Infectious Diseases, Volume 38, Issue 8 (2006)

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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 38, Issue 8 (2006)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Article
Post-surgical enterococcal meningitis: Clinical and epidemiological study of 20 cases
Rodríguez Guardado, V. Asensi, J. M. Torres, F. Pérez, A. Blanco, J. A. Maradona & J. A. Cartón
Pages: 584-588
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforPost-surgical enterococcal meningitis: Clinical and epidemiological study of 20 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (59.1 KB)
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Surgical site infections following spinal surgery at a tertiary care center in Lebanon: Incidence, microbiology, and risk factors
Zeina A. Kanafani, Ghenwa K. Dakdouki, Oussayma El-Dbouni, Tala Bawwab & Souha S. Kanj
Pages: 589-592
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSurgical site infections following spinal surgery at a tertiary care center in Lebanon: Incidence, microbiology, and risk factors | Full Text | References | PDF (49.3 KB)
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Heterogeneity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Sunamganj District, Bangladesh
Dag Gundersen Storla, Zeaur Rahim, Mohammed Akramul Islam, Steven Plettner, Vikarunessa Begum, Turid Mannsaaker, Bjørn Myrvang, Gunnar Bjune & Ulf R. Dahle
Pages: 593-596
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforHeterogeneity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Sunamganj District, Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (63.7 KB)
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Patterns of antibiotic use in the community in Denmark
Mark Muscat, Dominique L Monnet, Thomas Klemmensen, Larissa Grigoryan, Maria Hummelshøj Jensen, Morten Andersen, Flora M Haaijer-Ruskamp, Sar, Mark Muscat, Dominique L Monnet, Thomas Klemmensen, Larissa Grigoryan, Maria Hummelshøj Jensen, Morten Andersen, Flora M Haaijer-Ruskamp & Sar
Pages: 597-603
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforPatterns of antibiotic use in the community in Denmark | Full Text | References | PDF (66.8 KB)
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Community-acquired bloodstream infections in children > one month old in southern Israel (1992–2001): Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological aspects
Elvira Gur, Maya Frank, Noga Givon-Lavi, Nehama Peled, Joseph Press, Ron Dagan & Eugene Leibovitz
Pages: 604-612
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforCommunity-acquired bloodstream infections in children > one month old in southern Israel (1992–2001): Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological aspects | Full Text | References | PDF (83.4 KB)
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Influence of diabetes mellitus on the clinical manifestations and prognosis of infective endocarditis: A report from the International Collaboration on Endocarditis – Merged Database
Wissam M. Kourany, Jose M. Miro, Asuncion Moreno, G. Ralph Corey, Paul A. Pappas, Elias Abrutyn, Bruno Hoen, Gilbert Habib, Vance G. Fowler Jr, Daniel J. Sexton, Lars Olaison, Christopher H. Cabell & THE ICE MD INVESTIGATORS
Pages: 613-619
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforInfluence of diabetes mellitus on the clinical manifestations and prognosis of infective endocarditis: A report from the International Collaboration on Endocarditis – Merged Database | Full Text | References | PDF (73.6 KB)
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Handwashing and gloving practice among health care workers in medical and surgical wards in a tertiary care centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mona M. Basurrah & Tariq A. Madani
Pages: 620-624
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforHandwashing and gloving practice among health care workers in medical and surgical wards in a tertiary care centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (57.2 KB)
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Sweden, Estonia and Iceland
Alda Birgisdóttir, Hulda Asbjörnsdottir, Elísabet Cook, David Gislason, Christer Jansson, Isleifur Olafsson, Thorarinn Gislason, Rain Jogi & Bjarni Thjodleifsson
Pages: 625-631
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSeroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Sweden, Estonia and Iceland | Full Text | References | PDF (77.6 KB)
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Article
Fever of unknown origin in adults: Evaluation of 144 cases in a non-university hospital
Thierry Zenone
Pages: 632-638
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforFever of unknown origin in adults: Evaluation of 144 cases in a non-university hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (68.7 KB)
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Importance of rotavirus as a cause of gastroenteritis in Jordan: A hospital based study
Najwa Khuri-Bulos & Mohammad Al Khatib
Pages: 639-644
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforImportance of rotavirus as a cause of gastroenteritis in Jordan: A hospital based study | Full Text | References | PDF (68.9 KB)
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Three-year analysis of microbial aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibilities of PD peritonitis
Heidi Leppänen, Kaj P. Metsärinne, Jukka Nikoskelainen & Risto Tertti
Pages: 645-649
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforThree-year analysis of microbial aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibilities of PD peritonitis | Full Text | References | PDF (55.3 KB)
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Serum concentrations of protease inhibitors as predictors of HIV-related clinical events in patients on antiretroviral therapy
Vidar Ormaasen, Leiv Sandvik, Nina Rudberg & Johan N. Bruun
Pages: 650-653
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSerum concentrations of protease inhibitors as predictors of HIV-related clinical events in patients on antiretroviral therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (53.8 KB)
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Article
HTLV-2 infection in injection drug users in King County, Washington
Joseph R. Zunt, Ken Tapia, Hanne Thiede, Rong Lee & Holly Hagan
Pages: 654-663
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforHTLV-2 infection in injection drug users in King County, Washington | Full Text | References | PDF (84.5 KB)
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Article
Endocarditis at a tertiary hospital: Reduced acute mortality but poor long term prognosis
Cao Thach Tran & Keld Kjeldsen
Pages: 664-670
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforEndocarditis at a tertiary hospital: Reduced acute mortality but poor long term prognosis | Full Text | References | PDF (98.2 KB)
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Article
Non-preventable mumps outbreaks in schoolchildren in Catalonia
Neus Cardeñosa, Angela Domínguez, Neus Camps, Ana Martínez, Nuria Torner, Encarna Navas & Lluís Salleras
Pages: 671-674
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforNon-preventable mumps outbreaks in schoolchildren in Catalonia | Full Text | References | PDF (50.2 KB)
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Article
Factors of severity at admission during an epidemic of dengue 1 in New Caledonia (South Pacific) in 2003
M. A. Bouldouyre, F. Baumann, A. Berlioz-Arthaud, E. Chungue & F. Lacassin
Pages: 675-681
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforFactors of severity at admission during an epidemic of dengue 1 in New Caledonia (South Pacific) in 2003 | Full Text | References | PDF (70.5 KB)
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Article
Important differences in components of the metabolic syndrome between HIV-patients with and without highly active antiretroviral therapy and healthy controls
Bente Magny Bergersen, Anita Schumacher, Leiv Sandvik, Johan N. Bruun & Kåre Birkeland
Pages: 682-689
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforImportant differences in components of the metabolic syndrome between HIV-patients with and without highly active antiretroviral therapy and healthy controls | Full Text | References | PDF (93.4 KB)
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Viral etiology of pneumonia in a cohort of newborns till 24 months of age in Rural Mirzapur, Bangladesh
Khundkar Hasan PHSD, Pauline Jolly, Grace Marquis, Eliza Roy, Goutam Podder, Khorshed Alam, Fazlul Huq & Richard Sack
Pages: 690-695
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforViral etiology of pneumonia in a cohort of newborns till 24 months of age in Rural Mirzapur, Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (77 KB)
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CASE REPORTS

Case Report
Gonococcal endocarditis: forgotten but not quite gone
Andrea Cove-Smith & John L. Klein
Pages: 696-697
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforGonococcal endocarditis: forgotten but not quite gone | Full Text | References | PDF (42.4 KB)
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CASE REPORT

Case Report
Peritonitis due to Lactococcus lactis in a CAPD patient
Galip Guz, Bulent Colak, Kenan Hizel, Elif Suyani & Sukru Sindel
Pages: 698-699
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforPeritonitis due to Lactococcus lactis in a CAPD patient | Full Text | References | PDF (42.6 KB)
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Case Report
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis in a renal transplant patient
Casey Cotant, Jason F. Okulicz, Barton Brezina, Daniel J. Riley & Nicholas G. Conger
Pages: 699-702
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforHuman monocytic ehrlichiosis in a renal transplant patient | Full Text | References | PDF (83.8 KB)
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Case Report
Five cases of bacterial endocarditis after furunculosis and the ongoing saga of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
Michelle Bahrain, Minas Vasiliades, Marcos Wolff & Faheem Younus
Pages: 702-707
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforFive cases of bacterial endocarditis after furunculosis and the ongoing saga of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections | Full Text | References | PDF (73.6 KB)
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Case Report
Splenic abscess due to Staphylococcus lentus: A rare entity
George N. Karachalios, Fotios V. Michelis, Konstantinos V. Kanakis, Iris Karachaliou, Rozetta Koutri & Antonios K. Zacharof
Pages: 708-710
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSplenic abscess due to Staphylococcus lentus: A rare entity | Full Text | References | PDF (52.5 KB)
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Case Report
Profiles of biochemical parameters in central nervous system fluid during the therapeutic courses of adult Mycobacterium tuberculosis meningitis
Hakan Erdem, Bora Aksoy, Selim Kilic, Ismail Yasar Avci, Alaaddin Pahsa, Can Polat Eyigun, Bulent Besirbellioglu & Halil Yaman
Pages: 710-712
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
First Page PreviewforProfiles of biochemical parameters in central nervous system fluid during the therapeutic courses of adult Mycobacterium tuberculosis meningitis | Full Text | References | PDF (50.8 KB)
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Case Report
Leptotrichia buccalis: A rare cause of bacteraemia in non-neutropenic patients
Anton Kristensen Ulstrup & Susanne Hartvig Hartzen
Pages: 712-716
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforLeptotrichia buccalis: A rare cause of bacteraemia in non-neutropenic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (109.9 KB)
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Case Report
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) due to Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) in an HIV-positive child
A. Kroidl, K. Huck, S. Weinspach, S. Gudowius, C.R. MacKenzie, M. Oette, D. Häussinger & T. Niehues
Pages: 716-718
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforImmune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) due to Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) in an HIV-positive child | Full Text | References | PDF (54 KB)
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Case Report
Acute group A streptococcal mastoiditis complicated by pneumocephaly in a previously healthy adult
Kevin B. Laupland & J.Douglas Bosch
Pages: 719-721
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforAcute group A streptococcal mastoiditis complicated by pneumocephaly in a previously healthy adult | Full Text | References | PDF (85.5 KB)
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Case Report
Abducens nerve palsy and optic neuritis as initial manifestation in brucellosis
Basak Karakurum Goksel, Deniz Yerdelen, Mehmet Karatas, Aysel Pelit, Y.Ziya Demiroglu, O. Kizilkilic, Meliha Tan1 & Okan Toygar
Pages: 721-725
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforAbducens nerve palsy and optic neuritis as initial manifestation in brucellosis | Full Text | References | PDF (227.1 KB)
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Case Report
Epidemiological investigation on a suggestive case of Legionella pneumonia and public health implications
Paola Borella, Isabella Marchesi, Stefania Boccia, Rosarita Amore, Roberto Cagarelli, Chiara Casolari & Patrizia Marchegiano
Pages: 725-728
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforEpidemiological investigation on a suggestive case of Legionella pneumonia and public health implications | Full Text | References | PDF (81.7 KB)
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Case Report
Successful treatment of Candida parapsilosis (fluconazole-resistant) osteomyelitis with caspofungin in a HIV patient
L Legout, M Assal, P Rohner, D Lew, L Bernard & P Hoffmeyer
Pages: 728-730
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSuccessful treatment of Candida parapsilosis (fluconazole-resistant) osteomyelitis with caspofungin in a HIV patient | Full Text | References | PDF (50.4 KB)
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Case Report
Simian virus 40 sequences in an AIDS patient with a cerebral lesion: A case report
Fernanda Martini, Rosario Cultrera, Carlo Contini & Mauro Tognon
Pages: 731-733
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSimian virus 40 sequences in an AIDS patient with a cerebral lesion: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (52.4 KB)
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Case Report
Genotyping of CYP2B6 and therapeutic drug monitoring in an HIV-infected patient with high efavirenz plasma concentrations and severe CNS side-effects
Sofie Mathiesen, Ulrik Stenz Justesen, Hans-Rudolf Von Lüttichau & Ann-Brit Eg Hansen
Pages: 733-735
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforGenotyping of CYP2B6 and therapeutic drug monitoring in an HIV-infected patient with high efavirenz plasma concentrations and severe CNS side-effects | Full Text | References | PDF (53.8 KB)
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Case Report
Septicaemia due to Actinobaculum schalii
Liv Hesstvedt, Viggo Hasseltvedt, Einar Aandahl, Dominique Caugant & E. Arne Høiby
Pages: 735-737
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforSepticaemia due to Actinobaculum schalii | Full Text | References | PDF (54 KB)
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Case Report
Mycobacterium fortuitum group periprosthetic joint infection
Michael Saccente
Pages: 737-739
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforMycobacterium fortuitum group periprosthetic joint infection | Full Text | References | PDF (51.5 KB)
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Case Report
Yoghurt consumption and damaged colonic mucosa: A case of Lactococcus lactis liver abscess in an immunocompetent patient
Justin Denholm, Kylie Horne, James McMahon, M. Lindsay Grayson & Paul Johnson
Pages: 739-741
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
AbstractforYoghurt consumption and damaged colonic mucosa: A case of Lactococcus lactis liver abscess in an immunocompetent patient | Full Text | References | PDF (102.6 KB)
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editorial
Successful management of severe group A streptococcal soft tissue infections using an aggressive medical regimen including intravenous polyspecific immunoglobulin together with a conservative surgical approach
Scott J. R. Chapman, Helen Opdam, Robert Donato & Paul D. R. Johnson
Pages: 742-743
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforSuccessful management of severe group A streptococcal soft tissue infections using an aggressive medical regimen including intravenous polyspecific immunoglobulin together with a conservative surgical approach | Full Text | References | PDF (187.3 KB)
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Editorial
Predictors of mortality in paediatric nosocomial meningitis: Results from 12 years national survey
Vladimir Krcmery, Adriana Ondrusova, Lesley Bucko & Erich Kalavsky
Pages: 744-745
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforPredictors of mortality in paediatric nosocomial meningitis: Results from 12 years national survey | Full Text | References | PDF (33.1 KB)
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Editorial
Leptospirosis is still a mortal infection in even today's world
Vedat Turhan & Saban Cavuslu
Page: 746
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforLeptospirosis is still a mortal infection in even today's world | Full Text | References | PDF (29.4 KB)
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Editorial
Symptoms of post-Lyme syndrome in long-term outcome of patients with neuroborreliosis
D. Pícha, L. Moravcova, S. Lasikova, D. Holeckova & V. Maresova
Pages: 747-748
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforSymptoms of post-Lyme syndrome in long-term outcome of patients with neuroborreliosis | Full Text | References | PDF (37 KB)
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Editorial
CA-125, adenosine deaminase, and PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis
R. Lopez Rodriguez & F. L. Lado Lado
Pages: 749-750
Published online: 08 Jul 2009
CitationforCA-125, adenosine deaminase, and PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (36.9 KB)
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