Archive for May, 2008
High levels of Epstein–Barr virus in COPD
European Respiratory Journal 1 Jun 2008 V.31 N.6 p.1221-1226
T. E. McManus1,2, A-M. Marley1, N. Baxter1, S. N. Christie2,3, J. S. Elborn4, H. J. O’Neill2, P. V. Coyle2 and J. C. Kidney1
1 Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Mater Hospital, 2 Regional Virus Laboratory, Kelvin Building, Royal Victoria Hospital,
3 Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, and 4 Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK.
abstract
http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/31/6/1221
Time-Series Analysis of the Impact of Bed Occupancy Rates on the Incidence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection in Overcrowded General Wards
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Jun 2008 V.29 N.6 p.496-502
Michael A. Borg, MD; David Suda, MSc; Elizabeth Scicluna, MSc
From the Infection Control Unit, Mater Dei Hospital (M.A.B., E.S.), and the Department of Statistics & Operations Research, University of Malta (D.S.), Msida, Malta.
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/588157
The Use of Active Surveillance Cultures in Adult Intensive Care Units to Reduce Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus-Related Morbidity, Mortality, and Costs: A Systematic Review
Clinical Infectious Diseases 1 Jun 2008 V.46 N.11 p.1717–1725
REVIEW ARTICLE
Katharine L. McGinigle,1,2 Margaret L. Gourlay,1,2,3 and Ian B. Buchanan2,4
1School of Medicine, 2Public Health Leadership Program, School of Public Health, and 3Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, and 4Department of Performance Improvement, UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/587901
Bleach Sedimentation: An Opportunity to Optimize Smear Microscopy for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Settings of High Prevalence of HIV
Clinical Infectious Diseases 1 Jun 2008 V.46 N.11 p.1710–1716
Maryline Bonnet,1 Andrew Ramsay,3,a Willie Githui,4 Laramie Gagnidze,1 Francis Varaine,2 and Philippe J. Guerin1
1Epicentre and 2Médecins Sans Frontières, Paris, France; 3Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom; and 4Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/587891
Changing Epidemiology of Pneumococcal Meningitis after the Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the United States
Clinical Infectious Diseases 1 Jun 2008 V.46 N.11 p.1664–1672
Chiaojung Jillian Tsai,1 Marie R. Griffin,1,2 J. Pekka Nuorti,3 and Carlos G. Grijalva1
Departments of 1Preventive Medicine and 2Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee; and 3The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/587897
Outbreak of Postoperative Endophthalmitis in a Thai Tertiary Care Center
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Jun 2008 V.29 N.6 p.564-566
Concise Communication
Anucha Apisarnthanarak, MD; Supanee Jirajariyavej, MD; Kanokporn Thongphubeth, RN; Chananart Yuekyen, RN; David K. Warren, MD; Victoria J. Fraser, MD
From the Division of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Unit, Thammasat University Hospital, Pratumthani (A.A., K.T.), and the Internal Medicine Unit, Taksin Hospital, Bangkok (S.J.), Thailand; and the Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri (D.K.W., V.J.F.).
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/587809
Risk Factors for Infectious Spondylodiscitis in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Jun 2008 V.29 N.6 p.567-571
Concise Communication
Ramzi M. Helewa, BSc; John M. Embil, MD; Cynthia G. Boughen, BScN; Mary Cheang, MMath; Michael Goytan, MD; James M. Zacharias, MD; Elly Trepman, MD
From the Faculty of Medicine (R.M.H.), Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine (J.M.E.), Department of Medical Microbiology (J.M.E., E.T.), Biostatistical Consulting Unit, Department of Community Health Sciences (M.C.), Section of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery (M.G.), Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba (J.M.Z.), and Clinical Support Services, Health Sciences Centre (C.G.B.), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minnesota (E.T.).
abstract
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/588202
Tick-borne encephalitis
The Lancet May 24-30, 2008 V.371 N.9626 p.1861-1871
Seminar
Prof Lars Lindquist MD a and Prof Olli Vapalahti MD b
a. Department of Medicine and Clinic for Infectious Diseases, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
b. Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Virology, Haartman Institute, University of Helsinki and Huslab, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Helsinki, Finland
abstract
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673608608004/abstract
Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants
MMWR Recommendations and Reports May 30, 2008 V.57 N.RR-4 p.1-47
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Trudy V. Murphy, MD1 Barbara A. Slade, MD1 Karen R. Broder, MD1,2 Katrina Kretsinger, MD1,2 Tejpratap Tiwari, MD1 M. Patricia Joyce, MD1 John K. Iskander, MD2,3 Kristin Brown, MPH1 John S. Moran, MD1,2
1Division of Bacterial Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
2United States Public Health Service
3Office of the Chief of Science, Office of the Director
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