Infection and Drug Resistance, Volume 7, Issue (2014)

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Review Article
Update on management options in the treatment of nosocomial and ventilator assisted pneumonia: review of actual guidelines and economic aspects of therapy
Michael Wilke & Rolf Grube
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 18 Dec 2013
AbstractforUpdate on management options in the treatment of nosocomial and ventilator assisted pneumonia: review of actual guidelines and economic aspects of therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (252.6 KB)
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Limiting and controlling carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Lisa Saidel-Odes & Abraham Borer
Pages: 9-14
Published online: 10 Dec 2013
AbstractforLimiting and controlling carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae | Full Text | References | PDF (200.2 KB)
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Update on otitis media – prevention and treatment
Ali Qureishi, Yan Lee, Katherine Belfield, John P Birchall & Matija Daniel
Pages: 15-24
Published online: 10 Jan 2014
AbstractforUpdate on otitis media – prevention and treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (370.6 KB)
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Long-term catheterization: current approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of port-related infections
Cesar Bustos, Aitziber Aguinaga, Francisco Carmona-Torre & Jose Luis Del Pozo
Pages: 25-35
Published online: 18 Feb 2014
AbstractforLong-term catheterization: current approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of port-related infections | Full Text | References | PDF (476.1 KB)
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Case Report
A case of bacteremia caused by Campylobacter fetus: an unusual presentation in an infant
Amani M Alnimr
Pages: 37-40
Published online: 25 Feb 2014
AbstractforA case of bacteremia caused by Campylobacter fetus: an unusual presentation in an infant | Full Text | References | PDF (490.3 KB)
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Approaches to hepatitis C treatment and cure using NS5A inhibitors
James J Kohler, James H Nettles, Franck Amblard, Selwyn J Hurwitz, Leda Bassit, Richard A Stanton, Maryam Ehteshami & Raymond F Schinazi
Pages: 41-56
Published online: 05 Mar 2014
AbstractforApproaches to hepatitis C treatment and cure using NS5A inhibitors | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Mortality and molecular epidemiology associated with extended-spectrum β-lactamase production in Escherichia coli from bloodstream infection
Rasmus Leistner, Christian Sakellariou, Stephan Gürntke, Axel Kola, Ivo Steinmetz, Christian Kohler, Yvonne Pfeifer, Christoph Eller, Petra Gastmeier & Frank Schwab
Pages: 57-62
Published online: 13 Mar 2014
AbstractforMortality and molecular epidemiology associated with extended-spectrum β-lactamase production in Escherichia coli from bloodstream infection | Full Text | References | PDF (518 KB)
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Community-acquired Clostridium difficile infection: an increasing public health threat
Arjun Gupta & Sahil Khanna
Pages: 63-72
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforCommunity-acquired Clostridium difficile infection: an increasing public health threat | Full Text | References | PDF (281.1 KB)
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Long-term efficacy and safety of raltegravir in the management of HIV infection
Michelle D Liedtke, C Ryan Tomlin, Staci M Lockhart, Misty M Miller & R Chris Rathbun
Pages: 73-84
Published online: 18 Mar 2014
AbstractforLong-term efficacy and safety of raltegravir in the management of HIV infection | Full Text | References | PDF (754.7 KB)
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Meningococcal serogroups A, C, W-135, and Y tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine: a new conjugate vaccine against invasive meningococcal disease
Carine P Hedari, Rima W Khinkarly & Ghassan S Dbaibo
Pages: 85-99
Published online: 03 Apr 2014
AbstractforMeningococcal serogroups A, C, W-135, and Y tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine: a new conjugate vaccine against invasive meningococcal disease | Full Text | References | PDF (470.1 KB)
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Raxibacumab: potential role in the treatment of inhalational anthrax
Carlos E Kummerfeldt
Pages: 101-109
Published online: 29 Apr 2014
AbstractforRaxibacumab: potential role in the treatment of inhalational anthrax | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Gold mining areas in Suriname: reservoirs of malaria resistance?
Malti R Adhin, Mergiory Labadie-Bracho & Stephen Vreden
Pages: 111-116
Published online: 05 May 2014
AbstractforGold mining areas in Suriname: reservoirs of malaria resistance? | Full Text | References | PDF (399.9 KB)
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Staphylococcus aureus – antimicrobial resistance and the immunocompromised child
J Chase McNeil
Pages: 117-127
Published online: 07 May 2014
AbstractforStaphylococcus aureus – antimicrobial resistance and the immunocompromised child | Full Text | References | PDF (712.2 KB)
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Clinical utility of telavancin for treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia: focus on non-ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ethan Rubinstein, Martin E Stryjewski & Steven L Barriere
Pages: 129-135
Published online: 20 May 2014
AbstractforClinical utility of telavancin for treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia: focus on non-ventilator-associated pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (397.9 KB)
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Corticosteroids in the treatment of dengue shock syndrome
Senaka Rajapakse, Chaturaka Rodrigo, Sachith Maduranga & Anoja Chamarie Rajapakse
Pages: 137-143
Published online: 22 May 2014
AbstractforCorticosteroids in the treatment of dengue shock syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (184.2 KB)
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Importance of antimicrobial stewardship to the English National Health Service
Jill Dixon & Christopher JA Duncan
Pages: 145-152
Published online: 30 May 2014
AbstractforImportance of antimicrobial stewardship to the English National Health Service | Full Text | References | PDF (250.9 KB)
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Epidemiology and disease burden of tuberculosis in children: a global perspective
James A Seddon & Delane Shingadia
Pages: 153-165
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforEpidemiology and disease burden of tuberculosis in children: a global perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (747.5 KB)
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Horizontal gene transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract: potential spread of antibiotic resistance genes
Jennifer R Huddleston
Pages: 167-176
Published online: 20 Jun 2014
AbstractforHorizontal gene transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract: potential spread of antibiotic resistance genes | Full Text | References | PDF (249.6 KB)
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Safety and feasibility of antibiotic de-escalation in bacteremic pneumonia
Faisal A Khasawneh, Adnanul Karim, Tashfeen Mahmood, Subhan Ahmed, Sayyed F Jaffri & Mansoor Mehmood
Pages: 177-182
Published online: 27 Jun 2014
AbstractforSafety and feasibility of antibiotic de-escalation in bacteremic pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (225.7 KB)
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Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management
Florent Valour, Agathe Sénéchal, Céline Dupieux, Judith Karsenty, Sébastien Lustig, Pierre Breton, Arnaud Gleizal, Loïc Boussel, Frédéric Laurent, Evelyne Braun, Christian Chidiac, Florence Ader & Tristan Ferry
Pages: 183-197
Published online: 05 Jul 2014
AbstractforActinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management | Full Text | References | PDF (4 MB)
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Comparative analysis of the infectivity rate of both Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in humans and dogs in a New Jersey community
Andrea Gaito, Vedrana Gjivoje, Sebastian Lutz & Ben Baxter
Pages: 199-201
Published online: 07 Aug 2014
AbstractforComparative analysis of the infectivity rate of both Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in humans and dogs in a New Jersey community | Full Text | References | PDF (175.5 KB)
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Microbiology, resistance patterns, and risk factors of mortality in ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia in a Northern Thai tertiary-care university based general surgical intensive care unit
Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Wuttipong Jaipakdee, Narain Chotirosniramit, Kamtone Chandacham & Tidarat Jirapongcharoenlap
Pages: 203-210
Published online: 16 Aug 2014
AbstractforMicrobiology, resistance patterns, and risk factors of mortality in ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia in a Northern Thai tertiary-care university based general surgical intensive care unit | Full Text | References | PDF (472.3 KB)
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E. coli O157 outbreaks in the United Kingdom: past, present, and future
Thomas Hugh Pennington
Pages: 211-222
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforE. coli O157 outbreaks in the United Kingdom: past, present, and future | Full Text | References | PDF (358.9 KB)
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Moxifloxacin resistance in the F15/LAM4/KZN extensively drug-resistant strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Navisha Dookie, A Willem Sturm & Prashini Moodley
Pages: 223-228
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforMoxifloxacin resistance in the F15/LAM4/KZN extensively drug-resistant strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (203.3 KB)
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Peptidomimetics as a new generation of antimicrobial agents: current progress
Patricia Méndez-Samperio
Pages: 229-237
Published online: 30 Aug 2014
AbstractforPeptidomimetics as a new generation of antimicrobial agents: current progress | Full Text | References | PDF (629 KB)
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Host–pathogen interactions and immune evasion strategies in Francisella tularensis pathogenicity
Don J Steiner, Yoichi Furuya & Dennis W Metzger
Pages: 239-251
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforHost–pathogen interactions and immune evasion strategies in Francisella tularensis pathogenicity | Full Text | References | PDF (470.4 KB)
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Genotypes and phenotypes of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria
Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe, Bukola W Aboderin, Olayinka O Idris, Victor O Mabayoje, Oluyinka O Opaleye, O Catherine Adekunle, Rita Ayanbolade Olowe, Paul Akinniyi Akinduti & Olusola Ojurongbe
Pages: 253-259
Published online: 15 Oct 2014
AbstractforGenotypes and phenotypes of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (243.7 KB)
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Optimizing antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients
Virginie Vitrat, Serge Hautefeuille, Cécile Janssen, David Bougon, Michel Sirodot & Leonardo Pagani
Pages: 261-271
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforOptimizing antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients | Full Text | References | PDF (281.4 KB)
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An economic model to compare linezolid and vancomycin for the treatment of confirmed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nosocomial pneumonia in Germany
Dipen A Patel, Andre Michel, Jennifer Stephens, Bertram Weber, Christian Petrik & Claudie Charbonneau
Pages: 273-280
Published online: 24 Oct 2014
AbstractforAn economic model to compare linezolid and vancomycin for the treatment of confirmed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nosocomial pneumonia in Germany | Full Text | References | PDF (449.5 KB)
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: epidemiology and disease control measures
Jaffar A Al-Tawfiq & Ziad A Memish
Pages: 281-287
Published online: 03 Nov 2014
AbstractforMiddle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: epidemiology and disease control measures | Full Text | References | PDF (420.2 KB)
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Bacterial bloodstream infections and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in pediatric hematology/oncology patients after anticancer chemotherapy
Naima A Al-Mulla, Saad J Taj-Aldeen, Sittana El Shafie, Mohammed Janahi, Abdullah A Al-Nasser & Prem Chandra
Pages: 289-299
Published online: 06 Nov 2014
AbstractforBacterial bloodstream infections and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in pediatric hematology/oncology patients after anticancer chemotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (699.2 KB)
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Nosocomial bacteriuria in elderly inpatients may be leading to considerable antibiotic overuse: an audit of current management practice in a secondary level care hospital in New Zealand
Matthew Blakiston & Syed Zaman
Pages: 301-308
Published online: 13 Nov 2014
AbstractforNosocomial bacteriuria in elderly inpatients may be leading to considerable antibiotic overuse: an audit of current management practice in a secondary level care hospital in New Zealand | Full Text | References | PDF (824.2 KB)
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Genetic relatedness and host specificity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis patients
Atqah AbdulWahab, Saad J Taj-Aldeen, Emad Ibrahim, Shaikha H Abdulla, Ramees Muhammed, Irshad Ahmed, Yasmine Abdeen, Omnia Sadek & Marawan Abu-Madi
Pages: 309-316
Published online: 20 Nov 2014
AbstractforGenetic relatedness and host specificity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from Tigris River and children diarrhea
Israa AJ Ibrahim, Rana M Al-Shwaikh & Mahmoud I Ismaeil
Pages: 317-322
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforVirulence and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from Tigris River and children diarrhea | Full Text | References | PDF (763.3 KB)
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The effect of a unique propolis compound (Propoelix™) on clinical outcomes in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever
Lardo Soroy, Sulistyo Bagus, Iswandi Purnama Yongkie & Wibisono Djoko
Pages: 323-329
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe effect of a unique propolis compound (Propoelix™) on clinical outcomes in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever | Full Text | References | PDF (315.7 KB)
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Does antimicrobial use density at the ward level influence monthly central line-associated bloodstream infection rates?
Junichi Yoshida, Yukiko Harada, Tetsuya Kikuchi, Ikuyo Asano, Takako Ueno & Nobuo Matsubara
Pages: 331-335
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforDoes antimicrobial use density at the ward level influence monthly central line-associated bloodstream infection rates? | Full Text | References | PDF (300.8 KB)
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Current perspectives on the spread of dengue in India
Ekta Gupta & Neha Ballani
Pages: 337-342
Published online: 11 Dec 2014
AbstractforCurrent perspectives on the spread of dengue in India | Full Text | References | PDF (488.2 KB)
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Antibiotic lock therapy: review of technique and logistical challenges
Julie Ann Justo & P Brandon Bookstaver
Pages: 343-363
Published online: 12 Dec 2014
AbstractforAntibiotic lock therapy: review of technique and logistical challenges | Full Text | References | PDF (441.5 KB)
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