abstract：BACKGROUND:Visceral disseminated varicella zoster virus (VDVZV) infection is a rare disease with a high mortality rate (55%) in immunocompromised patients, but it is not yet widely recognized in the field of nephrology. We report a case of VDVZV contracted during immunosuppressive therapy for membranous nephropathy. C...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Furuto Y,Kawamura M,Namikawa A,Takahashi H,Shibuya Y

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major infectious diseases of hepatitis B has constituted an acute public health challenge in China. An effective and affordable HBV control model is urgently needed. A national project of Community-based Collaborative Innovation HBV (CCI-HBV) demonstration areas has optimized the existing community healt...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ruan B,Yu Z,Yang S,Xu K,Ren J,Yao J,Wu N,Yu C,Deng M,Xie T,Chen P,Wang C,Li Y,Zhao Y,Sheng J,Hou Y,Wu Z,Jin S,Chen Y,Li M,Zhu F,Tang H,Hao Y,Pang X,Lu L,Yang W,Yuan Z,Xu A,Li Z,Ni M,Yan Y,Zho

更新日期：2019-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious disease prevention and control strategies require a coordinated, transnational approach. To establish core capacities of the International Health Regulations (IHR), the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. Epidemic-prone Lassa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Keïta M,Kizerbo GA,Subissi L,Traoré FA,Doré A,Camara MF,Barry A,Pallawo R,Baldé MO,Magassouba N,Djingarey MH,Fall IS

更新日期：2019-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of both Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, there are limited studies on the effect of P. falciparum malaria infection on oxidative stress in SCD patients. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was undertaken to compare leve...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Atiku SM,Louise N,Kasozi DM

更新日期：2019-07-09 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:HIV controllers (HICs) are a rare group of HIV-1-infected individuals able to naturally control viral replication. Several studies have identified the occurrence of HIV dual infections in seropositive individuals leading to disease progression. In HICs, however, dual infections with divergent outcomes in pat...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Caetano DG,Côrtes FH,Bello G,de Azevedo SSD,Hoagland B,Villela LM,Grinsztejn B,Veloso VG,Guimarães ML,Morgado MG

更新日期：2019-07-05 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:With the aim of preparing a more effective, safe and economical vaccine for tuberculosis, inhalable live mycobacterium formulations were evaluated. METHODS:Alginate particles in the size range of 2-4 μm were prepared by encapsulating live Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and "Mycobacterium indicus pranii" (MIP...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nagpal PS,Kesarwani A,Sahu P,Upadhyay P

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amphotericin-induced phlebitis is a common infusion-related reaction in patients managed for cryptococcal meningitis. High-quality nursing care is critical component to successful cryptococcosis treatment. We highlight the magnitude and main approaches in the management of amphotericin-induced phlebitis and ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ahimbisibwe C,Kwizera R,Ndyetukira JF,Kugonza F,Sadiq A,Hullsiek KH,Williams DA,Rhein J,Boulware DR,Meya DB

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kazakhstan remains a high-burden TB prevalence country with a concomitent high-burden of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. For this reason, we performed an in depth genetic diversity and population structure characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) genetic diversity in Kazakhstan with bo...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Klotoe BJ,Kacimi S,Costa-Conceicão E,Gomes HM,Barcellos RB,Panaiotov S,Haj Slimene D,Sikhayeva N,Sengstake S,Schuitema AR,Akhalaia M,Alenova A,Zholdybayeva E,Tarlykov P,Anthony R,Refrégier G,Sola C

更新日期：2019-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This retrospective study evaluated the performance of a lipoarabinomannan (LAM)-based immunological method for diagnosing pleural tuberculosis (TB) from pleural effusion samples. Results were compared to those obtained using conventional culture and molecular testing methods. METHODS:Suspected pleural TB pa...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Liang Q,Pang Y,Yang Y,Li H,Guo C,Yang X,Chen X

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A nationwide investigation on the carriage proportion of H. influenzae among healthy populations is lacking in China. The purpose of the study was to review the prevalence of pharyngeal carriage of H. influenzae among healthy populations in China, and explore its influencing factors. The serotypes distributi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Yang P,Zhang J,Peng A

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bedaquiline was recently introduced into World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended regimens for treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis. There is limited data on the long-term safety of bedaquiline. Because bedaquiline prolongs the QT interval, there are concerns regarding cardiovascular safety. The Weste...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jones J,Mudaly V,Voget J,Naledi T,Maartens G,Cohen K

更新日期：2019-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Late presentation to HIV/AIDS care which is attended by problems like, poor treatment outcomes, early development of opportunistic infections, increased healthcare costs, and mortality is a major problem in Ethiopia. Although evidences are available on the prevalence and associated factors of late presenta...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Belay GM,Endalamaw A,Ayele AD

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis (TB)-associated Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is an aberrant inflammatory response in TB patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus coinfection, after antiretroviral therapy commencement. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a rare case of a 51-year-old woman living wit...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Narendran G,Oliveira-de-Souza D,Vinhaes CL,Akrami K,Fukutani KF,Banu K,Chandrasekaran P,Ravichandran N,Sereti I,Swaminathan S,Andrade BB

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Monofocal necrotizing fasciitis (MONF) involves a single site in a rapidly progressing infection and necrosis of the fascia and surrounding soft tissue. Synchronous multifocal necrotizing fasciitis (SMNF), the simultaneous development of NF in multiple noncontiguous sites, is rarely reported. This study aime...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Lee CY,Huang TW,Wu MH,Huang TJ,Li YR,Huang EJ,Tsai YH

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demographic characteristic surveillance of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) among blood donors is crucial to formulating control strategies and preventing TTIs. This study aimed to investigate the demographic characteristics and social factors associated with TTIs among blood donors from 14 differen...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chang L,Zhao J,Guo F,Ji H,Zhang L,Jiang X,Wang L

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regardless of chronic treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART), the switching rate for ART regarding anchor drugs has not been articulated in real-world clinical-settings in Japan. We assessed switch rates and time-to-switch of ART regimens according to anchor drug classes (integrase strand transfer inhib...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ruzicka DJ,Kuroishi N,Oshima N,Sakuma R,Naito T

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of TB infection is rooted in historical and social memories of the disease, marked by stigma, segregation and exclusion. Healthcare workers (HCWs) face these same fears today, and even seek to hide their TB status when infected. This study sought to investigate factors associated with HCWs fears of acqu...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Engelbrecht M,Rau A,Kigozi G,Janse van Rensburg A,Wouters E,Sommerland N,Masquillier C,Uebel K

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of the original article [1], we were notified that two of the author names were incorrectly displayed in the pdf version of the paper, while one other name was incorrectly tagged in the XML version. ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Schröder A,Gerin A,Firth GB,Hoffmann KS,Grieve A,Oetzmann von Sochaczewski C

更新日期：2019-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health burden in China although it has steadily declined over the last two decades. A valid updated prevalence of HBV infection in China relies on a large sample size. Hence this study aimed to estimate HBV seroprevalence using a large inpatient population ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Meng J,Xu H,Sui D,Jiang J,Li J,Gao Y,Niu J

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding the underlying epidemiology that shapes Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections can contribute to data driven policies directed towards curbing the proliferation of these pathogens in Ghana. Information on the symptoms and risk factors for STIs will help to identif...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Dela H,Attram N,Behene E,Kumordjie S,Addo KK,Nyarko EO,Kyei NNA,Carroll JNA,Kwakye C,Duplessis CA,Adams N,Garges E,Letizia AG

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a public health challenge in Saudi Arabia, particularly for the elderly. This study was conducted to estimate mortality per 1000 person-year among TB and resistant TB cases and to identifying factors associated with mortality. METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study of...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Aljadani R,Ahmed AE,Al-Jahdali H

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infection is an infection affecting infants and children. The aim of this study was to determine the etiology of urinary tract infection along with their antimicrobial resistance. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2015 to January 2016 at Siddhi Memorial Hospital, Bhakt...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ganesh R,Shrestha D,Bhattachan B,Rai G

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consumption of unwashed, raw or unhygienically prepared fruits and vegetables act as potential source for the spread of various parasitic diseases. Moreover, the level of contamination and species of contaminant parasites vary from place to place because of variations in environmental and human factors. Ther...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Alemu G,Mama M,Misker D,Haftu D

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been no reports regarding clinical features and molecular characteristics of childhood methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections in Taiwan. METHODS:We prospectively collected clinical S. aureus isolates from patients aged < 18 years in a university-affiliated hospital in 201...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Chen YJ,Chen PA,Chen CJ,Huang YC

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Lao PDR, the epidemiology of varicella infection is uncertain, since it is not a notifiable disease and VZV outbreaks are rarely reported as fever/rash (F/R) diseases. METHODS:We estimated the seroprevalence of VZV (IgG ELISA) in different age cohorts (9 months to 46 years; N = 3139) and investigated VZV...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nouanthong P,Hübschen JM,Billamay S,Mongkhoune S,Vilivong K,Khounvisith V,Sinner R,Grandadam M,Phonekeo D,Black AP,Muller CP

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly decreased HIV/AIDS-related morbidity and mortality. However, globally, many people living with HIV die from non-AIDS related illnesses including liver diseases which occur partly due to co-infection with HBV and or HCV. The aim of this study was to determine the...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Pappoe F,Hagan CKO,Obiri-Yeboah D,Nsiah P

更新日期：2019-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Varicella during pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal consequences. Although an effective vaccine is available it is not incorporated in to the routine vaccination programs in most of the Asian countries. Objectives of the study were to determine the susceptibility to varicella and factors associ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Premathilake IP,Aluthbaduge P,Senanayake CP,Jayalatharachchi R,Gamage S,Jayamaha J

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Varicella zoster virus (VZV) encephalitis is an infectious inflammatory disease of brain that can cause irreversible mental damage without timely treatment. In fact, many viruses can cause encephalitis, and the viral loads in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the early stage of the disease are usually too low to ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Song YX,Li Y,Jiang YM,Liu T

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mozambican healthcare workers have high rates of latent and active tuberculosis, but occupational screening for tuberculosis is not routine in this setting. Furthermore, the specificity of tuberculin skin testing in this population compared with interferon gamma release assay testing has not been established...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Graves SK,Augusto O,Viegas SO,Lederer P,David C,Lee K,Hassane A,Cossa A,Amade S,Peleve S,Zindoga P,Massawo L,Torriani FJ,Nunes EA

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antimicrobial overuse and misuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics increases the risk for antimicrobial resistance. Investigating unwarranted variation in antibiotic prescription has therefore gained global priority. METHODS:We examined recent time trends in the utilization of narrow- and broad-spectrum antibio...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Kristensen PK,Johnsen SP,Thomsen RW

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group B streptococcus (GBS) is reported as the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Newborns from GBS colonized pregnant women are at high risk of infection. METHOD:A Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from November 05, 201...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Ali MM,Woldeamanuel Y,Woldetsadik DA,Chaka TE,Fenta DA,Dinberu MT,Weldetensaye EK,Ismael SJ,Tadesse BT

更新日期：2019-04-16 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:Drug resistant tuberculosis is a major public health problem in Morocco and worldwide. Treatment outcome of drug resistant tuberculosis is poor and requires a long period of treatment with many toxic and expensive antituberculosis drugs. The aim of this study is to evaluate treatment outcomes of drug resista...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： El Hamdouni M,Bourkadi JE,Benamor J,Hassar M,Cherrah Y,Ahid S

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an important public health problem in Brazil and in several tropical regions of the world. In the Americas, Brazil is the country with the highest number of registered cases. In Brazil, the state of Minas Gerais has the highest number of cases in the southeastern region. In th...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cardoso DT,de Souza DC,de Castro VN,Geiger SM,Barbosa DS

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic variability and liability to develop drug-resistant mutations are the main characteristics of HIV-1, which can not only increase the risk of antiretroviral treatment (ART) failure, but also can lead to the spread of resistant strains. We aim to investigate the distribution of HIV-1 genotypes and prev...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wang Z,Zhang M,Zhang R,Liu L,Shen Y,Wang J,Lu H

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although real-life results of sofosbuvir/simeprevir have been extensively reported from the United States, data from other geographical areas are limited. In the French observational cohort, ANRS CO22 HEPATHER, 9432 patients were given the new oral antivirals from December 2013 to June 30, 2018. We report th...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Laurain A,Metivier S,Haour G,Larrey D,Dorival C,Hezode C,Zoulim F,Marcellin P,Bourliere M,Zarski JP,Thabut D,Alric L,Ganne-Carrie N,Cales P,Bronowicki JP,Riachi G,Geist C,Causse X,Abergel A,Chazouilleres O,Mathuri

更新日期：2019-04-02 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:Little is known about the morbidity and mortality of invasive fungal disease (IFD) at a population level. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, trends and outcomes of IFD in all haematology-oncology patients by linking Victorian hospital data to state-based registries. METHODS:Episodes of IF...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Valentine JC,Morrissey CO,Tacey MA,Liew D,Patil S,Peleg AY,Ananda-Rajah MR

更新日期：2019-03-21 00:00:00