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Recurrent encephalopathy in milliary neurocysticercosis: An uncommon manifestation of a common infection
Neurocysticercosis is a common parasitic infection in children in developing countries and neurological symptoms such as seizures are the most common manifestations. However, symptoms of encephalopathy are an unusual presentation in children. A 4-year-old boy presented with recurrent episodes of febrile encephalopathy. His magnetic resonance imaging of the brain was suggestive of milliary neurocysticercosis of various stages. Reports on recurrent encephalopathy following neurocysticercosis are scarce in literature. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Indar K. Sharawat, Hansashree Padmanabha, Renu Suthar, Sameer Vyas, Naveen Sankhyan Source Type: research

Knowledge and attitude towards the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus among healthcare personnel in the southern region of Saudi Arabia
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) belongs to the family Coronaviridae, and is named for the crown-like spikes on its surface. The clinical presentation of MERS-CoV infection ranges from asymptomatic to very severe disease, and the classical presentation includes fever, cough chills, sore throat, myalgia, and arthralgia. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Huda F. Abbag, Awad Ahmed El-Mekki, Ali Aobaid Ali Al Bshabshe, Ahmed A. Mahfouz, Ahasen A. Al-Dosry, Rasha T. Mirdad, Nora F. AlKhttabi, Lubna F. Abbag Source Type: research

Diagnostic performance of the RT-qPCR method targeting 85B mRNA in the diagnosis of pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Several nucleic acid amplification techniques (IS6110, 16S rRNA, and 85B mRNA) were developed for the rapid, direct detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of 85B mRNA-based RT-qPCR by comparing with the real-time PCR COBAS TaqMan MTB Kit while using the BACTEC MGIT 960 method as the gold standard. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehmet Demirci, Suat Saribas, Nigar Ozer, Sezer Toprak, Emel Caglar, Gonenc Ortakoylu, Pelin Yuksel, Gulsel Ayaz, Hrisi Bahar Tokman, Omer Uysal, Harika Oyku Dinc, Tevhide Ziver, Bekir Kocazeybek Source Type: research

Nafcillin versus cefazolin for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
Anti-staphylococcal penicillins have long been the first-line treatment option for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections. Recent retrospective data comparing nafcillin and cefazolin report similar clinical efficacy despite concerns about high inoculum MSSA infections. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marguerite L. Monogue, Jessica K. Ortwine, Wenjing Wei, Khalid Eljaaly, Kavita P. Bhavan Source Type: research

Healthcare predictive analytics: An overview with a focus on Saudi Arabia
Despite a newfound wealth of data and information, the healthcare sector is lacking in actionable knowledge. This is largely because healthcare data, though plentiful, tends to be inherently complex and fragmented. Health data analytics, with an emphasis on predictive analytics, is emerging as a transformative tool that can enable more proactive and preventative treatment options. This review considers the ways in which predictive analytics has been applied in the for-profit business sector to generate well-timed and accurate predictions of key outcomes, with a focus on key features that may be applicable to healthcare-spe...
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hana Alharthi Tags: Review Source Type: research

Airborne particle dispersion to an operating room environment during sliding and hinged door opening
Operating rooms (ORs) are usually over-pressurized in order to prevent the penetration of contaminated air and the consequent risk of surgical site infection. However, a door-opening can result in the rapid disappearance of pressure and contaminants can then easily penetrate into the surgical zone. Therefore, a broad knowledge and understanding of OR ventilation systems and their protective potential is essential for optimizing the surgical environment. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sasan Sadrizadeh, Jovan Pantelic, Max Sherman, Jordan Clark, Omid Abouali Source Type: research

Assessment of macrofilaricidal activity of leaf extracts of Terminalia sp. against bovine filarial parasite Setaria cervi
Antifilarial potential of three medicinal plants namely, Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia catappa was explored using Setaria cervi, a bovine filarial parasite at concentrations of 2.5, 5 and 10mg/ml. Amongst all the extracts, methanol extract of T. bellerica showed highest macrofilaricidal activity i.e. 84.63 ±1.11 at 10mg/ml in MTT reduction assay with IC50 value of 2.7mg/ml. which was better than the standard DEC i.e. 79.22±3.1% at 10mg/ml with IC50 value 2.84mg/ml. Other plant extracts showed mild in vitro macrofilaricidal activity. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - February 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dipti Ranjan Behera, Sunita Bhatnagar Source Type: research