Distribution of serotypes and patterns of antimicrobial resistance among commensal Streptococcus pneumoniae in nine European countries.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dose-response assessment is one step in quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Four infectious microbes capable of causing respiratory diseases important to public health, and for which dose-response functions have not been available are: Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough), group A Streptococcus (...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jones RM,Su YM

更新日期：2015-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local understandings of malaria and use of preventive measures-are critical factors in sustained control of malaria. This study assessed caretakers' knowledge on malaria, use of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) and care-seeking behavior for their children's illness in different malaria transmiss...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Birhanu Z,Yihdego YY,Yewhalaw D

更新日期：2017-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza vaccination is recognized as a primary public health intervention which prevents the illness of patients and relieves the societal burdens of influenza for medical community as well as the economy. To date, no effectiveness study of influenza vaccination has been conducted including a large populat...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Shibata N,Kimura S,Hoshino T,Urushihara H

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preferred regimen for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is based mainly on safety and tolerability because it is given to immunocompetent people without HIV infection for a limited time (28 days). The frequency of adverse events (AEs) may be > 60%. Although AEs are generally not severe, they can lead t...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Valin N,Fonquernie L,Daguenel A,Campa P,Anthony T,Guiguet M,Girard PM,Meyohas MC

更新日期：2016-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy improves outcomes in patients with bacteremia due to Escherichia coli or Klebsiella. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy on in-hospital mortality and post-infection length of stay in p...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Thom KA,Schweizer ML,Osih RB,McGregor JC,Furuno JP,Perencevich EN,Harris AD

更新日期：2008-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A vaccine matched to a newly emerged pandemic influenza virus would require a production time of at least 6 months with current proven techniques, and so could only be used reactively after the peak of the pandemic. A pre-pandemic vaccine, although probably having lower efficacy, could be produced and used p...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Halder N,Kelso JK,Milne GJ

更新日期：2014-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) plays a key role in the containment of tuberculosis. The relationship between the TNF -238G/A polymorphism and tuberculosis susceptibility remains inconclusive. A comprehensive meta-analysis was made to provide a more precise estimate of the relationship between them. MET...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang Z,Zhu H,Pu X,Meng S,Zhang F,Xun L,Liu Q,Wang Y

更新日期：2012-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies report serious adherence problems among youth (individuals age 15-24 years of age) in Uganda. Recent growth in mobile phone ownership has highlighted the potential of using text-based interventions to improve antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence among Ugandan youth. We piloted a randomized contro...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： MacCarthy S,Wagner Z,Mendoza-Graf A,Gutierrez CI,Samba C,Birungi J,Okoboi S,Linnemayr S

更新日期：2020-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard of care for HCV Hepatitis is the combination of interferon (IFN) plus Ribavirin. In HIV patients the use of this combination therapy may induce drug interactions, and reduces the adherence to HAART. The aim of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of a 48 weeks daily dose IFN schedule. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bruno R,Sacchi P,Puoti M,Ciappina V,Zocchetti C,Brunetti E,Maffezzini E,Capelli A,Patruno SF,Malfitano A,Filice G

更新日期：2002-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchiolitis is considered one of the earliest and most common causes of hospitalisation in young children. Development of molecular technologies allowed a better understanding of bronchiolitis aetiology. Results from cohort studies evaluating the association between single, multiple viral infections and cl...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Janahi I,Abdulkayoum A,Almeshwesh F,Alkuwari M,Al Hammadi A,Alameri M

更新日期：2017-02-13 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:Adjustment of immunosuppression is the main therapy for BK polyomavirus (BKPyV)-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) after kidney transplantation (KT). Studies of BKPyV-specific T cell immune response are scarce. Here, we investigated BKPyV-specific T cell immunity in KT recipients diagnosed with BKPyVAN. METHO...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bruminhent J,Srisala S,Klinmalai C,Pinsai S,Watcharananan SP,Kantachuvesiri S,Hongeng S,Apiwattanakul N

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Before Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) was officially recommended and made available, a few surveys among gay and bisexual men, and persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), identified an informal use of antiretrovirals (ARVs) for PrEP among HIV-negative individuals. Before PrEP availability in Italy, we aimed t...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Palummieri A,De Carli G,Rosenthal É,Cacoub P,Mussini C,Puro V,PrEPventHIV Italy Study Group.

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy dramatically reduced HIV-related morbidity and mortality, prolonging the lifespan of HIV-infected patients. Greater duration of infection and exposure to antiretroviral therapy makes these patients susceptible to traditional cardio-metabolic risk factors and pathologies. The optimal di...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Coelho AR,Moreira FA,Santos AC,Silva-Pinto A,Sarmento A,Carvalho D,Freitas P

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV), characterized by increased levels of serum HBV DNA, abnormal liver function and hepatic failure, is a frequent complication of immunosuppressive therapy and chemotherapy in patients with HBV infection. However, reactivation of occult HBV infection with immunosuppressi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Du W,Zheng Z,Han S,Ma S,Chen S

更新日期：2013-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue is a common illness in the tropics. Equally common are neurological complications that stem from dengue infection. However, to date, parkinsonism following dengue has not been reported in medical literature. CASE PRESENTATION:A previously well 18-year old man developed parkinsonism, in addition to ot...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Azmin S,Sahathevan R,Suehazlyn Z,Law ZK,Rabani R,Nafisah WY,Tan HJ,Norlinah MI

更新日期：2013-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lemierre's syndrome presents a classic clinical picture, the pathophysiology of which remains obscure. Attempts have been made to trace genetic predispositions that modify the host detection of pathogen or the resultant systemic reaction. CASE PRESENTATION:A 17-year old female, with no previous medical hist...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Constantin JM,Mira JP,Guerin R,Cayot-Constantin S,Lesens O,Gourdon F,Romaszko JP,Linval P,Laurichesse H,Bazin JE

更新日期：2006-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergence of rmtB-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing K. pneumoniae (KPC-KP) poses a great threat to antimicrobial treatment options. METHODS:From January 2010 to December 2010, non-duplicate KPC-KP isolates from our hospital were screened for rmtB and multiple other resistance dete...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Li JJ,Sheng ZK,Deng M,Bi S,Hu FS,Miao HF,Ji ZK,Sheng JF,Li LJ

更新日期：2012-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A birth cohort dedicated to studying infections in early childhood may be assisted by parental recording of symptoms on a daily basis and a collection of biomaterials. We aimed at testing the feasibility of this approach for use in a long-term study focusing on infections in children in Germany. METHODS:Par...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zoch B,Karch A,Dreesman J,Monazahian M,Baillot A,Mikolajczyk RT

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) among adult patients with hematological malignancies have rarely been investigated. METHODS:Adult patients with hematological malignancies at National Taiwan University Hospital between 1996 and 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with positive ser...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chen CY,Sheng WH,Cheng A,Tsay W,Huang SY,Tang JL,Chen YC,Wang JY,Tien HF,Chang SC

更新日期：2011-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Telithromycin (a new ketolide) has shown good in vitro activity against the key causative pathogens of CAP, including S pneumoniae resistant to penicillin and/or macrolides. METHODS:The efficacy and saf...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Fogarty CM,Patel TC,Dunbar LM,Leroy BP

更新日期：2005-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Between November 2 and 10, 2002 several patients with psoriasis and personnel staying in the health centre in Gran Canaria, Spain fell ill with diarrhoea, vomiting or both. Patient original came from Norway, Sweden and Finland. The patient group was scheduled to stay until 8 November. A new group of patients...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Eriksen HM,Guerin PJ,Nygård K,Hjertqvist M,de Jong B,Rose AM,Kuusi M,Durr U,Rojas AG,Mør C,Aavitsland P

更新日期：2004-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycolicibacterium fortuitum is a species of the rapidly growing mycobacteria that can cause pulmonary infection. It is susceptible to multiple antibiotics both in vitro and in clinical practice, so that any combination of susceptible drugs is effective. However, we encountered a case of infection due to fluo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kurokawa K,Harada N,Sasano H,Takagi H,Takei S,Nakamura A,Kamada K,Yoshida A,Kikuchi K,Takahashi K

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accuracy of different laboratory tests for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) and prediabetes (preDM) in populations exposed to tuberculosis (TB) remains poorly understood. Here, we examined the prevalence of DM and preDM in TB affected people in Lima, Peru. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of patien...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Calderon RI,Arriaga MB,Lopez K,Barreda NN,Sanabria OM,Fróes Neto JF,Araújo DN,Lecca L,Andrade BB

更新日期：2019-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This epidemiological study was carried out in Sfax (south of Tunisia) and focused on genital Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) genovar distribution. METHODS:One hundred and thirty seven genital samples from 4067 patients (4.2%) attending the Habib Bourguiba University hospital of Sfax over 12 years (fr...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gharsallah H,Frikha-Gargouri O,Sellami H,Besbes F,Znazen A,Hammami A

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reusable surface disinfectant tissue dispensers are used in hospitals in many countries because they allow immediate access to pre-soaked tissues for targeted surface decontamination. On the other hand disinfectant solutions with some active ingredients may get contaminated and cause outbreaks. We determined...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kampf G,Degenhardt S,Lackner S,Jesse K,von Baum H,Ostermeyer C

更新日期：2014-01-21 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:Pneumonia has traditionally been classified into two subtypes: community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and nosocomial pneumonia (NP). Recently, a new entity has been defined, called healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP). Few studies have investigated the potential of population-based, electronic, healthcare data...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cascini S,Agabiti N,Incalzi RA,Pinnarelli L,Mayer F,Arcà M,Fusco D,Davoli M

更新日期：2013-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology and resistance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from long-term care facilities (LTCF) residents and to analyze the potential risk factors for MRSA occurrence, defined as MRSA colonization and/or infection. METHODS:Point ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Romaniszyn D,Pobiega M,Wójkowska-Mach J,Chmielarczyk A,Gryglewska B,Adamski P,Heczko PB,Ochońska D,Bulanda M

更新日期：2014-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) agents potentially associated with adverse metabolic profiles are commonly used in low- and middle-income countries. We assessed risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related morbidity and mortality in a cohort of HIV-infected, ART-treated adults in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Diaz CM,Segura ER,Luz PM,Clark JL,Ribeiro SR,De Boni R,Eksterman L,Moreira R,Currier JS,Veloso VG,Grinsztejn B,Lake JE

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00