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Pitfalls associated with the use of molecular diagnostic panels in the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis [PDF]

, 2017
We report the case of a kidney transplantation patient on chronic immunosuppressive therapy presenting with subacute meningitis. The final diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis was delayed due to 2 false-negative cryptococcal results on a molecular ...
Burnham, Carey-Ann, Dubberke, Erik, Franklin, Alexander, Lainhart, William, O\u27Halloran, Jane A, Powderly, William   +5 more
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Unbiased Metagenomic Sequencing for Pediatric Meningitis in Bangladesh Reveals Neuroinvasive Chikungunya Virus Outbreak and Other Unrealized Pathogens. [PDF]

, 2019
The burden of meningitis in low-and-middle-income countries remains significant, but the infectious causes remain largely unknown, impeding institution of evidence-based treatment and prevention decisions.
Crawford, Emily D., de Bourcy, Charles, De Carvalho, Tiago Rodrigues, DeRisi, Joseph L., Dimitrov, Boris, Duggal, Nisha, Egger, Rebecca, Hasanuzzaman, Md, Islam, Maksuda, Juan, Yun-Fang, Kalantar, Katrina, Khan, Lillian M., Langelier, Charles, Li, Lucy M., Malaker, Roly, Mayday, Madeline Y., Rahman, Hafizur, Ramesh, Akshaya, Saha, Samir K., Saha, Senjuti, Sajib, M. S. I., Sheu, Jonathan, Tang, Jennifer, Tato, Cristina M., Wang, James, Wilson, Michael R.   +25 more
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Detection of Victoria lineage influenza B viruses with K162 and N163 deletions in the hemagglutinin gene, South Africa, 2018

Health Science Reports, 2021
Background A group of Victoria lineage influenza B viruses with a two amino acid deletion in the hemagglutinin (HA) at residues K162 and N163, was detected during the 2016 to 2017 Northern Hemisphere influenza season and continues to spread ...
Orienka Hellferscee, Florette Treurnicht, Lucinda Gaelejwe, Alexandra Moerdyk, Gary Reubenson, Meredith McMorrow, Stefano Tempia, Johanna McAnerney, Sibongile Walaza, Nicole Wolter, Anne vonGottberg, Cheryl Cohen   +11 more
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Genomic Insights on Variation Underlying Capsule Expression in Meningococcal Carriage Isolates From University Students, United States, 2015–2016

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
In January and February 2015, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B (NmB) outbreaks occurred at two universities in the United States, and mass vaccination campaigns using MenB vaccines were initiated as part of a public health response.
Melissa J. Whaley, Jeni T. Vuong, Nadav Topaz, How-Yi Chang, Jennifer Dolan Thomas, Laurel T. Jenkins, Fang Hu, Susanna Schmink, Evelene Steward-Clark, Marsenia Mathis, Lorraine D. Rodriguez-Rivera, Adam C. Retchless, Sandeep J. Joseph, Alexander Chen, Anna M. Acosta, Lucy McNamara, Heidi M. Soeters, Sarah Mbaeyi, Henju Marjuki, Xin Wang   +19 more
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A prospective study of mortality from cryptococcal meningitis following treatment induction with 1200 mg oral fluconazole in Blantyre, Malawi. [PDF]

, 2014
OBJECTIVE: We have previously reported high ten-week mortality from cryptococcal meningitis in Malawian adults following treatment-induction with 800 mg oral fluconazole (57% [33/58]).
Allain, TJ, Feasey, NA, Gaskell, KM, Gnanadurai, R, Goodson, P, Harrison, TS, Heyderman, RS, Jassi, C, Lalloo, DG, Rothe, C, Sloan, DJ   +10 more
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Genomic characterization of Haemophilus influenzae: a focus on the capsule locus

BMC Genomics, 2019
Background Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) can cause invasive diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia, or sepsis. Typeable Hi includes six serotypes (a through f), each expressing a unique capsular polysaccharide.
Caelin C. Potts, Nadav Topaz, Lorraine D. Rodriguez-Rivera, Fang Hu, How-Yi Chang, Melissa J. Whaley, Susanna Schmink, Adam C. Retchless, Alexander Chen, Edward Ramos, Gregory H. Doho, Xin Wang   +11 more
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Cryptococcal Meningitis Diagnostics and Screening in the Era of Point-of-Care Laboratory Testing. [PDF]

, 2019
Over the past ten years, standard diagnostics for cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected persons have evolved from culture to India ink to detection of cryptococcal antigen (CrAg), with the recent development and distribution of a point-of-care lateral ...
Beyene, T, Boulware, DR, Katende, A, Letang, E, Rajasingham, R, Wake, RM   +5 more
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An evaluation of an influenza vaccination campaign targeting pregnant women in 27 clinics in two provinces of South Africa, 2015 – 2018

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Introduction Despite prioritization, routine antenatal influenza vaccine coverage is
Kate Bishop, Meredith McMorrow, Susan Meiring, Sibongile Walaza, Liza Rossi, Sarona Mhlanga, Stefano Tempia, Azwifarwi Mathunjwa, Jackie Kleynhans, Grace D. Appiah, Johanna M. McAnerney, Heather J. Zar, Cheryl Cohen   +12 more
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Detection of (1,3)-β-d-Glucan in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Histoplasma Meningitis [PDF]

, 2018
The diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) histoplasmosis is often difficult. Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (1,3)-β-d-glucan (BDG) is available as a biological marker for the diagnosis of fungal meningitis, there are limited data on its use for ...
Albers, Amanda, Bloch, Karen C., Chow, Felicia C., Davis, Thomas E., Hage, Chadi A., Khairy, Raed N., Myint, Thein, Raymond-Guillen, Luke, Street, Alan C., Wheat, L. Joseph, Woc-Colburn, Laila, Wright, Patty W., Yamamoto, Tomotaka   +12 more
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Whole genome sequencing for investigations of meningococcal outbreaks in the United States: a retrospective analysis

Scientific Reports, 2018
Although rare in the U.S., outbreaks due to Neisseria meningitidis do occur. Rapid, early outbreak detection is important for timely public health response. In this study, we characterized U.S.
Melissa J. Whaley, Sandeep J. Joseph, Adam C. Retchless, Cecilia B. Kretz, Amy Blain, Fang Hu, How-Yi Chang, Sarah A. Mbaeyi, Jessica R. MacNeil, Timothy D. Read, Xin Wang   +10 more
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