Infection and Drug Resistance, Volume 9, Issue (2016)

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Review Article
A critical appraisal of once-daily topical luliconazole for the treatment of superficial fungal infections
Aditya K Gupta & Deanne Daigle
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforA critical appraisal of once-daily topical luliconazole for the treatment of superficial fungal infections | Full Text | References | PDF (211.5 KB)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa ventilator-associated pneumonia management
Sergio Ramírez-Estrada, Bárbara Borgatta & Jordi Rello
Pages: 7-18
Published online: 20 Jan 2016
AbstractforPseudomonas aeruginosa ventilator-associated pneumonia management | Full Text | References | PDF (692.1 KB)
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Examination of hospital length of stay in Canada among patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Michele H Potashman, Michael Stokes, Jieruo Liu, Robin Lawrence & Linda Harris
Pages: 19-33
Published online: 28 Jan 2016
AbstractforExamination of hospital length of stay in Canada among patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Full Text | References | PDF (413.3 KB)
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Review Article
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus multiple sites surveillance: a systemic review of the literature
John Chipolombwe, Mili Estee Török, Nontombi Mbelle & Peter Nyasulu
Pages: 35-42
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus multiple sites surveillance: a systemic review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (274.9 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Delamanid expanded access novel treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis [Corrigendum]
Pages: 43-45
Published online: 01 Apr 2016
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Review

Review Article
Daptomycin: an evidence-based review of its role in the treatment of Gram-positive infections
Armando Gonzalez-Ruiz, R Andrew Seaton & Kamal Hamed
Pages: 47-58
Published online: 15 Apr 2016
AbstractforDaptomycin: an evidence-based review of its role in the treatment of Gram-positive infections | Full Text | References | PDF (374 KB)
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Species-based comparison of disease severity and risk factors for disseminated Candida infections in pediatric patients
John J Hawkshead III, Russell B Van Dyke, Susan E Hassig, Larry S Webber & Rodolfo E Begue
Pages: 59-70
Published online: 18 Apr 2016
AbstractforSpecies-based comparison of disease severity and risk factors for disseminated Candida infections in pediatric patients | Full Text | References | PDF (409.1 KB)
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Enzymatic degradation of in vitro Staphylococcus aureus biofilms supplemented with human plasma
Chase M Watters, Tarea Burton, Dickson K Kirui & Nancy J Millenbaugh
Pages: 71-78
Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforEnzymatic degradation of in vitro Staphylococcus aureus biofilms supplemented with human plasma | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Isavuconazole in the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis infections
Monica A Donnelley, Elizabeth S Zhu & George R Thompson 3rd
Pages: 79-86
Published online: 02 Jun 2016
AbstractforIsavuconazole in the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis infections | Full Text | References | PDF (241.1 KB)
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Optimizing the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with elevated vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentrations within the susceptible range
Cameron J Phillips, Nicholas A Wells, Marianne Martinello, Simon Smith, Richard J Woodman & David L Gordon
Pages: 87-92
Published online: 31 May 2016
AbstractforOptimizing the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with elevated vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentrations within the susceptible range | Full Text | References | PDF (139.6 KB)
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Diagnosing Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea using enzyme immunoassay: the clinical significance of toxin negativity in glutamate dehydrogenase-positive patients
Kazuhito Yuhashi, Yuka Yagihara, Yoshiki Misawa, Tomoaki Sato, Ryoichi Saito, Shu Okugawa & Kyoji Moriya
Pages: 93-99
Published online: 27 May 2016
AbstractforDiagnosing Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea using enzyme immunoassay: the clinical significance of toxin negativity in glutamate dehydrogenase-positive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (312.6 KB)
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Conceptual framework for outcomes research studies of hepatitis C: an analytical review
Urbano Sbarigia, Tom R Denee, Norris G Turner, George J Wan, Alan Morrison, Anna S Kaufman, Gary Rice & Geoffrey M Dusheiko
Pages: 101-117
Published online: 27 May 2016
AbstractforConceptual framework for outcomes research studies of hepatitis C: an analytical review | Full Text | References | PDF (416.3 KB)
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Focus on JNJ-Q2, a novel fluoroquinolone, for the management of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections
Travis M Jones, Steven W Johnson, V Paul DiMondi & Dustin T Wilson
Pages: 119-128
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforFocus on JNJ-Q2, a novel fluoroquinolone, for the management of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections | Full Text | References | PDF (341 KB)
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Optimal management of genital herpes: current perspectives
Andreas Sauerbrei
Pages: 129-141
Published online: 13 Jun 2016
AbstractforOptimal management of genital herpes: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (878.7 KB)
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An exploratory study to evaluate Clostridium difficile polymerase chain reaction ribotypes and infection outcomes
Abrar K Thabit & David P Nicolau
Pages: 143-148
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforAn exploratory study to evaluate Clostridium difficile polymerase chain reaction ribotypes and infection outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (200.7 KB)
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Rapid Communication

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Concern over Zika virus outbreak: another alarming global threat
Muhammad Yusuf Hafiz, Syed Uzair Mahmood, Maria Shoaib & Farah Hafiz Yusuf
Pages: 149-151
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforConcern over Zika virus outbreak: another alarming global threat | Full Text | References | PDF (113.4 KB)
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Emerging resistant serotypes of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae
Sittana Elshafie & Saad J Taj-Aldeen
Pages: 153-160
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforEmerging resistant serotypes of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae | Full Text | References | PDF (579.5 KB)
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Review

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Strategies for prevention of ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy infections
Diane D Lu & Jay D Raman
Pages: 161-169
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforStrategies for prevention of ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy infections | Full Text | References | PDF (205.1 KB)
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Early detection of neonatal group B streptococcus sepsis and the possible diagnostic utility of IL-6, IL-8, and CD11b in a human umbilical cord blood in vitro model
Britt Nakstad, Tonje Sonerud & Anne Lee Solevåg
Pages: 171-179
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforEarly detection of neonatal group B streptococcus sepsis and the possible diagnostic utility of IL-6, IL-8, and CD11b in a human umbilical cord blood in vitro model | Full Text | References | PDF (364.3 KB)
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Efficacy of ultraviolet C light at sublethal dose in combination with antistaphylococcal antibiotics to disinfect catheter biofilms of methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis in vitro
Mohamed El-Azizi & Nancy Khardori
Pages: 181-189
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforEfficacy of ultraviolet C light at sublethal dose in combination with antistaphylococcal antibiotics to disinfect catheter biofilms of methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Pelvic inflammatory disease: improving awareness, prevention, and treatment
Breanne B Das, Jocelyn Ronda & Maria Trent
Pages: 191-197
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforPelvic inflammatory disease: improving awareness, prevention, and treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (243.4 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Strategies for prevention of ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy infections [Erratum]
Page: 199
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
CitationforStrategies for prevention of ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy infections [Erratum] | Full Text | PDF (66.7 KB)
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Review Article
Peramivir injection in the treatment of acute influenza: a review of the literature
Ashley Wester & Avinash K Shetty
Pages: 201-214
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforPeramivir injection in the treatment of acute influenza: a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (243.8 KB)
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Perspectives

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Lyme disease: the promise of Big Data, companion diagnostics and precision medicine
Raphael B Stricker & Lorraine Johnson
Pages: 215-219
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforLyme disease: the promise of Big Data, companion diagnostics and precision medicine | Full Text | References | PDF (147.5 KB)
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Lemierre’s syndrome: current perspectives on diagnosis and management
Katrine M Johannesen & Uffe Bodtger
Pages: 221-227
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforLemierre’s syndrome: current perspectives on diagnosis and management | Full Text | References | PDF (386.4 KB)
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Aspergillus fumigatus in the cystic fibrosis lung: pros and cons of azole therapy
Pierre-Régis Burgel, André Paugam, Dominique Hubert & Clémence Martin
Pages: 229-238
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforAspergillus fumigatus in the cystic fibrosis lung: pros and cons of azole therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (185.2 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Evaluating vancomycin susceptibility in Staphylococcus aureus
Marcelo J Mimica & Alessandra Navarini
Pages: 239-240
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
First Page PreviewforEvaluating vancomycin susceptibility in Staphylococcus aureus | Full Text | References | PDF (101.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Pharmacist-managed dose adjustment feedback using therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin was useful for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: a single institution experience
Ryuichi Hirano, Yuichi Sakamoto, Junichi Kitazawa, Shoji Yamamoto & Naoki Tachibana
Pages: 243-252
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforPharmacist-managed dose adjustment feedback using therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin was useful for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: a single institution experience | Full Text | References | PDF (281.1 KB)
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The pharmacokinetics of vancomycin during the initial loading dose in patients with septic shock
Wasan Katip, Sutep Jaruratanasirikul, Sutthiporn Pattharachayakul, Wibul Wongpoowarak, Arnurai Jitsurong & Aroonrut Lucksiri
Pages: 253-260
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforThe pharmacokinetics of vancomycin during the initial loading dose in patients with septic shock | Full Text | References | PDF (1,008 KB)
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Assessing parasite clearance during uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum infection treated with artesunate monotherapy in Suriname
Stephen GS Vreden, Rakesh D Bansie, Jeetendra K Jitan & Malti R Adhin
Pages: 261-267
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforAssessing parasite clearance during uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum infection treated with artesunate monotherapy in Suriname | Full Text | References | PDF (895.9 KB)
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Availability, perceptions, and characteristics of antibiograms among Illinois pediatricians
Kathryn M Spiekerman, Sameer J Patel, Rupal Patel & Larry K Kociolek
Pages: 269-274
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforAvailability, perceptions, and characteristics of antibiograms among Illinois pediatricians | Full Text | References | PDF (142.8 KB)
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Probiotics improve the efficacy of standard triple therapy in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis
Christine S M Lau, Amanda Ward & Ronald S Chamberlain
Pages: 275-289
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforProbiotics improve the efficacy of standard triple therapy in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (731.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Isavuconazole for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis: current evidence, safety, efficacy, and clinical recommendations
Suganthini Krishnan Natesan & Pranatharthi H Chandrasekar
Pages: 291-300
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforIsavuconazole for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis: current evidence, safety, efficacy, and clinical recommendations | Full Text | References | PDF (220.1 KB)
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A novel combination approach of human polyclonal IVIG and antibiotics against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria
Mariam Madkour Sallam, Khaled Abou-Aisha & Mohamed El-Azizi
Pages: 301-311
Published online: 21 Oct 2022
AbstractforA novel combination approach of human polyclonal IVIG and antibiotics against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (672.1 KB)
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