Correction to: Prepared for PrEP: preferences for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among Chinese men who have sex with men in an online national survey.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Libya is one of the largest countries in Africa and has the longest coast in the Mediterranean basin facing southern Europe. High rates of prevalence of viral hepatitis have been observed in various regions in Africa, but the prevalence in Libya is not well documented. We report on a large-scale nationwide s...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Daw MA,El-Bouzedi A,In association with Libyan Study Group of Hepatitis & HIV.

更新日期：2014-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft tissue or skin infections due to nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have been reported frequently and are mostly associated with trauma or cosmetic interventions like plastic surgery. However, infection with NTM as a result of a dental procedure have rarely been described and the lack of clinical suspici...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Pérez-Alfonzo R,Poleo Brito LE,Vergara MS,Ruiz Damasco A,Meneses Rodríguez PL,Kannee Quintero CE,Carrera Martinez C,Rivera-Oliver IA,Da Mata Jardin OJ,Rodríguez-Castillo BA,de Waard JH

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine (CYD-TDV) is licensed using a 0-, 6- and 12-month schedule in dengue-endemic areas. An effective shorter schedule may provide more rapid, optimal protection of targeted populations during vaccine campaigns in dengue-endemic countries. We compared immune response...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kirstein J,Douglas W,Thakur M,Boaz M,Papa T,Skipetrova A,Plennevaux E

更新日期：2018-09-21 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: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:This case report emphasizes the need to recognize cryptococcus as a possible cause of meningitis in non-HIV patients in Sub-Saharan Africa and to highlight the possibility of grave outcomes due to the paradoxical immune response in diabetic patients with cryptococcus meningitis. It also highlights the need f...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Owuor OH,Chege P

更新日期：2019-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:one of the World Health Organization Millennium Development Goal is to reduce tuberculosis incidence by 2015. However, more of 8.5 million tuberculosis cases have been reported in 2011, with an increase of multidrug-resistant strains. Therefore, the World Health Organization target cannot be reach without th...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Montagnani C,Chiappini E,Galli L,de Martino M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to assess reporting in China's Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) passive surveillance system for emerging respiratory infections and to identify ways to improve the PUE surveillance system's detection of respiratory infections of public health significance. METHODS:From February 29-May 29, 2016,...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Xiang N,Song Y,Wang Y,Wu J,Millman AJ,Greene CM,Ding Z,Sun J,Yang W,Guo G,Wang R,Guo P,Ren Z,Gong L,Xu P,Zhou S,Lin D,Ni D,Feng Z,Li Q

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening for benign or malignant process of pelvis in young females is a challenge for a physician in a limited resource country. Tuberculosis should be always considered in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass in countries with high prevalence of tuberculosis. Negative results of analysis of periton...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Namani S,Qehaja-Buçaj E,Namani D

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A previous study explored factors discriminating colonization and true infection among non-transplant, non-neutropenic patients with repeated Aspergillus spp. isolation from lower respiratory samples. The present study explored the evolution of patients with Aspergillus colonization in that study to determin...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Barberán J,García-Pérez FJ,Villena V,Fernández-Villar A,Malmierca E,Salas C,Giménez MJ,Granizo JJ,Aguilar L,working group on Infectious Diseases from the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine.

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe leptospirosis is known to cause multi organ dysfunction including cardiac involvement. In the clinical setting with limited resources, high degree of suspicion is needed to diagnose cardiac involvement including myocarditis. Although myocarditis is not reported as a common complication due to lack of ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jayathilaka PGNS,Mendis ASV,Perera MHMTS,Damsiri HMT,Gunaratne AVC,Agampodi SB

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a transmissible infectious disease caused by human enteroviruses (EV). Here, we described features of children with severe HFMD caused by EV-A71 or coxsackievirus A16 (CV-A16) in Shanghai, China. METHODS:Severe EV-A71 or CV-A16 caused HFMD children admitted to the Xinh...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cai K,Wang Y,Guo Z,Yu H,Li H,Zhang L,Xu S,Zhang Q

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to limited therapeutic options, the spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) have become a major public health concern. We conducted a prospective, randomized, open-label comparison of the therapeutic efficacy of piperacillin-tazobactam (PTZ), cefepime, and ertapenem in febrile nosocomial urin...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Seo YB,Lee J,Kim YK,Lee SS,Lee JA,Kim HY,Uh Y,Kim HS,Song W

更新日期：2017-06-07 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

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:The aim of this study was to characterize the spread of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPKP) in a tertiary level hospital using ongoing active surveillance with rectal swab cultures. Furthermore, this study analyzed the presence of CPKP in the clinical samples (CS) of a single patient as well...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Parisi SG,Bartolini A,Santacatterina E,Castellani E,Ghirardo R,Berto A,Franchin E,Menegotto N,De Canale E,Tommasini T,Rinaldi R,Basso M,Stefani S,Palù G

更新日期：2015-06-27 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: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: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:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial pathogen resistance to antibiotics including methicillin. The resistance first emerged in 1960 in a healthcare setting only after two years of using methicillin as a viable treatment for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA lead...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wagner R,Agusto FB

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic (H1N1pdm) affected thousands of people in Mexico and the United States, and spread rapidly throughout the world from April 2009 to July 2010. To explore the age-specific prevalence of seroprotection against H1N1pdm infection, we estimated pre-existing humoral ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lv J,Ren ZY,Zhang YY,Liu YE,Gao J,Yao K,Feng D,Li ZY,Feng X,Liu YX,Jia N

更新日期：2017-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-related infections, including those of peri-prosthetic joint (PJIs), osteosynthesis and other biomaterials, are biofilm-related. Pathogen identification is considered the diagnostic benchmark; however, the presence of bacterial biofilms makes pathogen detection with traditional microbiological techni...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Romanò CL,Trentinaglia MT,De Vecchi E,Logoluso N,George DA,Morelli I,Drago L

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Changes of miRNAs in exosome have been reported in different disease diagnosis and provided as potential biomarkers. In this study, we compared microRNA profile in exosomes in 5 MHFMD and 5 ESHFMD as well as in 5 healthy children. METHODS:Different expression of miRNAs in exosomes across all the three group...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jia HL,He CH,Wang ZY,Xu YF,Yin GQ,Mao LJ,Liu CW,Deng L

更新日期：2014-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterocytozoon bieneusi has been increasingly reported to infect humans and various mammals. Microsporidia cause diarrhea in HIV-infected patients worldwide. PCR amplification and sequencing based on the internal transcribed spacer region have been used to describe the genotypes of E. bieneusi and transmissi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Liu H,Jiang Z,Yuan Z,Yin J,Wang Z,Yu B,Zhou D,Shen Y,Cao J

更新日期：2017-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue is a viral disease whose clinical spectrum ranges from unapparent to severe forms and fatal outcomes. Although dengue death is 99% avoidable, every year around 20,000 deaths are estimated to occur in more than 100 countries. We consider that, along with biological factors, social determinants of healt...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Carabali M,Hernandez LM,Arauz MJ,Villar LA,Ridde V

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To predict the risk of infectious diseases originating in wildlife, it is important to identify habitats that allow the co-occurrence of pathogens and their hosts. Puumala hantavirus (PUUV) is a directly-transmitted RNA virus that causes hemorrhagic fever in humans, and is carried and transmitted by the bank...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Khalil H,Olsson G,Magnusson M,Evander M,Hörnfeldt B,Ecke F

更新日期：2017-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Raw seafood consumption was identified as the major risk factor for hepatitis A during the large epidemic of 1996 and 1997 in Puglia (South Italy). In Puglia, vaccination for toddlers and preadolescents has been recommended since 1998.The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence, seroprevalence, molecu...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chironna M,Prato R,Sallustio A,Martinelli D,Tafuri S,Quarto M,Germinario C

更新日期：2012-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria to lung cells is a first step in the progression from asymptomatic carriage to pneumonia. Adherence abilities vary widely among S. pneumoniae patient isolates. In this study, the binding properties of S. pneumoniae isolates and the effects of binding on activati...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Robson RL,Reed NA,Horvat RT

更新日期：2006-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nutritional changes during and after tuberculosis treatment have not been well described. We therefore determined the effect of wasting on rate of mean change in lean tissue and fat mass as measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and mean change in body mass index (BMI) during and after tuberculo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Mupere E,Malone L,Zalwango S,Okwera A,Nsereko M,Tisch DJ,Parraga IM,Stein CM,Mugerwa R,Boom WH,Mayanja HK,Whalen CC,Tuberculosis Research Unit at Case Western Reserve University.

更新日期：2014-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Granulysin (GNLY) is produced by human lymphocyte subpopulations and exhibits antimicrobial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We examined the association between GNLY levels in blood and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. METHODS:Latency of TB infection among Vietnamese healthcare workers was es...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Thuong PH,Tam DB,Sakurada S,Hang NT,Hijikata M,Hong LT,Ngoc PT,Anh PT,Cuong VC,Matsushita I,Lien LT,Keicho N

更新日期：2016-10-18 00:00:00