- A Fatal Case of Bacteremia Caused by Vibrio cholerae Non-O1/O139
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Hwang S, Kim Y, Jung H, Chang HH, Kim SJ, Park HK, Lee JM, Kim HI, Kim SW
- KMID: 2517470
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):384-390.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0301
Vibrio cholerae is a pathogen known to cause the waterborne epidemic disease cholera. Overall, V. cholerae O1 or O139 strains produce the cholera toxin that cause gastroenteritis, resulting in watery... -
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- Range of Varicella Zoster Co-Infections with COVID-19, Singapore
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Loh J, Tham SM, Tambyah PA, Yan G, Lee CK, Chai LYA
- KMID: 2517471
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):391-394.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0154
There have been recent descriptions of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presenting as ‘varicella-like exanthem’. We report three cases of patients with VaricellaZoster Virus (VZV) and COVID-19 co-infections, presenting... -
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- Risk of Klebsiella pneumoniae Endogenous Endophthalmitis during Bacteremia: Implications for Screening
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Bhikoo R, Ingram PR, Cunningham W, Gounder P, Host B, Chen FK
- KMID: 2517469
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):381-383.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0023
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- Microbiologic Diagnosis of Pyogenic Spondylitis
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Kim NJ
- KMID: 2517443
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):238-246.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0054
Pyogenic spondylitis requires long-term antibiotics treatment and identification of the etiologic microorganism is essential. The first test in the microbiologic diagnosis of pyogenic spondylitis is a blood culture. Any microorganisms... -
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- Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Patients with Healthcare-Associated Infections
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Choi YK, Byeon EJ, Park JJ, Lee J, Seo YB
- KMID: 2517465
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):355-363.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0030
Background: There have been recent proposals to categorize healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) separately from community-acquired infections (CAIs). The aim of this study was to compare the antibiotic resistance of pathogens causing... -
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- Knowledge and Attitudes of School Teachers on Vaccination in Greece
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Gkentzi D, Benetatou E, Karatza A, Marangos M, Varvarigou A, Dimitriou G
- KMID: 2517466
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):364-367.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0153
Few studies have assessed attitudes and beliefs of school teachers on vaccination. Our crosssectional questionnaire-based prospective survey aims to explore vaccination coverage and relevant knowledge of school teachers in Greece.... -
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- Retrospective Analysis of the Serovars and Antibiogram of Vibrio cholerae Isolates of the 2017 Ilorin Cholera Outbreak, Nigeria
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Amadu DO, Abdullahi IN, Seibu E, Fadeyi A, Kamaldeen K, Akanbi AA, Okwume CC, Amadu MB, Nwabuisi C
- KMID: 2517467
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):368-373.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0001
In this retrospective study, we determined the incidence, serovars, and antibiogram of Vibrio cholerae isolated from 102 clinical stool samples collected from rice water diarrheic patients during an outbreak (May... -
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- Clinical and Microbiologic Efficacy and Safety of Imipenem/Cilastatin/ Relebactam in Complicated Infections: A Meta-analysis
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Sahra S, Jahangir A, Hamadi R, Jahangir A, Glaser A
- KMID: 2517458
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):271-283.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0051
Background: Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise. The use of redundant and inappropriate antibiotics is contributing to recurrent infections and resistance. Newer antibiotics with more robust coverage for Gram-negative bacteria... -
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- Association of Early Favipiravir Use with Reduced COVID-19 Fatality among Hospitalized Patients
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Karatas E, Aksoy L, Ozaslan E
- KMID: 2517460
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):300-307.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0149
Background: The antiviral agent favipiravir is an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitor. Materials and Methods: We examined patients with a clinical, laboratory, and radiological diagnosis of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)... -
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- Which Group Should be Vaccinated First?: A Systematic Review
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Noh EB, Nam HK, Lee H
- KMID: 2517457
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):261-270.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0029
Background: Since the supply of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines will be limited worldwide, it is essential to prioritize vaccination based on scientific evidence. Although several frameworks and studies on vaccine... -
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- Blastocystis species and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Peruvian Adults Attended in a Public Hospital
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Robles-Cabrera MX, Maguiña JL, Gonzales-Huerta L, Panduro-Correa V, Dámaso-Mata B, Pecho-Silva S, Navarro-Solsol AC, Rabaan AA, Rodríguez-Morales AJ, Arteaga-Livias K
- KMID: 2517468
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):374-380.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0004
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of Blastocystis sp. in gastrointestinal symptoms reported by adult patients in a Peruvian hospital. A case-control 3:1 study was performed... -
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- Nosocomial Outbreak of COVID-19 in a Hematologic Ward
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Jung J, Lee J, Jo S, Bae S, Kim JY, Cha HH, Lim YJ, Kwak SH, Hong MJ, Kim EO, Bae JY, Kang C, Sung M, Park MS, Kim SH
- KMID: 2517463
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):332-341.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0046
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks occur in hospitals in many parts of the world. In hospital settings, the possibility of airborne transmission needs to be investigated thoroughly. Materials and Methods:... -
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- The Safety and Efficacy of Anakinra, an Interleukin-1 Antagonist in Severe Cases of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Somagutta MKR, Pormento MKL, Hamid P, Hamdan A, Khan MA, Desir R, Vijayan R, Shirke S, Jeyakumar R, Dogar Z, Makkar SS, Guntipalli P, Ngardig NN, Nagineni MS, Paul T, Luvsannyam E, Riddick C, Sanchez-Gonzalez MA
- KMID: 2517430
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):221-237.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0016
This study aims to assess anakinra's safety and efficacy for treating severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Numerous electronic databases were searched and finally 15 studies with a total of 3,530... -
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- Dengue Virus is Hyperendemic in Nigeria from 2009 to 2020: A Contemporary Systematic Review
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Emeribe AU, Abdullahi IN, Isong IK, Emeribe AO, Nwofe JO, Shuaib BI, Gwarzo AM, Usman Y, Sadi M, Umeozuru CM, Dangana A, Egenti BN, Mallam MAB, Emelonye AU, Aminu MS, Yahaya H, Oyewusi S
- KMID: 2517459
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):284-299.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.0142
Backround: Data on Dengue virus (DENV) infection prevalence, geographic distribution and risk factors are necessary to direct appropriate utilization of existing and emerging control strategies. This study aimed to determine... -
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- Korean Society of Infectious Diseases/National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency Recommendations for Anti-SARSCoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of Patients with COVID-19
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Kim SB, Kim J, Huh K, Choi WS, Kim YJ, Joo EJ, Kim YJ, Yoon YK, Heo JY, Seo YB, Jeong SJ, Yu SY, Peck KR, Choi M, Yeom JS, Korean Society of Infectious Diseases (KSID)
- KMID: 2517472
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):395-403.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0304
Neutralizing antibodies targeted at the receptor-binding domain of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein have been developed and now under evaluation in clinical trials. The US Food... -
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- Chest Computed Tomography Severity Score to Predict Adverse Outcomes of Patients with COVID-19
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Hajiahmadi S, Shayganfar A, Janghorbani M, Esfahani MM, Mahnam M, Bakhtiarvand N, Sami R, Khademi N, Dehghani M
- KMID: 2517461
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):308-318.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0024
Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc worldwide. This study assessed the ability of chest computed tomography (CT) severity score (CSS) to predict intensive care unit... -
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- Effects of Interferon Beta in COVID-19 adult patients: Systematic Review
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Sosa JP, Caceres MMF, Comptis JR, Quiros J, Príncipe-Meneses FS, Riva-Moscoso A, Belizaire MP, Malanyaon FQ, Agadi K, Jaffery SS, Sahajwani J, Arshia A, Senatus A, Verdecia G, Akano L, Razzack AA, Salam S, Gadamidi VK, Marian S
- KMID: 2517456
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):247-260.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0028
Background: The high rate of transmission and infection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of major epidemiological concern. No definitive treatments have been established, and vaccinations... -
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- Nanoemulsions with Chloroaluminium Phthalocyanine and Paromomycin for Combined Photodynamic and Antibiotic Therapy for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
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Pinto SML, Muehlmann LA, Ojeda LLM, Arias AMV, Cordero MVR, Santos MdFMA, Azevedo RB, Rivero PE
- KMID: 2517464
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):342-354.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0010
Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using chloroaluminium phthalocyanine (ClAlPc) and paromomycin sulfate (PM) can be effective against New World Leishmania species involved in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). The aim of this study... -
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- Is Obesity a Potential Risk factor for Poor Prognosis of COVID-19?
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Agca M, Tuncay E, Yıldırım E, Yıldız R, Sevim T, Ernam D, Yılmaz NO, Teke NH, Yavuz S, Karakurt Z, COVID-19 Team, Ozmen I
- KMID: 2517462
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Jun;53(2):319-331.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0026
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause major mortality and morbidity worldwide even after a year of its emergence. In its early days, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases were... -
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