Volume 17, Issue 4 (2021) | American Journal of Infectious Diseases

Stroke Associated with Infective Endocarditis. Frequency and Prognostic Implications

Juan José Mengual Chirife — 2021-09-07

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 7 September 2021; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.127.132

Stroke can be one of the most severe complications of Infective Endocarditis (IE) and it happens in 14% of patients with IE. Therefore, we aimed to review stroke frequency in patients diagnosed with I...

Relationship between Outcomes of COVID19, its Susceptibility and Blood Groups

Palwasha Khan — 2021-10-23

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 23 October 2021; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.133.137

COVID-19, a viral infection spread across the world affecting many people around the world. In ABO blood type, certain types are more prone to infections and causes severe symptoms. Relationship betwe...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Mutations in Drug Resistant Clinical Isolates from Southwest Mexico

Martínez-Cruz Perla Mónica — 2021-10-28

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 28 October 2021; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.138.147

Mutations in target genes have been described in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTBc) drug resistant isolates worldwide. In Mexico, not enough information has been reported in this concern. The a...

SARS-CoV-2-Induced Damage on the Cardiovascular System: Molecular Mechanisms

Mel·lina Pinsach-Abuin — 2021-11-25

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 25 November 2021; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.150.160

Since its emergence in late December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) - the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - has spread rapidly world-wide...

Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia Overlapping Tuberculosis: A Diagnostic Challenge in Elderly

Pradeep Chakaravarthy — 2022-01-05

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 5 January 2022; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.161.164

Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP) is linked to numerous etiologies, including connective tissue diseases, certain drugs, HIV and idiopathic causes. We present a case of an 82-year-old woman w...

Retraction Notice: Autopsy Room: A Potential Source of Infection at Work Place in Developing Countries

2022-01-05

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 5 January 2022; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2021.165

The American Journal of Infectious Diseases has decided to retract the manuscript titled "Autopsy Room: A Potential Source of Infection at Work Place in Developing Countries" authored by B. R. Sharma ...