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Co-infection with malaria and coronavirus disease-2019
Manjusha Ray, Archana Vazifdar, Shashikala ShivaprakashJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):162-163 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manjusha Ray Archana Vazifdar Shashikala Shivaprakash Source Type: research

Tranexamic acid: A potential treatment option for coronavirus disease 2019
Kok Hoe Chan, Iyad Farouji, Jihad Slim, Hamid S Shaaban, Gunwant GuronJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):160-161 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kok Hoe Chan Iyad Farouji Jihad Slim Hamid S Shaaban Gunwant Guron Source Type: research

Favorable outcome after treatment using antibiotics and hydroxychloroquine in a patient with tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome: A 7-year follow-up
Tatiana Galperine, Alexis Lacout, Pierre Yves Marcy, Christian PerronneJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):159-160 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tatiana Galperine Alexis Lacout Pierre Yves Marcy Christian Perronne Source Type: research

Cerebrovascular accident in a 65-year-old patient with Rothia dentocariosa-associated endocarditis
Divyesh Doddapaneni, Vineet Pasam Reddy, Madhavi RayapudiJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):156-158 A 65-year-old male patient with a history of heart valve replacement surgery after aortic valve stenosis and a family history of heart disease presented to the emergency room with complaints of headache, fever, back pain, and general malaise. Multiple blood samples during the patient's hospitalization cultured showed Rothia dentocariosa. The patient was started on daily intravenous ceftriaxone and vancomycin. In the following weeks, the patient's condition deteriorated with additional sym...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Divyesh Doddapaneni Vineet Pasam Reddy Madhavi Rayapudi Source Type: research

Late prosthetic valve infective endocarditis by Enterococcus durans
Mohammed Al Shehri, Muhammad Samsoor Zarak, Arif R SarwariJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):152-155 Enterococcus durans is an extremely rare cause of infective endocarditis. We have reported the first case where a 56-year-old female presented with late prosthetic valve infective endocarditis on a mechanical mitral valve. Medical management failed and eventually lead to the demise of the patient. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammed Al Shehri Muhammad Samsoor Zarak Arif R Sarwari Source Type: research

Ocular syphilis presenting as acute necrotizing retinitis in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient
In this report, we present a case of necrotizing retinitis with no response to antiviral treatment. On subsequent serological testing it was proved as syphilis in a HIV-positive patient who responded well to intravenous antibiotics with rapid visual recovery. Hence, awareness of this disease will promote early diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sucheta Parija CS Lalitha Source Type: research

Perceived discrimination among tuberculosis patients in an urban area of Kolkata City, India
Conclusions: Sensitization programs should incorporate measures to address stigma and discrimination and more emphasis needs to be placed on women and elderly patients. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sitikantha Banerjee Kajari Bandyopadhyay Pranita Taraphdar Aparajita Dasgupta Source Type: research

Comparison of genotypic and phenotypic methods of metallo- & #946;- lactamase detection in Acinetobacter spp.
Conclusion: MHT on MAC had best sensitivity when compared with gold standard PCR and was also cost effective. With ROC curve, we found that 2MPA was not a good MBL inhibitor when compared with EDTA.. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Priyam Batra Vijeta Bajpai Aishwarya Govindaswamy Surbhi Khurana Muruganantham Ayyanar Purva Mathur Rajesh Malhotra Source Type: research

Risk factors of inpatients mortality of visceral leishmaniasis, Khartoum State, Sudan
Conclusion: Health education and awareness are needed in terms of prevention and control, especially with high mortality seen in the infant. Treatment of underlying co-morbid diseases and bacterial infections are important to enhance survival. Patients with Leishmania are vulnerable; therefore, regular routine blood tests are an essential part of management to manage complications such as renal, hepatic failure, or severe anemia. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Omaima Abdel Majeed Mohamed Salih Abdelsalam M Nail Gad Allah Modawe Mohamed Osman Swar Mohamed H Ahmed Atif Khalil Abdelsalam Basheir Satti Nadir Abuzeid Source Type: research

Detection of biofilm production and its impact on antibiotic resistance profile of bacterial isolates from chronic wound infections
Conclusion: Among three screening methods used for detection of biofilm production, TCP method is considered to be a standard and most reliable for screening of biofilm formation in comparison to TM and CRA. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kala Harika Vishnu Prasad Shenoy Nagalakshmi Narasimhaswamy Kiran Chawla Source Type: research

Morbidity and mortality due to pneumococcal disease in children in Ecuador from 2005 to 2015
Conclusion: The decrease in mortality can be related to the introduction of the vaccine and an increase in access to health care by the general population in the country. It is important to study the specific impact of the vaccine in the reduction of morbidity and mortality of children in Ecuador. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruth Jimbo-Sotomayor Luciana Armijos-Acurio Jos & #233; Proa & #241;o-Espinosa Katy Segarra-Galarza Xavier S & #225;nchez-Choez Source Type: research

Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis
Conclusion: Lactobacilli are organisms thought to have low pathogenicity. Our study identified cases of L. rhamnosus infections in a population of patients with serious underlying medical conditions. (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Fritzie S Albarillo Ushma Shah Cara Joyce David Slade Source Type: research

State of the globe: Probiotics: The & #8220;good bacteria & #8221; may help healthy people but can these be recommended formally ?
Sunil Kumar RainaJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):117-118 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sunil Kumar Raina Source Type: research

Over 8000 macaque bites since 2014 but no herpes B virus infection reported from Shimla, India
Suman Thakur, Vivek Chauhan, Kamlesh Sharma, Mrinalini SinghJournal of Global Infectious Diseases 2020 12(3):163-164 (Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases)
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Suman Thakur Vivek Chauhan Kamlesh Sharma Mrinalini Singh Source Type: research