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A Nonfatal Case of Dobrava Hantavirus Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Combined with Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome
Shemsedin Dreshaj, Lindita Ajazaj, Nderim Hasani, Bahrije Halili, Albina Ponosheci, Xhevat JakupiJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(1):22-25 Among hantaviruses (HTNV), 22 are known as pathogenic for humans. HTNV can cause two clinical entities: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome or hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS). In most countries of Eastern Europe as well as in Kosovo, HTNV infection is presented mainly as HFRS. Here, we report a 20-year-old man with HFRS and HCPS caused by Dobrava hantavirus strain, successfully treated in Intensive Care Unit of Infectio...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shemsedin Dreshaj Lindita Ajazaj Nderim Hasani Bahrije Halili Albina Ponosheci Xhevat Jakupi Source Type: research

Nitrofurantoin and Fosfomycin for Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamases Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
In this study, we aimed to know the local antimicrobial susceptibilities, fosfomycin and nitrofurantoin susceptibility in particular, for urinary extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Escherichia pneumoniae (ESBL-EC and ESBL-KP) isolates in our hospital. We collected 464 urine isolates, including 384 ESBL-EC and 80 ESBL-KP isolates. Of 464 urine isolates culture positive ESBL-UTIs, EC caused 384 (82.75%), followed by Klebsiella in 80 (17.24%). Carbapenems and Colistin seems to remain as the first line therapy for the majority of ESBL-UTIs in the local setting. Colistin and fo...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Neeraj Kumar Tulara Source Type: research

Chlamydia trachomatis Antigen Positivity in Patients with Different Ocular Manifestations over 8 Years
Nishat Hussain Ahmed, Anjana Sharma, Gita Satpathy, Jeewan Singh Titiyal, Radhika Tandon, Tushar Agarwal, M Vanathi, Namrata SharmaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(1):16-18 Laboratory confirmation of chlamydial antigen in clinically suspected cases of chlamydial eye infections is important, as similar clinical picture can be presented by different infective or noninfective causes. We retrospectively analyzed the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis antigen in 690 clinically suspected patients over the last 8 years (2009–2016). The chlamydial antigen was detected using direct immunofluorescence assay...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nishat Hussain Ahmed Anjana Sharma Gita Satpathy Jeewan Singh Titiyal Radhika Tandon Tushar Agarwal M Vanathi Namrata Sharma Source Type: research

Head Lice among Governmental Primary School Students in Southern Jordan: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Conclusion: The overall prevalence of lice infestation was 20.4% and was significantly higher among girls than boys. The prevalence rate was higher among rural residents, those living in shared rooms, families with a monthly income of <200 Jordanian Dinar, illiterate father and mother, those living in families with more than five members, houses with fewer than three rooms, students with longer hair, those with a history of infestation in the previous year, and students who share home articles with other family members. Female gender, low socioeconomic status, a history of contact, inadequate hygiene ...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abdullah Mousa Khamaiseh Source Type: research

Influence of Biochemical Features of Burkholderia pseudomallei Strains on Identification Reliability by Vitek 2 System
Conclusion: The further expansion of the Vitek 2 identification keys is needed for correct identification of atypical or regionally distributed biochemical profiles of B. pseudomallei. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irina B Zakharova Yana A Lopasteyskaya Andrey V Toporkov Dmitry V Viktorov Source Type: research

A Novel Scoring System Approach to Assess Patients with Lyme Disease (Nutech Functional Score)
Conclusion: NFS is a unique tool that can be used universally to assess the condition of patients with LD. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Geeta Shroff Petra Hopf-Seidel Source Type: research

State of The Globe: Melioidosis: Diagnostic Caveats and Emerging Solutions
Neelima Ranjan, KP RanjanJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2018 10(1):1-2 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 20, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Neelima Ranjan KP Ranjan Source Type: research

Dual infection with dengue virus serotype 1 and 2 in a patient in Western Mexico
Francisco Espinoza-Gómez, Iván Delgado-Enciso, Salvador Valle-Reyes, Clemente Vásquez, Uriel A López-LemusJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2017 9(4):164-165 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Francisco Espinoza-G & #243;mez Iv & #225;n Delgado-Enciso Salvador Valle-Reyes Clemente V á squez Uriel A L ó pez-Lemus Source Type: research

Empyema necessitans: An unexpected infectious presentation of multiple myeloma
Aaysha Kapila, Christine Ann Moore, Guha Krishnaswamy, Kailash BajajJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2017 9(4):163-164 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aaysha Kapila Christine Ann Moore Guha Krishnaswamy Kailash Bajaj Source Type: research

Enterococcal empyema and trapped lung in systemic lupus erythematosus
Satish Maharaj, Simone Chang, Karan Seegobin, Christian AbrahimJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2017 9(4):162-163 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Satish Maharaj Simone Chang Karan Seegobin Christian Abrahim Source Type: research

Spinal mucormycosis
Kunal Shah, Abhay NeneJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2017 9(4):160-161 Spinal mucormycosis is a rare and fatal condition. High degree of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kunal Shah Abhay Nene Source Type: research

Cryptococcal meningitis masquerading as normal pressure hydrocephalus in an immune-competent adult
We report a case of acute cryptococcal meningitis (CM) masquerading as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in an immune-competent female. An 85-year-old human immunodeficiency virus-negative female presented to the emergency room for altered mental status and difficulty walking. She was increasingly lethargic, with urinary incontinence and gait instability. A previous computed tomography was reported to have ventricular dilatation out of proportion to the degree of cortical atrophy. Magnetic resonance scan of the brain revealed ventricular dilatation and subtle debris layering the occipital horns of the lateral ventricles....
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hitesh Raheja Ankur Sinha Pavan Kumar Irukulla Yizhak Kupfer Source Type: research

The forgotten plague: Psychiatric manifestations of ebola, zika, and emerging infectious diseases
Veronica Tucci, Nidal Moukaddam, Jonathan Meadows, Suhal Shah, Sagar C Galw.ar, G Bobby KapurJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2017 9(4):151-156The media and public health generally focus on the biological and physical ramifications of epidemics. Mental health issues that coincide with emerging diseases and epidemics are rarely examined and sometimes, even eschewed due to cultural considerations. Psychiatric manifestations of various infectious diseases, especially with a focus on Ebola Virus disease (EVD) and Zika Virus, are discussed in this commentary to illustrate the continued need of care after the resolution of ...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Veronica Tucci Nidal Moukaddam Jonathan Meadows Suhal Shah Sagar C Galwankar G Bobby Kapur Source Type: research

Epidemiological trends of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Province, Western Region of Saudi Arabia
Conclusion: CL is prevalent in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah area and new foci are being introduced. Thus, detailed studies with large surveillances regarding vector and reservoir hosts in and around the area are needed. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Miskelyemen Abdelatti Elmekki Mogahid M Elhassan Hani A Ozbak Ilham T Qattan Satti M Saleh Ali H Alharbi Source Type: research

Association of risk factors and drug resistance pattern in tuberculosis patients in North India
Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of drug resistance TB in this region. It also provides evidence in our circumstance, of the role of prior history of TB infection, alcohol and smoking in increasing the risk of developing TB and MDR-TB. Therefore, it is necessary for the public health community to incorporate and strengthen alcohol and smoking nonparticipation interference in TB control program. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - December 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pallavi Sinha GN Srivastava Anamika Gupta Shampa Anupurba Source Type: research