Incidence of herpes zoster and associated events including stroke--a population-based cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycoplasmas are present worldwide in a large number of animal hosts. Due to their small genome and parasitic lifestyle, Mycoplasma spp. require complex isolation media. Nevertheless, already over 100 different species have been identified and characterized and their number increases as more hosts are sampled...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Stakenborg T,Vicca J,Butaye P,Maes D,De Baere T,Verhelst R,Peeters J,de Kruif A,Haesebrouck F,Vaneechoutte M

更新日期：2005-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most common cause of implant failure is aseptic loosening (AL), followed by prosthetic joint infection (PJI). This study evaluates the incidence of PJI among patients operated with suspected AL and whether the diagnosis of PJI was predictive of subsequent implant failure including re-infection, at 2 year...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fernandez-Sampedro M,Salas-Venero C,Fariñas-Álvarez C,Sumillera M,Pérez-Carro L,Fakkas-Fernandez M,Gómez-Román J,Martínez-Martínez L,Fariñas MC

更新日期：2015-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Large scale administration of the anthelminthic drug praziquantel (PZQ) to at-risk populations is the cornerstone of schistosomiasis control, although persisting high prevalence of infections in some areas and growing concerns of PZQ resistance have revealed the limitations of this strategy. Most studies ass...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hoekstra PT,Casacuberta Partal M,Amoah AS,van Lieshout L,Corstjens PLAM,Tsonaka S,Assaré RK,Silué KD,Meité A,N'Goran EK,N'Gbesso YK,Roestenberg M,Knopp S,Utzinger J,Coulibaly JT,van Dam GJ

更新日期：2018-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colombia was the second most affected country during the American Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic, with over 109,000 reported cases. Despite the scale of the outbreak, limited genomic sequence data were available from Colombia. We sought to sequence additional samples and use genomic epidemiology to describe ZIKV...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Black A,Moncla LH,Laiton-Donato K,Potter B,Pardo L,Rico A,Tovar C,Rojas DP,Longini IM,Halloran ME,Peláez-Carvajal D,Ramírez JD,Mercado-Reyes M,Bedford T

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After antibiotic treatment of Lyme borreliosis, a subset of patients report persistent symptoms, also referred to as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. The reported prevalence of persistent symptoms varies considerably, and its pathophysiology is under debate. The LymeProspect study has been designed to i...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Vrijmoeth HD,Ursinus J,Harms MG,Zomer TP,Gauw SA,Tulen AD,Kremer K,Sprong H,Knoop H,Vermeeren YM,van Kooten B,Joosten LAB,Kullberg BJ,Hovius JWR,van den Wijngaard CC

更新日期：2019-04-15 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:Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPOs) have emerged as antibiotic-resistant bacteria of global concern. Here we assessed the performance of the Carba (beta) assay, a multiplex real-time PCR assay developed by SpeeDx for the detection of key carbapenemase-encoding genes: KPC, NDM, OXA-48-like, IMP-4-like, a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bordin A,Trembizki E,Windsor M,Wee R,Tan LY,Buckley C,Syrmis M,Bergh H,Cottrell K,Zowawi HM,Sidjabat HE,Harris PNA,Nimmo GR,Paterson DL,Whiley DM

更新日期：2019-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recognizing infection is crucial in immunocompromised patients with organ dysfunction. Our objective was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT) in critically ill immunocompromised patients. METHODS:This prospective, observational study included patients with suspected sepsis. Patients were...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bele N,Darmon M,Coquet I,Feugeas JP,Legriel S,Adaoui N,Schlemmer B,Azoulay E

更新日期：2011-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy markedly reduced mortality in HIV-infected individuals. However, in the previous studies, up to 50% of patients are compelled to modify their regimen in middle and low-income countries where salvage drug is still limited. This cohort study aimed to investigate the incidence and predict...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tsuchiya N,Pathipvanich P,Wichukchinda N,Rojanawiwat A,Auwanit W,Ariyoshi K,Sawanpanyalert P

更新日期：2014-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endemic presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae resistant to carbapenem in Italy has been due principally to the clonal expansion of CC258 isolates; however, recent studies suggest an ongoing epidemiological change in this geographical area. METHODS:50 K. pneumoniae strains, 25 carbapenem-resistant (CR-Kp) and 25...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fasciana T,Gentile B,Aquilina M,Ciammaruconi A,Mascarella C,Anselmo A,Fortunato A,Fillo S,Petralito G,Lista F,Giammanco A

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimation of pre-immunisation prevalence of HPV and distribution of HPV types is fundamental to understanding the subsequent impact of HPV vaccination. We describe the type specific prevalence of HPV in females aged 20-21 in Scotland who attended or defaulted from cervical screening using three specimen typ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kavanagh K,Sinka K,Cuschieri K,Love J,Potts A,Pollock KG,Cubie H,Donaghy M,Robertson C

更新日期：2013-11-05 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:The inflammasome responses in Treponema pallidum infection have been poorly understood to date. This study aimed to investigate the expression of the nucleotide-binding leucine-rich receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in the development of tissue inflammation in rabbits infected with T. pallidum. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lin LR,Xiao Y,Liu W,Chen YY,Zhu XZ,Gao ZX,Gao K,Tong ML,Zhang HL,Li SL,Lin HL,Li WD,Liang XM,Lin Y,Liu LL,Yang TC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aims to investigate the potential mechanism of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus capitis (LRSC) isolates collected from our hospital. METHODS:The susceptibilities of 5 Staphylococcus capitis isolates displaying resistance towards linezolid were determined by E-test. Polymerase chain react...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhou W,Niu D,Cao X,Ning M,Zhang Z,Shen H,Zhang K

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter study describes the type-specific prevalence of HPV infection in the general population from central and southern Italy, comparing the data with previously published Italian studies. METHODS:Women aged from 25 to 65 who attended cervical cancer screening in five different Italian regions we...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Giorgi Rossi P,Bisanzi S,Paganini I,Di Iasi A,Angeloni C,Scalisi A,Macis R,Pini MT,Chini F,Carozzi FM,HPV Prevalence Italian Working Group.

更新日期：2010-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal parasitic infections are still one of the major health concerns in developing countries. Monitoring of intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors are essential for intervention strategies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infecti...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hailegebriel T

更新日期：2017-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microascus cirrosus, the teleomorph of Scopulariopsis spp., is a saprobic species with a worldwide distribution and rarely causes human infection. In the present paper, we present the first case of primary cutaneous M. cirrosus infection in a Chinese female. CASE PRESENTATION:A 17-year-old female presented ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gao L,Chen J,Gao D,Li M

更新日期：2018-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cryptococcus neoformans causes meningitis and disseminated infection in healthy individuals, but more commonly in hosts with defective immune responses. Cell-mediated immunity is an important component of the immune response to a great variety of infections, including yeast infections. We aimed to evaluate a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Rocha KC,Pinhal C,Cavalcanti S,Vidal MS,Toscano M,Moraes-Vasconcelos D,Duarte AJ,Fonseca FL,de Abreu LC,Valenti VE,Grumach AS

更新日期：2012-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DNA fingerprinting of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates offers better opportunities to study links between tuberculosis (TB) cases and can highlight relevant issues in urban TB control in low-endemic countries. METHODS:A medium-sized molecular cluster of TB cases with identical DNA fingerprints was used f...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： de Vries G,van Hest RA,Burdo CC,van Soolingen D,Richardus JH

更新日期：2009-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as an important comorbidity for the development of tuberculosis (TB). With the increase of DM burden globally, concerns have been raised about the emerging co-epidemics of DM and TB, especially in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS:A facility-based, cross-sectiona...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hoa NB,Phuc PD,Hien NT,Hoa VQ,Thuong PH,Anh PT,Nhung NV

更新日期：2018-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The C - reactive protein (CRP) response is often measured in patients with active tuberculosis (TB) yet little is known about its relationship to clinical features in TB, or whether responses differ between ethnic groups or with different Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) strain types. We report the relation...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Brown J,Clark K,Smith C,Hopwood J,Lynard O,Toolan M,Creer D,Barker J,Breen R,Brown T,Cropley I,Lipman M

更新日期：2016-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemic of encephalitis lethargica (EL), called classical EL, was rampant throughout the world during 1917-1926, affecting half a million persons. The acute phase was lethal for many victims. Post-encephalitic parkinsonism (PEP) affected patients for decades. Our purpose was to investigate the cause of ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Dourmashkin RR,Dunn G,Castano V,McCall SA

更新日期：2012-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since correct maintenance of intravascular catheters is an effective strategy for preventing central-line infections, the aim of this study was to assess the level of adherence to guidelines for CVC maintenance amongst Italian HCWs. METHODS:From July 2016 thru January 2017, a cross sectional survey was carr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ferrara P,Albano L

更新日期：2018-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Monocytes are the predominant innate immune cells at the early stage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) infection as the host defense against intracellular pathogens. Understanding the profile of different monocyte subpopulations and the dynamics of monocyte-related biomarkers may be useful for the diagno...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Liu Q,Ou Q,Chen H,Gao Y,Liu Y,Xu Y,Ruan Q,Zhang W,Shao L

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A novel Ehrlichia, closely related to Ehrlichia ruminantium, was recently discovered from Panola Mountain State Park, GA, USA. We conducted a study to determine if this agent was recently introduced into the United States. METHODS:We developed a sensitive PCR assay based on the conserved gltA (citrate synth...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Loftis AD,Mixson TR,Stromdahl EY,Yabsley MJ,Garrison LE,Williamson PC,Fitak RR,Fuerst PA,Kelly DJ,Blount KW

更新日期：2008-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accuracy of a new optical biosensor (OB) point-of-care device for the detection of severe infections is studied. METHODS:The OB emits different wavelengths and outputs information associated with heart rate, pulse oximetry, levels of nitric oxide and kidney function. At the first phase, recordings were ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Doulou S,Leventogiannis K,Tsilika M,Rodencal M,Katrini K,Antonakos N,Kyprianou M,Karofylakis E,Karageorgos A,Koufargyris P,Christopoulos G,Kassianidis G,Stamatelopoulos K,Newberry R,Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have assessed the time to blood culture positivity as a predictor of clinical outcome in fungal bloodstream infections (BSIs). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the time to positivity (TTP) of blood cultures in patients with Candida albicans BSIs and to assess its impact on clinical outco...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nunes CZ,Marra AR,Edmond MB,da Silva Victor E,Pereira CA

更新日期：2013-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a high-risk factor of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Cellular immune responses are essential for HCC development, and the CD4+ and CD8+ T subtypes are identified as the primary anti-tumor immune cells. In the study, we investigated the effect and mechanism of amygdalin i...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wang R,Zhang D,Sun K,Peng J,Zhu W,Yin S,Tang D,Wu Y

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) is a major cause of nosocomial infections in the United States and may be associated with greater morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs than vancomycin-susceptible enterococcus. Current guidelines for the control of VRE include prudent use of vancomycin. While van...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： de Bruin MA,Riley LW

更新日期：2007-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Imported loiasis is a rare cause of consultation at the return of stay in central Africa, which often poses difficult diagnostic and therapeutic questions to practitioners especially those who are unaccustomed to tropical medicine. These difficulties can lead to risks for the patients especially if inappropr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bouchaud O,Matheron S,Loarec A,Dupouy Camet J,Bourée P,Godineau N,Poilane I,Cailhol J,Caumes E

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00