurrent fever after parasite clearance. However, their respective etiologies are unclear and challenging to diagnose. We report the first case of severe falciparum malaria followed by prolonged haemolytic anaemia and rhinomaxillary mu...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Plewes K,Maude RJ,Ghose A,Dondorp AM

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00