- Changing Epidemiology of Pathogenic Bacteria Over the Past 20 Years in Korea
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Bae MH, Kim MS, Kim TS, Kim S, Yong D, Ha GY, Ryoo NH, Uh Y, Shin JH, Lee HS, Sohn YH, Shin S, Kim MN
- KMID: 2540431
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2023 Mar;38(10):e73.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e73
Background: The epidemiology of pathogenic bacteria varies according to the socioeconomic status and antimicrobial resistance status. However, longitudinal epidemiological studies to evaluate the changes in species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility... -
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- The First Case of Bacteremia Caused by Bordetella hinzii in Korea
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Yu J, Kim S, Hur KH, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2533948
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2022 Sep;25(3):103-109.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2022.25.3.5
Bordetella hinzii is a nonfermenting, gram-negative rod and a rare opportunistic pathogen that can cause respiratory infections, bacteremia, and cholangitis. Here, we report the first case of bacteremia caused by... -
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- Laboratory Indicators for Convalescence in SARS-CoV-2 Positive Cases with High Ct Value
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Na R, Park K, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2533947
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2022 Sep;25(3):109-113.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2022.25.3.6
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- The First Case of Coniochaeta hoffmannii Fungemia and Literature Review
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Hong Y, Kim D, Park K, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2538605
- Lab Med Online.
- 2022 Jul;12(3):195-200.
- doi: 10.47429/lmo.2022.12.3.195
Coniochaeta hoffmannii (formerly, Lecythophora hoffmannii) is a soil-inhabiting plant pathogen in the class of Sordariomycetes. Coniochaeta species are rare and opportunistic and cause subcutaneous infections, keratitis, sinusitis, and peritonitis. Only... -
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- Antiviral Resistance in Human Cytomegalovirus Due to UL54 Mutations Without UL97 Mutations
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Park K, Hur KH, Sung H, Choi SH, Kim MN
- KMID: 2530725
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2022 Jun;25(2):45-51.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2022.25.2.2
Background: The concurrent detection of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) with UL97 and UL54 mutations is crucial for prescribing adequate antiviral treatment when drug-resistant CMV infection is suspected. We investigated the frequency... -
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- Prognostic Value of Short-Term Followup of Multiple Biomarkers After Discharge in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Heart Failure (POSTBIO-HF): Rationale and Study Design
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Cho DH, Son JW, Lee CJ, Choi J, Kim MN, Lee JH, Lee S, Yang DH, Cho HJ, Choi JO, Kim EJ, Choi DJ, Yoo BS
- KMID: 2532552
- Int J Heart Fail.
- 2022 Apr;4(2):110-116.
- doi: 10.36628/ijhf.2022.0005
Several surrogate biomarkers possess prognostic significance for heart failure (HF), and a decline in their respective values may predict clinical improvement. However, data on the prognostic value of these biomarkers... -
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- Left Atrial Dysfunction, Fibrosis and the Risk of Thromboembolism in Patients With Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
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Kim HD, Cho DH, Kim MN, Hwang SH, Shim J, Choi JI, Kim YH, Park SM
- KMID: 2532561
- Int J Heart Fail.
- 2022 Jan;4(1):42-53.
- doi: 10.36628/ijhf.2021.0043
Background and Objectives: Left atrial (LA) fibrosis is an important component of the arrhythmogenic substrate and is related to LA dysfunction in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, its relationship... -
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- Evaluation of Environmental Contamination and Disinfection Effects in Patient Rooms with Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Using ATP Measurements and Microbial Cultures
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Kim JE, Jeong JS, Kim MN, Park ES
- KMID: 2523076
- J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.
- 2021 Nov;23(4):339-346.
- doi: 10.7586/jkbns.2021.23.4.339
Purpose: To determine the extent of environmental contamination and the effect of disinfection around patients with carbapenemresistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) measurements and microbial culture tests. Methods: The... -
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- Rationale and Study Design of Differences in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Capacity According to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Body Composition in Patients with Suspected Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
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Kim SR, Cho DH, Kim MN, Park SM
- KMID: 2532568
- Int J Heart Fail.
- 2021 Oct;3(4):237-243.
- doi: 10.36628/ijhf.2021.0029
Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is one of the mechanisms of myocardial ischemia and left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction, which is closely related to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).... -
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- Report of the Korean Association of External Quality Assessment Service on Qualitative Testing of Molecular Virology (2016–2020)
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Park , K, Kim MN, Sung H
- KMID: 2520820
- Lab Med Qual Assur.
- 2021 Sep;43(3):130-137.
- doi: 10.15263/jlmqa.2021.43.3.130
For this study, we reviewed the surveys on qualitative testing of molecular virology conducted by the Korean Association of External Quality Assessment Service from 2016 to 2020. For this proficiency... -
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- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation against Gut Colonization Using a Multidrug-Resistant Organism
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Lee SK, Choi JE, Shin CM, Kim MN
- KMID: 2520135
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2021 Sep;24(3):97-104.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2021.24.3.4
Background: Fecal microbiota transplantation against gut colonization using a multidrugresistant organism is a technique used to treat infections through normalizing the gut microbiota via fecal microbiota transplantation in patients with... -
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- Frequent Occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Non-close Contacts Exposed to COVID-19 Patients
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Jung J, Lee J, Kim E, Namgung S, Kim Y, Yun M, Lim YJ, Kim EO, Bae S, Kim MN, Lee SM, Park MS, Kim SH
- KMID: 2519354
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2021 Aug;36(33):e233.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e233
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission among non-close contacts is not infrequent. We evaluated the proportion and circumstances of individuals to whom SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted without close contact... -
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- Evaluation of Two Commercial Kits for Rapid Detection and Typing of Carbapenemase in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales
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Lee S, Hur KH, Chung Y, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2516725
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2021 Jun;24(2):45-53.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2021.24.2.3
Background: Rapid detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is desirable to guide antimicrobial therapy and infection control. The NG-Test Carba5 (Carba5;NG Biotech, France) rapid multiplex lateral flow immunoassay and BD MAX... -
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- First Asian Experience with the BASILICA Technique in Failed Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve
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Kook H, Kim MN, Yu CW
- KMID: 2515777
- Korean Circ J.
- 2021 May;51(5):474-476.
- doi: 10.4070/kcj.2021.0052
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- The Impact of Social Distancing on the Transmission of Acute Respiratory Viruses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Park K, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2514048
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2021 Mar;24(1):27-29.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2021.24.1.4
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- Epidemiologic Linkage of COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two University-affiliated Hospitals in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in March 2020
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Park K, Lee J, Lee K, Jung J, Kim SH, Lee J, Chalita M, Yoon SH, Chun J, Hur KH, Sung H, Kim MN, Lee HK
- KMID: 2511636
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2021 Jan;36(4):e38.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e38
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks emerged at two universityaffiliated hospitals in Seoul (hospital A) and Uijeongbu City (hospital S) in the metropolitan Seoul area in March 2020. The aim... -
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- Erratum: COVID-19 Molecular Testing in Korea: Practical Essentials and Answers From Experts Based on Experiences of Emergency Use Authorization Assays
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Sung H, Roh KH, Hong KH, Seong MW, Ryoo N, Kim HS, Lee J, Kim SY, Ryu SW, Kim MN, Han MG, Lee SW, Lee H, Yoo CK, on behalf of COVID-19 Diagnosis Test Management Committee established by Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- KMID: 2512744
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2021 Jan;41(1):126-127.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2021.41.1.126
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- Prognostic Value of Alpha-Fetoprotein in Patients Who Achieve a Complete Response to Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Lee JS, Chon YE, Kim BK, Park JY, Kim DY, Ahn SH, Han KH, Kang W, Choi MS, Gwak GY, Paik YH, Lee JH, Koh KC, Paik SW, Kim HY, Kim TH, Yoo K, Ha Y, Kim MN, Lee JH, Hwang SG, Kim SS, Cho HJ, Cheong JY, Cho SW, Park SH, Heo NY, Hong YM, Yoon KT, Cho M, Park JG, Kang MK, Park SY, Kweon YO, Tak WY, Jang SY, Sinn DH, Kim SU, The Korean TACE Study Group
- KMID: 2509849
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2021 Jan;62(1):12-20.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2021.62.1.12
Purpose: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a prognostic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigated the prognostic value of AFP levels in patients who achieved complete response (CR) to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)... -
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- Current Status of Proficiency Testing Programs and Development of Reference Materials for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Molecular Diagnostic Tests
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Hur KH, Park K, Yang JJ, Kim MN, Sung H
- KMID: 2510301
- Lab Med Qual Assur.
- 2020 Dec;42(4):194-199.
- doi: 10.15263/jlmqa.2020.42.4.194
Laboratory preparedness and rapid expansion of testing capacity are essential for controlling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Such efforts require the prompt implementation of authorized emergencyuse test kits and extensive... -
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- Korean National Healthcare-associated Infections Surveillance System, Intensive Care Unit Module Report: Summary of Data from July 2018 to June 2019
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Kim EJ, Kwak YG, Kwak SH, Ko SH, Kim JH, Kim ES, Kim TH, Ryu SY, Moon HW, Park SH, Ahn JY, Yoo SY, Yoo HM, Yun NR, Lee MS, Lee SO, Cho Nh, Choi Jy, Hong KH, Choi YH, Kim MN
- KMID: 2510137
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2020 Dec;25(2):115-127.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.2.115
Background: In this report, we present the annual data of the intensive care unit (ICU) module of the Korean National Healthcare-associated Infections Surveillance (KONIS) System from July 2018 to June... -
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