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Report of the first Asia–Pacific Forum on antiviral treatment of influenza, Asia–Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza, Bangkok, 14 June 2012
On 14 June 2012, the Asia–Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza (APACI) convened the first Antiviral Forum jointly with the Influenza Foundation of Thailand and the Thailand Department of Disease Control. The goals of the meeting were to improve pandemic planning in the region from lessons learned during the 2009 pandemic, particularly with regard to the safety and efficacy of antiviral use; gain a better understanding of the therapeutic use of antivirals in seasonal influenza; review and analyse the official influenza control policies of Asia–Pacific countries and evidence gaps to support policy development; a...
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lance C. Jennings, David W. Smith, Paul K.S. Chan Tags: Meeting Report Source Type: research

Persistent candidemia in neonatal care units: risk factors and clinical significance
This study aimed to describe the rate and the clinical relevance of persistent candidemia over a 4-year period in Kuwait.Methods: A retrospective chart review of infants admitted to the Neonatal Care Unit of the Maternity Hospital in Kuwait between January 2007 and December 2010, who had a positive blood culture for Candida species, was conducted. Persistent candidemia was defined as the isolation of the same Candida species more than 6 days after the initiation of antifungal therapy, or death due to candidemia within 6 days of antifungal treatment. Stepwise logistic regression was used to investigate factors associated wi...
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Majeda S. Hammoud, Abdullah Al-Taiar, Mervat Fouad, Aditiya Raina, Ziauddin Khan Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Histone methyltransferase inhibitors induce HIV-1 recovery in resting CD4+ T cells from HIV-1-infected HAART-treated patients: Erratum
No abstract available (Source: AIDS)
Source: AIDS - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Errata Source Type: research

Effects and Processes Linking Social Support to Caregiver Health Among HIV/AIDS-Affected Carer-Child Dyads: A Critical Review of the Empirical Evidence
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Casale, MarisaWild, Lauren Source Type: research

Counselling, Case Management and Health Promotion for People Living with HIV/AIDS: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
This article is currently available as a free download on ingentaconnect (Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wilson, MichaelHusbands, WinstonMakoroka, LydiaRueda, SergioGreenspan, NicoleEady, AngelaDolan, Le-AnnKennedy, RickCattaneo, JessicaRourke, Sean Source Type: research

Cost-Utility Analysis of the Housing and Health Intervention for Homeless and Unstably Housed Persons Living with HIV
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Holtgrave, DavidWolitski, RichardPals, SherriAidala, AngelaKidder, DanielVos, DavidRoyal, ScottIruka, NkemdiriBriddell, KateStall, RonBendixen, Arturo Source Type: research

HIV Transmission in the United States: Considerations of Viral Load, Risk Behavior, and Health Disparities
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hall, H.Holtgrave, DavidTang, TianRhodes, Philip Source Type: research

Understanding Heterosexual Condom Use among Homeless Men
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tucker, JoanWenzel, SuzanneGolinelli, DanielaKennedy, DavidEwing, BrettWertheimer, Samuel Source Type: research

The Disproportionate High Risk of HIV Infection Among the Urban Poor in Sub-Saharan Africa
This article is currently available as a free download on ingentaconnect (Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Magadi, Monica Source Type: research

Unprotected Sex Among Heterosexually Active Homeless Men: Results from a Multi-level Dyadic Analysis
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kennedy, DavidWenzel, SuzanneBrown, RyanTucker, JoanGolinelli, Daniela Source Type: research

Effects of Household Shocks and Poverty on the Timing of Traditional Male Circumcision and HIV Risk in South Africa
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Venkataramani, AtheendarMaughan-Brown, Brendan Source Type: research

HIV and H2O: Tracing the Connections Between Gender, Water and HIV
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: West, BrookeHirsch, JenniferEl-Sadr, Wafaa Source Type: research

Food Insecurity, CD4 Counts, and Incomplete Viral Suppression Among HIV+ Patients from Texas Childrens Hospital: A Pilot Study
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mendoza, JasonPaul, MarySchwarzwald, HeidiLiu, YanMartinez, RichardNicklas, TheresaBaranowski, Tom Source Type: research

Food Insecurity and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Homeless and Marginally Housed HIV-Infected Individuals in San Francisco
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Vogenthaler, NicholasKushel, MargotHadley, CraigFrongillo, EdRiley, EliseBangsberg, DavidWeiser, Sheri Source Type: research

Alcohol Use, Anal Sex, and Other Risky Sexual Behaviors Among HIV-Infected Women and Men
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hutton, HeidiMcCaul, MaryChander, GeetanjaliJenckes, MollieNollen, ChristineSharp, VictoriaErbelding, Emily Source Type: research

Alcohol Consumption Trajectory Patterns in Adult Women with HIV Infection
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cook, RobertZhu, FangBelnap, BeaWeber, KathleenCole, StephenVlahov, DavidCook, JudithHessol, NancyWilson, TraceyPlankey, MichaelHoward, AndreaSharp, GeraldRichardson, JeanCohen, Mardge Source Type: research

Alcohol Consumption as a Barrier to Prior HIV Testing in a Population-Based Study in Rural Uganda
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Fatch, RobinBellows, BenBagenda, FredMulogo, EdgarWeiser, SheriHahn, Judith Source Type: research

Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption Prior to Sex, Unprotected Sex and Prevalence of STI/HIV Among Socially Marginalized Men in Three Coastal Cities of Peru
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maguina, JorgeKonda, KelikaLeon, SegundoLescano, AndresClark, JesseHall, EricKlausner, JeffreyCoates, TomCaceres, Carlos Source Type: research

HIV Seroprevalence, Associated Risk Behavior, and Alcohol Use Among Male Rwanda Defense Forces Military Personnel
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Harbertson, JudithGrillo, MichaelZimulinda, EugeneMurego, CharlesBrodine, StephanieMay, SusanneSebagabo, MarcellinAraneta, MariaCronan, TerryShaffer, Richard Source Type: research

Moderating Effect of Age on the Association Between Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk in MSM: Evidence for Elevated Risk Among Younger MSM
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Newcomb, Michael Source Type: research

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Adults Caring for Orphaned Children in HIV-Endemic South Africa
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kuo, CarolineReddy, MadhaviOperario, DonCluver, LucieStein, Dan Source Type: research

Moderate Levels of Depression Predict Sexual Transmission Risk in HIV-Infected MSM: A Longitudinal Analysis of Data From Six Sites Involved in a Prevention for Positives Study
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: OCleirigh, ConallNewcomb, MichaelMayer, KennethSkeer, MargieTraeger, LaraSafren, Steven Source Type: research

Whats Sex Got to Do with It? The Role of Sexual Affect in the Relationship Between HIV Stigma and Mental Health
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tomassilli, JuliaParsons, JeffreyGolub, Sarit Source Type: research

Mental Health and Social Support Among HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users and Their Caregivers in China
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Greene, M.Zhang, JianpingLi, JianhuaDesai, MayurKershaw, Trace Source Type: research

HIV Stigma Mechanisms and Well-Being Among PLWH: A Test of the HIV Stigma Framework
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Earnshaw, ValerieSmith, LaramieChaudoir, StephenieAmico, K.Copenhaver, Michael Source Type: research

Experiences of Stigma, Discrimination, Care and Support Among People Living with HIV: A Four Country Study
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Neuman, MelissaObermeyer, Carla Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Internalised HIV-Related Stigma and Posttraumatic Growth
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Murphy, PatrickHevey, David Source Type: research

Social Support Network Characteristics and Sexual Risk Taking Among a Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sample of Young, Urban Men Who Have Sex with Men
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kapadia, F.Siconolfi, D.Barton, S.Olivieri, B.Lombardo, L.Halkitis, P. Source Type: research

U.S. Congregations Provision of Programs or Activities for People Living with HIV/AIDS
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Frenk, StevenTrinitapoli, Jenny Source Type: research

Faith-Based HIV Prevention and Counseling Programs: Findings from the Cincinnati Census of Religious Congregations
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Szaflarski, MagdalenaRitchey, P.Jacobson, C.Williams, RhysBaumann Grau, AmyMeganathan, KarthikeyanEllison, ChristopherTsevat, Joel Source Type: research

Associations Between Partner-Venue Specific Personal Responsibility Beliefs and Transmission Risk Behavior by HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: OLeary, AnnHorvath, KeithSimon Rosser, B. Source Type: research

Seroadaptation in a Sample of Very Poor Los Angeles Area Men Who Have Sex with Men
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Murphy, RyanGorbach, PaminaWeiss, RobertHucks-Ortiz, ChristopherShoptaw, Steven Source Type: research

Do Safer Sex Self-Efficacy, Attitudes toward Condoms, and HIV Transmission Risk Beliefs Differ among Men who Have Sex with Men, Heterosexual Men, and Women Living with HIV?
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Widman, LauraGolin, CarolGrodensky, CatherineSuchindran, Chirayath Source Type: research

Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behavior in HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex With Men: An Episode-Level Analysis
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Boone, MelissaCook, StephanieWilson, Patrick Source Type: research

Prevalence of Inconsistent Condom Use and Associated Factors Among HIV Discordant Couples in a Rural County in China
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lau, JosephYu, XiaonanMak, WinnieCheng, YiminLv, YanhongZhang, JianxinSu, XiaoyouWang, Zixin Source Type: research

Sexual Risk Behavior and Type of Sexual Partners in Transnational Indigenous Migrant Workers
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Caballero-Hoyos, RamiroVillasenor-Sierra, AlbertoMillan-Guerrero, RebecaTrujillo-Hernandez, BenjaminMonarrez-Espino, Joel Source Type: research

Determinants of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Georgia
(Source: AIDS and Behavior)
Source: AIDS and Behavior - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chikovani, IvdityGoguadze, KetevanBozicevic, IvanaRukhadze, NatiaGotsadze, George Source Type: research

Cross‐sectional and dynamic change of serum metabolite profiling for Hepatitis B‐related acute‐on‐chronic liver failure by UPLC/MS
Summary Summary Acute‐on‐chronic liver failure(ACLF) is an increasingly recognized entity encompassing an acute deterioration of liver function and results in the failure of one or more organs with high short‐term mortality. The focus of this study was to discover noninvasive and reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of hepatitis B‐related ACLF. Ultra‐performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS) was used to analyse serum metabolites of 28 patients with hepatitis B‐related ACLF, 35 patients with Child‐Pugh A cirrhosis, 30 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 35 healthy volunte...
Source: Journal of Viral Hepatitis - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: C. Y. Nie, T. Han, L. Zhang, Y. Li, H. Liu, S. X. Xiao, Y. Li, H. Kang, S. Y. Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Host immune constraints on malaria transmission: insights from population biology of within-host parasites
Mathematical model to investigate the effects of immunity to different stages of the life cycle of P. falciparum and vivax. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Philip McQueenKim WilliamsonF McKenzie Source Type: research

Blackwater fever in Congolese children: a report of clinical, laboratory features and risk factors
Report of a case control study of haemoglobinuria conducted over two years amongst paediatric malaria patients in Kinshasa. This may reflect an increase in the incidence of this severe complication of falciparum malaria. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Joseph BodiCélestin NsibuRoland LongengeMichel AloniPierre AkilimaliPierre TshibassuPatrick KayembeAhmeddin OmarKenji HirayamaJan Verhaegen Source Type: research

Inflammatory parameters and prediction of prognosis in infective endocarditis
Conclusions: For the first time, this study shows that in IE, an initial value of PCT > 0.5 ng/mL is a useful predictor of poor outcome, i.e. death or serious infectious complications. PCT > 0.5 ng/mL should raise the suspicion of Staphylococcus aureus as the etiological pathogen, whereas PCT levels < 0.5 ng/mL make staphylococcal infection unlikely. (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - June 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Christian CornelissenDirk FrechenKarin SchreinerNikolaus MarxStefan Krüger Source Type: research

Interferon/Ribavirin Treatment for HCV Is Associated with the Development of Hypophosphatemia in HIV/Hepatitis C Virus-Coinfected Patients
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses)
Source: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses - June 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article Source Type: research

Equivalent susceptibility of anopheles gambiae M and S molecular forms and anopheles arabiensis to plasmodium falciparum infection in Burkina Faso
The authors have tested for differences in Plasmodium falciparum infection prevalence and intensity between Anopheles gambiae M, A. gambiae S and Anopheles arabiensis, but found no difference in susceptibility between these three populations when performing experimental infections using ¿local¿ malaria strains. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - June 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Awa GnéméWamdaogo GuelbéogoMichelle RiehleAntoine SanouAlphonse TraoréSoumanaba ZongoKarin EiglmeierGustave KabréN¿Falé SagnonKenneth Vernick Source Type: research

Exuberant inflammatory reaction after an infiltration of platelet-rich plasma (prp).
CONCLUSIONS: This case report calls attention to potential side effects that are linked to this new therapy by infiltration of platelet rich plasma in case of tendinopathy, in particular when used in patients with type 1 diabetes. Thus, the balance between benefits and risks must be carefully evaluated before using this treatment in patients with type 1 diabetes. PMID: 23757720 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - June 13, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kaux JF, Croisier JL, Léonard P, Goff CL, Crielaard JM Tags: Br J Sports Med Source Type: research

Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Women of Reproductive Age
CCO Slideset - In this downloadable slideset, Anna S. F. Lok, MD, reviews the current recommendations on the management options for chronic HBV infection in women who are or may become pregnant. (Source: Clinical Care Options Hepatitis - HBV)
Source: Clinical Care Options Hepatitis - HBV - June 13, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Erratum: Correction
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Jul 2013, Vol. 29, No. 7: 1095-1095. (Source: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses)
Source: AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses - June 13, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: article Source Type: research