Clothianidin-resistant Anopheles gambiae adult mosquitoes from Yaound é, Cameroon, display reduced susceptibility to SumiShield® 50WG, a neonicotinoid formulation for indoor residual spraying
Chronic exposure of mosquito larvae to pesticide residues and cross-resistance mechanisms are major drivers of tolerance to insecticides used for vector control. This presents a concern for the efficacy of clo... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Caroline Fouet, Fred A. Ashu, Marilene M. Ambadiang, Williams Tchapga, Charles S. Wondji and Colince Kamdem Tags: Research Source Type: research
Unraveling IL-17 and IL-22 role in occult hepatitis C versus chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Cytokines play a crucial role in regulating the function of the immune system by controlling the production, differentiation, and activity of immune cells. Occult hepatitis C virus (OHCV) infection can lead to... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sherif Elbaz, Nasser Mousa, Alaa Elmetwalli, Ahmed Abdel-Razik, Mohamed Salah, Amr ElHammady, Mostafa Abdelsalam, Eman Abdelkader, Niveen El-wakeel, Waleed Eldars, Ola El-Emam, Ahmed Elbeltagy, Mohamed Shaheen, Hossam El-Zamek, Eman Mousa, Ahmed Deiab & h Tags: Research Source Type: research
Oritavancin as sequential therapy for Gram-positive bloodstream infections
Oritavancin, a long-acting lipoglycopeptide approved for use in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, has limited data evaluating use in serious infections due to Gram-positive organisms. We aime... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Williams Monier Texidor, Matthew A. Miller, Kyle C. Molina, Martin Krsak, Barbara Calvert, Caitlin Hart, Marie Storer and Douglas N. Fish Tags: Research Source Type: research
A case of bacteremia caused by Dialister micraerophilus with Enterocloster clostridioformis and Eggerthella lenta in a patient with pyometra
Infection by Dialister micraerophilus, an obligate anaerobic gram-negative bacillus, has rarely been described, and its clinical characteristics remain unclear. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hiroki Kitagawa, Kayoko Tadera, Keitaro Omori, Toshihito Nomura, Norifumi Shigemoto and Hiroki Ohge Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Clinical courses and outcomes of COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis in 168 patients with the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant
We aimed to analyze the clinical features of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant pandemic and to reveal the risk factors for CAPA and death. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yixuan Wang, Yan Yao, Qingfeng Zhang, Hao Chen, Yang He and Ke Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
In vitro susceptibility of nontuberculous mycobacteria in China
This study aimed to measure the prevalence of resistance to antimicrobial agents, and explore the risk factors associated with drug resistance by using nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) isolates from China. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Weicong Ren, Yaoju Tan, Zichun Ma, Yuanyuan Shang, Shanshan Li, Xuxia Zhang, Wei Wang, Cong Yao, Jinfeng Yuan, Liang Li and Yu Pang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Risk factors for transmission of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in outbreak situations: results of a case-control study
An increase in patients with multidrug-resistant organisms and associated outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported in various settings, including low-endemic settings. Here, we report three di... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beate Schlosser, Beate Weikert, Giovanni-Battista Fucini, Britta Kohlmorgen, Axel Kola, Anna Weber, Norbert Thoma, Michael Behnke, Frank Schwab, Petra Gastmeier, Christine Geffers and Seven Johannes Sam Aghdassi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pooling sputum samples for the Xpert MTB/RIF assay: a practical screening strategy for highly infectious tuberculosis cases
The Xpert MTB/RIF test (Xpert) can help in the accurate screening of tuberculosis, however, its widespread use is limited by its high cost and lack of accessibility. Pooling of sputum samples for testing is a ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jianfeng Zeng, Huan Huang, Xuhui Liu, Zhen Huang, Weijian Liu, Houming Liu and Shuihua Lu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Study protocol: infectious diseases consortium (I3D) for study on integrated and innovative approaches for management of respiratory infections: respiratory infections research and outcome study (RESPIRO)
Community-acquired respiratory infections are a leading cause of illness and death globally. The aetiologies of community-acquired pneumonia remain poorly defined. The RESPIRO study is an ongoing prospective o... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dorothy Hui Lin Ng, Travis Ren Teen Chia, Barnaby Edward Young, Sapna Sadarangani, Ser Hon Puah, Jenny Guek Hong Low, Gabriel Zherong Yan, Yin Mo, Nicholas Jinghao Ngiam, Samuel Sherng Young Wang, Yan Tong Loo, Faith Evangeline Jie Qi Ong, Andrew Yunkai L Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Epidemiology of group A rotavirus in children under five years of age with gastroenteritis in N ’Djamena, Chad
Group A Rotaviruses (RVA) is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhoea in infants and children under 5 years of age. Unlike many countries in the world where RVA surveillance/control is active, in Chad... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bertrand Djikoloum, Mahamat Fayiz Abakar, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Rahinatou Ghapoutsa Nkandi, Carine Ngah Enjeh, Pidou Kimala, Jean Paul Assam Assam and Maurice BODA Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of relationship between TMPRSS2 p.(Val197Met) variant and COVID-19 susceptibility and severity
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has killed millions ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nora Ahmed Saleh Bashar, Nadida Mohammed Abdel-Hamid Gohar, Ahmed A. Tantawy and Mai Hamed Mohamed Kamel Tags: Research Source Type: research
Trend analysis and prediction of gonorrhea in mainland China based on a hybrid time series model
Gonorrhea has long been a serious public health problem in mainland China that requires attention, modeling to describe and predict its prevalence patterns can help the government to develop more scientific in... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zhende Wang, Yongbin Wang, Shengkui Zhang, Suzhen Wang, Zhen Xu and ZiJian Feng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Rickettsia conorii subsp. israelensis infection in a pediatric patient presenting skin rash and abdominal pain: a case report from Southeast Iran
The healthcare system in Iran appears to overlook Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) as an endemic disease, particularly in pediatric cases, indicating the need for greater attention and awareness. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ali Hosseininasab, Safoura MoradKasani, Ehsan Mostafavi, Neda Baseri, Maryam Sadeghi and Saber Esmaeili Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
An analysis of differences in Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in different regions: a multicenter cross-sectional study
This study aimed to explore the characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) in different regions of Henan Province to provide evidence for the targeted... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bo Guo, Peili Li, Bingyu Qin, Shanmei Wang, Wenxiao Zhang, Yuan Shi, Jianxu Yang, Jingjing Niu, Shifeng Chen, Xiao Chen, Lin Cui, Qizhi Fu, Lin Guo, Zhe Hou, Hua Li, Xiaohui Li & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Brain abscess caused by Actinomyces turicensis in a non-immunocompromised adult patient: a case report and systematic review of the literature
Actinomyces turicensis is rarely responsible of clinically relevant infections in human. Infection is often misdiagnosed as malignancy, tuberculosis, or nocardiosis, therefore delaying the correct identification... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 20, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alessandra Imeneo, Lorenzo Vittorio Rindi, Andrea Di Lorenzo, Rosario Alessandro Cavasio, Pietro Vitale, Ilaria Spalliera, Mario Dauri, Daniele Guerino Biasucci, Ilaria Giuliano, Cartesio D ’Agostini, Silvia Minelli, Maria Cristina Bossa, Anna Altieri, Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
