Peritonitis secondary to hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome: a case report in GuangZhou China.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic osteomyelitis due to direct bone trauma or vascular insufficiency is a frequent problem in orthopaedic surgery. In contrast, acute haematogenous osteomyelitis represents a rare entity that almost exclusively affects prepubescent children or immunodeficient adults. CASE PRESENTATION:In this article, ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Prodinger PM,Pilge H,Banke IJ,Bürklein D,Gradinger R,Miethke T,Holzapfel BM

更新日期：2013-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) is the most common clinical symptom of singer transducer and signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) gain-of-function (GOF) mutations. Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease that is characterized by permanent bronchiectasis, causing cough, expector...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yu Y,Xu F,Shen H,Wu J

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The durability of off-treatment virologic responses has not been fully elucidated in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients who have previously achieved complete virologic suppression with nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) therapy. This study aimed to assess off-treatment virologic relapse rates and to characterize the ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sohn HR,Min BY,Song JC,Seong MH,Lee SS,Jang ES,Shin CM,Park YS,Hwang JH,Jeong SH,Kim N,Lee DH,Kim JW

更新日期：2014-08-13 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:Involvement of trochlear nerve during Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infection has been rarely described, and always in association with skin rash. CASE PRESENTATION:We describe the case of a patient with VZV infection presenting as isolated diplopia due to fourth cranial nerve palsy. The diagnosis has been o...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Pisapia R,Rianda A,Mariano A,Testa A,Galgani S,Vincenzi L,Abdeddaim A,Oliva A,Narciso P

更新日期：2013-03-15 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:To verify whether a daily service of Infectious Diseases consultation (ID-cons) is more effective than a weekly service in reducing antibiotic (ATB) consumption without worsening of clinical outcomes. METHODS:Two-year observational analysis of the ID-cons provided in a hospital setting in Milan, Italy. ID-c...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cona A,Gazzola L,Viganò O,Bini T,Marchetti GC,d'Arminio Monforte A

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syndromic management of STIs has been advocated as simplified and cheap approach. Youth have been reported to be at increased risk of acquiring STIs which can facilitate HIV transmission. We have investigated the relationship between the syndromic management and specific aetiology diagnosis and its relations...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chalamilla G,Mbwana J,Mhalu F,Mmari E,Majigo M,Swai A,Urassa W,Sandstrom E

更新日期：2006-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seroreactivity, processes of seroconversion and seroreversion, in the context of HPV infection has been investigated in numerous studies. However, the data resulting from these studies are usually not accounted for in mathematical transmission models of various HPV types due to gaps in our understanding of t...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Korostil IA,Garland SM,Law MG,Regan DG

更新日期：2013-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term outcome of DAAs therapy in kidney transplant recipients was unknown. Thus, we aimed to evaluate it in a Chinese cohort of HCV-infected kidney transplant recipients. METHODS:Single-center and retrospective study of HCV-infected kidney transplant recipients initiating an DAAs regimen between January...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang J,Sun W,Lin J,Tian Y,Ma L,Zhang L,Zhu Y,Qiu W

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of cell culture for the diagnosis of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection is uncommon at present and molecular method such as reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) has been widely and most commonly used as the preferred test. We aimed to compare the results of virus isolation using Vero E6 cells with ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Matsuzaki Y,Mizuta K,Takashita E,Okamoto M,Itagaki T,Katsushima F,Katsushima Y,Nagai Y,Nishimura H

更新日期：2010-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In developing countries rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhoea and diarrhoeal deaths in children under 5. Vaccination could greatly alleviate that burden, but in Mexico as in most low- and middle-income countries the decision to add rotavirus vaccine to the national immunisation program will depe...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Valencia-Mendoza A,Bertozzi SM,Gutierrez JP,Itzler R

更新日期：2008-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71) shows a potential of rapid death, but the natural history of the infection is poorly known. This study aimed to examine the natural history of EV-A71 infection. METHODS:This was a prospective longitudinal observational study performed between January 1st and October 31st, 2012, at th...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yang SD,Li PQ,Li YM,Li W,Lai WY,Zhu CP,Tao JP,Deng L,Liu HS,Ma WC,Lu JM,Hong Y,Liang YT,Shen J,Hu DD,Gao YY,Zhou Y,Situ MX,Chen YL

更新日期：2017-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candida parapsilosis was the most common species causing candidemia in the 2010 China Hospital Invasive Fungal Surveillance Net (CHIF-NET) database. Compared to Candida albicans, the description of azole resistance and mechanisms in C. parapsilosis is very limited. We report a patient with C. parapsilosis ca...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang L,Xiao M,Watts MR,Wang H,Fan X,Kong F,Xu YC

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In China, there were few studies about the pathogens of acute viral encephalitis and meningitis in children in recent years. The aims of this study were to characterize the etiology and prognosis of acute viral encephalitis and meningitis in Chinese children. METHODS:This was a multicentre prospective study...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ai J,Xie Z,Liu G,Chen Z,Yang Y,Li Y,Chen J,Zheng G,Shen K

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A prospective study was performed to investigate the prevalence of colonization among ICU patients and to examine whether asymptomatic carriers were the source of subsequent C. difficile infection (CDI) and acquisition of toxigenic C. difficile. METHODS:Rectal swabs were collected from adult patients on adm...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang X,Wang X,Yang J,Liu X,Cai L,Zong Z

更新日期：2016-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends viral load (VL) measurement as the preferred monitoring strategy for HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited settings. The new WHO guidelines 2016 continue to define virologic failure as two consecutive VL ≥1000 copies/mL (at...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Amstutz A,Nsakala BL,Vanobberghen F,Muhairwe J,Glass TR,Achieng B,Sepeka M,Tlali K,Sao L,Thin K,Klimkait T,Battegay M,Labhardt ND

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injecting drug use is a key risk factor, for several infections of public health importance, especially hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). In England and Wales, where less than 1% of the population are likely to be injecting drug users (IDUs), approximately 38% of laboratory reports of HBV, and 95% of ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sutton AJ,Gay NJ,Edmunds WJ,Hope VD,Gill ON,Hickman M

更新日期：2006-06-08 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：:Hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is one of the most pressing health emergencies in the world with a global prevalence of about 170 million people chronically infected worldwide. In Europe, Italy has the highest HCV prevalence (3 - 4.4%) with peaks of 12.6 - 26% in Southern regions and the major islands. In Italy HCV ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ciccozzi M,Lo Presti A,Ciccaglione AR,Zehender G,Ciotti M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually-transmitted pathogens. A number of studies in the literature have estimated the burden of HPV-related diseases by collecting data at primary care level, while a comprehensive assessment of the global burden of HPV-related diseases on hospital reso...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Baldo V,Cocchio S,Buja A,Baldovin T,Furlan P,Bertoncello C,Saia M

更新日期：2013-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compliance to anti-TB treatment is crucial in achieving cure and avoiding the emergence of drug resistance. Electronic health (eHealth) interventions are included in the strategy to end the global Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2035. Evidences showed that mobile messaging systems could improve patient adheren...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Gashu KD,Gelaye KA,Mekonnen ZA,Lester R,Tilahun B

更新日期：2020-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to investigate the epidemiology, molecular characteristics, and distribution of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)- and AmpC-producing Escherichia coli from community-onset infections in Chinese county hospitals. METHODS:E. coli isolates were collected from patients with community-onset infection...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhang J,Zheng B,Zhao L,Wei Z,Ji J,Li L,Xiao Y

更新日期：2014-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ebola haemorrhagic fever (EHF) is infamous for its high case-fatality proportion (CFP) and the ease with which it spreads among contacts of the diseased. We describe the course of the EHF outbreak in Masindi, Uganda, in the year 2000, and report on response activities. METHODS:We analysed surveillance recor...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Borchert M,Mutyaba I,Van Kerkhove MD,Lutwama J,Luwaga H,Bisoborwa G,Turyagaruka J,Pirard P,Ndayimirije N,Roddy P,Van Der Stuyft P

更新日期：2011-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with cagA-positive, cagA EPIYA motif ABD type, and vacA s1, m1, and i1 genotype strains of Helicobacter pylori is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response and increased risk of gastroduodenal diseases. However, it is unclear whether the prevalence and virulence factor genotypes found in...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Sahara S,Sugimoto M,Vilaichone RK,Mahachai V,Miyajima H,Furuta T,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In some populations, complete shifts in the genotype of the strain of measles circulating in the population have been observed, with given genotypes being replaced by new genotypes. Studies have postulated that such shifts may be attributable to differences between the fitness of the new and the old genotype...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nojiri S,Vynnycky E,Gay N

更新日期：2008-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli has been increased not only in the hospital but also in the community worldwide. This study was aimed to characterize ESBL- producing E. coli isolates and to investigate the molecular epidemiology of community isolates in compa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Park SH,Byun JH,Choi SM,Lee DG,Kim SH,Kwon JC,Park C,Choi JH,Yoo JH

更新日期：2012-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated tuberculosis deaths have decreased worldwide over the past decade. We sought to evaluate the effect of HIV status on tuberculosis mortality among patients undergoing treatment for tuberculosis in Lima, Peru, a low HIV prevalence setting. METHODS:We conducted a p...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Velásquez GE,Cegielski JP,Murray MB,Yagui MJ,Asencios LL,Bayona JN,Bonilla CA,Jave HO,Yale G,Suárez CZ,Sanchez E,Rojas C,Atwood SS,Contreras CC,Santa Cruz J,Shin SS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cytopenias are the most common HIV-associated hematological abnormality. Cytopenias have been associated with several factors including sex, race/ethnicity, geographical location and comorbidities such as tuberculosis, hepatitis B infection, fever and oral candidiasis. Cytopenias become more prevalent as HIV...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kyeyune R,Saathoff E,Ezeamama AE,Löscher T,Fawzi W,Guwatudde D

更新日期：2014-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the considerable efforts made to address the issue of brucellosis worldwide, its prevalence in dairy products continues to be difficult to estimate and represents a key public health issue around the world today. The aim of the present study was to better understand the epidemiology of this disease i...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Liang P,Zhao Y,Zhao J,Pan D,Guo Z

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00