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Effectiveness of Japanese encephalitis SA 14-14-2 live attenuated vaccine among Indian children: Retrospective 1:4 matched case-control study
Japanese encephalitis (JE), caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus, is an acute central nervous system infection. An estimated 68,000 cases are reported globally each year, mostly among children [1]. JE is reported commonly in Southern and Eastern Asia including China, Nepal and India. There is no treatment for JE. Vector-control measures are not operationally feasible, are costly and of limited value [2]. It causes significant illness with mortality in almost one-third and similar number of recovered patients experience disability [3]. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - April 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Babasaheb V. Tandale, Siraj A. Khan, Komal P. Kushwaha, Helina Rahman, Milind M. Gore, Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Efficacy Case Control Study Group Source Type: research

The prevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections and nucleic acid testing among blood donors in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
Few studies discussed the prevalence of TTIs in Saudi donor blood samples. Thus, this study investigated the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV), syphilis and malaria in such samples to determine the efficacy of conducting serological and NATs on blood donors at King Khalid General Hospital in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - April 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohammed Alaidarous, Ranjay K. Choudhary, Mohamed I. Waly, Shabir Mir, Abdulaziz Bin Dukhyil, Saeed S. Banawas, Bader M. Alshehri Source Type: research

Co-infection ZIKV and HSV-1 associated with meningoencephalitis: Case report and literature review
A man, 26years-old, presented fever, mental confusion and a progressively worsening headache 6days prior to admission. The CSF study was suggestive of meningoencephalitis, the PCR study revealed presence of HSV-1 and ZIKV, while other immunology tests were negative. ZIKV was also identified in serum. The MRI showed temporal lobe hyper-intensity in FLAIR-weight sequence with areas of contrast enhancement and the electroencephalogram showed slow wave activity in such region. Patient was treated with acyclovir and supportive measures and had good clinical outcome at evaluation after 6 months. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - April 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Paulo S. Ramos de Ara újo, Mário L. de Mélo Silva Júnior, Marli Tenório, Fabiana G. Torreão dos Santos Source Type: research

Immunochromatography in CSF improves data on surveillance of S. pneumoniae meningitis in India
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a significant cause of childhood bacterial meningitis in India. The United States Food and Drug Administration has licensed an immunochromatographic (ICT) test, Binax ®NOW™, to detect the C polysaccharide antigen of S. pneumoniae in cerebrospinal fluids (CSF). Accurate etiological diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in India is essential for effective treatment strategies and preventive interventions. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yuvaraj Jayaraman, Sanjay Mehendale, Ranjith Jayaraman, Rosemol Varghese, C.P. Girish Kumar, Prabu Rajkumar, Bharathy Sukumar, Rajamohanan K., Girija Mohan, Devasena N., Sujatha Sridharan, Narayan Babu, G. Mathevan, P. Sugandhi Rao, S.K. Kar, Vikas Mancha Tags: Short Report Source Type: research

Timely diagnosis, use of information technology and mosquito control prevents dengue outbreaks: Experience from central India
Dengue is most important arboviral disease spreading to newer areas. Timely diagnosis and mosquito control are only ways to prevent outbreaks; however there are very few studies demonstrating this hypothesis. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Pradip V. Barde, Neeta Mishra, Neeru Singh Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of Giardia duodenalis in domestic rabbbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Jilin and Liaoning province, northeastern China
Giardia duodenalis is one of the most important intestinal parasites that can infect virtually all animals, including rabbits and humans. However, there is little information regarding the prevalence and genotypes of G. duodenalis in domestic rabbits in China. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jing Jiang, Jian-Gang Ma, Nian-Zhang Zhang, Peng Xu, Guangyu Hou, Quan Zhao, Xiao-Xuan Zhang Source Type: research

Public Health since the beginning: Neonatal incubators safety in a clinical setting
Several studies demonstrated the role of environmental cleaning as an effective measure to contain the spread of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) [1 –4]: in fact, it has been widely reported that various pathogens (e.g. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile, Serratia Marcescens, Norovirus, etc.) could survive for long periods on environmental surfaces and medical equipment [5,6]. These pathogens can be directly tra nsferred to the patients’ skin by direct contact of contaminated surfaces/equipment or indirectly via the hands of healthcare workers [7]. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M. Fattorini, G. Buonocore, D. Lenzi, S. Burgassi, R.M.R. Cardaci, K.P. Biermann, G. Cevenini, G. Messina Source Type: research

Antibiotic consumption versus the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Clostridium difficile infections at an ICU from 2014 –2015
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of A. baumannii isolated from patients who were hospitalised at Sosnowiec Hospital ’s ICU. We also investigated the drug sensitivity of A. baumannii in relation to antibiotic consumption expressed as the defined daily dose (DDD) and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 13, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Grzegorz Zi ółkowski, Iwona Pawłowska, Lech Krawczyk, Jadwiga Wojkowska-Mach Source Type: research

Cefuroxime-associated Kounis syndrome with unique peculiarity in perioperative prophylaxis
We report the case of a 37-year-old woman undergoing bilateral sweat gland resection who presented with Kounis syndrome following cefuroxime infusion for perioperative prophylaxis. The patient had severe symptoms and unique manifestations that never been reported before: pink frothy sputum indicating heart failure, due to severe systolic dysfunction requiring invasive ventilation and intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jie Gao, Yuan Gao, Jingjing Ma Source Type: research