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State of the globe: Antimicrobial resistance: Are we ready ?
Sunil Kumar RainaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2019 11(2):53-53 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 26, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sunil Kumar Raina Source Type: research

Erratum: Studying communication problems for emergency management of SARS and H7N9 in China
Journal of Global Infectious Diseases 2019 11(1):52-52 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Acute sensorimotor deficit as a lone manifestation of neurocysticercosis: An important differential diagnosis in emergency departments of developed countries
Hansen Deng, John K Yue, Paul J Sampognaro, Nicole RosendaleJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2019 11(1):50-51 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hansen Deng John K Yue Paul J Sampognaro Nicole Rosendale Source Type: research

Recurrence of Citrobacter koseri-associated intra-abdominal infection 2 years after spilled gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
We report the case of a 70-year-old diabetic male who presented with C. koseri- associated subhepatic abscess. Two years prior, he had emphysematous cholecystitis and liver abscess caused by C. koseri. During his LC, gallstones were spilled in the abdominal cavity and every effort was made to retrieve them. However, 2 years later, an aspiration of the subhepatic abscess revealed cholesterol fragments. We hypothesize that dislodged cholesterol gallstones and bile, contaminated with C. koseri, were the culprits for the appearance of the subhepatic abscess with the same organism 2 years after the LC. (Source: Journal of Globa...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kelly Cummings Teresa Khoo Timothy Pal George Psevdos Source Type: research

Fatal oculocutaneous ecthyma gangrenosum in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: Case report and review of the literature
Eshan B Henshaw, Affiong A Ibanga, Derima P ObajiJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2019 11(1):43-46 Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare, infective skin disease, predominantly but not exclusively caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is often seen in individuals with immunosuppression, although it has also been reported among previously healthy individuals. It was initially thought to be pathognomonic of P. aeruginosa septicemia, but this assertion was discarded following several reports on EG without bacteremia and EG with varied bacterial and fungal etiologies. There are scant reports of its association with human immu...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eshan B Henshaw Affiong A Ibanga Derima P Obaji Source Type: research

Global contributors to antibiotic resistance
Conclusion: Overall, multiple factors, which are distinct for developing and developed countries, contribute to the increase in the prevalence of antibiotic resistance globally. The results highlight the need to improve the regulatory framework for antibiotic use and research globally. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aastha Chokshi Ziad Sifri David Cennimo Helen Horng Source Type: research

Changes in the pneumococcal vaccine serotypes in adult noninvasive pneumonia after the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination for children
Conclusions: The frequency of NVTs in adult pneumococcal pneumonia increased in 2013, with the frequency exceeding that of the vaccine forms in 2015. Regular PCV vaccination of children and multigeneration housing seem to be associated with this reversed trend. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hiroaki Takeda Chisa Sato Chang Bin Midori Nishidzuka Mari Watanabe Tomoka Yamamoto Hiroki Suzuki Kazunori Oishi Fumihiro Tsuchida Source Type: research

Analysis of anti-toxoplasma immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M antibody levels after intervention with Curcuma Longa extract on early pregnant mice with acute toxoplasmosis
Conclusion: The administration of C. longa extract at a dose of 125 mg/kg/day for 7 days effectively decreased anti-Toxoplasma IgG-IgM antibody level in early pregnant mice with acute toxoplasmosis. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tigor Peniel Simanjuntak Mochammad Hatta Andi M Tahir Robert H Sirait Marni B Karo Titus Tambaib Ressy Dwiyanti Rizki Amelia Noviyanthi Ade Rifka Junita Source Type: research

Co-infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV infections among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusion: The seroprevalence of HSV-2 in this pregnant population is lower than what is observed in some other Sub-Saharan African countries; however, HSV-2/HIV co-infection is high. The HSV-2-seronegative women are still susceptible to primary HSV-2 infection in pregnancy with increased risk for HIV co-infection and neonatal transmission. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chinenye Gloria Anaedobe Tinuade Adesola Ajani Source Type: research

Factors associated with mortality in immunocompetent patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia
Conclusions: The factors associated with mortality were MV dependency, HAP duration of treatment, acute kidney injury, and hematologic disease. Early recognition of these factors in immunocompetent patients with HAP and treatment with intensive care may improve the outcome. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pavaruch Sangmuang Aroonrut Lucksiri Wasan Katip Source Type: research

Clinico-epidemiological study of viral acute encephalitis syndrome cases and comparison to nonviral cases in children from Eastern India
Conclusions: Viral etiology forms a significant proportion of pediatric AES. Morbidity and mortality are high in viral compared to nonviral AES. Herpes encephalitis (HSV-I) is the most common cause of pediatric AES in Eastern India. Viral AES has poor prognosis compared to nonviral AES. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sandeep Kumar Tripathy Pravakar Mishra Bhagirathi Dwibedi Lipsa Priyadarshini Rashmi Ranjan Das Source Type: research

Treating more with less: Effectiveness and event outcomes of antituberculosis fixed-dose combination drug versus separate-drug formulation (Ethambutol, Isoniazid, Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide) for pulmonary tuberculosis patients in real-world clinical practice
Conclusion: The FDC formulation has better sputum conversion rate at 2 months compared to conventional EHRZ regime as separate-drug formulation. It was also observed that FDC has a slight protective effect against all-cause death among TB patients. This protective effect of FDC, however, still needs to be proven further. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jacqueline Mui Lan Lai Su Lan Yang Richard Avoi Source Type: research

State of the globe: Effect of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on nonvaccine-type invasive pneumococcal disease
Sunil Kumar RainaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2019 11(1):1-1 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sunil Kumar Raina Source Type: research

Disseminated protothecosis caused by Prototheca zopfii in a liver transplant recipient
We report a case of fatal algaemia caused by Prototheca zopfii in a patient who underwent liver transplant. Tissue diagnosis is mandatory for diagnosing rare entities in seriously ill, immunocompromised individuals. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - November 29, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Polati Vishnu Rao Nandini Sethuraman Yamunadevi Ramanathan Ram Gopalakrishnan Source Type: research

Lung cancer screening reveals a nonspiculated nodule: Histoplasmosis
We report the case of a middle aged man, 43-pack-years active smoker, who upon radiographic screening for lung cancer found to have a non-spiculated lung nodule concerning for malignancy. Histologic evaluation of this lesion turned out to be a nodule due to Histoplasma capsulatum. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - November 29, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Teresa Khoo Gary Clarke George Psevdos Source Type: research