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Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
ISSN 2146-3158 · Eldaghayes Publisher · 232 artikel di indeks
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A Case of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens Bacteremia Associated with Sugarcane Juice Ingestion
ABSTRACT Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens is a Gram-negative bacterium that has previously been described as a plant pathogen. To the best of our knowledge, only one previous case of human infection with Gluconacetobacter species has been described and was associated with severe immunodeficiency. We…
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Identification of Novel Vaccine Candidates against Yellow Fever Virus from the Envelope Protein: An Insilico Approach
ABSTRACT Objectives: Yellow fever virus (YFV) is an enveloped positive sense RNA virus. It is the causative agent of the mosquito-borne disease yellow fever. The aim of this study was to design multi epitopes vaccine for YFV from envelope protein eliciting humoral and cellular immunity. Methods…
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Ophthalmomyiasis Caused by Oestrus ovis
ABSTRACT Ophthalmomyiasis externa refers to the involvement of external surface of eyes by the larvae of dipterous flies. We here describe case of external ophthalmomyiasis wherein larvae (five in number) were removed by using forceps under local anaesthesia and identified as larvae of Oestrus…
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Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Pathogens in the Indoor Air and Floors of Surgical Wards in a University Teaching Hospital
Objective: The hospital environment is a major source of nosocomial pathogens. These pathogens could contaminate and colonize surgical wounds leading to infections. This study evaluated the bacteriological quality of air and floors of surgical wards of a University Teaching Hospital in Abuja…
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Fusarium: A rare factor in diabetic foot infection
Diabetic foot infections are an important cause of morbidity. In humans, Fusarium causes external infections. A male obese patient at the age of 56 who had been getting treatment in various clinics due to ulceration and lymphedema. Treatment started with tigecycline 50 mg vial 2x1. Alcaligenes…
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Nosocomial infections in very low birth weight infants
Objective: We aimed to find out the incidence and risk factors of nosocomial infections in VLBW neonates and to explore the microbiologic flora, sensitivity pattern and outcome. Methods: A prospective, observational study was performed in a neonatal intensive care unit of a teaching hospital. VLBW…
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HIV associated Mycobacterium colombiense cervical lymphadenitis: A case report
We report a case of Mycobacterium colombiense in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patient who presented with tender cervical lymphadenopathy that progressed to a fistulous tract. The identification, treatment, and management of infection with this pathogen are discussed. This…
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An unusual masquerader residing in the lungs
Parasitic infections of the lungs are almost always rare as the number of causative parasites is limited. There is an equal balance between protozoans and helminths causing lung infections. Most of the times, these infections are only seen in immunocompromised individuals. Among the helminths…
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Prevalence of Staphylococci in commercially processed food products in Karachi-Pakistan
Objectives: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Staphylococci, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Methicillin Resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in commercially prepared food items that involve human handling, in Karachi-Pakistan. Methods: In a cross-sectional survey approach, in…
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Mycobacterium mucogenicum causing central line-related sepsis in a home parenteral nutrition patient
Long-term home parenteral nutrition is associated with increased risk of line infection and subsequent sepsis. Line infections involving rapidly growing mycobacteria are almost exclusively found in immunocompromised patients. The authors report a case of opportunistic line-sepsis caused by…
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Streptococcus pneumoniae acquisition among vaccinated Malaysian hajj pilgrims and its associated factors
Objective: To describe the acquisition of Streptococcus pneumoniae among Malaysian hajj pilgrims and to determine the association with pneumococcal vaccination and respiratory symptoms. Methods: This was a cross sectional study performed on Malaysian hajj pilgrims in a mass ritual gathering event…
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Molecular detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei in patients with suspected pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis.
Objectives: Since melioidosis mimics tuberculosis clinically and radiologically, there is a need for a rapid diagnostic method to help the clinician to initiate appropriate antimicrobial treatment in order to prevent mortality. Our objective was to standardize a nested PCR for B. pseudomallei and…
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Expansion of plasmid mediated blaACT-2 among Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with postoperative infection and its transcriptional response under cephalosporin stress.
Objectives: Organisms harboring multiple plasmid mediated β-lactamases are major concerns in nosocomial infections. Among these plasmid mediated β-lactamases, ACT (EBC family) is a clinically important enzyme capable of hydrolyzing broad spectrum cephalosporins. Therefore, the present study was…
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Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in children with typhoid fever and serotype of Salmonella typhi in Jakarta
Objectives: Indonesia is known for high incidence of typhoid fever especially in children. This study aimed to observe antibiotic susceptibility in circulating Salmonella typhi serotypes in children with typhoid. Methods: A cross sectional study design was conducted. A total of 142 blood samples…
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Intestinal parasitic infections in leukemic patients with diarrhea
Objectives: Leukemic patients are at increased risk of severe infections with parasites. Moreover, intestinal parasites can lead to severe diarrhea in patients with immunosuppression. The purpose of this study is to decide intestinal parasitic infections and clinical aspects in leukemic patients…
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Epidemiologic Characteristics of Foodborne Outbreaks in Southern Vietnam, 2009–2013
Introduction: Accurate data on the burden of foodborne diseases (FBD) are important to inform prevention and control measures. We described epidemiologic characteristics and assessed trends in foodborne outbreaks in Southern Vietnam. Methodology: We analyzed surveillance data of outbreaks reported…
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Surviving Mardi Gras in an Intensive Care Unit
Penicilliosis is a life threatening fungal infection caused by Penicillium marneffei (PM). It has a high mortality rate if not picked up in time and treated appropriately. Making an early diagnosis is a key in improving outcomes. It is endemic in Southeast Asia and causes disseminated disease in…
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The 'Starry Sky' in Tuberculoma
A 27 year old lady was admitted with high-grade fever, severe headache along with dry-cough and she was being treated for neurocysticercosis on basis of ‘starry sky’ pattern on her magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain. She was found to have hemorrhagic and exudative pleural effusion (Light’s…
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Influence of subinhibitory-concentration (sub-MIC) Cefetoxime on biofilm formation. SEM study of ESBL-producing Salmonella typhi
Objectives: In the present study, we have analyzed ESBL-producing S. typhi’s capability in forming a significant amount of biofilm on plastic and glass surface, and the influence of cefetoxime on biofilm development at subinhibitory (Sub-MIC) concentration. Methods: Nine strains of…
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Frequency of Carbapenemase Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Objective: Carbapenemase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae is emerging as an important pathogen worldwide which has alarming clinical threat with serious effects on patients’ outcome. The aim of our study is to determine prevalence of carbapenemase producing K. pneumoniae and its antibiotic…