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A simple approach to pneumococcal vaccination in adults
Calvin Green, Christine Ann Moore, Akhilesh Mahajan, Kailash BajajJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(3):159-162 Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium responsible for a spectrum of diseases including lobar pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, and sinusitis. Invasive pneumococcal disease is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality across the world. Concerted efforts led to the development of two vaccinations, Pneumova × 23 and Prevnar 13, for the prevention of pneumococcal disease. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provid...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Calvin Green Christine Ann Moore Akhilesh Mahajan Kailash Bajaj Source Type: research

Impact of per capita income on the effectiveness of school-based health education programs to promote cervical cancer screening uptake in southern mozambique
Conclusion: These results show that CC screening programs in resource-constrained settings need approaches tailored to different segments of women with respect to education and income to achieve equitable improvement in the levels of screening uptake. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Floriano Amimo Troy D Moon Anthony Magit Jahit Sacarlal Source Type: research

Risk factors for acquiring scrub typhus among the adults
Conclusion: Certain behavioral factors predisposed our cohort to develop scrub typhus infection. Lifestyle changes may reduce the burden of scrub typhus in South India. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tina George Sudha Jasmine Rajan John Victor Peter Samuel George Hansdak John Antony Jude Prakash Ramya Iyyadurai Alice Mathuram Belavendra Antonisamy Kavitha Ramanathan Thambu David Sudarsanam Source Type: research

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producers: Detection for the diagnostic laboratory
Conclusions: Phenotypic screening disk diffusion test versus the confirmatory agar dilution MIC tests with cefotaxime and ceftazidime correlated well with the final ESBL status (kappa 0.852 and 0.905 P < 0.001) and (kappa 0.911 and 0.822 P < 0.001). The tests show 99-100% sensitivity, 75-83.3% specificity, and positive likelihood ratios between 4.0 -5.9. E-test confirmed 6 of 12 discordant results as ESBLs. Of the 96 nosocomial isolates screened as possible ESBL producers by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test, 86.5% were confirmed ESBL producers. Genotyping on the ICU...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rani Diana Sahni Dilip Mathai Thambu David Sudarsanam V Balaji KN Brahamadathan Mary V Jesudasan MK Lalitha Source Type: research

Drug resistance and molecular epidemiology of carbapenem resistant gram-negative bacilli isolates
Conclusion: The present study shows a rising trend of bla NDM-1 in CRGNB, an ominous sign heralding the post antibiotic era. It is essential to assess the prevalence of various MBLs so that infection control measures can be reinforced. We recommend three phenotypic tests in tandem for the detection of MBL. While phenotypic tests are easy and cost-effective to perform, quick, effective molecular diagnostic techniques can tailor treatment guidelines to optimize patient's management. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Huma Naim Meher Rizvi Richa Gupta Mohd Azam Neelam Taneja Indu Shukla Haris M Khan Source Type: research

Community-acquired lower urinary tract infections: Etiology, antimicrobial resistance, and treatment results in female patients
Conclusions: The results of the present study indicate that nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin may be considered for empirical therapy of lower UTIs in Trakya region of Turkey. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ilknur Erdem Ridvan Kara Ali Enes Ardic Senay Elbasan Omar Reyhan Mutlu Aynur Eren Topkaya Source Type: research

Treatment outcomes associated with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Conclusion: The modest cure rate in concordance with other Indian studies highlights the need for continuing efforts to fight the menace of MDR-TB. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nitin Gupta Pankaj Jorwal Source Type: research

Comparative study on the epidemiological trends and aspects of murine typhus in Korea in the last decade (2006 & #8211;2015)
Conclusion: In conclusion, the rapid reemergence of MT outbreaks can be minimized through health education, and a strong enforcement of control measures against rats and their ectoparasites could markedly reduce the transmission of this infection to humans in high-risk areas. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Byung-Joon Chang Seong-Joon Kim Won-Chang Lee Myeong-Jin Lee Nong-Hoon Choe Source Type: research

The threat of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Rudrajit PaulJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(3):119-120 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rudrajit Paul Source Type: research

State of the globe: Rising antimicrobial resistance of pathogens in urinary tract infection
Rudrajit PaulJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(3):117-118 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rudrajit Paul Source Type: research

Travel-acquired scrub typhus infection masked by dengue fever in a patient from nonendemic area
Akanksha Garg, Aditi Jain, Rajesh KashyapJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(2):114-115 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Akanksha Garg Aditi Jain Rajesh Kashyap Source Type: research

Oerskovia species bacteremia in a diabetic patient
Katerina G Oikonomou, Carla Sue Mcwilliams, Marwa M MoussaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(2):113-114 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Katerina G Oikonomou Carla Sue Mcwilliams Marwa M Moussa Source Type: research

Disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed on bone marrow aspiration in a case of fever with thrombocytopenia
Shreshtha A Tiwari, Sandeep S OjhaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(2):112-113 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shreshtha A Tiwari Sandeep S Ojha Source Type: research

Pulmonary nocardiosis and scrub typhus in an immunocompromised host
Isabella Princess, R Ebenezer, Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, S NandiniJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(2):108-111 Pulmonary infections are not uncommon in patients with an underlying immunocompromised condition. Unusual combination of microorganisms causing concomitant infections among these patients has also been reported. However, certain rare dual occurrences are usually unanticipated as in the case we present here. This case highlights the importance of being aware of the possible coexistence of infections in immunocompromised patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of coinfection with ...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Isabella Princess R Ebenezer Nagarajan Ramakrishnan S Nandini Source Type: research

Leprosy-associated chronic wound management using biomaterials
Conclusions: This study exemplifies that biomaterial-based treatment of leprosy-wounds offers an excellent affordable alternative for wound management. This study underlines the importance of involving both local wound environment and systemic effects for healing. In addition, we highlight wound healing as a necessity for successful rehabilitation and reintegration of leprosy-cured person into the society. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Srinivasan Sivasubramanian Sambasivam Mohana Paulraj Maheswari Victor Victoria Ramar Thangam Jayashri Mahalingam Gayathri Chandrasekar-Janebjer Vincent Savariar Balaraman Madhan Palani Gunasekaran Satish S Kitambi Source Type: research