Volume 5, Issue 1 (2009) | American Journal of Infectious Diseases

Incident of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Post-Operative Wound Infection

Hani A. Masaadeh — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.1.6

The primary aim of this study was to determine the incidents of pseudomonas aeruginosa in post-operative wound infection and its sensitivity pattern to commonly used antibiotics. During a period of si...

Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis Infections in General Jordanian Patients

A. A. Shehabi — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.7.10

Problem statement: Both M. genitalium and T. vaginalis were recognized as important cause of sexually transmitted infections in developed countries. This study investigated the prevalence of M. ge...

Serological Evaluation of Brucella abortus S99 Lipopolysaccharide Extracted by an Optimized Method

Ali Sharifat Salmani — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.11.16

Problem statement: Brucellosis is a globally found infectious disease and there is no licensed vaccine against human brucellosis. The present study carried-out to evaluate the potency of our modif...

Resistance to Third-Generation Cephalosporins and Other Antibiotics by Enterobacteriaceae in Western Nigeria

A. O. Okesola — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.17.20

Problem statement: The emergence and spread of resistance to third-generation cephalosporins are threatening to create species resistant to all currently available agents. The most common cause of...

Post Traumatic Meningitis in Neurosurgery Department

Reza Malekpour-Afshar — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.21.25

Problem statement: Post-Traumatic Meningitis (PTM) is a serious complication followed trauma. It sounds to have different pattern and characteristics. The aim of the current study was to determine...

Cocaine Exposure Results in Formation of Dendritic Varicosity in Rat Primary Hippocampal Neurons

Honghong Yao — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.26.30

Problem statement: It has been well documented that drugs of abuse such as cocaine can cause enhanced progression of HIV-Associated Neuropathological Disorders (HAND), the underlying mechanisms me...

Borderline Personality Symptoms and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk in Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing Adolescent Offenders

Jessy G. Dévieux — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.31.39

Problem statement: Incarcerated youth with borderline symptomatology represent a particularly at risk-population due to their enggement in risky behaviors. Five hundred twenty two adolescents were...

A Mini Review: Cholera Outbreak via Shellfish

R. Suzita — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.40.47

Problem statement: Food borne illness occurs all over the world. Vibrio cholerae is the etiological agent of cholera which is spread by contaminated food, water or direct fecal contact with food h...

Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management Interventions for Ethnic-Minority HIV-Positive Alcohol/Drug Abusers in Resource Limited and Culturally Diverse Communities

Robert M. Malow — 2009-03-31

American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/ajidsp.2009.48.59

The article reports our intervention work with Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing (AOD) People Living With HIV (PLWH). Present research has involved adapting Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) ...