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Clinical Microbiology January 2008 Current Awareness Bulletin Many of the following articles are available online via the NHS Scotland eLibrary using your ATHENS password. A complete list of available online journals and registration for ATHENS can be found at http://www.elib.scot.nhs.uk/ If you would like to request print copies of any of the articles please contact your nearest library or visit the library website for further details. http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/libraryservices Please note that the journal articles you are accessing may be protected by copyright legislation so there may be a limit on the number of articles you can download or print from any single issue of a journal. If you obtain a copy via your local library's document request service, you may be required to complete a copyright declaration form. Consult your local library with any queries, or for further information see the website of the Copyright Licensing Agency at www.cla.co.uk. If you have any questions regarding this or any other library services please contact your librarian. Compiled by Tracey McKee Sub Librarian NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Library Network Royal Alexandra Hospital Library Corsebar Road Paisley PA2 9PN 0141 314 7178 [email protected] 1 Please note that Current Awareness Bulletins provided by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Library Network are a selection of current articles and not intended to be exhaustive. This CAB covers recent articles from the following journals: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, Clinical Microbiology Reviews, European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. (1) Kampf G, Hollingsworth A. Comprehensive bacterial activity of an ethanol-based hand gel in 15 seconds.. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 2008;7(2). (2) Jenkins SG, Brown SD, Farrell DJ. Trends in antibacterial resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated in the USA: update from PROTEKT US Years 1-4. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 2008;7(1). (3) Paniagua GL, Garcia-Gonzalez O, Alonso J, Negrete E, Vaca S. Two or more enteropathogens are associated with diarrhoea in Mexican children. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 2007;6(17). (4) Towner K. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):1-1. (5) Pasqualotto AC, Severo LC. The importance of central venous catheter removal in patients with candidaemia: time to rethink our practice? Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):2-4. (6) Sakka V, Tsiodras S, Galani L, Antoniadou A, Souli M, Galani I, et al. Risk-factors and predictors of mortality in patients colonised with vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):14-21. (7) Ornskov D, Kolmos B, Bendix Horn P, Nederby Nielsen J, Brandslund I, Schouenborg P. Screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in clinical swabs using a high-throughput real-time PCR-based method. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):22-28. (8) Wulf MWH, Sorum M, van Nes A, Skov R, Melchers WJG, Klaassen CHW, et al. Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among veterinarians: an international study. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):29-34. (9) Cabellos C, Viladrich PF, Ariza J, Maiques J-, Verdaguer R, Gudiol F. Communityacquired bacterial meningitis in cirrhotic patients. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):35-40. (10) Raum E, Lietzau S, von Baum H, Marre R, Brenner H. Changes in Escherichia coli resistance patterns during and after antibiotic therapy: a longitudinal study among outpatients in Germany. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):41-48. (11) Lee H-, Koh YM, Kim J, Lee J-, Lee Y-, Seol S-, et al. Capacity of multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii to form biofilm and adhere to epithelial cell surfaces. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):49-54. 2 (12) Aktas E, Zozio T, Comert FB, Kulah C, Aydin O, Rastogi N, et al. A first insight into the genetic diversity and population structure of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Zonguldak, Turkey. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):55-59. (13) Oliveira LHS, Rosa MLG, Cavalcanti SMB. Patterns of genotype distribution in multiple human papillomavirus infections. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):60-65. (14) Persson E, Berg S, Bevanger L, Bergh K, Valso-Lyng R, Trollfors B. Characterisation of invasive group B streptococci based on investigation of surface proteins and genes encoding surface proteins. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):66-73. 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Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):88-90. (19) Montes M, Vicente D, Esnal O, Cilla G, Perez-Trallero E. A PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay to genotype human metapneumovirus. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):91-93. (20) Kohlenberg A, Schwab F, Geffers C, Behnke M, Ruden H, Gastmeier P. Time-trends for Gram-negative and multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria associated with nosocomial infections in German intensive care units between 2000 and 2005. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):93-96. (21) Rashid H, Haworth E, Booy R. Point-of-care tests for influenza virus among travellers. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):97-97. (22) CMI Reviewers 2007. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14(1):98-99. (23) Cornaglia G, Garau J, Livermore DM. Living with ESBLs. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:1-2. (24) Cornaglia G, Garau J, Livermore DM. Living with ESBLs. 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Genetic support of extended-spectrum betalactamases. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:75-81. (32) Martinez-Martinez L. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases and the permeability barrier. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:82-89. (33) Drieux L, Brossier F, Sougakoff W, Jarlier V. Phenotypic detection of extendedspectrum beta-lactamase production in Enterobacteriaceae: review and bench guide. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:90-103. (34) Rodriguez-Bano J, Navarro MD. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in ambulatory care: a clinical perspective. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:104-110. (35) Nicolas-Chanoine M, Jarlier V. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in long-termcare facilities. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:111-116. (36) Carattoli A. Animal reservoirs for extended spectrum beta-lactamase producers. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:117-123. 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Breakpoints for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriacae: pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic considerations. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:166-168. (43) Kahlmeter G. Breakpoints for intravenously used cephalosporins in Enterobacteriaceae-EUCAST and CLSI breakpoints. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:169-174. (44) Shah PM. Parenteral carbapenems. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:175-180. (45) Peterson LR. Antibiotic policy and prescribing strategies for therapy of extendedspectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: the role of piperacillintazobactam. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:181-184. (46) Akova M. Sulbactam-containing beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:185-188. (47) Livermore DM, Hope R, Mushtaq S, Warner M. Orthodox and unorthodox clavulanate combinations against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producers. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:189-193. (48) Giamarellou H. beta-Lactams without a suicide inhibitor. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:194-197. (49) Garau J. Other antimicrobials of interest in the era of extended-spectrum betalactamases: fosfomycin, nitrofurantoin and tigecycline. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2008 01/01;14:198-202. (50) Morello JA. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter at Age 30 — History and Evolution. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, 2008 1/1;30(1):1-5. (51) Javaid M, Abdelhamed A, Samar H, Cynamon M. Successful Use of Linezolid in the Treatment of Enterococcal Endocarditis: an Effective and Safe Option. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, 2008 1/1;30(1):5-6. (52) New CLSI Documents. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, 2008 1/1;30(1):7-6. (53) Call for Submissions. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, 2008 1/1;30(1):8-6. (54) Trevino EA, Weissfeld AS. Infections in nail salons. 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