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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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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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Draft genome sequence of a meningitic isolate of Cronobacter sakazakii clonal complex 4, strain 8399 [PDF]

, 2013
The Cronobacter sakazakii clonal lineage defined as clonal complex 4 (CC4), composed of nine sequence types, is associated with severe cases of neonatal meningitis. To date, only closely related C.
Block, C, Dickins, B, Farbos, A, Forsythe, S, Hariri, S, Masood, N, McNally, A, Moore, K, Paszckiewicz, K   +8 more
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Clinical Metagenomic Sequencing for Diagnosis of Meningitis and Encephalitis.

New England Journal of Medicine, 2019
BACKGROUND Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (NGS) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has the potential to identify a broad range of pathogens in a single test.
M. Wilson, H. Sample, K. Zorn, Shaun Arevalo, Guixia Yu, J. Neuhaus, S. Federman, D. Stryke, B. Briggs, C. Langelier, Amy Berger, V. Douglas, S. Josephson, F. Chow, B. D. Fulton, J. Derisi, J. Gelfand, S. Naccache, J. Bender, J. Dien Bard, Jamie A. Murkey, M. Carlson, P. Vespa, T. Vijayan, P. Allyn, S. Campeau, R. Humphries, J. Klausner, Czarina Ganzon, F. Memar, Nicolle A Ocampo, Lara L Zimmermann, Stuart H. Cohen, C. Polage, R. DeBiasi, Barbara L. Haller, Ronald H Dallas, Gabriela M. Maron, R. Hayden, K. Messacar, S. Dominguez, Steve Miller, C. Chiu   +42 more
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Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Diagnosis of Infectious Encephalitis and Meningitis: A Large, Prospective Case Series of 213 Patients

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
Purpose: We assessed the performance of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis of infectious encephalitis and meningitis. Methods: This was a prospective multicenter study.
X. Xing, Jia-Tang Zhang, Yubao Ma, Mianwang He, Guo-en Yao, Wei Wang, X. Qi, Xiaoye Chen, Lei Wu, Xiaolin Wang, Yong-hua Huang, J. Du, Hong-fen Wang, Rong-fei Wang, Fei Yang, Sheng-yuan Yu   +15 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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Impact of a mass vaccination campaign against a meningitis epidemic in a refugee camp. [PDF]

, 1996
Serogroup A meningococcus epidemics occurred in refugee populations in Zaire in August 1994. The paper analyses the public health impact of a mass vaccination campaign implemented in a large refugee camp.
Blok, L, Boelaert, M, Haelterman, E, Henkens, M, Suetens, C, Toole, M J   +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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Immunological diagnosis as an adjunctive tool for an early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis of an immune competent child in a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Pediatric tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Its prompt diagnosis and treat - ment saves lives, in fact delays in the initiation of therapy have been associated with high mortality rates. Case presentation:
Ajassa, Camilla, Caraffa, Emanuela, Ciardi, Rosa Maria, Colistra, Davide, DI BIASI, Claudio, Lichtner, Miriam, Mancarella, Cristina, Mascia, Claudia, Mastroianni, Claudio Maria, Mengoni, Fabio, Paglia, Maria Grazia, Vita, Serena, Vullo, Vincenzo   +12 more
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