Clinical Microbiology and Infection

1. Prognostic factors for severe and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: a systematic review

   Publication date: Available online 14 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Tessel M. van Rossen, Rogier E. Ooijevaar, Christina M.J.E. Vandenbroucke-Grauls, Olaf M. Dekkers, Ed.J. Kuijper, Josbert J. Keller, Joffrey van Prehn

2. Indications for medical antibiotic prophylaxis and potential targets for antimicrobial stewardship intervention. A narrative review

   Publication date: Available online 12 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Petros Ioannou, Stamatis Karakonstantis, Jeroen Schouten, Tomislav Kostyanev, Esmita Charani, Vera Vlahovic-Palcevski, Diamantis P. Kofteridis, the ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Stewardship - ESGAP

3. Toxoplasmosis after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation: experience using a PCR-guided pre-emptive approach

   Publication date: Available online 9 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Robina Aerts, Toine Mercier, Mariëlle Beckers, Hélène Schoemans, Katrien Lagrou, Johan Maertens

4. Role of inorganic phosphate concentrations in in vitro activity of fosfomycin

   Publication date: Available online 8 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): M. Ortiz-Padilla, I. Portillo-Calderón, N. Maldonado-Acosta, J.M. Rodríguez-Martínez, B. de Gregorio-Iaria, V. Merino-Bohorquez, J. Rodríguez-Baño, A. Pascual, F. Docobo-Pérez

5. A new SARS-CoV-2 variant poorly detected by RT-PCR on nasopharyngeal samples, with high lethality: an observational study

   Publication date: Available online 7 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Pierre Fillâtre, Marie-José Dufour, Sylvie Behillil, Remi Vatan, Pascale Reusse, Alice Gabellec, Nicolas Velmans, Catherine Montagne, Sophie Geffroy Du Coudret, Edith Droumaguet, Véronique Merour, Vincent Enouf, Rodolphe Buzele, Marion Valence, Elena Guillotel, Bertrand Gagniere, Artem Baidaliuk, Anna Zhukova, Mathieu Tourdjman, Vincent Thibault

6. Implementation of a complex bone and joint infection phage therapy center in France: Lessons to be learned after 4 years’ experience

   Publication date: Available online 5 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Tristan Ferry, Camille Kolenda, Thomas Briot, Sébastien Lustig, Gilles Leboucher, Frédéric Laurent, the Lyon BJI study group, Lyon Bone and Joint Study Group, Tristan Ferry, Tristan Ferry, Florent Valour, Thomas Perpoint, Florence Ader, Sandrine Roux, Agathe Becker, Claire Triffault-Fillit, Anne Conrad, Cécile Pouderoux, Pierre Chauvelot, Paul Chabert, Johanna Lippman, Evelyne Braun

7. Immunological response against SARS-CoV-2 following full-dose administration of Comirnaty® COVID-19 vaccine in nursing home residents

   Publication date: Available online 5 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Eliseo Albert, Javier S. Burgos, Salvador Peiró, Dolores Salas, Hermelinda Vanaclocha, Estela Giménez, Ramón Limón, María Jesús Alcaraz, José Sánchez-Payá, Javier Díez-Domingo, David Navarro, J.S. Burgos, R. Meneu de Guillerna, H. Vanaclocha Luna, D.J. Burks, A. Cervantes, I. Comas, J. Díez-Domingo, S. Peiro, F. González-Candelas

8. Chilblains during lockdown are associated with household exposure to SARS-CoV-2. A multicentre case-control study

   Publication date: Available online 4 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Florence Poizeau, Emmanuel Oger, Sébastien Barbarot, Yannick Le Corre, Mahtab Samimi, Emilie Brenaut, Hélène Aubert, Estel Chambrelan, Catherine Droitcourt, Valérie Gissot, Christopher Heslan, Claire Laurent, Ludovic Martin, Laurent Misery, Pierre Tattevin, Alexis Toubel, Vincent Thibault, Alain Dupuy

9. In vitro activity of ibrexafungerp against Candida species isolated from blood cultures. Determination of wild type populations using the EUCAST method

   Publication date: Available online 4 October 2021

   Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

   Author(s): Aina Mesquida, Judith Díaz-García, Carlos Sánchez-Carrillo, Patricia Muñoz, Pilar Escribano, Jesús Guinea

10. Likelihood of COVID-19 vaccination among primary school students in Hong Kong

    Publication date: Available online 4 October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

    Author(s): Kin On Kwok, Kin-Kit Li, Wan In Wei, Margaret Ting Fong Tsoi, Arthur Tang, Hugh Simon Lam, Edward B. McNeil, Samuel Yeung Shan Wong

11. Prevalence of leukocyturia in a cohort of French asymptomatic aircrews

    Publication date: Available online 2 October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

    Author(s): Laëtitia Corgie, Nicolas Huiban, Frédéric Janvier, Chrystelle Darles, Francois-Xavier Brocq, Fabien Dutasta, Marc Monteil

12. Clinical performance of four multiplex real-time PCR kits detecting urogenital and sexually transmitted pathogens

    Publication date: Available online 2 October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

    Author(s): Sabine Pereyre, François Caméléna, Nadège Hénin, Béatrice Berçot, Cécile Bébéar

13. Corrigendum to ‘detection of SARS-CoV-2 N-antigen in blood during acute COVID-19 provides a sensitive new marker and new testing alternatives’

    Publication date: Available online 2 October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

    Author(s): Quentin Le Hingrat, Benoit Visseaux, Cédric Laouenan, Sarah Tubiana, Lila Bouadma, Yazdan Yazdanpanah, Xavier Duval, Charles Burdet, Houria Ichou, Florence Damond, Mélanie Bertine, Nabil Benmalek, Christophe Choquet, Jean-François Timsit, Jade Ghosn, Charlotte Charpentier, Diane Descamps, Nadhira Houhou-Fidouh, the French COVID cohort management committee, the CoV-CONTACT study group

14. Dynamic transmission models and economic evaluations of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines: a quality appraisal and limitations

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Alessandra Løchen, Roy M. Anderson

15. Corrigendum to “Dynamic transmission models and economic evaluations of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines: a quality appraisal and limitations” [Clin Microbiol and Infect 26 (1) (2020) 60–70]

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Alessandra Løchen, Roy M. Anderson

16. Viral populations of SARS-CoV-2 in upper respiratory tract, placenta, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord blood support viral replication in placenta

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Maria Piñana, Josep F. Abril, Cristina Andrés, Aroa Silgado, Alexandra Navarro, Anna Suy, Elena Sulleiro, Tomàs Pumarola, Josep Quer, Andrés Antón

17. Duration of SARS-CoV-2 viral culture positivity among different specimen types

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Noah Kojima, Christopher Mores, Noreen Farsai, Jeffrey Klausner

18. Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a long-term care facility after COVID-19 BNT162b2 mRNA vaccination

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Martin Martinot, Stéphane Carnein, Christian Kempf, Pierre Gantner, Floriane Gallais, Samira Fafi-Kremer

19. Infections during eculizumab therapy in a Dutch population of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Charlotte C.M. Schaap, Ayla Grotens, Anton F.J. de Haan, Nicole M.A. Blijlevens, Saskia M.C. Langemeijer

20. Risk of coronavirus disease 2019 transmission in an emergency department with multiple open beds

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Hyemin Chung, Mi-Na Kim, Won Young Kim, Man-Seong Park, Jiwon Jung, Sung-Han Kim

21. Improved immunogenicity against SARS-CoV-2 in a solid-organ transplant recipient by switching vaccines

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Valentin al Jalali, Sabine Scherzer, Markus Zeitlinger

22. Widespread circulation of pertussis in Finland during 1968–1972 when the whole cell vaccine was in use

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Niina Ahvenainen, Timothée Dub, Aapo Knuutila, Alex-Mikael Barkoff, Jussi Sane, Qiushui He

23. Uncommon hepatitis C virus among migrant sex workers in Chiangmai, Thailand

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Sayamon Hongjaisee, Woottichai Khamduang, Patumrat Sripan, Sirinath Choyrum, Viraporn Thepbundit, Natthapol Kosashunhanan, Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong, Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul

24. Congenital infection of SARS-CoV-2 in live-born neonates: a population-based descriptive study

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Itziar Garcia-Ruiz, Elena Sulleiro, Berta Serrano, Irene Fernandez-Buhigas, Leire Rodriguez-Gomez, David Sanchez-Nieves Fernandez, Andrés Anton-Pagarolas, Juliana Esperalba-Esquerra, Marie Antoinette Frick, Fatima Camba, Alexandra Navarro-Jimenez, Nuria Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nerea Maiz, Elena Carreras, Anna Suy, Jorge Burgos, Vicente Diago, María de la Calle, Marta Muner, Sara Ruiz

25. Impact of dexamethasone on SARS-CoV-2 concentration kinetics and antibody response in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: results from a prospective observational study

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Barbara Mühlemann, Charlotte Thibeault, David Hillus, Elisa T. Helbig, Lena J. Lippert, Pinkus Tober-Lau, Tatjana Schwarz, Marcel A. Müller, Stefan Hippenstiel, Sascha S. Haenel, Mirja Mittermaier, Fridolin Steinbeis, Tilman Lingscheid, Bettina Temmesfeld-Wollbrück, Thomas Zoller, Holger Müller-Redetzky, Alexander Uhrig, Daniel Grund, Christoph Ruwwe-Glösenkamp, Miriam S. Stegemann

26. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the homeless: results from a retrospective closed cohort in France (March–May 2020)

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Maya Husain, Anne Rachline, Anthony Cousien, Simon Rolland, Claire Rouzaud, Valentine Marie Ferre, Maria Vargas Gomez, Maï Le Teurnier, Marie Wicky-Thisse, Diane Descamps, Yazdan Yazdanpanah, Charlotte Charpentier, Armelle Pasquet-Cadre

27. Comparison of β-D-Glucan levels between Candida auris and other Candida species at the time of candidaemia: a retrospective study

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Joveria Farooqi, Hammad Niamatullah, Seema Irfan, Afia Zafar, Faisal Malik, Kauser Jabeen

28. High within-host diversity found from direct genotyping on post-mortem tuberculosis specimens in a high-burden setting

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Cristina Rodríguez-Grande, Juan Carlos Hurtado, Sandra Rodríguez-Maus, Isaac Casas, Paola Castillo, Mireia Navarro, Natalia Rakislova, Alberto García-Basteiro, Carla Carrilho, Fabiola Fernandes, Lucilia Lovane, Dercio Jordao, Mamudo R. Ismail, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Anélsio Cossa, Inácio Mandomando, Quique Bassat, Clara Menéndez, Jaume Ordi, Patricia Muñoz

29. The Israeli national policy for discontinuation of isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales carriers by carbapenemase type: a retrospective cohort study

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): Yaakov Dickstein, Ester Solter, David Schwartz, Amir Nutman, Inga Harevrich, Liat Wulffhart, Yehuda Carmeli, Mitchell J. Schwaber

30. Quantitative SARS-CoV-2 anti-spike responses to Pfizer–BioNTech and Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccines by previous infection status

    Publication date: October 2021

    Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 27, Issue 10

    Author(s): David W. Eyre, Sheila F. Lumley, Jia Wei, Stuart Cox, Tim James, Anita Justice, Gerald Jesuthasan, Denise O'Donnell, Alison Howarth, Stephanie B. Hatch, Brian D. Marsden, E. Yvonne Jones, David I. Stuart, Daniel Ebner, Sarah Hoosdally, Derrick W. Crook, Tim E.A. Peto, Timothy M. Walker, Nicole E. Stoesser, Philippa C. Matthews