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1 Human herpesvirus 6 infection after allogeneic stem cell transplantation: incidence, outcome, and factors associated with hhv-6 reactivation Transplantation, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Dynamics and determinants of Staphylococcus aureus carriage in livestock veterinarians: A prospective cohort study Clinical Infectious Diseases, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Next generation whole genome sequencing identifies the direction of norovirus transmission in linked patients Clinical Infectious Diseases, May 24, 2013 Review Article
4 Human papillomavirus, p16, and epidermal growth factor receptor biomarkers and ct perfusion values in Head and Neck squamous cell carcinoma American Journal of Neuroradiology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
5 The ecology of human papillomavirus-induced epithelial lesions and the role of somatic evolution in their progression The Journal of Infectious Diseases, May 23, 2013 Review Article
6 Rapid Emergency Medicine Score as a main predictor of mortality in Vibrio vulnificus-related patients The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 23, 2013 Review Article
7 Associations of T helper 1, 2, 17 and regulatory T lymphocytes with mortality in severe sepsis Inflammation Research, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Detection of LipL32-specific IgM by ELISA in sera of patients with a clinical diagnosis of leptospirosis Pathogens and Global Health, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Increased incidence of escherichia coli bacteremia post-christchurch earthquake 2011: possible associations Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, May 22, 2013 Review Article
10 Risk of cytomegalovirus infection and disease after umbilical cord blood transplantation in children Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
11 The effects of age and latent cytomegalovirus infection on the redeployment of CD8+ T cell subsets in response to acute exercise in humans Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, May 22, 2013 Review Article
12 Acute interstitial nephritis due to Leptospira grippotyphosa in the absence of Weil’s disease Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology, May 22, 2013
13 Infected pseudoaneurysm of the superficial femoral artery in a patient with Salmonella enteritidis bacteremia Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology, May 22, 2013
14 Plasma viral microRNA profiles reveal potential biomarkers for chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection The Journal of Infectious Diseases, May 22, 2013 Review Article
15 Shiga toxin 2 reduces complement inhibitor CD59 expression on human renal tubular epithelial and glomerular endothelial cells Infection and Immunity, May 21, 2013 Review Article
16 Maximal Chemiluminescent Intensity in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Assessed by Endotoxin Activity Assay on Admission Day Predicts Mortality in Patients With Sepsis Critical Care Medicine, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
17 The role of plasma Epstein-Barr virus DNA in the management of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013 Review Article
18 Human Papillomavirus–related Carcinoma With Adenoid Cystic-like Features: A Peculiar Variant of Head and Neck Cancer Restricted to the Sinonasal Tract American Journal of Surgical Pathology , May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Traditional Indian fermented foods: a rich source of lactic acid bacteria International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, May 20, 2013 Review Article
20 Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies with brucellosis Rheumatology International, May 20, 2013 Review Article
In a study involving 37 patients with chronic hepatitis B infections, a serum bilirubin level > 5 mg/dL was predictive of progression to hepatic failure and liver-related death.
Read the article summaryIn a study involving 1607 patients > 65 years of age with community- or healthcare-acquired pneumonia, pre-morbid ambulation impairment (OR=2.61), hospitalization within 30 days of acquiring pneumonia (OR=1.93), and absence of cough and purulent sputum (OR=1.47) were shown to be associated with a significant increase in 30-day mortality.
Read the article summaryIn a retrospective study involving 225 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and 224 matched controls, it was shown that patients who were HPV-positive and smoked cigarettes or smoked cigarettes plus consumed alcohol were at increased risk for ESCC than patients who were HPV-negative (OR = 2.22 and 10.31, respectively).
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