The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Dec 2013
Epidemiological, clinical and viral characteristics of fatal cases of human avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in Zhejiang Province, China.
The high mortality of avian influenza H7N9 in humans is a cause of great concern in China. ⋯ Age along with a history of smoking, chronic lung disease, immuno-suppressive disorders, chronic drug use and delayed Oseltamivir treatment are risk factors which might contribute to fatal outcome in human H7N9 infection.
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The Journal of infection · Nov 2013
Review Meta AnalysisCommercial MPT64-based tests for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: a meta-analysis.
We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies to evaluate the accuracy of commercial MPT64-based immunochromatographic tests for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. ⋯ Commercial MPT64-based immunochromatographic tests are highly sensitive and specific for rapid identification of M. tuberculosis complex. They are good alternatives to biochemical test and molecular assays. Nevertheless, additional studies are required in setting with high prevalence of mpt64 mutations or high contamination of cultures.
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The Journal of infection · Nov 2013
A population based study of the epidemiology of Herpes Zoster and its complications.
To assess the incidence of Herpes Zoster (HZ) and its complications in the Israeli general population and specifically in immune-compromised individuals, and to identify risk factors for developing HZ and post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). ⋯ Extrapolating to the entire Israeli population, we estimate over 24,000 new cases of HZ and 1250 new cases of PHN each year. Cost-effectiveness analysis should be performed to determine the threshold age for vaccination against HZ.
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The Journal of infection · Sep 2013
Community-acquired pneumonia during the first post-pandemic influenza season: a prospective, multicentre cohort study.
To determine the aetiology, clinical features and prognosis of CAP during the first post-pandemic influenza season. We also assessed the factors associated with severe disease and tested the ability of a scoring system for identifying influenza A (H1N1)pdm09-related pneumonia. ⋯ The frequency of bacterial and viral pneumonia during the first post-pandemic influenza season was similar. The main identified virus was influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, which was associated with severe disease. Although certain presenting clinical features may allow recognition of influenza A (H1N1)pdm09-related pneumonia, it is difficult to express them in a reliable scoring system.
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The Journal of infection · Sep 2013
A nationwide study of comorbidity and risk of reinfection after Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.
Data on risk factors and rates of reinfection associated with Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) are sparse. ⋯ Patients with previous SAB have a 60-fold higher risk of SAB compared to the general population. Patients with HIV infection, renal disease, diabetes, liver disease, peptic ulcer and paraplegia had the highest rates of reinfection.