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The impact of an effective 3-step hand hygiene technique in reducing potentially pathogenic microorganisms found on nursing professionals ’ hands
Conclusions: Overall correct hand hygiene technique was poor. The results indicated the presence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms at moments in which hand hygiene was mandatory but was not executed or was executed incorrectly. The 3-step hand hygiene technique proved to be effective when correctly performed since there were no microorganism growth. Larger studies are needed to test if these results can be replicated at a larger scale, since streamlining hand hygiene technique yielded encouraging results. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mar ília Duarte Valim, Emanuelle Righetto Corrêa, Alexandre Paulo Machado, Liliana Victorino Alves Corrêa, Richarlisson Borges de Morais, Raoni Florentino da Silva Teixeira, Gerard Lacey Source Type: research

Exposure to COVID-19 among unvaccinated healthcare personnel and risk for infection: a single-center retrospective study
Conclusions: Given the attack rates, there was no correlation between risk levels and PCR test positivity rates. There was no difference between HCWs with or without work restrictions, in terms of PCR positivity. Due to feasibility issues, prioritizing universally applied symptom screening and resource control strategies and suspending contact tracing and work restrictions, appear to be safe during high prevalence period. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Asl ıhan Candevir, Damla Ertürk, Ferit Kuşcu, Süheyla Kömür, Yasemin SAYGIDEĞER, A. Seza Inal, Ezgi Özyilmaz, Behice Kurtaran, Yeşim Taşova Source Type: research

Anthrax toxins-producing Bacillus spp. isolated from handwashing stations during COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria
Conclusions: The two anthrax toxin genes were amplified in theBacillus spp isolated from rinsates and bowl water used in hand washing in the two study LGAs. Given that these virulence genes have a global consequence and are a potential threat to life, this study calls for an extensive surveillance, and reassessment of gene regulators and plasmid distribution among these strains in our environment. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tajudeen A Bamidele, Bamidele T Odumosu, Princess T Adenola, James Ameh, Olaide K Kareem, Babatunde Osoba, Oliver C Ezechi, Babatunde L Salako Source Type: research

COVID-19 pandemic impact on antibiotics sensitivity of E. coli and K. pneumoniae from urine specimens: a retrospective study
Conclusions: The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern for urine isolates showed an increased overall sensitivity and an increased resistance to ceftriaxone and gentamicin during the pandemic period. Our results highlight the need for revising and updating the antimicrobial stewardship programs post-COVID pandemic utilizing local data. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad A Abu Lubad, Munir A Abu-Helalah, Tahany S Al-Hajaia, Kholoud A Al-Hutaibat, Amin A Aqel, Hamed Alzoubi Source Type: research

Computed tomography findings in COVID-19 and atypical pneumonia: a comparative study
Conclusions: There were significant differences between the CT patterns of patients with COVID-19 and other atypical pneumonia. The presence of patchy consolidations, GGO, crazy paving patterns with typical peripheral, bilateral distribution, and absence of centrilobular nodules, pleural effusion, and multifocal consolidations may help to differentiate COVID-19 from atypical pneumonia. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Esra Çıvgın, İzzet Selçuk Parlak, Yasin Celal Güneş, Gülsüm Kübra Bahadır, Ayşegül Karalezli Source Type: research

Could ischemia-modified albumin levels predict the severity of disease in SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Conclusions: We analyzed a sample of patients with COVID-19 infection and found that IMA predicted severe COVID-19 disease. Disease severity grouping was based on patients ' clinical and radiological features. IMA level measured when SARS-CoV-2 infection is diagnosed may be a useful marker in predicting likely disease severity or intensive care need. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mustafa Tanr ıverdi, Nevhiz Gündoğdu, Necla Benlier, Mustafa Yıldırım, Hale Çeliktürk, Hanifi Ayhan Özkur, Pınar Günel Karadeniz, Gülşen Özkan Tanrıverdi, Hülya Çiçek Source Type: research

Pulmonary functions and life quality assessment results two years after COVID-19 comparison with the sixth month results
Conclusions: Functional and radiological abnormalities were detected in a significant number of patients on the 24th month. A systematic monitoring plan must be established to assess and properly manage the long-term problems that may arise. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mustafa İlteriş Bardakci, Esin Nagihan Ozturk, Müfide Arzu Ozkarafakili, Hüseyin Ozkurt, Uğur Yanc, Dilek Sevgi Yıldız Source Type: research

Elevated circulating TLR4+ monocytes in patients with liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini is associated with advanced periductal fibrosis
Conclusions: We propose that excessive production of ROS from these TLR4+ monocytes may lead to excessive injury of surrounding tissue and hence contribute to the pathological processes that lead to the development of advanced periductal fibrosis. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kanin Salao, Chakrit Thapphan, Tran Duong Thai, Kiatichai Faksri, Sutas Suttiprapa, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana, Banchob Sripa B, Steven W Edwards Source Type: research

Induction of TLR5, IRAK1, and NF- κB expression by Trichomonas vaginalis in cervical cancer cell (HeLa) and normal human vaginal epithelial cell (HVECs) lines
Conclusions: These findings provide insight into the host-parasite interaction, and the results indicated thatT. vaginalis could stimulate TLR5 and activate related pathways. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Soraya Mohammadi Esfanjani, Leili Aghebati Maleki, Sanam Nami, Mina Ebrahimi, Amir Baghbanzadeh, Gregorio Perez-Cordon, Sonia M Rodrigues Oliveira, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Aleksandra Bara ć, Ehsan Ahmadpour, Jelena Micić Source Type: research

Knowledge and predictors of attitudes of hepatitis B virus infection prevention among adults in Tolon, Northern Ghana
Conclusions: Knowledge levels are sub-optimal with unsatisfactory attitudes toward HBV infection prevention in the study setting. Participants ’ age and knowledge of HBV are significant predictors of attitudes toward its prevention. There is a need to increase access to formal education and health promotion programs in the district, to complement government efforts to attain Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3). (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abdul-Manaf Mutaru, Jonathan Kumah Nanyim, Martin Nyaaba Adokiya Source Type: research

The prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV among hemodialysis patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mashhad, Iran
Conclusions: Prevalence of HBV was high and significant. More preventive measures need to be developed, and further studies should be conducted to examine the effectiveness of these measures. Moreover, evaluating the prevalence rates of HBV, HCV, and HIV in other hospitals and dialysis centers in Mashhad is recommended to minimize viral infections. Initial HBV vaccination for patients that require hemodialysis is crucial. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad-Bagher Khorrami, Arian Amali, Mahmood Sadeghi, Bamdad Riahi-Zanjani Source Type: research

Factors associated with all-cause mortality in tuberculosis patients in a Malaysian tertiary hospital
Conclusions: On average, one in seven patients diagnosed with TB died within a year in a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Identification of this vulnerable group using the associated factors found in this study may help to reduce the risk of mortality through early intervention strategies. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chee Kuan Wong, Kee Seong Ng, Sarah Qian Rou Choo, Choon Jiat Lee, Yik Pheng Teo, Su May Liew, Karuthan Chinna, Ee Ming Khoo, Wei Leik Ng, Peter Seah Keng Tok, Yan Shen Kee, De Min Chiang Source Type: research

Presence of T3SS (exoS, exoT, exoU and exoY), susceptibility pattern and MIC of MDR-Pseudomonas aeruginosa from burn wounds
Conclusions: These findings further emphasize the need for antibiotic discipline and to follow the recommended hospital antibiotic policy to prevent the proliferation of MDR strains ofP. aeruginosa in the community. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rooh Ullah, Mishal Amir, Samiaa Anjum, Mati Ur Rehman, Tarique Noorul Hasan, Syed Sajjad Naqvi, Rani Faryal, Hamid Ali Khan, Bibi Khadija, Narmeen Arshad, Zubia Rashid, Muhammad Yousaf, Muhammad Ammad, Kanwal Mazhar Source Type: research

Activation of the DNA damage response pathway in the infected gastric tissue with Helicobacter pylori: a case-control study
Conclusions: Our results provide new data that may support the potential involvement ofH. pylori infection in the activation of genes involved in DNA damage response, mainly through a non-homologous end-joining DNA repair system that might be linked to mutagenesis in the pre-cancerous gastric tissue. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Amiratabak Rajaei, Armin Ghameshlou, Reza Shirkoohi, Abbas Shakoori Farahani, Seyedeh Zohre Mirbagheri, Ronak Bakhtiari, Melika Sadat Haeri, Ali Rashidi-Nezhad, Masoud Alebouyeh Source Type: research

Molecular diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Treatment-experienced Patients from Andhra Pradesh, India
Conclusions: The occurrence of 11.54% Beijing strains in South India is an important finding. High frequency of Isoniazid mono resistance noticed. Spoligotyping along with MIRU-VNTR and SNP typing is the best approach to the identification of strain lineages. No mutation with Antigen85C gene represents, can be used for vaccine candidates. (Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries)
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anagoni Srikar, Banda Venkataramana, Alladi Mohan, PVGK Sarma, Kangjam Rekha Devi, Kanwar Narain, Abhijit Chaudhury Source Type: research