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Injecting Drug Use History and Younger Age Worsen Adherence to Scheduled Hospital Visits in Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C. [PDF]

Int J Hepatol
Aim The use of direct‐acting antivirals (DAAs) against the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has rapidly expanded since their introduction. However, some patients with HCV infection may still not receive appropriate medical care. This study analyzed the characteristics and adherence of the population receiving therapy with two later‐generation DAAs, glecaprevir (
Tawara S, Watanabe A, Yamaguchi J, Omi M, Miyazaki T, Taguchi H, Kiyota R, Yamai T, Kawai S, Inoue T, Yakushijin T.   +10 more
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Evolution of Sequence Type 4821 Clonal Complex Meningococcal Strains in China from Prequinolone to Quinolone Era, 1972–2013

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018
The expansion of hypervirulent sequence type 4821 clonal complex (CC4821) lineage Neisseria meningitidis bacteria has led to a shift in meningococcal disease epidemiology in China, from serogroup A (MenA) to MenC.
Qinglan Guo, Mustapha M. Mustapha, Mingliang Chen, Di Qu, Xi Zhang, Min Chen, Yohei Doi, Minggui Wang, Lee H. Harrison   +8 more
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Pathogen- and Type-Specific Changes in Invasive Bacterial Disease Epidemiology during the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic in The Netherlands

Microorganisms, 2022
COVID-19 control measures have resulted in a decline in invasive bacterial disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis (IMD), Streptococcus pneumoniae (IPD), and Haemophilus influenzae (Hi-D).
Anneke Steens, Mirjam J. Knol, Wieke Freudenburg-de Graaf, Hester E. de Melker, Arie van der Ende, Nina M. van Sorge   +5 more
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Molecular Detection and Serotyping of Streptococcus Pneumoniae in Children with Suspected Meningitis in Northeast Iran [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020
Background: To date, more than 90 Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) capsular serotypes are known. The prevalence of these serotypes varies according to the geographical area and the regional vaccination program.
Sepideh Abdoli, Saghar Safamanesh, Mahsa Khosrojerdi, Amir Azimian   +3 more
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Detection of Novel US Neisseria meningitidis Urethritis Clade Subtypes in Japan

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023
Neisseria meningitidis causes invasive meningococcal diseases and has also been identified as a causative agent of sexually transmitted infections, including urethritis.
Hideyuki Takahashi, Masatomo Morita, Mitsuru Yasuda, Yuki Ohama, Yoshitomo Kobori, Munekado Kojima, Ken Shimuta, Yukihiro Akeda, Makoto Ohnishi   +8 more
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Simultaneous Identification of Clinically Common Vibrio parahaemolyticus Serotypes Using Probe Melting Curve Analysis

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2019
The dynamic nature of Vibrio parahaemolyticus epidemiology has presented a unique challenge for disease intervention strategies. Despite the continued rise of disease incidence and outbreaks of vibriosis, as well as the global emergence of pandemic ...
Minxu Li, Yixiang Jiang, Xiaolu Shi, Yinghui Li, Min Jiang, Yiman Lin, Yaqun Qiu, Le Zuo, Yinhua Deng, Zeren Lin, Yiqun Liao, Qingge Li, Qinghua Hu, Qinghua Hu   +13 more
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Changes in epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of nontyphoid Salmonella in children in southern Taiwan, 1997–2016

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2020
Background: This study aimed to investigate the changing trends in serogroup distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of nontyphoid Salmonella (NTS) isolated from children in the past two decades in Taiwan. Methods: This retrospective study enrolled
Hsiao-Yu Lo, Fu-Ping Lai, Yao-Jong Yang
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National Surveillance of Legionnaires’ Disease, China, 2014–2016

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019
We report national surveillance of Legionnaires’ disease in China. Urine samples from 11 (3.85%) of 286 patients with severe pneumonia of unknown cause were positive for the Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen.
Tian Qin, Hongyu Ren, Dongke Chen, Haijian Zhou, Luxi Jiang, Duorong Wu, Jilu Shen, Fengyan Pei   +7 more
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Prevalence, genetic profile of virulence determinants and multidrug resistance of Escherichia coli isolates from foods of animal origin

Veterinary World, 2013
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the hygienic quality of foods of animal origin. Thus samples from foods of animal origin, viz. mutton, chicken meat, milk and milk products were processed.
Sanjay Kumar Kotwal, M. A. Malik, Mohd Rashid, Maninder Singh   +3 more
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The importance of Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes in its infection: a review [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2017
Introduction. Chlamydia trachomatis is mainly transmited by sexusal contact and similar to other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) affect primarily young and sexually active persons which due to its undesirable effects in pregnancy is of great ...
Hossein Motamedi, Mahshid Aria
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