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Open forum infectious diseases

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Dynamics of the Immune Response in Acute Hepatitis B Infection.

Open forum infectious diseases
BACKGROUND: Acute hepatitis B virus infection in adults is generally self-limiting but may lead to chronicity in a minority of patients.

The Cost-effectiveness of a Point-of-Care Paper Transaminase Test for Monitoring Treatment of HIV/TB Co-Infected Persons.

Open forum infectious diseases
BACKGROUND: Persons with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) co-infection require transaminase monitoring while on hepatotoxic medications. A novel paper-based, point-of-care transaminase test is in development at an anticipated cost of $1 per test.

Properdin Levels in Individuals with Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia.

Open forum infectious diseases
BACKGROUND: Neutrophils produce and carry key components of the alternative pathway (AP) of complement, including properdin (P). The effect of chemotherapy-induced absolute neutropenia on circulating P levels and AP function has not been previously e...

Improving Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment Monitoring in South Africa: Evaluation of an Advanced TB/HIV Course for Healthcare Workers.

Open forum infectious diseases
BACKGROUND: South Africa has dual epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB). Nurse-focused training was combined with onsite mentoring for nurses to improve HIV and TB care. A pre-/postevaluation was conducted in 3 distric...

Multidrug Resistant Causing Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: A Genetic-Based Chronicle of Evolving Antibiotic Resistance.

Open forum infectious diseases
 Successful treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) is thwarted by the emergence of antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation on prosthetic devices. Our aims were to decipher the molecular basis of resistance in a unique case ...