Infection and Drug Resistance, Volume 8, Issue (2015)

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Wide dissemination of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in community residents in the Indochinese peninsula
Tatsuya Nakayama, Shuhei Ueda, Bui Thi Mai Huong, Le Danh Tuyen, Chalit Komalamisra, Teera Kusolsuk, Itaru Hirai & Yoshimasa Yamamoto
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforWide dissemination of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in community residents in the Indochinese peninsula | Full Text | References | PDF (652.2 KB)
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The relationship between hand hygiene and health care-associated infection: it’s complicated
Mary-Louise McLaws
Pages: 7-18
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforThe relationship between hand hygiene and health care-associated infection: it’s complicated | Full Text | References | PDF (258.3 KB)
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The role of dolutegravir in the management of HIV infection
Misty M Miller, Michelle D Liedtke, Staci M Lockhart & R Chris Rathbun
Pages: 19-29
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe role of dolutegravir in the management of HIV infection | Full Text | References | PDF (288.2 KB)
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Evaluation of the appropriateness of imipenem/cilastatin prescription and dosing in a tertiary care hospital
Wissam K Kabbara, George T Nawas & Wijdan H Ramadan
Pages: 31-38
Published online: 24 Mar 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of the appropriateness of imipenem/cilastatin prescription and dosing in a tertiary care hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (202.2 KB)
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Lymphogranuloma venereum: diagnostic and treatment challenges
Romana Ceovic & Sandra Jerkovic Gulin
Pages: 39-47
Published online: 27 Mar 2015
AbstractforLymphogranuloma venereum: diagnostic and treatment challenges | Full Text | References | PDF (224.9 KB)
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Agriculture and food animals as a source of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria
Vangelis Economou & Panagiota Gousia
Pages: 49-61
Published online: 01 Apr 2015
AbstractforAgriculture and food animals as a source of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (323.3 KB)
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Influence of host resistance on viral adaptation: hepatitis C virus as a case study
Anne Plauzolles, Michaela Lucas & Silvana Gaudieri
Pages: 63-74
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforInfluence of host resistance on viral adaptation: hepatitis C virus as a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (294.8 KB)
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Profile of tedizolid phosphate and its potential in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections
Ronald G Hall 2nd & Heidi N Michaels
Pages: 75-82
Published online: 22 Apr 2015
AbstractforProfile of tedizolid phosphate and its potential in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections | Full Text | References | PDF (275.8 KB)
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Discrepancy in MALDI-TOF MS identification of uncommon Gram-negative bacteria from lower respiratory secretions in patients with cystic fibrosis
Atqah AbdulWahab, Saad J Taj-Aldeen, Emad Bashir Ibrahim, Eman Talaq, Marawan Abu-Madi & Rashmi Fotedar
Pages: 83-88
Published online: 30 Apr 2015
AbstractforDiscrepancy in MALDI-TOF MS identification of uncommon Gram-negative bacteria from lower respiratory secretions in patients with cystic fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (289.5 KB)
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Current trends in the prevalence of Cryptococcus gattii in the United States and Canada
Ana Espinel-Ingroff & Sarah E Kidd
Pages: 89-97
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforCurrent trends in the prevalence of Cryptococcus gattii in the United States and Canada | Full Text | References | PDF (872 KB)
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blaCTX-M-I group extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing Salmonella typhi from hospitalized patients in Lagos, Nigeria
Kabiru O Akinyemi, Bamidele A Iwalokun, Olajide O Alafe, Sulaiman A Mudashiru & Christopher Fakorede
Pages: 99-106
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforblaCTX-M-I group extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing Salmonella typhi from hospitalized patients in Lagos, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (557.4 KB)
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Validation of a phage-open reading frame typing kit for rapid identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission in a tertiary hospital
Hiroki Takahashi, Masafumi Seki, Norihisa Yamamoto, Shigeto Hamaguchi, Masahiro Ojima, Tomoya Hirose, Kazuhisa Yoshiya, Masahiro Toyokawa, Isao Nishi, Hiroshi Ogura, Takeshi Shimazu & Kazunori Tomono
Pages: 107-111
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforValidation of a phage-open reading frame typing kit for rapid identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission in a tertiary hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (346.3 KB)
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Polymerase chain reaction-based active surveillance of MRSA in emergency department patients
Masafumi Seki, Hiroki Takahashi, Norihisa Yamamoto, Shigeto Hamaguchi, Masahiro Ojima, Tomoya Hirose, Kazuhisa Yoshiya, Hiroshi Ogura, Takeshi Shimazu & Kazunori Tomono
Pages: 113-118
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforPolymerase chain reaction-based active surveillance of MRSA in emergency department patients | Full Text | References | PDF (307.7 KB)
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Chronic Lyme disease: misconceptions and challenges for patient management
John J Halperin
Pages: 119-128
Published online: 15 May 2015
AbstractforChronic Lyme disease: misconceptions and challenges for patient management | Full Text | References | PDF (246.4 KB)
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Corynebacterium urealyticum: a comprehensive review of an understated organism
Nagla Salem, Lamyaa Salem, Sally Saber, Ghada Ismail & Martin H Bluth
Pages: 129-145
Published online: 21 May 2015
AbstractforCorynebacterium urealyticum: a comprehensive review of an understated organism | Full Text | References | PDF (871.1 KB)
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Mycoplasma genitalium infection: current treatment options, therapeutic failure, and resistance-associated mutations
Deborah L Couldwell & David A Lewis
Pages: 147-161
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforMycoplasma genitalium infection: current treatment options, therapeutic failure, and resistance-associated mutations | Full Text | References | PDF (351.1 KB)
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Efinaconazole in the treatment of onychomycosis
Shari R Lipner & Richard K Scher
Pages: 163-172
Published online: 01 Jun 2015
AbstractforEfinaconazole in the treatment of onychomycosis | Full Text | References | PDF (280.7 KB)
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Early-switch/early-discharge opportunities for hospitalized patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus complicated skin and soft tissue infections: proof of concept in the United Arab Emirates
Ashraf El Houfi, Nadeem Javed, Caitlyn T Solem, Cynthia Macahilig, Jennifer M Stephens, Nirvana Raghubir, Richard Chambers, Jim Z Li & Seema Haider
Pages: 173-179
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforEarly-switch/early-discharge opportunities for hospitalized patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus complicated skin and soft tissue infections: proof of concept in the United Arab Emirates | Full Text | References | PDF (316.7 KB)
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Histopathological changes induced in an animal model by potentially pathogenic Enterococcus faecalis strains recovered from ready-to-eat food outlets in Osun State, Nigeria
Adetunji Kola Olawale, Oluwole Moses David, Adekemi Olubukunola Oluyege, Richard Temitope Osuntoyinbo, Solomon Anjuwon Laleye & Oladiran Famurewa
Pages: 181-187
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforHistopathological changes induced in an animal model by potentially pathogenic Enterococcus faecalis strains recovered from ready-to-eat food outlets in Osun State, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (914.9 KB)
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Profile of oritavancin and its potential in the treatment of acute bacterial skin structure infections
Subhashis Mitra, Usman Saeed, Daniel H Havlichek & Gary E Stein
Pages: 189-197
Published online: 06 Jul 2015
AbstractforProfile of oritavancin and its potential in the treatment of acute bacterial skin structure infections | Full Text | References | PDF (311.1 KB)
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Retrospective analysis of mortality and Candida isolates of 75 patients with candidemia: a single hospital experience
Ryuichi Hirano, Yuichi Sakamoto, Kumiko Kudo & Motoki Ohnishi
Pages: 199-205
Published online: 08 Jul 2015
AbstractforRetrospective analysis of mortality and Candida isolates of 75 patients with candidemia: a single hospital experience | Full Text | References | PDF (245 KB)
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Clinical predictors for severe sepsis in patients with necrotizing fasciitis: an observational cohort study in northern Thailand
Patcharin Khamnuan, Wilaiwan Chongruksut, Kijja Jearwattanakanok, Jayanton Patumanond & Apichat Tantraworasin
Pages: 207-216
Published online: 16 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical predictors for severe sepsis in patients with necrotizing fasciitis: an observational cohort study in northern Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (339.3 KB)
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections: epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and optimal management
Tristan O’Driscoll & Christopher W Crank
Pages: 217-230
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforVancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections: epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and optimal management | Full Text | References | PDF (377.5 KB)
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Profile and microbiological isolates of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in Abakaliki, Nigeria
Fidelis Agwu Onu, Leonard Ogbonna Ajah, Paul Olisaemeka Ezeonu, Odidika Ugochukwu Joannes Umeora, Perpetus Chudi Ibekwe & Monique Iheoma Ajah
Pages: 231-235
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforProfile and microbiological isolates of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in Abakaliki, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (216.5 KB)
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Role of small colony variants in persistence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis lungs
Jacob G Malone
Pages: 237-247
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforRole of small colony variants in persistence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis lungs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Impact of space flight on bacterial virulence and antibiotic susceptibility
Peter William Taylor
Pages: 249-262
Published online: 30 Jul 2015
AbstractforImpact of space flight on bacterial virulence and antibiotic susceptibility | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Prevalence and resistance pattern of Moraxella catarrhalis in community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections
Safia Bader Uddin Shaikh, Zafar Ahmed, Syed Ali Arsalan & Sana Shafiq
Pages: 263-267
Published online: 31 Jul 2015
AbstractforPrevalence and resistance pattern of Moraxella catarrhalis in community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections | Full Text | References | PDF (242.6 KB)
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Letermovir and inhibitors of the terminase complex: a promising new class of investigational antiviral drugs against human cytomegalovirus
Dante P Melendez & Raymund R Razonable
Pages: 269-277
Published online: 05 Aug 2015
AbstractforLetermovir and inhibitors of the terminase complex: a promising new class of investigational antiviral drugs against human cytomegalovirus | Full Text | References | PDF (257.4 KB)
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Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy with ceftriaxone for acute tonsillopharyngitis: efficacy, patient satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and safety
Samah Al Alawi, Somaya Abdulkarim, Hazem Elhennawy, Anwar Al-Mansoor & Ahmed Al Ansari
Pages: 279-285
Published online: 07 Aug 2015
AbstractforOutpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy with ceftriaxone for acute tonsillopharyngitis: efficacy, patient satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and safety | Full Text | References | PDF (344.6 KB)
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Bloodstream infections in intensive care unit patients: distribution and antibiotic resistance of bacteria
Vincenzo Russotto, Andrea Cortegiani, Giorgio Graziano, Laura Saporito, Santi Maurizio Raineri, Caterina Mammina & Antonino Giarratano
Pages: 287-296
Published online: 10 Aug 2015
AbstractforBloodstream infections in intensive care unit patients: distribution and antibiotic resistance of bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (256.8 KB)
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Impact of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase on beta-lactam antibiotics
Monika T Zmarlicka, Michael D Nailor & David P Nicolau
Pages: 297-309
Published online: 24 Aug 2015
AbstractforImpact of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase on beta-lactam antibiotics | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Modeling human influenza infection in the laboratory
Kathryn A Radigan, Alexander V Misharin, Monica Chi & GR Scott Budinger
Pages: 311-320
Published online: 31 Aug 2015
AbstractforModeling human influenza infection in the laboratory | Full Text | References | PDF (286.4 KB)
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Prevention of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients: the role of delayed-release posaconazole
Ahmet Soysal
Pages: 321-331
Published online: 09 Sep 2015
AbstractforPrevention of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients: the role of delayed-release posaconazole | Full Text | References | PDF (315.8 KB)
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Article
Antibiotic therapy and Clostridium difficile infection – primum non nocere – first do no harm
Grace S Crowther & Mark H Wilcox
Pages: 333-337
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforAntibiotic therapy and Clostridium difficile infection – primum non nocere – first do no harm | Full Text | References | PDF (200.5 KB)
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Clinical effectiveness of dolutegravir in the treatment of HIV/AIDS
Huda Taha, Archik Das & Satyajit Das
Pages: 339-352
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforClinical effectiveness of dolutegravir in the treatment of HIV/AIDS | Full Text | References | PDF (802.6 KB)
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Article
Clinical ineffectiveness of latamoxef for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection
Hideharu Hagiya, Ken Tasaka, Toshiaki Sendo & Fumio Otsuka
Pages: 353-357
Published online: 20 Oct 2015
AbstractforClinical ineffectiveness of latamoxef for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection | Full Text | References | PDF (212.1 KB)
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Delamanid expanded access novel treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis
Roxana Rustomjee & Alimuddin Zumla
Pages: 359-366
Published online: 29 Oct 2015
AbstractforDelamanid expanded access novel treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (232.6 KB)
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New developments in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis: clinical utility of bedaquiline and delamanid
Grania Brigden, Cathy Hewison & Francis Varaine
Pages: 367-378
Published online: 30 Oct 2015
AbstractforNew developments in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis: clinical utility of bedaquiline and delamanid | Full Text | References | PDF (318.7 KB)
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Laboratory-based nationwide surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Ghana
Japheth A Opintan, Mercy J Newman, Reuben E Arhin, Eric S Donkor, Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt & William Mills-Pappoe
Pages: 379-389
Published online: 18 Nov 2015
AbstractforLaboratory-based nationwide surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB)
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