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  1. Eradication of oral Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) not only reduces the infection rate from the transmission route but also improves the success rate of intragastric eradication. MAXPOWER Biological Bacteriostat...

    Authors: Yongkang Lai, Xiaoyang Dong, Yingxiao Song, Jiulong Zhao, Yiqi Du and Zhaoshen Li
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:540
  2. Cervical cancer (CC) is a significant global public health concern, particularly in developing countries such as Colombia. The main risk factor involves high-risk HPV types (HR-HPV) infection, coupled with pop...

    Authors: Heiser Arteaga-Pautt, O. Elias Bru-Cordero, Dina Ricardo-Caldera, Lyda Espitia-Pérez, Paula Avilés-Vergara, Catalina Tovar-Acero, Lorena Castaño-Caraballo, Sandra Janeth Perdomo-Lara, Helvey Ramón Zetién-Arteaga, Valentina Behaine-Bravo and Sara Cecilia Soto-De León
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:539
  3. As SARS-CoV-2 continues to be relevant and cause illnesses, the effect of emerging virus variants on perinatal health remains to be elucidated. It was demonstrated that vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is a...

    Authors: Muhammad T.K. Zia, Kishan Kumar, Edmund La Gamma, Fauzia Shakeel, Iman Hanna, Xinhua Lin and Nazeeh Hanna
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:537
  4. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of immunosuppression management on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes.

    Authors: Hugo Bes-Berlandier, Benjamin Coiffard, Julien Bermudez, Nadine Demazes-dufeu, Bérengère Coltey, Céline Boschi, Philippe Colson, Sami Hraiech, Martine Reynaud-Gaubert and Nadim Cassir
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:536
  5. To assess the immunogenicity of the current primary polio vaccination schedule in China and compare it with alternative schedules using Sabin or Salk-strain IPV (sIPV, wIPV).

    Authors: Jiawei Xu, Yang Liu, Wei Qiu, Wenwen Li, Xiaoxiao Hu, Xia Li, Qiang Fan, Wenge Tang, Yujie Wang, Qing Wang and Ning Yao
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:535
  6. Central nervous system infections, typified by bacterial meningitis, stand as pivotal emergencies recurrently confronted by neurologists. Timely and precise diagnosis constitutes the cornerstone for efficaciou...

    Authors: Song Han, Suge Yang, Zhongzheng Chang and Yun Wang
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:534
  7. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can cause liver failure, while individuals with Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus Disease (AIDS) are highly susceptible to various opportunistic infections, which can occur conc...

    Authors: Wei Fu, Zi Wei Deng, Pei Wang, Zhen Wang Zhu, Ye Pu, Zhi Bing Xie, Yong Zhong Li and Hong Ying Yu
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:533
  8. HIV self-testing (HIVST) was recommended to improve HIV testing services. China initiated some of the first HIVST pilots in the world, providing a unique opportunity for implementation research. We aim to inve...

    Authors: Fan Yang, Peizhen Zhao, Weiming Tang, Joseph D. Tucker, Wenqian Xu and Cheng Wang
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:532
  9. Tuberculosis (TB) causes over 1 million deaths annually. Providing effective treatment is a key strategy for reducing TB deaths. In this study, we identified factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outc...

    Authors: Do Kyung Ryuk, Daniele M. Pelissari, Kleydson Alves, Patricia Bartholomay Oliveira, Marcia C. Castro, Ted Cohen, Mauro Sanchez and Nicolas A. Menzies
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:531
  10. The contact plate method is widely accepted and used in various fields where hygiene and contamination levels are crucial. Evidence regarding the applicability of the contact plate method for sampling fabric m...

    Authors: Feng Chen, Yaru Li, Wanqiu Wang, Juan Li, Dong Wang, Xiaxia Sun, Yaping Peng and Jianjun Deng
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:530
  11. Taiwan, deeply impacted by the 2003 SARS outbreak, promptly implemented rigorous infection control and prevention (ICP) measures in January 2020 to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional ser...

    Authors: Chang-Hua Chen, Day-Yu Chao, Chew-Teng Kor, Su-Feng Kuo, Jen-Shiou Lin, Huei-Wen Lai, Yen-Tze Liu, Ching-Hsiung Lin and Mu-Kuan Chen
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:529
  12. Ascites is a pathological collection of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity, which is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis, an advanced liver disease. Bacterial infection increases the mortality ra...

    Authors: Abubeker Shemsu Helil, Shambel Araya Haile, Yohannis Birhanu, Hailemichael Desalegn, Daniel Melese Desalegn, Rozina Ambachew Geremew, Zenebe Gebreyohannes, Awad Mohammed, Daniel Dejene Wondimagegnehu, Gonfa Ayana, Anteneh Mehari Tizazu and Kassu Desta
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:528
  13. Renal impairment is a predictor of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) severity. No studies have compared COVID-19 outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients with impaired renal function wi...

    Authors: Hiromu Tanaka, Shotaro Chubachi, Takanori Asakura, Ho Namkoong, Shuhei Azekawa, Shiro Otake, Kensuke Nakagawara, Takahiro Fukushima, Ho Lee, Mayuko Watase, Kaori Sakurai, Tatsuya Kusumoto, Katsunori Masaki, Hirofumi Kamata, Makoto Ishii, Naoki Hasegawa…
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:527
  14. The recently used pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) has not been adequately studied as a predictive marker for mortality in immunosuppressed patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of ...

    Authors: Çağlayan Merve Ayaz, Özge Turhan, Vural Taner Yılmaz, Haydar Adanır, Beyza Sezer and Dilara Öğünç
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:526
  15. The burden of hepatitis E in Southeast Asia is substantial, influenced by its distinct socio-economic and environmental factors, as well as variations in healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to assess...

    Authors: Ulugbek Khudayberdievich Mirzaev, Serge Ouoba, Ko Ko, Zayar Phyo, Chanroth Chhoung, Akuffo Golda Ataa, Aya Sugiyama, Tomoyuki Akita and Junko Tanaka
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:525
  16. While existing research on people living with HIV (PWH) during the COVID-19 pandemic primarily focused on their clinical outcomes, a critical gap remains in understanding the implications of COVID-19 delivery ...

    Authors: Yanink Caro-Vega, Lorena Guerrero-Torres, Andrea Cárdenas-Ortega, Alexandra Martin-Onraët, Patricia Rodríguez-Zulueta, Karla Romero-Mora, María Gómez-Palacio Schjetnan and Alicia Piñeirúa-Menéndez
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:524
  17. In Thailand, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) regularly performs visual larval surveys throughout the country to monitor dengue fever outbreaks. Since 2016, the DDC switched from a paper-based to a digi...

    Authors: Naiyana Sahavechaphan, Asamaporn Chatrattikorn, Manot Rattananen, Pongsakorn Sadakorn, Darin Areechokchai and Sopon Iamsirithaworn
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:523
  18. Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB) are a critical public health threat globally; however, there are inadequate surveillance data, especially in intensive care units (ICU), to inform infection...

    Authors: Jane Wairimu Maina, Jeniffer Munyiva Mutua and Abednego Moki Musyoki
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:522
  19. Invasive fungal infection (IFI) has become an increasing problem in NICU neonates, and end-organ damage (EOD) from IFI is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in neonates. This study was conduc...

    Authors: Tao Han, Meng Qiu, Xinxin Niu, Shumei wang, Feng Wang, Jingke Cao, Shanghong Tang, Liping Cheng, Yabo Mei, Huayu Liang, Zhichun Feng, Geyu Chen and Qiuping Li
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:521
  20. On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared its fifth Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak, culminating in 142 confirmed and 22 probable cases. The reproductive rate (R) of this outbreak was 1.25. We described persons...

    Authors: Allan Komakech, Shannon Whitmer, Jonathan Izudi, Charles Kizito, Mackline Ninsiima, Sherry R. Ahirirwe, Zainah Kabami, Alex R. Ario, Daniel Kadobera, Benon Kwesiga, Samuel Gidudu, Richard Migisha, Issa Makumbi, Daniel Eurien, Joshua Kayiwa, Lilian Bulage…
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:520
  21. Targeting mucosal immunity of the gut, which is known to provide antigen processing, while avoiding excessive or unnecessary inflammation, was tested as a way to modulate COVID-19 severity.

    Authors: Toshio Inui, Oksana Kruglova, Olga Martynenko, Kostiantyn Martynenko, Vadym Tieroshyn, Anatoliy Gavrylov, Kentaro Kubo, Hajime Yamakage, Borys Kutsyn, Alla Kubashko, Zoryana Veklych, Yurika Terashima, Martin Mette and Galyna Kutsyna
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:519
  22. It is important to determine the prevalence and prognosis of community-acquired infection (CAI) and nosocomial infection (NI) to develop treatment strategies and appropriate medical policies in aging society.

    Authors: Nozomi Takahashi, Taro Imaeda, Takehiko Oami, Toshikazu Abe, Nobuaki Shime, Kosaku Komiya, Hideki Kawamura, Yasuo Yamao, Kiyohide Fushimi and Taka‑aki Nakada
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:518
  23. Tuberculosis (TB) treatment delay is one of the major challenges of TB care in many low-income countries. Such cases may contribute to an increased TB transmission and severity of illness. The aim of this stud...

    Authors: Daniel Dawit Rima, Derese Legese and Endrias Markos Woldesemayat
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:517
  24. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor in the development of head and neck cancers (HNCs), with varying prevalence and impact. This study aims to systematically revi...

    Authors: Prakasini Satapathy, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Hashem Abu Serhan, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Divya Sharma, Mithhil Arora, Sarvesh Rustagi, AlKaabi NA, Ahmed Alsayyah, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Maha F. Al-Subaie, Mubarak Alfaresi, Mohammed Alissa and Ali A. Rabaan
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:516
  25. Lagenidium deciduum is an oomycete that can cause infections in mammals that present similarly to pythiosis and mucormycosis. Most of the existing case reports have occurred in canines and have been fatal. In an...

    Authors: Joanna Theophilopoulos, Rebekah King, Autumn Citta, Constance Alford, Natalie Dotson, Connie Cañete-Gibas, Carmita Sanders, Nathan Wiederhold, John A. Ligon and Connie Trieu
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:515
  26. As is known, CD4 cell count is a significant parameter predicting HIV progression, opportunistic infections and death in HIV-infected individuals, as well was an important indicator for initiating antiretrovir...

    Authors: Yuwei Li, Hengli Liu, Shuangmei Zhang, Yanyun Zhang, Haiyang Wang, Huanhuan Zhang and Xia Li
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:514
  27. Long-term exposure to high-risk human papillomavirus (Hr-HPV) is a well-known necessary condition for development of cervical cancer. The aim of this study is to screen for Hr-HPV using vaginal self-sampling, ...

    Authors: Ban Traore, Yaya Kassogue, Brehima Diakite, Fousseyni Diarra, Kadidiatou Cisse, Oumar Kassogue, Modibo Diarra, Aissata Coulibaly, Bourama Coulibaly, Hama Diallo, Zoumana Diarra, Madani Ly, Aminata Maiga, Sidi Boula Sissoko, Adama Seydou Sissoko, Cheick Bougadari Traore…
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:513
  28. Diarrhea is a common disease in immunocompromised patients and can be associated with greater morbidity and even mortality. Therefore, the present study was designed to determine the prevalence of Aeromonas spp.,...

    Authors: Hosein Heydari, Abolfazl Iranikhah, Ahmad Ghasemi, Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi, Seyed Ali Sadat-Mirei, Saeed Shams and Somayeh Kermani
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:512
  29. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors associated with isoniazid-resistant and rifampicin-susceptible tuberculosis (Hr-TB) in adults.

    Authors: Jing Guo, Yan Han, Xia Zhang, Feishen Lin, Liangyu Chen and Xuebing Feng
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:511

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  30. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide. The highest incidence of severe disease is in the first 6 months of life, with infants bo...

    Authors: Fiona Giannini, Alexandra B. Hogan, Mohinder Sarna, Kathryn Glass and Hannah C. Moore
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:510
  31. Pregnant women are at risk of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially leading to obstetric and neonatal complications. Placental transfer of antibodies directed to SARS-CoV-2 may be protective against neonata...

    Authors: An Vercoutere, Mbiton Joel Zina, Meltem Telis, Jean-Christophe Goffard, Michel Boulvain, Loïc de Doncker, Sara Derisbourg, Sylvie Houben, Marie-Luce Delforge, Caroline Daelemans and Dorottya Kelen
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:509
  32. Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare but severe and often fatal cause of disease in humans. We present 2 clinical cases of sepsis and skin abscesses / cellulitis caused by C. violaceum seen in a referral hospital ...

    Authors: Bùi Văn Nam, Bùi Thanh Hà, Đặng Thị Thúy, H. Rogier van Doorn and Bùi Vũ Huy
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:508
  33. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant health challenge affecting many people including those from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Even though HIV can be transmitted through various means, mother-t...

    Authors: Hidaya Mohammed, Martha Suntah Kebir, Comfort Obiribea, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman and Bright Opoku Ahinkorah
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:507
  34. The sharp increase in fungal infections, insufficient diagnostic and treatment capabilities for fungal infections, poor prognosis of patients with fungal infections as well as the increasing drug resistance of...

    Authors: Huiyuan Zhang, Yinglin Wang, Ruigang Diao, Xuechen Huo and Quan Zhao
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:506
  35. Research on the advantages of probiotics has attracted increasing interest based on the number of publications, products, and public awareness of their benefits. This review evaluated the role of probiotics (s...

    Authors: Erni Juwita Nelwan, Allerma Herdiman, Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij, Richella Khansa Lauditta, Syarif Maulana Yusuf and Eva Suarthana
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:505
  36. While numerous studies have evaluated the real-world performance of rapid antigen tests (RATs), data on the effect of Omicron sublineages such as XBB and reinfections on RAT performance is limited. We assessed...

    Authors: Celine Y. Tan, Kangwei Zeng, Lin Cui, Raymond T P Lin and Mark Chen
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:504
  37. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is an emerging technique for the clinical diagnosis of infectious disease that has rarely been used for the diagnosis of ascites infection in patients with cirrhos...

    Authors: Pei Shi, Juan Liu, An Liang, Wentao Zhu, Jiwei Fu, Xincheng Wu, Yuchen Peng, Songsong Yuan and Xiaoping Wu
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:503
  38. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health problems worldwide and mainly affect women. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of UTIs in pregnant women and determine the antimicrobi...

    Authors: Yasmin Barnawi, Ahlam Alghamdi, Alnada Ibrahim, Lina Al-Anazi, Ghada Alhumaida, Reema Alotaibi, Mohammad Khan, Dareen Baz, Mohammed Alraey, Afrah Alkazemi, Hajar Alqhatani and Hadeel Waggas
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:502
  39. The study aims were to evaluate the species distribution and antimicrobial resistance profile of Gram-negative pathogens isolated from specimens of intra-abdominal infections (IAI), urinary tract infections (U...

    Authors: Ying Fu, Feng Zhao, Jie Lin, Pengcheng Li and Yunsong Yu
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:501
  40. Dengue Viral Infection (DVI) has become endemic in Pakistan since the first major outbreak in Karachi in 1996. Despite aggressive measures taken by relevant authorities, Pakistan has been dealing with a worsen...

    Authors: Muhammad Riaz, Sabriah Noor Binti Harun, Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Yusra Habib Khan, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Aamir Husain, Muhammad Mujeeb khan and Amer Hayat Khan
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:500
  41. Screening for tuberculosis (TB) and providing TB preventive treatment (TPT) along with antiretroviral therapy is key components of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) care. The uptake of TPT during the coronav...

    Authors: Senedu Bekele Gebreegziabher, Akililu Alemu Ashuro, Tsegaye Hailu Kumssa, Melese Yeshambaw Teferi, Endawoke Amsalu Alemayue, Daniel Gemechu Datiko, Solomon Abebe Yimer and Mulatu Biru Shagre
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:499
  42. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a significant threat to global health with Neisseria gonorrhoea emerging as a key pathogen of concern. In Australia, the Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Program (AGSP)...

    Authors: Phu Cong Do, Yibeltal Alemu Assefa, Suliasi Mekerusa Batikawai, Megbaru Alemu Abate and Simon Andrew Reid
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:498
  43. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in phage therapy as an effective therapeutic tool against colibacillosis caused by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) which resulted from the increasing nu...

    Authors: Mobina Karami, Ali Goudarztalejerdi, Abdolmajid Mohammadzadeh and Enayat Berizi
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:497
  44. Early in the host-response to infection, neutrophils release calprotectin, triggering several immune signalling cascades. In acute infection management, identifying infected patients and stratifying these by r...

    Authors: Eva Diehl-Wiesenecker, Noa Galtung, Johannes Dickescheid, Monika Prpic, Rajan Somasundaram, Kai Kappert and Wolfgang Bauer
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:496
  45. In November 2019, the world faced a pandemic called SARS-CoV-2, which became a major threat to humans and continues to be. To overcome this, many plants were explored to find a cure.

    Authors: Eraj Irfan, Erum Dilshad, Faisal Ahmad, Fahad Nasser Almajhdi, Tajamul Hussain, Gholamreza Abdi and Yasir Waheed
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:495
  46. Brain-heart infusion agar supplemented with 4 µg/mL of vancomycin (BHI-V4) was commonly used for the detection of heterogeneous (hVISA) and vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA). However, its diagn...

    Authors: Xin Cheng, Juntong Zhou, Fan Yuan, Jingxin Ma, Shuilong Guo and Jianrong Su
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:494
  47. Diet plays an important role in Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, and our objective was to investigate potential connections between dietary patterns, specific food groups, and HP infection status in U.S. adult...

    Authors: Huan Zhang, Chao Xu, Ju Zhang, Jumei Yin, Nuo Yao, Qimeng Pang, Zhihua Liu, Chenchen Wang, Yongquan Shi, Lei Shang and Zheyi Han
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:493
  48. Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem in the globe, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In malaria endemic areas, most pregnant women remain asymptomatic, but malaria could still cause compl...

    Authors: Adane Tilahun, Mulat Yimer, Woynshet Gelaye, Banchamlak Tegegne, Demeke Endalamaw, Fikirte Estifanos, Abtie Abebaw and Aberham Abere
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:492
  49. Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species, poses a significant global health concern. Among its diverse clinical manifestations, neurobrucellosis remains an infrequent yet debilitating complicati...

    Authors: Ahmad Alikhani, Noushin Ahmadi, Mehran Frouzanian and Amirsaleh Abdollahi
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:491
  50. It is challenging to diagnose brucellosis in nonendemic regions because it is a nonspecific febrile disease. The accurate identification of Brucella spp. in clinical microbiology laboratories (CMLs) continues to ...

    Authors: Jae Hyeon Park, Taek Soo Kim, Hyunwoong Park and Chang Kyung Kang
    Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases 2024 24:489

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