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Meningovascular neurosyphilis with basilar artery thrombosis in HIV patient
We report a case of meningovascular neurosyphilis in a patient with HIV in whom basilar artery thrombosis and reactive VDRL in CSF were detected. Treatment with penicillin was instituted with adequate response showing clinical improvement. Neurosyphilis is a differential diagnosis in young patients with cerebral infarction, especially in HIV patients. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Edgar Perez Barrag án, Elena Urdez Hernández, Bernardo Pérez Orozco, Mariela Sánchez González Source Type: research

Role of MexAB-OprM and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps and class 1 integrons in resistance to antibiotics in burn and Intensive Care Unit isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The overexpression of efflux pumps and existence of class 1 integrons are the most important mechanisms that contribute to antimicrobial resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa especially in burn and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The present study evaluated the role of MexAB-OprM and MexXY-OprM efflux pumps and class 1 integrons in resistance to antibiotics in burn and ICU isolates of P. aeruginosa. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hamid Reza Goli, Mohammad Reza Nahaei, Mohammad Ahangarzadeh Rezaee, Alka Hasani, Hossein Samadi Kafil, Mohammad Aghazadeh, Mojtaba Nikbakht, Younes Khalili Source Type: research

High throughput sequencing-based analysis of microbial diversity in dental unit waterlines supports the importance of providing safe water for clinical use
This study aims to explore the water quality of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) and the diversity of microbial communities in DUWLs. Water samples from 33 dental chair units (DCUs) were collected, diluted and then spread on sterilized R2A plate for incubation. Subsequently, the microbial colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/ml) were recorded by an automatic colony analyzer. Total DNA extracted from the rest of the samples was tested on the Illumina MiSeq PE300 platform. T-test and Kruskal –Wallis rank test were adopted for statistical analysis. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yuan Zhang, Yifan Ping, Ruyu Zhou, Juan Wang, Guangdong Zhang Source Type: research

College women, HPV genotyping and sexual behavior before HPV vaccination: Results from samples stored for a long time
HPV is the sexually transmitted agent most common among young people, like college students. The aim of study was to associate sexual behavior characteristics of women with HPV, detected in genital samples taken before the introduction of the HPV vaccine. Female students during 2001 –2005 donated genital samples and the samples were re-analyzed in 2013 for HPV genotyping by RT-PCR. The frozen storage of the students’ genital samples allowed the detection of HPV DNA and its genotyping after years of sample collection. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Antonia Herrera-Ortiz, Carlos J. Conde-Glez, Ma. Leonidez Olamendi-Portugal, Santa Garc ía-Cisneros, Tanya Plett-Torres, Miguel A. Sánchez-Alemán Source Type: research

Cross-sectional study of MERS-CoV-specific RNA and antibodies in animals that have had contact with MERS patients in Saudi Arabia
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a newly emerged coronavirus that is associated with a severe respiratory disease in humans in the Middle East. The epidemiological profiles of the MERS-CoV infections suggest zoonotic transmission from an animal reservoir to humans. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Samy Kasem, Ibraheem Qasim, Ali Al-Hufofi, Osman Hashim, Ali Alkarar, Ali Abu-Obeida, Albagir Gaafer, Abdelhamid Elfadil, Ahmed Zaki, Ahmed Al-Romaihi, Nasereldeen Babekr, Nadr El-Harby, Raed Hussien, Ali AL-Sahaf, Ali Al-Doweriej, Faisal Bayoumi, Leo L.M Source Type: research

Hidden burden of chikungunya in North India; A prospective study in a tertiary care centre
Arboviral diseases, such as chikungunya, dengue and now zika represent a public health problem, especially in tropical countries. Epidemiology of chikungunya and dengue is well known, including its social and climatic factors associated, but only few data and reports of chikungunya are available from North India. The clinical differentiation of chikungunya from dengue is no doubt challenging since both diseases can share clinical signs and symptoms leading to potential misdiagnosis of chikungunya in areas where dengue is endemic. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anju Dinkar, Jitendra Singh, Pradyot Prakash, Arghya Das, Gopal Nath Source Type: research

College women, HPV genotyping and sexual behavior before HPV vaccination: Results from samples stored for a long time
HPV is the sexually transmitted agent most common among young people, like college students. The aim of study was to associate sexual behavior characteristics of women with HPV, detected in genital samples taken before the introduction of the HPV vaccine. Female students during 2001 –2005 donated genital samples and the samples were re-analyzed in 2013 for HPV genotyping by RT-PCR. The frozen storage of the students’ genital samples allowed the detection of HPV DNA and its genotyping after years of sample collection. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Antonia Herrera-Ortiz, Carlos Jes ús Conde-Glez, Ma. Leonidez Olamendi-Portugal, Santa García-Cisneros, Tanya Plett-Torres, Miguel A. Sánchez-Alemán Source Type: research

Cross-sectional study of MERS-CoV-specific RNA and antibodies in animals that have had contact with MERS patients in Saudi Arabia
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a newly emerged coronavirus that is associated with a severe respiratory disease in humans in the Middle East. The epidemiological profiles of the MERS-CoV infections suggest zoonotic transmission from an animal reservoir to humans. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Samy Kasem, Ibrahim Qasim, Ali Al-Hufofi, Osman Hashim, Ali Alkarar, Ali Abu-Obeida, Albagir Gaafer, Abdelhamid Elfadil, Ahmed Zaki, Ahmed Al-Romaihi, Nasereldeen Babekr, Nadr El-Harby, Raed Hussien, Ali AL-Sahaf, Ali Al-Doweriej, Faisal Bayoumi, Leo L.M. Source Type: research

Prevalence of influenza vaccine hesitancy at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Influenza vaccine hesitancy is a major problem worldwide, with significant public health consequences. We aimed to determine the prevalence of influenza vaccine hesitancy and the effect of vaccine awareness campaigns on vaccine acceptance among three groups (parents, adult patients, and healthcare workers [HCWs]) at King Abdulaziz Medical City, a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Abdullah A. Alabbad, Abdulaziz K. Alsaad, Mohamed A. Al Shaalan, Sulaiman Alola, Esam A. Albanyan Source Type: research

Outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases in Muslim majority countries
The increase in Muslim parents ’ refusal and hesitancy to accept childhood vaccination was identified as one of the contributing factors in the increase of vaccine-preventable diseases cases in countries such as Afghanistan, Malaysia and Pakistan. The spread of inaccurate and irresponsible information by the anti-vaccination mo vement may inflict more harm than good on Muslim communities. To curb this issue, health authorities in Pakistan and Malaysia have resorted to imposing strict punishments on parents who refuse to allow their children to be vaccinated. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ali Ahmed, Kah S. Lee, Allah Bukhsh, Yaser M. Al-Worafi, Md. Moklesur R. Sarker, Long C. Ming, Tahir M. Khan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Competition assays between ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates collected from Lebanese elderly: An additional cost on fitness
In this study, the competitive growth of MDR Enterobacteriaceae isolated from elderly is assessed. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - October 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nourhane Hafza, Caren Challita, Iman Dandachi, Mounir Bousaab, Elias Dahdouh, Ziad Daoud Source Type: research