Series of 10 dengue fever cases with unusual presentations and complications in Sri Lanka: a single centre experience in 2016.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A reliable prediction of the causative agent of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is not possible based on clinical features. Our aim was to test, whether the measurement of the expression of complement receptors or Fcgamma receptors on neutrophils and monocytes would be a useful preliminary test to differe...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hohenthal U,Nuutila J,Lilius EM,Laitinen I,Nikoskelainen J,Kotilainen P

更新日期：2006-01-24 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:The human major histocompatibility complex class I polypeptide-related sequence B (MICB) is a protein that modulates the NK and T cell activation through the NKG2D receptor and is related to several diseases including cancer. METHODS:The study investigated the prognostic role of soluble MICB (sMICB) protein...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tong HV,Song le H,Hoan NX,Cuong BK,Sy BT,Son HA,Quyet D,Binh VQ,Kremsner PG,Bock CT,Velavan TP,Toan NL

更新日期：2015-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is proposed to be a zoonotic disease. Dromedary camels have been implicated due to reports that some confirmed cases were exposed to camels. Risk factors for MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections in humans are incompletely understood. This study aimed to describe ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Aleanizy FS,Mohmed N,Alqahtani FY,El Hadi Mohamed RA

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Penicillium marneffei disseminates hematogenously and can infect most organs, though infection leading to osteolysis is extremely rare. We describe the clinical and laboratory features, management, and outcomes of patients with penicilliosis marneffei (PSM) with osteolytic lesions. METHODS:This retrospectiv...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Qiu Y,Zhang J,Liu G,Zhong X,Deng J,He Z,Jing B

更新日期：2015-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maintaining the quality of clinical specimens for tuberculosis (TB) testing is a major challenge in many high TB burden-limited resources countries. Sample referral systems in low and middle income countries are often weak and the maintenance of the cold-chain challenging and very costly for TB programs. The...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tagliani E,Alagna R,Tafaj S,Hafizi H,Cirillo DM

更新日期：2017-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading globally. Recently, several articles have mentioned that the early acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19 significantly differ from those of ARDS due to other causes. Actually, we newly observed that some mechanica...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xia J,Feng Y,Li M,Yu X,Zhang Y,Duan J,Zhan Q

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to further characterize the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) antigens, in order to provide new insight into host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis (TB), and to offer tools for a more accurate diagnosis of the different stages of TB. METHODS:T-cell respons...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sargentini V,Mariotti S,Carrara S,Gagliardi MC,Teloni R,Goletti D,Nisini R

更新日期：2009-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America/The American Thoracic Society (IDSA/ATS) provide recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). However, the mere presence of guidelines is rarely sufficient to promote widespread adoption and uptake. Using the ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Safdar N,Musuuza JS,Xie A,Hundt AS,Hall M,Wood K,Carayon P

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current low access to virological testing to confirm chronic viraemic HCV infection in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is limiting the rollout of hepatitis C (HCV) care. Existing tests are complex, costly and require sophisticated laboratory infrastructure. Diagnostic manufacturers need guidance ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ivanova Reipold E,Easterbrook P,Trianni A,Panneer N,Krakower D,Ongarello S,Roberts T,Miller V,Denkinger C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major factors contributing for nerve damage and permanent disabilities in leprosy are type 1 or reversal reactions (RR) and type 2 or erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). Gene profiling of leprosy reactions have shown that different pathways are activated during the course of reactions, which is consistent w...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Rêgo JL,de Lima Santana N,Machado PRL,Ribeiro-Alves M,de Toledo-Pinto TG,Castellucci LC,Moraes MO

更新日期：2018-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial infection diagnosis in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains a challenge. We compared routine measurements of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell count (WBC) and temperature in the detection of ICU-acquired infections. METHOD:Prospective observational cohort study in a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Robriquet L,Séjourné C,Kipnis E,D'Herbomez M,Fourrier F

更新日期：2013-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathogenic potential and commensal nature of Staphylococcus aureus allows for easy transmission both within and outside of the hospital environment, and nasal carriage may be responsible for some serious infections. This study aimed to determine the molecular and epidemiological characteristics of nasal ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chen B,Dai X,He B,Pan K,Li H,Liu X,Bao Y,Lao W,Wu X,Yao Y,Huang S

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously thought to be rabies free, Bali experienced an outbreak of animal and human rabies cases in November 2008. We describe the epidemiological and clinical data of human rabies cases occurring in the first two years of the outbreak. METHODS:We analysed the patient records of all rabies cases from the...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Susilawathi NM,Darwinata AE,Dwija IB,Budayanti NS,Wirasandhi GA,Subrata K,Susilarini NK,Sudewi RA,Wignall FS,Mahardika GN

更新日期：2012-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human Rhinovirus (HRV) is responsible for the majority of common colds and is frequently accompanied by secondary bacterial infections through poorly understood mechanisms. We investigated the effects of experimental human HRV serotype 16 infection on the upper respiratory tract microbiota. METHODS:Six heal...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hofstra JJ,Matamoros S,van de Pol MA,de Wever B,Tanck MW,Wendt-Knol H,Deijs M,van der Hoek L,Wolthers KC,Molenkamp R,Visser CE,Sterk PJ,Lutter R,de Jong MD

更新日期：2015-08-14 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: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:Community-genotype methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CG-MRSA) clones are a global concern due to their resistance and increased virulence and their ability to cause infections both hospitalized patients and healthy people in the community. Here, we characterize 32 isolates of a new CG-MRSA clone. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Escobar-Perez J,Reyes N,Marquez-Ortiz RA,Rebollo J,Pinzón H,Tovar C,Moreno-Castañeda J,Corredor ZL,Castro BE,Moncada MV,Vanegas N

更新日期：2017-01-31 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:The incidence of tuberculous pericarditis has increased in Africa as a result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. However, the effect of HIV co-infection on clinical features and prognosis in tuberculous pericarditis is not well characterised. We have used baseline data of the Investigation o...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Mayosi BM,Wiysonge CS,Ntsekhe M,Volmink JA,Gumedze F,Maartens G,Aje A,Thomas BM,Thomas KM,Awotedu AA,Thembela B,Mntla P,Maritz F,Blackett KN,Nkouonlack DC,Burch VC,Rebe K,Parish A,Sliwa K,Vezi BZ,Alam N,Brown BG

更新日期：2006-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cupriavidus gilardii is an aerobic, Gram-negative, glucose-nonfermenting rod that was first identified in 1999. Because of the difficulty in accurate species identification of C. gilardii, there are few case reports of infection caused by this organism. In previous reports, C. gilardii has been characterized...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kobayashi T,Nakamura I,Fujita H,Tsukimori A,Sato A,Fukushima S,Ohkusu K,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2016-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pertussis is a reported vaccine-preventable respiratory disease in China. Because the routine laboratory methods for diagnosis are not in use, the reported cases are mainly in infants with classical paroxysmal cough and the true incidence related to pertussis is most likely under estimated. In China, however...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang Q,Zheng H,Liu M,Han K,Shu J,Wu C,Xu N,He Q,Luo H

更新日期：2012-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a food and water-borne virus causing clinical (mainly hepatitis) and subclinical disease in humans. It is important to characterize circulating strains of HAV in order to prevent HAV infections using efficacious vaccines. The aim of this study was the detection and characterization...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yilmaz H,Karakullukcu A,Turan N,Cizmecigil UY,Yilmaz A,Ozkul AA,Aydin O,Gunduz A,Mete M,Zeyrek FY,Kirazoglu TT,Richt JA,Kocazeybek B

更新日期：2017-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tuberculin skin test (TST) has limitations for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) diagnosis in low-prevalence settings. Previously, all TST-positive individuals referred from the community to Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) were offered LTBI treatment, after active TB was excluded. In 2010, BCH...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Shah M,Miele K,Choi H,DiPietro D,Martins-Evora M,Marsiglia V,Dorman S

更新日期：2012-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women in malaria endemic areas are at high risk of P. falciparum infection and its complications. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors for P. falciparum infection and malaria among pregnant women reporting for first antenatal care (ANC) clinic visit in the mount Cameroon area. ME...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Anchang-Kimbi JK,Nkweti VN,Ntonifor HN,Apinjoh TO,Tata RB,Chi HF,Achidi EA

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteomyelitis is a difficult-to-cure infection with a high relapse rate despite combined medical and surgical therapies. Some severity factors, duration of antimicrobial therapy and type of surgical procedure might influence osteomyelitis relapse. METHODS:116 patients with osteomyelitis were followed for ≥1...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Garcia Del Pozo E,Collazos J,Carton JA,Camporro D,Asensi V

更新日期：2018-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Finland, the annual number of MRSA notifications to the National Infectious Disease Register (NIDR) has constantly increased since 1995, and molecular typing has revealed numerous outbreak isolates of MRSA. We analyzed the data on MRSA notifications of the NIDR, and MRSA isolates were identified mainly by...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kerttula AM,Lyytikäinen O,Kardén-Lilja M,Ibrahem S,Salmenlinna S,Virolainen A,Vuopio-Varkila J

更新日期：2007-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk of pneumocystosis after discontinuation of primary or secondary prophylaxis among HIV-infected patients before CD4 counts increase to >==200 cells/microL (early discontinuation) after receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is rarely investigated. METHODS:Medical records of 660 HIV-infec...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cheng CY,Chen MY,Hsieh SM,Sheng WH,Sun HY,Lo YC,Liu WC,Hung CC

更新日期：2010-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthrax had become extremely rare in Europe, but in 2010 an outbreak of anthrax among heroin users in Scotland increased awareness of contaminated heroin as a source of anthrax. We present the first two Danish cases of injectional anthrax and discuss the clinical presentations, which included both typical an...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Russell L,Pedersen M,Jensen AV,Søes LM,Hansen AB

更新日期：2013-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a natural epidemic disease caused by various types of viruses of the genus Hantavirus, which are mainly transmitted by contact with the infected rodents and their droppings. Pregnancy complicated with HFRS is rare; however, adverse maternal and foetal outcomes...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ying X,Lai X,Jin X,Cai L,Li X

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00