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April 2024

GRIFFITHS M, Hatabah D, Sullivan P, Mantus G, et al
Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity in Pediatric Healthcare Workers Prior to Widespread Vaccination: A Five-month Longitudinal Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 17:107064. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107064.
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RICCIO MD, Caini S, Bonaccorsi G, Lorini C, et al
Global analysis of respiratory viral circulation and timing of epidemics in the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 pandemic eras, based on data from the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS).
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 16:107052. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107052.
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GLASER N, Diexer S, Klee B, Purschke DO, et al
The contribution of SARS-CoV-2 to the burden of acute respiratory infections in winter season 2022/2023: Results from the DigiHero study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 15:107057. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107057.
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GRONING R, Walde J, Ahlm C, Forsell MN, et al
Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients: a retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 12:107046. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107046.
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LIEW YX, Ho AYL, Wong GC, Chung SJ, et al
A retrospective study of intravenous pentamidine for PCP prophylaxis in adult patients with hematological malignancies - its utility during respiratory virus pandemics.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 12:107059. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107059.
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CHEN H, Yu L, Wang L, Zhang J, et al
Demographic characteristics and risk factors for invasive fungal sinusitis in the context of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 11:107054. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107054.
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VERGORI A, Lepri AC, Chiuchiarelli M, Mazzotta V, et al
Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with hematologic diseases receiving tixagevimab/cilgavimab as pre-exposure prophylaxis in most recent Omicron sublineages era.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 11:107042. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107042.
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SLURINK IAL, van den Houdt SCM, Mertens G
Who develops long COVID? Longitudinal pre-pandemic predictors of long COVID and symptom clusters in a representative Dutch population.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 10:107048. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107048.
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YU J, Zhang K, Chen T, Lin R, et al
Temporal patterns of organ dysfunction in COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit: A group-based multitrajectory modelling analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 9:107045. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107045.
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FAVRESSE J, Gillot C, Cabo J, David C, et al
Neutralizing antibody response to XBB.1.5, BA.2.86, FL.1.5.1 and JN.1 six months after the BNT162b2 bivalent booster.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 5:107028. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107028.
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TAMURA K, Shimbashi R, Kasamatsu A, Chang B, et al
Unveiling the role of preceding seasonal influenza in the development of bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia in older adults before the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 5:107024. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107024.
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MARKUSSEN DL, Kommedal O, Knoop ST, Ebbesen MH, et al
Microbial aetiology of community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized adults: a prospective study utilising comprehensive molecular testing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 4:107019. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107019.
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CORRECHER-MARTINEZ E, Lopez-Lacort M, Munoz-Quiles C, Diez-Domingo J, et al
Risk of herpes zoster in adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Spain: a population-based, retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 2:107037. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107037.
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March 2024

SALVADORI N, Jourdain G, Krittayaphong R, Siripongboonsitti T, et al
Molnupiravir versus favipiravir in at-risk outpatients with COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial in Thailand.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 30:107021. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107021.
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WEIRAUCH T, Burger G, Cadar D, Gabriel M, et al
Vaccine-derived Yellow Fever in an immunocompromised patient on anti-CD20-antibody therapy and its treatment with Sofosbuvir.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 21:107017. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107017.
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CHEUNG YYH, Lau EHY, Yin G, Lin Y, et al
Joint analysis of vaccination effectiveness and antiviral drug effectiveness for COVID-19: a causal inference approach.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 21:107012. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107012.
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MINK S, Drexel H, Leiherer A, Frick M, et al
Interplay of inflammatory markers and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in COVID-19 mortality: a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 21:107016. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107016.
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HOSOZAWA M, Hori M, Hayama-Terada M, Arisa I, et al
Prevalence and risk factors of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition among children and adolescents in Japan: A matched case-control study in the general population.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 12:107008. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107008.
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AGUILAR TICONA JP, Xiao M, Li D, Nery JN, et al
Corrigendum to "Extensive transmission of SARS-CoV-2 BQ.1* variant in a population with high levels of hybrid immunity: A prevalence survey" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases 139 (2024) 159-167].
Int J Infect Dis. 2024;141:106964.
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REES C, Swift B, Haldar P
State of art of the detection of M. tuberculosis during TB infection by blood tests using the phage technology.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Mar 4:106991. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106991.
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February 2024

BOUWMANS P, Malahe SRK, Messchendorp AL, Vart P, et al
Post COVID-19 condition imposes significant burden in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: a nested case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 28:106990. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106990.
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PETRAS M, Janovska D, Lomozova D, Franklova M, et al
Understanding the time-driven shifts of vaccine effectiveness against any and severe COVID-19 before and after the surge of Omicron variants within 2.5 years of vaccination: a meta-regression.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 26:106986. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106986.
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SYLVAIN L, Donatien K, Kadidia K, Viviane C, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in vaccine-naive participants from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, and Mali.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 26:106985. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106985.
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DADU A, Yedilbayev A, Migliori GB, Ahmedov S, et al
PASS to End TB in Europe: Accelerated efforts on Prevention and Systematic Screening to End Tuberculosis in the WHO European Region by 2030.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 23:S1201-9712(24)00051.
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FURST T, Bazalova A, Frycak T, Janosek J, et al
Does the healthy vaccinee bias rule them all? Association of COVID-19 vaccination status and all cause mortality from an analysis of data from 2.2 million individual health records.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 22:S1201-9712(24)00046.
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HUANG L, Tong X, Cui J, Du X, et al
Recurrent and persistent fever after SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with follicular lymphoma: A case series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024;141:106973.
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IKEBE T, Okuno R, Uchitani Y, Yamaguchi T, et al
Epidemiological shifts in and impact of COVID-19 on streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in Japan: A genotypic analysis of Group A Streptococcus isolates.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 19:S1201-9712(24)00022.
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BERENTSCHOT JC, Martine Bek L, Heijenbrok-Kal MH, van den Berg-Emons RJG, et al
Acute COVID-19 treatment is not associated with health problems 2 years after hospitalization.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 15:S1201-9712(24)00036.
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BIANCHI FP, Rizzi D, Daleno A, Stefanizzi P, et al
Assessing the temporal and cause-effect relationship between myocarditis and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. A retrospective observational study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 14:S1201-9712(24)00028.
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TANG Q, Xie X, Peng L, Yang L, et al
Pre-existing Renal Graft Dysfunction As A Major Risk Factor for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Pneumonia: a Post-Infection Cross-Sectional Study of 312 Immunosuppressed Renal Transplant Recipients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 13:S1201-9712(24)00030.
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DOHERTY TM, Pasquale AD, Finnegan G, Lele J, et al
Sustaining the momentum for adult vaccination post-COVID-19 to leverage the global uptake of life-course immunisation: a scoping review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 12:S1201-9712(24)00031.
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FUENTE A, Postigo T, Ferri FS, Dominguez-Gil M, et al
Synergistic impact of N-antigenemia profiled by a rapid antigen test and low anti-S1 antibodies on the risk of hospitalization in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 2:S1201-9712(24)00019.
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XIA Q, Yang Y, Wang F, Huang Z, et al
Case fatality rates of COVID-19 during epidemic periods of variants of concern: a meta-analysis by continents.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Feb 1:S1201-9712(24)00018.
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January 2024

VOORDEN AJV, Groot CJM, Ris-Stalpers C, Afink GB, et al
COVID-19 mRNA vaccination during pregnancy does not harm syncytiotrophoblast development.
Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Jan 25:S1201-9712(24)00015.
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December 2023

PUGNI L, Crippa BL, Raimondi F, Vento G, et al
SARS-CoV-2 perinatal transmission and neonatal outcomes across four different waves of COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide prospective cohort study from the Italian Society of Neonatology.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 27:S1201-9712(23)00814.
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BOWN A, Sweed A, Catton M, Cowne JN, et al
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 by lateral flow devices.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 25:S1201-9712(23)00813.
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SALMON D, Slama D, Linard F, Dumesges N, et al
Long COVID patients continue to experience significant symptoms at 12 months and factors associated with improvement: a prospective cohort study in France (PERSICOR).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 21:S1201-9712(23)00798.
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SILI U MD, PHD, Tekin A MD, Bilgin H MD, MPH, Khan SA MD, et al
Early empiric antibiotic use in COVID-19 patients: results from the international VIRUS registry.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 19:S1201-9712(23)00810.
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MICHAEL F, Mirambo MM, Misinzo G, Minzi O, et al
Trends of measles in Tanzania: a five-year review of case-based surveillance data, 2018-2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 18:S1201-9712(23)00809.
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TICONA JPA, Xiao M, Li D, Nery N Jr, et al
Extensive transmission of SARS-CoV-2 BQ.1* variant in a population with high levels of hybrid immunity: A prevalence survey.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 7:S1201-9712(23)00801.
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JUNYONG M, Wang Y, Liu J, Wu Y, et al
Impact of perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection on postoperative complications in liver cancer hepatectomy: A single-center matched study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 6:S1201-9712(23)00803.
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SANTOS CAD, Paula AP, Filho GGF, Alves MM, et al
Developmental impairment in children exposed during pregnancy to maternal SARS-COV2: A Brazilian cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 5:S1201-9712(23)00802.
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FINSTERER J, Scorza FA
The frequency of SARS-CoV-2 infection/vaccination-related chorea depends on the inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;137:161.
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ROSCA EC, Bilavu R, Cornea A, Simu M, et al
The frequency of SARS-CoV-2 infection/vaccination-related chorea depends on the inclusion/exclusion criteria - author's reply.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;137:159-160.
PubMed

BANDA L, Ho A, Kasenda S, Read JM, et al
Characterizing the evolving SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in urban and rural Malawi between February 2021 and April 2022: A population-based cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;137:118-125.
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November 2023

FLORES-GONZALEZ J, Chavez-Galan L, Falfan-Valencia R, Roldan IB, et al
Variant rs4986790 of TLR4 affects the signaling and induces cell dysfunction in severe COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 27:S1201-9712(23)00793.
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YOSHIMURA M, Sakamoto A, Ozuru R, Kurihara Y, et al
The appearance of anti-spike RBD IgG4 responses after repetitive immunization with mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 27:S1201-9712(23)00789.
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MOSTAGHIM A, Minkove S, Aguilar-Company J, Ruiz-Camps I, et al
Prior immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy is associated with decreased COVID-19-related hospitalizations and complications in patients with cancer: Results of a propensity-matched analysis of the OnCovid registry.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 27:S1201-9712(23)00782.
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TANDLER C, Heitmann JS, Michel TM, Marconato M, et al
Long-term efficacy of the peptide-based COVID-19 T cell activator CoVac-1 in healthy adults.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 26:S1201-9712(23)00770.
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YANG X, Zhang J, Liu Z, Chen S, et al
COVID-19 breakthrough infections among people with and without HIV: a statewide cohort analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 25:S1201-9712(23)00790.
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HARRIES M, Jaeger VK, Rodiah I, Hassenstein MJ, et al
Bridging the gap - estimation of 2022/2023 SARS-CoV-2 healthcare burden in Germany based on multidimensional data from a rapid epidemic panel.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 24:S1201-9712(23)00776.
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NAVARATNAM AM, O'Callaghan C, Beale S, Nguyen V, et al
Eyeglasses and risk of COVID-19 transmission - analysis of the Virus Watch Community Cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 24:S1201-9712(23)00759.
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NGUYEN TTN, Choo EM, Nakamura Y, Suzuki R, et al
Pre-existing cross-reactive neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal coronaviruses prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (2014-2019) with limited immunity against recent emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, Vietnam.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 18:S1201-9712(23)00769.
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LI Y, Wu Z, Yan Y, Shi Y, et al
Prevalence of respiratory viruses among hospitalized children with lower respiratory tract infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 18:S1201-9712(23)00780.
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BELLERBA F, Bardeck N, Boehm M, D'Ecclesiis O, et al
SARS-CoV-2 trends in Italy, Germany and Portugal and school opening during the period of Omicron variant dominance: a quasi-experimental study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 11:S1201-9712(23)00763.
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CHOGA WT, Kurusa Gasenna GK, San JE, Ookame T, et al
Rapid dynamic changes of FL.2 variant: a case report of COVID-19 breakthrough infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 10:S1201-9712(23)00772.
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DALLMEYER LK, Schuz ML, Fragkou PC, Omony J, et al
Epidemiology of respiratory viruses among children during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 9:S1201-9712(23)00761.
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LOVELL JF, Miura K, Baik YO, Lee C, et al
One-year Antibody Durability Induced by EuCorVac-19, a Liposome-Displayed COVID-19 RBD Subunit Vaccine, in Healthy Korean Subjects.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 7:S1201-9712(23)00765.
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LEE IT, Lin PJ, Yen HH
Pediatric Neuroimaging Findings and Clinical Presentations of COVID-19: A Systematic Review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 7:S1201-9712(23)00767.
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October 2023

AGERGAARD J, Gunst JD, Schiottz-Christensen B, Ostergaard L, et al
Long-term Prognosis at 1.5 years after Infection with Wild-type strain of SARS-CoV-2 and Alpha, Delta, as well as Omicron Variants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 29:S1201-9712(23)00760.
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ROSSI G, Salmanton-Garcia J, Cattaneo C, Marchesi F, et al
Age, Successive Waves, Immunization, and Mortality in Elderly COVID-19 Haematological Patients: EPICOVIDEHA Findings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 18:S1201-9712(23)00749.
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RAVLO E, Ianevski A, Starheim E, Wang W, et al
Boosted production of antibodies which neutralized different SARS-CoV-2 variants in a COVID-19 convalescent following mRNA vaccination - a case study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 16:S1201-9712(23)00748.
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SHARMA A, Gupta B, Petersen E, Lee SS, et al
Enhancing preparedness for reducing transmission and globalisation of Antimicrobial Resistance at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest recurring religious mass gathering.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 16:S1201-9712(23)00751.
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BERG J, Thies-Lagergren L, Svedenkrans J, Samkutty J, et al
Umbilical cord clamping in the early phases of the COVID-19 era - A systematic review and meta-analysis of reported practice and recommendations in guidelines.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 13:S1201-9712(23)00747.
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XU Y, Chen H, Wang B, Zhu X, et al
Immunogenicity and safety of concomitant administration of the sabin-strain-based inactivated poliovirus vaccine, the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine and measles-mumps-rubella vaccine to healthy infants aged 18 months in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 11:S1201-9712(23)00743.
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HEJAZI NS, Shen X, Carpp LN, Benkeser D, et al
Stochastic Interventional Approach to Assessing Immune Correlates of Protection: Application to the COVE mRNA-1273 Vaccine Trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 9:S1201-9712(23)00727.
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SCHUZ ML, Dallmeyer L, Fragkou PC, Omony J, et al
Global prevalence of respiratory virus infections in adults and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 6:S1201-9712(23)00738.
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INABA M, Miyake Y, Yasuda K
Secondary household transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A case-control study on factors associated with reduced transmission risk.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 1:S1201-9712(23)00733.
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GONCALVES YMP, de Assuncao TSF, de Sousa MAD, Ferreira LM Junior, et al
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy triggered by COVID-19 in a previously asymptomatic person living with undiagnosed HIV infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 1:S1201-9712(23)00730.
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September 2023

FOCOSI D, Maggi F, D'Abramo A, Nicastri E, et al
Antiviral combination therapies for persistent COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 29:S1201-9712(23)00734.
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LAI MY, Bukhari FDM, Zulkefli NZ, Ismail I, et al
Corrigendum to "Colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2 by uracil-DNA glycosylase (UDG) reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP)" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases 120 (2023) Pages 132-134].
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;136:91.
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WONG HM, Mun CH, Loke WK, Lim WQ, et al
Moist heat as a promising method to decontaminate N95 masks - a large scale clinical study comparing four decontamination modalities: moist heat, steam, ultraviolet-C irradiation and hydrogen peroxide plasma.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 25:S1201-9712(23)00729.
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CASTRO-RODRIGUEZ B, Morales-Jadan D, Viteri-Davila C, Rodriguez AS, et al
"The fake positive results of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests with the use of beverages vary between brands of test kits".
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 22:S1201-9712(23)00718.
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GIACOMELLI A, Gagliardini R, Tavelli A, De Benedittis S, et al
Risk of COVID-19 in-hospital mortality in people living with HIV compared to general population according to age and CD4 strata: data from the Icona network.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 21:S1201-9712(23)00728.
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PREGER A, Wei R, Berg B, Golomb BA, et al
Covid-19-Associated Rhabdomyolysis: A Scoping Review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 18:S1201-9712(23)00713.
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KAYA H, Tani H, Inasaki N, Yazawa S, et al
Virus evolution and reduced viral viability during treatment of persistent COVID-19 Omicron BA.5 infection in an immunocompromised host.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 16:S1201-9712(23)00721.
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HUJAMBERDIEVA LM, Chimed-Ochir O, Yumiya Y, Tanaka J, et al
Relationship between clinical symptom profiles and COVID-19 infection status during delta-dominant period versus omicron-dominant period - analysis of real-world data collected in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 15:S1201-9712(23)00717.
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NAYYERABADI M, Fourcade L, Joshi SA, Chandrasekaran P, et al
Vaccination after developing long COVID: impact on clinical presentation, viral persistence and immune responses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 15:S1201-9712(23)00720.
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CHEMAITELLY H, Faust JS, Krumholz HM, Ayoub HH, et al
Short- and longer-term all-cause mortality among SARS-CoV-2- infected individuals and the pull-forward phenomenon in Qatar: A national cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 15:S1201-9712(23)00719.
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SSALI I, Mugaba S, Watelo AK, Bemanzi J, et al
Spike Protein is a key target for stronger and more persistent T-Cell Responses - A study of mild and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 6:S1201-9712(23)00714.
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MIDDELKOOP K, Stewart J, Walker N, Delport C, et al
Vitamin D supplementation to prevent tuberculosis infection in South African schoolchildren: multicenter phase 3 double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial (ViDiKids).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;134:63-70.
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FAN Y, Gao R, Shang Y, Tian X, et al
Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in middle ear fluid and characterization of otitis media with effusion in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Sep 1:S1201-9712(23)00709.
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August 2023

HAUTEFORT C, Corre A, Poillon G, Jourdaine C, et al
Local budesonide therapy in the management of persistent hyposmia in suspected non-severe COVID-19 patients: Results of a randomized controlled trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 29:S1201-9712(23)00707.
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YAN X, Li K, Lei Z, Luo J, et al
Prevalence and associated outcomes of co-infection between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 28:S1201-9712(23)00705.
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DIEXER S, Klee B, Gottschick C, Xu C, et al
Association between Virus Variants, Vaccination, Previous Infections, and Post COVID-19 Risk.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 25:S1201-9712(23)00702.
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MI Y, Huang L, Liu J, Chao H, et al
High-altitude Resident Pulmonary Edema Induced by SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children - A Case Series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 21:S1201-9712(23)00700.
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JANHA RE, Bah A, Jah H, Touray F, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in pregnant women during the first three COVID-19 waves in The Gambia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 14:S1201-9712(23)00697.
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EDELSTEIN M, Beiruti KW, Ben-Amram H, Beer N, et al
Vaccine-induced and hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after three or four doses of BNT162b2 - results from 22 months follow-up of a healthcare workers cohort, Israel, 2020-2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 10:S1201-9712(23)00694.
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CHAE C, Kim RK, Jang EJ, Shim JA, et al
Comparing the Effectiveness of Bivalent and Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines against COVID-19 Infection during the Winter Season of 2022-2023: A Real-World Retrospective Observational Matched Cohort Study in the Republic of Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 10:S1201-9712(23)00695.
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LOW EV, Pathmanathan MD, Chidambaram SK, Kim WR, et al
Real world nirmatrelvir-ritonavir outpatient treatment in reducing hospitalization for high-risk COVID-19 patients during Omicron BA.4, BA.5 and XBB subvariants dominance in Malaysia: A retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 9:S1201-9712(23)00688.
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WAILI BA, Yazidi LA, Hashami HA, Gheilani MA, et al
A comparative study of SARS-CoV-2 and common human coronavirus infections among children presenting to tertiary care in Oman.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 9:S1201-9712(23)00690.
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DOMNICH A, Orsi A, Ricucci V, De Pace V, et al
Real-world performance of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing through the Alpha-, Delta- and Omicron-dominant waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 2:S1201-9712(23)00679.
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TANAKA H, Namkoong H, Chubachi S, Irie S, et al
Clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 harboring detectable intracellular SARS-CoV-2 RNA in peripheral blood cells.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 2:S1201-9712(23)00680.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2023

AGUARELES J, Villares-Fernandez P, Carralon-Gonzalez MM, Forne C, et al
Outcomes and clinical characteristics of the compassionate use of plitidepsin for immunocompromised adult patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 21:S1201-9712(23)00661.
PubMed Abstract available

FANG X, Lu K, Sun S, Zhang H, et al
Infection caused by Cupriavidus gilardii in a convalescent COVID-19 patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 20:S1201-9712(23)00663.
PubMed Abstract available

LIANG W, Lv H, Chen C, Sun Y, et al
Lack of neutralizing antibodies against influenza A viruses in adults during the 2022/2023 winter season - a serological study using retrospective samples collected in Hong Kong.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 20:S1201-9712(23)00659.
PubMed Abstract available

TIAN T, Fu L, Lu Z, Wu X, et al
Changes in HPV prevalence, incidence, and clearance among MSM in Xinjiang, China after implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions to control COVID-19: An interrupted time series analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 13:S1201-9712(23)00654.
PubMed Abstract available

HOWARD LM, Huang X, Chen W, Liu Y, et al
Association between nasopharyngeal colonization with multiple pneumococcal serotypes and total pneumococcal colonization density in young Peruvian children.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 12:S1201-9712(23)00653.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSCA EC, Bilavu R, Cornea A, Simu M, et al
Chorea following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination: a systematic review of reported cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 7:S1201-9712(23)00652.
PubMed Abstract available

PUYAT JH, Fowokan A, Wilton J, Janjua NZ, et al
Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization in People Living with HIV and HIV-Negative Individuals and the Role of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 5:S1201-9712(23)00650.
PubMed Abstract available

COWAN J, Amson A, Christofides A, Chagla Z, et al
Monoclonal antibodies as COVID-19 prophylaxis therapy in immunocompromised patient populations.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 1:S1201-9712(23)00645.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2023

SIRIPONGBOONSITTI T, Ungtrakul T, Tawinprai K, Nimmol T, et al
Efficacy of Combination Therapy of Fluvoxamine and Favipiravir versus Favipiravir Monotherapy to Prevent Severe COVID-19 among Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Patients: Open-label Randomized Controlled Trial (EFFaCo Study).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 29:S1201-9712(23)00641.
PubMed Abstract available

BONNA AS, Pavel SR, Mehjabin T, Ali M, et al
Dengue in Bangladesh.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 29:S1201-9712(23)00644.
PubMed Abstract available

MAEDA M, Murata F, Fukuda H
Effect of COVID-19 Vaccination on Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the Omicron Era: The Vaccine Effectiveness, Networking, and Universal Safety (VENUS) study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 23:S1201-9712(23)00642.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG JM, Kang M, Kim YE, Choi Y, et al
Severe coronavirus disease 2019 in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients: Big data convergence study in Korea (K-COV-N cohort).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 21:S1201-9712(23)00640.
PubMed Abstract available

JIAO Y, Zhao J, Wang Z, Chen X, et al
How do Orphan Disease Patients Live Under the Pandemic of Omicron Variant? - A Nationwide Survey of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 21:S1201-9712(23)00639.
PubMed Abstract available

VERGORI A, Matusali G, Lepri AC, Cimini E, et al
Neutralizing activity and T Cell response after bivalent fifth dose of mRNA vaccine in person living with HIV.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 19:S1201-9712(23)00632.
PubMed Abstract available

IOANNIDIS JPA, Contopoulos-Ioannidis DG
Pre-pandemic cross-reactive humoral immunity to SARS-CoV-2 in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 14:S1201-9712(23)00631.
PubMed Abstract available

MORENO-TORRES V, Martinez-Urbistondo M, Calderon-Parra J, Patricia Mills, et al
COVID-19 in hospitalized solid organ transplant recipients in a nationwide registry study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 13:S1201-9712(23)00629.
PubMed Abstract available

COHEN PJF, Rybak DA, Werner DA, Kochert DF, et al
Surveillance of non-invasive group A Streptococcus infections in French ambulatory pediatrics before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective multicenter study from 2018 to 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 6:S1201-9712(23)00622.
PubMed Abstract available

PITA-MARTINEZ C, Perez-Garcia F, Berdices AV, Martin-Vicente M, et al
A deficient immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in the nasopharynx is associated with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 6:S1201-9712(23)00623.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2023

ZHANG R, Wen J, Wu K, Lin S, et al
Influenza-associated neurologic complications in children from an H3N2 outbreak in Shenzhen, China during COVID-19 lockdown.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 30:S1201-9712(23)00616.
PubMed Abstract available

BLANQUART F, Abad C, Ambroise J, Bernard M, et al
Temporal, age and geographical variation in vaccine efficacy against infection by the Delta and Omicron variants in the community in France, December 2021 to March 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 12:S1201-9712(23)00539.
PubMed Abstract available

SERVIER C, Porcher R, Pane I, Ravaud P, et al
Trajectories of the evolution of post COVID-19 condition, up to two years after symptoms onset.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 12:S1201-9712(23)00558.
PubMed Abstract available

HUI DS, Yung L, Chan KK, Ng SS, et al
Risk of air and surface contamination during application of different non-invasive respiratory support for patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 12:S1201-9712(23)00560.
PubMed Abstract available

MARANGONI D, Antonello RM, Coppi M, Palazzo M, et al
Combination regimen of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and molnupiravir for the treatment of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection: a case report and a scoping review of the literature.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 5:S1201-9712(23)00546.
PubMed Abstract available

KUODI P, Gorelik Y, Gausi B, Bernstine T, et al
Characterisation of post-COVID syndromes by symptom cluster and time period up to 12 months post-infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 5:S1201-9712(23)00549.
PubMed Abstract available

ZENS KD, Llanas-Cornejo D, Menges D, Fehr JS, et al
Longitudinal Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Responses in a Population-Based Cohort in Zurich, Switzerland from March to June 2022 - Evidence for Protection against Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Neutralizing Antibodies and Spike-specific T cells.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 May 4:S1201-9712(23)00538.
PubMed Abstract available

ORLANDO SA, Calderon JL, Leon-Sosa A, Patino L, et al
Corrigendum to ";SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected owner to household dogs and cats is associated with food sharing" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 122 (2022) Pages 295-299].
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;130:214-215.
PubMed

ALBERTO-ORLANDO S, Garcia-Bereguiain MA
Concerns regarding risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission to pets: author's reply.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;130:212-213.
PubMed

WEESE S
Concerns regarding risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 transmission to pets.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;130:211.
PubMed

GOLETTI D, Al-Abri S, Migliori GB, Coler R, et al
World Tuberculosis Day 2023 theme "Yes! We Can End TB!".
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;130 Suppl 1:S1-S3.
PubMed Abstract available

GOLETTI D, Al-Abri S, Migliori GB, Coler R, et al
World Tuberculosis Day 2023 theme "Yes! We Can End TB!".
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;130 Suppl 1:S1-S3.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2023

TANAKA H, Chubachi S, Asakura T, Namkoong H, et al
Characteristics and Clinical Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccination in Hospitalized Patients in Omicron-dominated Epidemic Wave - A Nationwide Study in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 20:S1201-9712(23)00529.
PubMed Abstract available

HUIBERTS AJ, de Gier B, Hoeve CE, de Melker HE, et al
Vaccine effectiveness of primary and booster COVID-19 vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Netherlands from 12 July 2021 to 6 June 2022: a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 20:S1201-9712(23)00534.
PubMed Abstract available

MOLINA KC, Kennerley V, Beaty LE, Bennett TD, et al
Real-World Evaluation of Bebtelovimab Effectiveness During the Period of COVID-19 Omicron Variants including BA.4/BA.5.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 16:S1201-9712(23)00525.
PubMed Abstract available

COHEN D, Izak M, Stoyanov E, Mandelboim M, et al
Predictors of reinfection with pre-Omicron and Omicron variants of concern among individuals who recovered from COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 16:S1201-9712(23)00526.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE VH, Chan SK, Tam YH, Chau TC, et al
Predictive factors of delayed viral clearance of asymptomatic omicron-related COVID-19 screened positive in cancer patients receiving active anti-cancer treatment.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 16:S1201-9712(23)00527.
PubMed Abstract available

YIN S, Ren J, Xue J, Li P, et al
Disparities in COVID-19 clinical studies from high-income and low-and middle-income countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 15:S1201-9712(23)00522.
PubMed Abstract available

BUTT AA, Guerrero MD, Canlas EB, Al-Dwairi H, et al
Immediate and Contributory Causes of Death in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 13:S1201-9712(23)00514.
PubMed Abstract available

BRYNILDSRUD OB, Watle SV, Alfsnes K, Caugant DA, et al
Invasive meningococcal disease in Norway in the two decades prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Apr 6:S1201-9712(23)00136.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2023

VON BARTHELD CS, Wang L
The prevalence of olfactory dysfunction with Omicron has decreased in Asia, similar to Western countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 30:S1201-9712(23)00121.
PubMed

LAWAL BJ, Gallagher KE, Kitonsa J, Tindanbil D, et al
Prevalence of IgG and IgM to SARS-CoV-2 and other human coronaviruses in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Uganda: A Longitudinal Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 29:S1201-9712(23)00128.
PubMed Abstract available

AZHAR EI, Velavan TP, Rungsung I, Traore T, et al
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - a ten-year (2012-2022) global analysis of human and camel infections, genomic sequences, lineages, and geographical origins.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 28:S1201-9712(23)00125.
PubMed Abstract available

BODNER K, Irvine MA, Kwong JC, Mishra S, et al
Observed negative vaccine effectiveness could be the canary in the coal mine for biases in observational Covid-19 studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 27:S1201-9712(23)00102.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO Y, Wu S, Ye W, Zhao Z, et al
Impact of public health and social measures on contact dynamics during a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant outbreak in Quanzhou, China, March to April 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 24:S1201-9712(23)00104.
PubMed Abstract available

NAVEED Z, Li J, Naus M, Garcia HAV, et al
A Population-Based Assessment of Myocarditis Following mRNA COVID-19 booster Vaccination Among Adult Recipients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 24:S1201-9712(23)00106.
PubMed Abstract available

LARSEN SE, Baldwin SL, Coler RN
TB Vaccines Update: is an RNA-based vaccine feasible for TB?
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 22:S1201-9712(23)00114.
PubMed Abstract available

ZINSZER K, Charland K, Pierce L, Saucier A, et al
Pre-Omicron seroprevalence, seroconversion, and seroreversion of infection-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among a cohort of children and teenagers in Montreal, Canada.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 22:S1201-9712(23)00115.
PubMed Abstract available

TAN KS, Ong SWX, Koh MH, Tay DJW, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant shedding during respiratory activities.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 20:S1201-9712(23)00109.
PubMed Abstract available

WU J, Shi X, Tao B, Zhan Y, et al
Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines booster dose shortened the viral shedding time of patients infected with the Omicron variant BA.2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 20:S1201-9712(23)00107.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIDO B, Jaffal K, Gault E, Bourlet S, et al
Back to the Future of Viruses: A Case of Triple Coinfection caused by RSV, HCov-OC43 and Rhinovirus.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 20:S1201-9712(23)00101.
PubMed Abstract available

NAJAFI-FARD S, Aiello A, Navarra A, Cuzzi G, et al
Characterization of the immune impairment of tuberculosis and COVID-19 coinfected patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 19:S1201-9712(23)00099.
PubMed Abstract available

NEVOLA R, Feola G, Ruocco R, Russo A, et al
Mortality and risk factors of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 frail patients treated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies. A real-world study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 19:S1201-9712(23)00110.
PubMed Abstract available

CHILLON TS, Demircan K, Weiss G, Minich WB, et al
Detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination in seminal plasma and their association to sperm parameters.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 16:S1201-9712(23)00095.
PubMed Abstract available

HAMA HO, Chenal T, Pible O, Miotello G, et al
An ancient coronavirus from individuals in France, circa 16(th) century.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 14:S1201-9712(23)00093.
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ZANNOLI S, Brandolini M, Marino MM, Denicolo A, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Co-Infection in Immunocompromised Host Leads to Generation of Recombinant Strain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 14:S1201-9712(23)00088.
PubMed Abstract available

MA Y, Gu Y, Shan Z, Huang Y, et al
Safety and efficacy of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines in women vaccinated during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 14:S1201-9712(23)00094.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Tang Q, Li H, Jiang H, et al
Autoantibodies against type I interferons in COVID-19 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 10:S1201-9712(23)00087.
PubMed Abstract available

HOUBEN F, den Heijer CD, Dukers-Muijrers NH, Daamen AM, et al
Facility- and ward-level factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks among residents in long-term care facilities: a retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 9:S1201-9712(23)00082.
PubMed Abstract available

THONG PM, Chong HT, Chang AJW, Ong CWM, et al
COVID-19, the escalation of diabetes and the repercussions on Tuberculosis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 8:S1201-9712(23)00055.
PubMed Abstract available

NALUNJOGI J, Mucching-Toscano S, Sibomana JP, Centis R, et al
Impact of COVID-19 on diagnosis of TB, MDR-TB and on mortality in 11 countries in Europe, Northern America and Australia. A Global Tuberculosis Network study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 7:S1201-9712(23)00076.
PubMed Abstract available

VENETI L, Berild JD, Watle SV, Starrfelt J, et al
Effectiveness of BNT162b2 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron infection in adolescents, Norway, August 2021 to January 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 7:S1201-9712(23)00080.
PubMed Abstract available

EVANS TS, Tan CW, Aung O, Phyu S, et al
Exposure to diverse sarbecoviruses indicates frequent zoonotic spillover in human communities interacting with wildlife.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 2:S1201-9712(23)00064.
PubMed Abstract available

VELAVAN TP, Ntoumi F, Kremsner PG, Lee SS, et al
Emergence and geographic dominance of Omicron subvariants XBB/XBB.1.5 and BF.7 - the public health challenges.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;128:307-309.
PubMed

ZILVER SJM, de Groot CJM, Grobben M, Remmelzwaal S, et al
Vaccination from the early second trimester onwards gives a robust SARS-CoV-2 antibody response throughout pregnancy and provides antibodies for the neonate.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 1:S1201-9712(23)00071.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2023

KANG W, Yang P, Dang B, Zhang W, et al
Dynamics of disease characteristics and viral RNA decay in patients with asymptomatic and mild infections during the Omicron wave in Shanghai, China: A retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 25:S1201-9712(23)00067.
PubMed Abstract available

HOWARD-JONES AR, Arnott A, Draper J, Gall M, et al
Emergent Omicron BR.2.1 Sublineage of SARS-CoV-2 in New South Wales, Australia: A Subvariant with High Fitness but Without Increased Disease Severity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 24:S1201-9712(23)00068.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTOS AP, Werneck GL, Dalvi APR, Dos Santos CC, et al
The effect of BCG vaccination on infection and antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 - The results of ProBCG: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial in Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 23:S1201-9712(23)00065.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANTASRISAWAD N, Techasaensiri C, Kosalaraksa P, Phongsamart W, et al
The immunogenicity of an extended dosing interval of BNT162b2 against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant among healthy school-aged children, a randomized controlled trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 23:S1201-9712(23)00066.
PubMed Abstract available

PEREIRA PD, Pires MC, Gomes VMR, Nogueira MCA, et al
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of hospital-manifested COVID-19 among Brazilians.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 20:S1201-9712(23)00059.
PubMed Abstract available

WU Y, Guo Z, Yuan J, Cao G, et al
Duration of viable virus shedding and PCR positivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in upper respiratory tract: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 17:S1201-9712(23)00057.
PubMed Abstract available

VAIRA LA, De Riu G, Mayo-Yanez M, Gengler IM, et al
Prevalence of chemosensitive disorders with Omicron infections and the possible impacts of vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 15:S1201-9712(23)00054.
PubMed

BELLO-CHAVOLLA OY, Antonio-Villa NE, Valdes-Ferrer SI, Fermin-Martinez CA, et al
Effectiveness of a nation-wide COVID-19 vaccination program in Mexico against symptomatic COVID-19, hospitalizations, and death: a retrospective analysis of national surveillance data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 10:S1201-9712(23)00042.
PubMed Abstract available

BANGAR S, Sonar P, Mane A, Sane S, et al
Prevention of recurrence of bacterial vaginosis using lactobacilli-containing vaginal tablets among women with HIV: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded phase IV trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;129:197-204.
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DE CASTRO MV, Silva MVR, Oliveira LM, Gozzi-Silva SC, et al
"Immunological evaluation of unvaccinated young patients with Turner Syndrome after COVID-19".
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 7:S1201-9712(23)00044.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITOH H, Sakai-Tagawa Y, Nagasawa S, Torimitsu S, et al
High titers of infectious SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 corpses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 6:S1201-9712(23)00047.
PubMed Abstract available

SWETS MC, Moss RJ, Kor F, Hilarius D, et al
A comparison of the effectiveness of different doses of tocilizumab and sarilumab in the treatment of severe COVID-19: a natural experiment due to drug shortages.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 2:S1201-9712(23)00041.
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LIU C, Lu J, Li P, Feng S, et al
A Comparative study on epidemiological characteristics, transmissibility, and pathogenicity of three COVID-19 outbreaks caused by different variants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 1:S1201-9712(23)00039.
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PATEL S, Truong GT, Rajan A, Creech Z, et al
Discharge Disposition and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 1:S1201-9712(23)00040.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2023

BANKO A, Miljanovic D, Cirkovic A
Systematic review with meta-analysis of active herpesvirus infections in patients with COVID-19: Old players on the new field.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 31:S1201-9712(23)00037.
PubMed Abstract available

SEERY V, Raiden S, Penedo JMG, Borda M, et al
Persistent symptoms after COVID-19 in children and adolescents from Argentina.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 31:S1201-9712(23)00033.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Y, Xu L, Piao X, Li H, et al
Epidemiological, Clinical and Household Transmission Characteristics of Children and Adolescents Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in Shanghai, China: a Retrospective Multicenter Observational Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 29:S1201-9712(23)00031.
PubMed Abstract available

PETRONE D, Mateo-Urdiales A, Sacco C, Riccardo F, et al
Reduction of the risk of severe COVID-19 due to Omicron compared to Delta variant in Italy (November 2021 - February 2022).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 25:S1201-9712(23)00027.
PubMed Abstract available

WU S, Wang L, Dong J, Bao Y, et al
The Dose- and Time-Dependent Effectiveness and Safety Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023;128:335-46.
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ATEF S, Hosani FA, AbdelWareth L, Al-Rifai RH, et al
Susceptibility to Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 Virus Relative to Existing Antibody Concentrations and T cell Response.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 23:S1201-9712(23)00005.
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YAMAMOTO S, Matsuda K, Maeda K, Horii K, et al
Neutralizing antibodies following three doses of BNT162b2 vaccine, breakthrough infection, and symptoms during the Omicron predominant wave.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 21:S1201-9712(23)00023.
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METCHURTCHLISHVILI R, Chkhartishvili N, Abutidze A, Endeladze M, et al
Effect of remdesivir on mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation among hospitalized COVID-19 patients: real-world data from resource-limited country.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 20:S1201-9712(23)00022.
PubMed Abstract available

HELLER M, Henrici C, Buttner J, Leube S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Therapies: Early retrospective cohort study of 26 hospitalized patients treated with Bamlanivimab or Casirivimab/Imdevimab.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 20:S1201-9712(23)00012.
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NAGGIE S, Milstone A, Castro M, Collins SP, et al
Hydroxychloroquine for pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 in health care workers: A randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial (HERO-HCQ).
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 19:S1201-9712(23)00019.
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NIYOMNAITHAM S, Jongkaewwattana A, Meesing A, Pinpathomrat N, et al
Immunogenicity of a fractional or full third dose of AZD1222 vaccine or BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine after two doses of CoronaVac vaccines against Delta and Omicron variants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 19:S1201-9712(23)00021.
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SONG J, Jing Q, Zhu E, Liu Q, et al
Alterations in smell or taste in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 during periods of Omicron variant dominance.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 16:S1201-9712(23)00017.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRAE K, Hoshina T, Koga H
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of other communicable diseases in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 12:S1201-9712(23)00013.
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CHEN SH, Wu JL, Liu YC, Yen TY, et al
Differential clinical characteristics and performance of home antigen tests between parents and children following household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron variant pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 12:S1201-9712(23)00014.
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SANTOS VS, Allgayer MF, Kontogianni K, Rocha JE, et al
Pooling of sputum samples to increase tuberculosis diagnostic capacity in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 12:S1201-9712(23)00011.
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LIN SM, Lee CS, Huang AC, Chiu TH, et al
Effects of Dexamethasone Use on Viral Clearance Among Patients with COVID-19: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 12:S1201-9712(23)00010.
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NUCHNOI P, Piromtong P, Siribal S, Anansilp K, et al
Applicability of a Colorimetric RT-LAMP Assay for SARS-CoV-2 Detection in High Exposure Risk Setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 12:S1201-9712(23)00009.
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AHSBERG J, Bjerrum S, Ganu VJ, Kwashie A, et al
The in-hospital tuberculosis diagnostic cascade and early clinical outcomes among people living with HIV before and during the COVID-19 pandemic - a prospective multisite cohort study from Ghana.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 9:S1201-9712(22)00683.
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JANG YR, Oh YJ, Kim JY
Regdanvimab for patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study and subgroup analysis of patients with the Delta variant.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 6:S1201-9712(22)00674.
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NGUIPDOP-DJOMO P, Oswald WE, Halliday KE, Cook S, et al
Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in primary and secondary school students and staff in England in the 2020/2021 school year: a longitudinal study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 5:S1201-9712(22)00673.
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IKEDA M, Okugawa S, Kashiwabara K, Moritoyo T, et al
Multicenter, Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Favipiravir and Nafamostat Mesilate in Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 3:S1201-9712(22)00684.
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BONACINA F, Boelle PY, Colizza V, Lopez O, et al
Global patterns and drivers of influenza decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 3:S1201-9712(22)00682.
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WEE LE, Tan JY, Oon LLE, Pena AMT, et al
Relapsing COVID-19 infection as a manifestation of Good's syndrome: a case report and literature review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2023 Jan 3:S1201-9712(22)00681.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2022

JOO KIM W, Roberts CC, Young Song J, Yoon JG, et al
Safety and immunogenicity of the bi-cistronic GLS-5310 COVID-19 DNA vaccine delivered with the GeneDerm suction device.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 30:S1201-9712(22)00678.
PubMed Abstract available

JASSAT W, Mudara C, Vika C, Welch R, et al
A cohort study of Post COVID-19 Condition across the Beta, Delta and Omicron waves in South Africa: 6-month follow up of hospitalised and non-hospitalised participants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 29:S1201-9712(22)00676.
PubMed Abstract available

KOHMER N, Stein S, Schenk B, Grikscheit K, et al
Heterologous prime-boost immunisation with ChAdOx1-S and BNT162b2: reactogenicity and immunogenicity in a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 29:S1201-9712(22)00672.
PubMed Abstract available

MARKL B, Dintner S, Schaller T, Sipos E, et al
Fatal cases after Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 infection: results of an autopsy study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 27:S1201-9712(22)00669.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG SL, Ripen AM, Ven Lee J, Koh K, et al
Time from last immunity event against infection during Omicron dominant period in Malaysia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 26:S1201-9712(22)00667.
PubMed Abstract available

KAIZER AM, Shapiro NI, Wild J, Brown SM, et al
Lopinavir/ritonavir for Treatment of Non-Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 26:S1201-9712(22)00665.
PubMed Abstract available

HEIDARZADEH A, Moridani MA, Khoshmanesh S, Kazemi S, et al
Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines on hospitalization and death in Guilan, Iran: a test negative case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 23:S1201-9712(22)00664.
PubMed Abstract available

MOHAMMED NI, Mackenzie G, Ezeani E, Sidibeh M, et al
Quantifying Excess Mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 in The Gambia: A time-series analysis of three Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 22:S1201-9712(22)00654.
PubMed Abstract available

WESTERHOF I, de Hoog M, Ieven M, Lammens C, et al
The impact of variant and vaccination on SARS-CoV-2 symptomatology; three prospective household cohorts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 22:S1201-9712(22)00656.
PubMed Abstract available

WATASE M, Masaki K, Chubachi S, Namkoong H, et al
Impact of accumulative smoking exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on COVID-19 outcomes: Report based on findings from the Japan COVID-19 Task Force.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 20:S1201-9712(22)00655.
PubMed Abstract available

FANO-SIZGORICH D, Vasquez-Velasquez C, Orellana LR, Ponce-Torres C, et al
RISK OF DEATH, HOSPITALIZATION AND ICU ADMISSION BY SARS-CoV-2 VARIANTS IN PERU, A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 20:S1201-9712(22)00657.
PubMed Abstract available

PLASSE TF, Delgado B, Potts J, Abramson D, et al
Randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study of upamostat, a host-directed serine protease inhibitor, for outpatient treatment of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 19:S1201-9712(22)00638.
PubMed Abstract available

TENE L, Bergroth T, Eisenberg A, Ben David SS, et al
Risk factors, health outcomes, healthcare services utilization, and direct medical costs of long COVID patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 15:S1201-9712(22)00640.
PubMed Abstract available

PERETA I, Moracho A, Lopez N, Ibanez B, et al
Hospital at Home treatment with Remdesivir for patients with COVID-19: Real life experience.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 12:S1201-9712(22)00648.
PubMed Abstract available

NGALAMIKA O, Lidenge SJ, Mukasine MC, Kawimbe M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Specific T-cell and Humoral Immunity in HIV-infected and -uninfected Individuals in an African Population: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 11:S1201-9712(22)00646.
PubMed Abstract available

TORRES C, Garcia J, Mesle F, Barbieri M, et al
Identifying age- and sex-specific COVID-19 mortality trends over time in six countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 9:S1201-9712(22)00641.
PubMed Abstract available

NGIAM JN, Chhabra S, Goh W, Sim MY, et al
Continued demographic shifts in hospitalised COVID-19 patients from migrant workers to a vulnerable and more elderly local population at risk of severe disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 9:S1201-9712(22)00643.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO Y, Wang H, Xiao M, Guan X, et al
Long-term outcomes of COVID-19 convalescents: An 18.5-month longitudinal study in Wuhan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 9:S1201-9712(22)00642.
PubMed Abstract available

GARCIA HAV, Adu PA, Harrigan S, Wilton J, et al
Risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization following COVID-19 Vaccination: a population-based cohort study in Canada.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 8:S1201-9712(22)00639.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO Y, Lv H, Zhao S, Sun Y, et al
Age-related seroprevalence trajectories of seasonal coronaviruses in children including neonates in Guangzhou, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 5:S1201-9712(22)00636.
PubMed Abstract available

NYAGWANGE J, Kutima B, Mwai K, Karanja HK, et al
Serum IgG and mucosal IgA antibodies from pre-pandemic samples collected in Kilifi, Kenya, neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 4:S1201-9712(22)00633.
PubMed Abstract available

VUORIO A, Raal F, Kovanen PT
Drug-drug interaction with oral antivirals for early treatment of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 2:S1201-9712(22)00632.
PubMed

LARSEN CS
Drug-drug interaction with oral antivirals for early treatment of COVID-19 - Authors' reply.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Dec 2:S1201-9712(22)00631.
PubMed

November 2022

FRIMPONG SO, Paintsil E
Community engagement in Ebola outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa and implications for COVID-19 control: A scoping review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 30:S1201-9712(22)00625.
PubMed Abstract available

FOWOKAN A, Samji H, Puyat J, Janjua N, et al
Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in People Living with HIV in British Columbia and comparisons with a matched HIV-Negative Cohort: A Test Negative Design.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 30:S1201-9712(22)00624.
PubMed Abstract available

WU S, Li Y, Mishra S, Bodner K, et al
Effect of the incremental protection of previous infection against Omicron infection among individuals with a hybrid of infection- and vaccine-induced immunity: a population-based cohort study in Canada.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 28:S1201-9712(22)00620.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUNG HY, Jian MJ, Chang CK, Chen CS, et al
The application of a novel 5-in-1 multiplex RT-PCR assay for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 and differentiation between variants of concern.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 28:S1201-9712(22)00619.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIES MA, Morden E, Rosseau P, Arendse J, et al
Outcomes of laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during resurgence driven by Omicron lineages BA.4 and BA.5 compared with previous waves in the Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 24:S1201-9712(22)00615.
PubMed Abstract available

MIOCH D, Vanbrabant L, Reimerink J, Kuiper S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist up to 12 months after natural infection in healthy employees working in non-medical contact-intensive professions.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 24:S1201-9712(22)00616.
PubMed Abstract available

KANOKUDOM S, Chansaenroj J, Suntronwong N, Assawakosri S, et al
Safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine (Covovax(TM)) after homologous and heterologous two-dose regimens.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 22:S1201-9712(22)00614.
PubMed Abstract available

BYGDELL M, Leach S, Lundberg L, Gyll D, et al
A comprehensive characterisation of patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 condition in Sweden 16 months after the introduction of the ICD-10 diagnosis code (U09.9): a population-based cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 18:S1201-9712(22)00612.
PubMed Abstract available

PUGA-GOMEZ R, Ricardo-Delgado Y, Rojas-Iriarte C, Cespedes-Henriquez L, et al
Open-label phase I/II clinical trial of SARS-CoV-2 RBD-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine (FINLAY-FR-2) in combination with RBD-protein vaccine (FINLAY-FR-1A) in children.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 17:S1201-9712(22)00601.
PubMed Abstract available

LANGER-GOULD A, Xu S, Myers LC, Chen A, et al
Anakinra or high-dose corticosteroids in COVID-19 pneumonia patients who deteriorate on low-dose dexamethasone: An observational study of comparative effectiveness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 17:S1201-9712(22)00603.
PubMed Abstract available

JUTHI RT, Sazed SA, Sarmin M, Haque R, et al
COVID-19 and Diarrhea: Putative Mechanisms and Management.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 17:S1201-9712(22)00602.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNVOLL SH, Nygaard AB, Fagerland MW, Holland P, et al
Post-acute symptoms 3-15 months after COVID-19 among unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals with a breakthrough infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00596.
PubMed Abstract available

INTAWONG K, Chariyalertsak S, Chalom K, Wonghirundecha T, et al
Heterologous third and fourth dose vaccines reduce severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients during the periods of delta and omicron predominance in Thailand.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00593.
PubMed Abstract available

LV Y, Yu G, Zhang X, Gu J, et al
Comparative analysis of elderly hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 or influenza A H1N1 virus infections.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00590.
PubMed Abstract available

DECENTI EC, Salvatore MA, Mancon A, Portella G, et al
A large series of molecular and serological specimens to evaluate mother-to-child SARS-CoV-2 transmission: a prospective study from the Italian Obstetric Surveillance System.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00584.
PubMed Abstract available

KITAGAWA H, Nomura T, Kaiki Y, Kakimoto M, et al
Viable SARS-CoV-2 detected in the air of hospital rooms of COVID-19 patients with early infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00589.
PubMed Abstract available

SALDIVAR-ESPINOZA B, Macip G, Pujadas G, Garcia-Vallve S, et al
Could nucleocapsid be a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00586.
PubMed

S S, J LR, N W, P M, et al
High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pregnant women, after the second wave of infections in the inner city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00575.
PubMed Abstract available

ORONS B, Larson C, Caroen S, Reid TR, et al
Could nucleocapsid be a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate - author's reply.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00587.
PubMed

MUHAMMAD AZAMI NA, Perera D, Thayan R, Bakar SA, et al
SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in Malaysia: Displacement of B.1.617.2 with AY lineages as dominant Delta variants and the introduction of Omicron during the fourth epidemic wave.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00582.
PubMed Abstract available

ALVAREZ-DIAZ DA, Ruiz-Moreno HA, Zapata-Bedoya S, Franco-Munoz C, et al
Clinical outcomes associated with Mu variant infection during the third epidemic peak of COVID-19 in Colombia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Nov 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00566.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2022

LAKATOS B, Szabo BG, Bobek I, Kiss-Dala N, et al
Baricitinib versus tocilizumab treatment for hospitalized adult patients with severe COVID-19 and associated cytokine storm: A prospective, investigational, real-world study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00577.
PubMed Abstract available

FARRONI C, Aiello A, Picchianti-Diamanti A, Lagana B, et al
Booster dose of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines strengthens the specific immune response of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A prospective multicenter longitudinal study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00576.
PubMed Abstract available

MATONO T, Izumiya H, Koga H, Kaku M, et al
Epidemiologic and genomic investigations of an unusual increase in Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A infection among travelers returning from Myanmar in 2015.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;125:170-176.
PubMed Abstract available

LANGER-GOULD A, Xu S, Myers LC, Chen A, et al
High-dose corticosteroids in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia: an observational study of comparative effectiveness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;125:184-191.
PubMed Abstract available

XIN H, Wang Z, Feng S, Sun Z, et al
Transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, January-February 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;126:132-135.
PubMed Abstract available

VISSER MPJ, Walk J, Vermeer C, Bilkova S, et al
Enhanced vitamin K expenditure as a major contributor to vitamin K deficiency in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;125:275-277.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN CS, Chang CN, Chen SJ, Hu CF, et al
Workup of cerebral involvement in patients with COVID-19 - authors' reply.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 26. pii: S1201-9712(22)00563.
PubMed

SCORZA CA, Finsterer J, Scorza FA, Almeida AG, et al
Workup of cerebral involvement in COVID-19 requires at least cerebral imaging, EEG, and cerebrospinal fluid studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00564.
PubMed

WANG X, Wen D, He Q, Yang J, et al
Effect of Corticosteroids in Patients with COVID-19: A Bayesian Network Meta-analysis: Corticosteroids in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00557.
PubMed Abstract available

SESSA R, Masciullo L, Filardo S, Pietro MD, et al
SARS-CoV-2 vertical transmission in a twin-pregnant woman: a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00558.
PubMed Abstract available

BLACKMORE C, Czachorowski M, Farrington E, O'Moore E, et al
Testing for COVID-19 during an outbreak within a large UK prison: an evaluation of mass testing to inform outbreak control.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00556.
PubMed Abstract available

DAHL VN, Molhave M, Floe A, van Ingen PJ, et al
Global trends of pulmonary infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria: a systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00551.
PubMed Abstract available

YIN J, Chen Y, Li Y, Wang C, et al
Immunogenicity and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00542.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Xu H, Chu P, Zeng Y, et al
Effects of COVID-19-targeted NPIs on children's respiratory admissions in China: a national multicenter time series study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00546.
PubMed Abstract available

AGGARWAL NR, Beaty LE, Bennett TD, Carlson NE, et al
Change in Effectiveness of Sotrovimab for Preventing Hospitalization and Mortality for At-risk COVID-19 Outpatients During an Omicron BA.1 and BA.1.1-Predominant Phase.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00540.
PubMed Abstract available

MIMURA W, Ishiguro C, Maeda M, Murata F, et al
Effectiveness of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infections during the periods of Delta and Omicron variant predominance in Japan: The VENUS Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00539.
PubMed Abstract available

DE FREITAS AVC, Magalhaes AM, Carricondo PC, Avakian Shinzato A, et al
Face masks can reduce the frequency of face touching: an observational crossover study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;123:54-57.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

DAITCH V, Yelin D, Awwad M, Guaraldi G, et al
Characteristics of long COVID among older adults: a cross-sectional study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(22)00535.
PubMed Abstract available

MUADCHIMKAEW M, Siripongboonsitti T, Wongpatcharawarakul S, Boonsankaew C, et al
Effect of Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines and ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 in Thai Households (VacPrevent trial).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 27. pii: S1201-9712(22)00531.
PubMed Abstract available

ALHINAI Z, Park S, Choe YJ, Michelow IC, et al
A global epidemiological analysis of COVID-19 vaccine types and clinical outcomes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00514.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOBER D, Czajkowski Z, Aksak-Was B, Dalewska-Kucharczyk K, et al
Improved survival in ICU in severe COVID-19 associated with amantadine use - retrospective study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00525.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAQOUT A, Almaslamani MA, Chemaitelly H, Hashim SA, et al
Effectiveness of the neutralizing antibody sotrovimab among high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 in Qatar.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;124:96-103.
PubMed Abstract available

TAMURA D, Yamagishi H, Morisawa Y, Mato T, et al
Diagnostic accuracy of a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 rapid antigen test and usefulness of specimens collected from the anterior nasal cavity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00517.
PubMed Abstract available

FENIZIA C, Vanetti C, Rana F, Cappelletti G, et al
SARS-CoV-2 vertical transmission during the first trimester of pregnancy in asymptomatic women.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00520.
PubMed Abstract available

KUBO M, Kubo K, Kobayashi KI, Komiya N, et al
Non-severe COVID-19 complicated by cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion): a case report and literature review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00508.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDO M, Satonaga Y, Takaki R, Yabe M, et al
Acute asthma exacerbation due to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine [Comirnaty(R)]).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00518.
PubMed Abstract available

VICENTINI C, Bordino V, Cornio AR, Meddis D, et al
Seroprevalence of infection-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among healthcare users of Northern Italy - results from two serosurveys (October-November 2019 - September-October 2021).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(22)00513.
PubMed Abstract available

ROTUNDO S, Vecchio E, Abatino A, Giordano C, et al
Spike-specific T-cell responses in COVID-19 patients successfully treated with neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(22)00515.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM AY, Woo W, Yon DK, Lee SW, et al
Corrigendum to 'Thrombosis patterns and clinical outcome of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis' International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 119, June 2022, Page 130-139.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;123:166.
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D'ABRAMO A, Vita S, Colavita F, Cimini E, et al
The first case of meningitis associated to SARS-Coronavirus-2 BA.2 variant infection with persistent viremia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00510.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTONAZZO IC, Fornari C, Rozza D, Conti S, et al
Azithromycin use and outcomes in COVID-19 patients: an observational real-world study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00504.
PubMed Abstract available

GIUSEPPE S, Guarini R, Vaia F, Maggi F, et al
Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 circulation using saliva testing in school children, Rome, Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00502.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAYET S, Vuillemenot JB, Josset L, Gendrin V, et al
Simultaneous co-infection with Omicron (B.1.1.529) and Delta (21A/478K.V1) SARS-CoV-2 variants confirmed by whole genome sequencing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00501.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN CS, Chang CN, Hu CF, Jian MJ, et al
Critical pediatric neurological illness associated with COVID-19 (Omicron BA.2.3.7 variant) infection in Taiwan: Immunological assessment and viral genome analysis in tertiary medical center.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00500.
PubMed Abstract available

ABROI A, Talas UG, Pauskar M, Shablinskaja A, et al
SARS-CoV-2 dual infection of Delta and Omicron variants in an immunocompetent host - a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00497.
PubMed Abstract available

LI YE, Wang S, Reiter RJ, Ren J, et al
Clinical Cardiovascular Emergencies and the Cellular Basis of COVID-19 Vaccination: from a Dream to Reality?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00498.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE SS, Viboud C, Petersen E
Understanding the rebound of influenza in the post COVID-19 pandemic period holds important clues for epidemiology and control.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;122:1002-1004.
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August 2022

WAITS A, Chen JY, Cheng WH, Yeh JI, et al
Safety and Immunogenicity of MVC-COV1901 Vaccine in Older Adults: Phase 2 Randomized Dose-Comparison Trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00491.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNNER WM, Freilich D, Victory J, Krupa N, et al
Comparison of Antibody Response Durability of mRNA-1273, BNT162b2, and Ad26.COV2.S SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Healthcare Workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00492.
PubMed Abstract available

ASSERI AA, Assiri M, Alshehri MA, Asseri M, et al
Acute Encephalopathy in a 6-Year-Old Child with Concurrent Coronavirus Disease-2019 Infection: A Case Report from Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00483.
PubMed Abstract available

SAINZ-GARCIA A, Toledano P, Muro-Fraguas I, Alvarez-Erviti L, et al
Mask Disinfection using Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00482.
PubMed Abstract available

OEHLER RL, Vega VR
Global Vaccine Inequality Threatens to Unleash the Next COVID-19 Variant.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00480.
PubMed Abstract available

GHAFFARZADEGAN N
Effect of mandating vaccination on COVID-19 cases in colleges and universities.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00477.
PubMed Abstract available

VIEL S, Markowicz S, Ait-Medjber L, Ouissa R, et al
Dedicated team to ambulatory care for patients with COVID-19 requiring oxygen: low rate of hospital readmission.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00452.
PubMed Abstract available

YU T, Liu F, Yin H, Yi N, et al
Comment to the article by Pedro Brotons: Validation and implementation of a direct RT-qPCR method for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection by using non-invasive saliva samples, IJID 110 (2021) 363-370.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00478.
PubMed

SANCHEZ-CONDE M, Vizcarra P, Perez-Garcia JM, Gion M, et al
Pembrolizumab in combination with tocilizumab in high-risk hospitalized COVID-19 patients (COPERNICO): A randomized proof-of-concept phase II study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00475.
PubMed Abstract available

NAVARATNAM AMD, Shrotri M, Nguyen V, Braithwaite I, et al
Nucleocapsid and spike antibody responses post virologically confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection: An observational analysis in the Virus Watch community cohort.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00449.
PubMed Abstract available

RAYMENANTS J, Duthoo W, Stakenborg T, Verbruggen B, et al
Exhaled breath SARS-CoV-2 shedding patterns across variants of concern.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00466.
PubMed Abstract available

LIANG Y, Mao X, Kuang M, Zhi J, et al
IL-6 affects the severity of olfactory disorder: A cross-sectional survey of 148 patients who recovered from Omicron infection using the Sniffin' Sticks test in Tianjin, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00468.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMADHI M, Alsayyad AS, Conroy R, Atkin S, et al
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF SARS-COV-2 REINFECTION.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00470.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2022

DE OLIVEIRA JF, de Avila RE, de Oliveira NR, da Cunha Severino Sampaio N, et al
Persistent symptoms, quality of life and risk factors in long COVID: a cross-sectional study of hospitalized patients in Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00458.
PubMed Abstract available

SRECKOVIC M, Marjanovic RR, Jovicic BP, Jankovic S, et al
MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN YOUNG ADULT SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH PLASMAPHERESIS, IMMUNOGLOBULINS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS: A CASE REPORT.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00454.
PubMed Abstract available

LI T, Song R, Wang J, Zhang J, et al
Safety and immunogenicity of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in people with gastrointestinal cancer.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(22)00446.
PubMed Abstract available

DAHAL S, Mamelund SE, Luo R, Sattenspiel L, et al
Investigating COVID-19 transmission and mortality differences among Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Mexico.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(22)00447.
PubMed Abstract available

AIELLO A, Coppola A, Vanini V, Petrone L, et al
Accuracy of QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 RUO assay and characterization of the CD4(+) and CD8(+) T-cell-SARS-CoV-2 response: comparison with a homemade IFN-gamma release assay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00444.
PubMed Abstract available

DORIA G, Clemente C, Coelho E, Colaco J, et al
An isothermal lab-on-phone test for easy molecular diagnostic of SARS-CoV-2 near patient and in less than 1 hour.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00436.
PubMed Abstract available

VALLADARES-GARRIDO MJ, Failoc-Rojas VE, Soto-Becerra P, Zena-Nanez S, et al
Clinical-epidemiological variation in patients treated in the first and second wave of COVID-19 in Lambayeque, Peru: A cluster analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00442.
PubMed Abstract available

VILLAFUERTE DB, Lavrynenko O, Qazi R, Passeri MF, et al
Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Exacerbated by COVID-19 Co-Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00439.
PubMed Abstract available

AKHMETZHANOV AR, Ponce L, Thompson RN
Emergence potential of Monkeypox in the Western Pacific Region, July 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00441.
PubMed Abstract available

LU J, Zhu J, Zhu J, Duong TQ, et al
LSTM machine learning of longitudinal clinical data accurately predicts acute kidney injury onset in COVID-19: a two-center study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00429.
PubMed Abstract available

ASSAWAKOSRI S, Kanokudom S, Chansaenroj J, Suntronwong N, et al
Persistence of immunity against Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 following homologous and heterologous COVID-19 booster vaccines in healthy adults after a two-doses AZD1222 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00433.
PubMed Abstract available

BAIRD D, Muir A, Logan L, MacLennan M, et al
Validation of the NeuMoDx SARS-CoV-2 Assay with COPAN eNAT(R) and E&O Viral PCR Sample Solution (VPSS) collection media types in comparison with other validated SARS-CoV-2 RNA assays.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 15. pii: S1201-9712(22)00418.
PubMed Abstract available

BHATNAGAR T, Chaudhuri S, Ponnaiah M, Yadav PD, et al
Effectiveness of BBV152/Covaxin and AZD1222/Covishield vaccines against severe COVID-19 and B.1.617.2/Delta variant in India, 2021: A multi-centric hospital-based case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00427.
PubMed Abstract available

YIN Q, Li Y, Pan H, Hui T, et al
Atypical pneumonia caused by Chlamydia Psittaci during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00422.
PubMed Abstract available

VOOR IN 'T HOLT AF, Haanappel CP, Rahamat-Langendoen J, Molenkamp R, et al
Admissions to a large tertiary care hospital and Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 SARS-CoV-2 PCR positivity: primary, contributing, or incidental COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00424.
PubMed Abstract available

MAAMARI KA, Busaidi IA, Kindi MA, Zadjali F, et al
Short and long-term immune changes in different severity groups of COVID-19 disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00421.
PubMed Abstract available

ALOTAIBY M, Krissaane I, Seraihi AA, Alshenaifi J, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Rate and Outcomes in Saudi Arabia: A National Retrospective Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00420.
PubMed Abstract available

JUANOLA-FALGARONA M, Penarrubia L, Jimenez-Guzman S, Porco R, et al
Ct values as a diagnostic tool for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 viral load using the QIAstat-Dx(R) Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00419.
PubMed Abstract available

TOCZYLOWSKI K, Lasecka-Zadrozna J, Palyga-Bysiecka I, Ludwikowska KM, et al
Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in children diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome temporarily associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Poland: the MOIS-CoR study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00416.
PubMed Abstract available

DASTENAE ZH, Bahadori A, Dehghani M, Asadi-Samani M, et al
Comparison of the effect of intravenous dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00413.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN MS, Kongsstovu SI, Eliasen EH, Larsen S, et al
Clinical characteristics of the Omicron variant - results from a Nationwide Symptoms Survey in the Faroe Islands.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00405.
PubMed Abstract available

NATH H, Mallick A, Roy S, Kayal T, et al
COVID-19 serum can be cross-reactive and neutralizing against Dengue virus (DV) as observed by DV neutralization test.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00408.
PubMed Abstract available

BIBER A, Harmelin G, Lev D, Ram L, et al
The effect of ivermectin on the viral load and culture viability in early treatment of non-hospitalized patients with mild COVID-19 - A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00399.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUSHIMA T, Chubachi S, Namkoong H, Otake S, et al
U-shaped association between abnormal serum uric acid levels and COVID-19 severity: Reports from the Japan COVID-19 Task Force.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00409.
PubMed Abstract available

MURUGESAN M, Venkatesan P, Kumar S, Thangavelu P, et al
Epidemiological investigation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Vellore district in South India using Geographic Information Surveillance (GIS).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00402.
PubMed Abstract available

RICCIARDI A, Zelini P, Cassaniti I, Avanzini MA, et al
Serum and breastmilk SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies following BNT162b2 vaccine: Prolonged protection from SARS-CoV-2 in newborns and older children.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00392.
PubMed Abstract available

TOBBACK E, Degroote S, Buysse S, Delesie L, et al
Efficacy and safety of camostat mesylate in early Covid-19 disease in an ambulatory setting: A randomized placebo-controlled phase II trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00388.
PubMed Abstract available

MALINOWSKA J, Malecka-Gieldowska M, Bankowska D, Borecka K, et al
Hypermagnesemia and hyperphosphatemia are highly prevalent in COVID-19 patients and increase the risk of death.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00394.
PubMed Abstract available

SALEH T, Kerin T, Fuller T, Paiola S, et al
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Los Angeles County youth during the first year of the pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00374.
PubMed Abstract available

LARSEN CS
Assessing the proportion of the Danish population at risk of clinically significant drug-drug interactions with new oral antivirals for early treatment of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00391.
PubMed Abstract available

DESWAL V, Phogat R, Sharma P, Kataria S, et al
Is single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) enough for persons with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection or baseline seropositive status?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00384.
PubMed

DING L, Chen Y, Su N, Xu X, et al
Comparison of acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with COVID-19 and influenza A (H7N9) virus infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00387.
PubMed Abstract available

KOH K, Tang KC, Axhausen K, Loo BP, et al
A metropolitan-scale, three-dimensional agent-based model to assess the effectiveness of the COVID-19 Omicron wave interventions in a hyperdense city: a case study of Hong Kong.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00376.
PubMed Abstract available

XIONG L, Li Q, Cao X, Xiong H, et al
Recovery of functional fitness, lung function and immune function in health care workers with non-severe and severe COVID-19 at 13 months after discharge from the hospital: a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00386.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN NY, Liu ZH, Kao SW, Lin HS, et al
Changes in Interferon-Gamma Release Assay Readout after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00382.
PubMed Abstract available

ORONSKY B, Larson C, Caroen S, Hedjran F, et al
Nucleocapsid as a Next Generation COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00379.
PubMed Abstract available

ISA F, Forleo-Neto E, Meyer J, Zheng W, et al
Repeat subcutaneous administration of casirivimab and imdevimab in adults is well-tolerated and prevents the occurrence of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00380.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2022

FARIDL M, Mellyani K, Khoirunnisa K, Septiani P, et al
RNA-seq analysis of nasopharyngeal swabs from asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00368.
PubMed Abstract available

DOS SANTOS PG, Vieira HCVS, Wietholter V, Gallina JP, et al
When to test for COVID-19 using RT-PCR: a systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00370.
PubMed Abstract available

SBERNA G, Fabeni L, Berno G, Carletti F, et al
Rapid and qualitative identification of SARS-CoV-2 mutations associated with Variants Of Concern (VOC) using a multiplex RT-PCR assay coupled with melting analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00367.
PubMed Abstract available

HIROTSU Y, Maejima M, Shibusawa M, Natori Y, et al
Classification of Omicron BA.1, BA.1.1 and BA.2 sublineages by TaqMan assay consistent with whole genome analysis data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00373.
PubMed Abstract available

FINSTERER J, Scorza FA
Rule out appropriately all differentials before attributing severe rhabdomyolysis to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: COVID-19 associated abdominal epilepsy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00372.
PubMed

KAMURA Y, Matsue K
Severe rhabdomyolysis and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: A reply to the letter by Dr Josef Finsterer.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00366.
PubMed

PETERSEN MS, Kristiansen MF, Hanusson KD, Foldbo BM, et al
Prevalence of long COVID in a national cohort: longitudinal measures from disease onset until 8 months follow up.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00364.
PubMed Abstract available

RUTER J, Pallerla SR, Meyer CG, Casadei N, et al
Host genetic loci LZTFL1 and CCL2 associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and severity of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00365.
PubMed Abstract available

KSHATRI JS, Giri S, Bhattacharya D, Palo SK, et al
Analysis of the COVID-19 testing parameters and progression of the pandemic at the district level- findings from the ICMR- Hundred Million Test (HMT) database during the first wave in India.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00361.
PubMed Abstract available

ROVIDA F, Esposito GL, Rissone M, Novelli V, et al
Characteristics and outcome of vaccinated and non-vaccinated patients hospitalized in a single Italian HUB for COVID-19 during the Delta and Omicron waves in Northern Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00362.
PubMed Abstract available

RIZZO R, Bortolotti D, Morandi L, Rizzo S, et al
Humoral and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00355.
PubMed Abstract available

QUARANTA EG, Fusaro A, Giussani E, D'Amico V, et al
SARS-CoV-2 intra-host evolution during prolonged infection in an immunocompromised patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00359.
PubMed Abstract available

STAMBOULI N, Driss A, Gargouri F, Bahrini K, et al
COVID-19 prophylaxis with Doxycycline and Zinc in Health Care Workers: A prospective randomized double-blind clinical trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00349.
PubMed Abstract available

QIN J, Wang G, Han D
Benefits of plasma exchange on mortality in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00348.
PubMed Abstract available

KOLLER JE, Villinger K, Lages NC, Absetz P, et al
Individual and collective protective responses during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 different countries: Results from the EUCLID online-survey.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00347.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARO F, Silva D, Bogado JAP, Rangel HR, et al
Lasting SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG Antibody response in health care workers from Venezuela, 6 months after vaccination with Sputnik V.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00341.
PubMed Abstract available

TARNAS MC, Desai AN, Parker DM, Almhawish N, et al
Syndromic surveillance of respiratory infections during protracted conflict: experiences from northern Syria 2016-2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00336.
PubMed Abstract available

SASANAMI M, Kayano T, Nishiura H
Monitoring the COVID-19 immune landscape in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00338.
PubMed Abstract available

MANNATHOKO N, Mospele M, Gross R, Smith RM, et al
Colonization with Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacterales (ESCrE) and Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) in Healthcare and Community Settings in Botswana: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 7. pii: S1201-9712(22)00337.
PubMed Abstract available

KHONGYOT T, Moriyasu T
Invasive Pneumococcal Disease diminish during the coronavirus disease 2019 in Japan between 2019 and 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00333.
PubMed Abstract available

HERNANDEZ PORTO M, Garcia S, Delgado T, Rodriguez Y, et al
Humoral response to SARS-COV-2 after vaccination and C in dialyzed patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jun 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00335.
PubMed Abstract available

DIVINO F, Alaimo Di Loro P, Farcomeni A, Jona-Lasinio G, et al
Decreased severity of the Omicron variant of concern: further evidence from Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;119:21-23.
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May 2022

LAI X, Deng S, Hu L, Chen R, et al
J-shaped associations and joint effects of fasting glucose with inflammation and cytokines on COVID-19 mortality.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00324.
PubMed Abstract available

BORDI L, Sberna G, Piscioneri CN, Cocchiara RA, et al
Longitudinal dynamics of SARS-CoV2 anti-Receptor Binding Domain IgG antibodies in a wide population of health care workers after BNT162b2 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00325.
PubMed Abstract available

BACHELARD A, Sautereau A, Digumber M, Isernia V, et al
Risk Factors Associated with Severe/Critical COVID-19 in People Living with HIV-1.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00320.
PubMed

JIN T, Chen X, Nishio M, Zhuang L, et al
Interventions to prevent surface transmission of an infectious virus based on real human touch behavior: A case study of the norovirus.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00311.
PubMed Abstract available

ALBERTO-ORLANDO S, Calderon JL, Leon-Sosa A, Patino L, et al
SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected owner to household dogs and cats is associated to food sharing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00313.
PubMed Abstract available

TEGETHOFF SA, Danziger G, Kuhn D, Kimmer C, et al
TRAIL, IP-10, and CRP in predicting the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infection: A prospective, cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00315.
PubMed Abstract available

ALI M, Bonna AS, Sarkar AS, Islam MA, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with low back pain: Findings from a community based case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00312.
PubMed Abstract available

WAWINA-BOKALANGA T, Logist AS, Sinnesael R, Van Holm B, et al
Genomic evidence of co-identification with Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants: A report of two cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00304.
PubMed Abstract available

KORAYEM GB, Aljuhani O, Altebainawi AF, Shaya AIA, et al
The Safety and Efficacy of Tocilizumab in Older Adult Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Multi-center, Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00302.
PubMed Abstract available

MATTIUZZI C, Lippi G
Real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination among children in Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00309.
PubMed Abstract available

NTAGEREKA PB, Oyola SO, Baenyi SP, Rono GK, et al
Whole-Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Reveals Diverse Mutations in Circulating Alpha and Delta Variants during the First, Second and Third Waves of Covid-19 in South Kivu, East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00307.
PubMed Abstract available

KUDHAIL K, Thompson J, Mathews V, Morrison B, et al
Randomised controlled trials in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and critical appraisal.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00299.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRSCH F, Lindemann AK, Geppert J, Borzekowski D, et al
Personal Protective Measures During the Coronavirus Pandemic in Germany.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00297.
PubMed Abstract available

EYU P, Elyanu P, Ario AR, Ntono V, et al
Investigation of Possible Preventable Causes of COVID-19 Deaths in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda, 2020-2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(22)00296.
PubMed Abstract available

GUPTA S, Gupta T, Gupt N
Global Respiratory Virus Surveillance: Strengths, Gaps and Way Forward.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 15. pii: S1201-9712(22)00294.
PubMed Abstract available

XUE L, Jing S, Zhang K, Milne R, et al
Infectivity versus fatality of SARS-CoV-2 mutations and influenza.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 15. pii: S1201-9712(22)00295.
PubMed Abstract available

OKOTURO E, Amure M
SARS-CoV-2 saliva testing using reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR): A Systematic Review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00272.
PubMed Abstract available

NISHIURA H, Jung SM, Hayashi K
High population burden of Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) is associated with the emergence of severe hepatitis of unknown etiology in children.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00290.
PubMed Abstract available

MARCO R, Angelo DV
Commentary to the paper: Association of smoking and severity of covid-19 infection among 5889 patients in malaysia: a multi-centre observational study, by Ismail N, Hassan N, Hamid MHNA, Yusoff UN, Khamal NR, Omar MA, et al. published in Int J Infect
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00284.
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INGHELS M, Kane R, Lall P, Nelson D, et al
Ethnicity and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforce: Results of a retrospective cohort study in rural United Kingdom.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00281.
PubMed Abstract available

YILDIZ Y, Ozger HS, Senol E, Karakus R, et al
Evaluation of long term antibody kinetics in healthcare workers (HCWs) vaccinated with inactivated COVID-19 vero cell vaccine (CoronaVac), a propensity score matched observational study: Antibody kinetics in HCWs after CoronaVac vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00271.
PubMed Abstract available

OLIVEIRA-SILVA J, Reis T, Lopes C, Batista-Silva R, et al
Long term serological SARS-CoV-2 IgG kinetics following mRNA COVID-19 vaccine: real-world data from a large cohort of healthcare workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00289.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN F, Tian Y, Zhang L, Shi Y, et al
The Role of Children in Household Transmission of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00283.
PubMed Abstract available

ICHIKAWA T, Torii S, Suzuki H, Takada A, et al
Mutations in the non-structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 may contribute to adverse clinical outcome in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00275.
PubMed Abstract available

BALUSHI AA, Ajmi AA, Sinani QA, Menon V, et al
COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: Opportunistic Fugal Infection. A case series and review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00267.
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COLANERI M, Amarasinghe N, Rezzonico L, Pieri TC, et al
Early Remdesivir to prevent severe COVID-19 in solid organ transplant recipients: a real-life study from Northern Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 May 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00263.
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April 2022

KAMEGAI K, Iwamoto N, Togano T, Maeda K, et al
A Fatal Breakthrough Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Following Bendamustine-Rituximab Therapy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00258.
PubMed Abstract available

YOSHIMURA Y, Sasaki H, Miyata N, Miyazaki K, et al
An autopsy case of COVID-19-like acute respiratory distress syndrome after mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00257.
PubMed Abstract available

HUSIN M, Tok PSK, Suah JL, Thevananthan T, et al
Real-world effectiveness of BNT162b2 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection among adolescents (12 to 17-year-olds) in Malaysia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00251.
PubMed Abstract available

BHAKTA S, Sanghavi DK, Johnson PW, Kunze KL, et al
Clinical and Laboratory Profiles of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Compared to Pre-Delta Variants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 26. pii: S1201-9712(22)00252.
PubMed Abstract available

PAROLINA L, Pshenichnaya N, Vasilyeva I, Lizinfed I, et al
Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in TB patients and factors associated with the disease severity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00232.
PubMed Abstract available

LI J, Liu B, Tang X, Wu Z, et al
Development of a smartphone based quantum-dot lateral flow immunoassay strip for ultrasensitive detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and neutralizing antibodies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00235.
PubMed Abstract available

MURILLO-ZAMORA E, Trujillo X, Huerta M, Rios-Silva M, et al
COVID-19 vaccines provide better protection against related pneumonia than previous symptomatic infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00245.
PubMed Abstract available

XIA Y, Ma H, Buckeridge DL, Brisson M, et al
Mortality trends and lengths of stay among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Ontario and Quebec (Canada): a population-based cohort study of the first three epidemic waves.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00246.
PubMed Abstract available

STEIN M, Cohen H, Nemet I, Atari N, et al
Human Metapneumovirus prevalence during 2019-2021 in Israel is influence by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00241.
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TORRES JP, Saure D, Basso LJ, Zuniga M, et al
SARS-COV-2 IgG positivity in vaccinated and non-vaccinated Chilean children: a national cross-sectional study in Schools.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00238.
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LAI MY, Bukhari FDM, Zulkefli NZ, Ismail I, et al
Colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2 by uracil-DNA glycosylase (UDG) reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00239.
PubMed Abstract available

MAMETJA S, Dessie ZG, Matoti L, Semenya M, et al
Clinical Management of COVID-19 in Hospitals and the Community: A Snapshot from a Medical Insurance Database in South Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00231.
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HUNG DT, Ghula S, Aziz JMA, Makram AM, et al
The efficacy and adverse effects of favipiravir on COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published clinical trials and observational studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00237.
PubMed Abstract available

PETRONE L, Picchianti-Diamanti A, Sebastiani GD, Aiello A, et al
Humoral and cellular responses to spike of delta SARS-CoV-2 variant in vaccinated patients with Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00229.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Y, Yu Y, Zhao Y, He D, et al
Reduction in the infection fatality rate of Omicron variant compared to previous variants in South Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00228.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUTALOS AA, Stefanou N, Malizos KN
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Osteonecrosis must not be overlooked.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00226.
PubMed Abstract available

JAHAN N, Brahma A, Kumar MS, Bagepally BS, et al
Corrigendum to 'Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in India, March 2020-August 2021: a systematic review and meta-analysis' [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 116 (2022) P59-67].
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;119:119.
PubMed

VOO TC, Ballantyne A, Jenn NC, Cowling BJ, et al
Public acceptability of COVID-19 control measures in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia: A cross-sectional survey.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00222.
PubMed Abstract available

TEGELER CM, Bilich T, Maringer Y, Salih HR, et al
Prevalence of COVID-19-associated symptoms during acute infection in relation to SARS-CoV-2-directed humoral and cellular immune responses in a mild-diseased convalescent cohort.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00219.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMIREZ C, Duron RM
The Russia-Ukraine war could bring catastrophic public-health challenges beyond COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00215.
PubMed

TEMBO J, Egbe NF, Maluzi K, Mulonga K, et al
Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics and risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Zambia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00216.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU K, Wang X, Song G
Association of epicardial adipose tissue with the severity and adverse clinical outcomes of COVID-19: A meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 11. pii: S1201-9712(22)00212.
PubMed Abstract available

JABAL KA, Edelstein M
Using SARS-CoV-2 anti-S IgG levels as a marker of previous infection: Example from an Israeli Healthcare worker cohort.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00209.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLDAY D, de Wit TFR
Response to Abdelrahman M et al commentary on "Parasites Protect from Severe COVID-19. Myth or Reality?"
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00211.
PubMed

SOMAN R, Chakraborty S, Joe G
Posaconazole or Isavuconazole as sole or predominant anti-fungal therapy for COVID-19 associated Mucormycosis. A retrospective observational case series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00208.
PubMed

HAMBRIDGE HL, Kahn R, Onnela JP
Effect of a Two-Dose vs Three-Dose Vaccine Strategy in Residential Colleges Using an Empirical Proximity Network.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00206.
PubMed

DI LEGO V, Sanchez-Romero M, Prskawetz A
The impact of COVID-19 vaccines on the Case Fatality Rate: The importance of monitoring breakthrough infections.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00197.
PubMed Abstract available

HO LL, Gurung S, Mirza I, Nicolas HD, et al
Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on vaccine-preventable disease campaigns.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00204.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Wei J, Zhu R, Chen L, et al
Contribution of CD4+ T cell mediated inflammation to diarrhoea in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00201.
PubMed Abstract available

MEDHAT R, El Lababidi R, Abdelsalam M, Nusair A, et al
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00200.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2022

BURANASAKDA M, Kotruchin P, Phanthachai K, Mootsikapun P, et al
Varicella zoster meningitis following COVID-19 vaccination: a report of two cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 30. pii: S1201-9712(22)00192.
PubMed Abstract available

KLOPFENSTEIN T, Tipirdamaz C, Gendrin V, Osman M, et al
Third of patients have gustatory dysfunction 9 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection: the ANOSVID study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00193.
PubMed

JEGERLEHNER S, Suter-Riniker F, Jent P, Bittel P, et al
Diagnostic accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 saliva antigen testing in a real-life clinical setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00176.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOSH A, Walia S, Rattan R, Kanampalliwar A, et al
Genomic profiles of vaccine breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 strains from Odisha, India.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00181.
PubMed

ARKELL P, Gusmao C, Sheridan SL, Tanesi MY, et al
Serological surveillance of healthcare workers to evaluate natural infection- and vaccine-derived immunity to SARS-CoV-2 during an outbreak in Dili, Timor-Leste.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00183.
PubMed Abstract available

JACKSON I, Jaradeh H, Aurit S, Aldamen A, et al
Role of procalcitonin as a predictor of clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00179.
PubMed Abstract available

ABU-ODAH H, Su JJ, Musa SS
Unwillingness or reluctance of Palestinians to get COVID-19 vaccine: the reasons behind it and how to persuade them.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00178.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANDA-KAPATA P, Ntoumi F, Kapata N, Lungu P, et al
Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Malaria Health Services in sub-Saharan Africa - A Situation Analysis of the Disruptions and Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM AY, Woo W, Yon DK, Lee SW, et al
Thrombosis patterns and clinical outcome of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00171.
PubMed Abstract available

LI R, Liu H, Fairley CK, Zou Z, et al
Cost-effectiveness analysis of BNT162b2 COVID-19 booster vaccination in the United States.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00168.
PubMed Abstract available

SUAH JL, Husin M, Keng PS, Hwa B, et al
Waning COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness for BNT162b2 and CoronaVac in Malaysia: An Observational Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00167.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO Q, Wang J, Estill J, Lan H, et al
Risk of COVID-19 Transmission Aboard Aircraft: An Epidemiological Analysis Based on the National Health Information Platform.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00163.
PubMed Abstract available

MAKRAM AM, Alied M, Khan ZA, Huy NT, et al
Parasites Protect from Severe COVID-19. Myth or Reality?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00164.
PubMed

JEREMIAH C, Petersen E, Nantanda R, Mungai BN, et al
The WHO Global Tuberculosis 2021 Report - not so good news and turning the tide back to End TB.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00149.
PubMed Abstract available

SHANAUBE K, Schaap A, Klinkenberg E, Floyd S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and associated risk factors in peri-urban Zambia: a population-based study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00158.
PubMed

INADA M, Ishikane M, Terada M, Matsunaga A, et al
Antibody responses after two doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 vaccine in an individual with history of COVID-19 re-infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00155.
PubMed Abstract available

ONO A, Koizumi R, Tsuzuki S, Asai Y, et al
Antimicrobial Use Fell Substantially in Japan in 2020-The COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Played a Role.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00157.
PubMed Abstract available

ELEC F, Magnusson J, Elec A, Muntean A, et al
COVID-19 AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: THE IMPACT OF REMDESIVIR ON RENAL FUNCTION AND OUTCOME- A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00151.
PubMed Abstract available

NTOUMI F, Petersen E, Mwaba P, Aklillu E, et al
Blue Skies research is essential for ending the Tuberculosis pandemic and advancing a personalized medicine approach for holistic management of Respiratory Tract infections.: Invited viewpoint: IJID World TB Day series 2022.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00150.
PubMed Abstract available

O'KELLY B, Vidal L, Avramovic G, Broughan J, et al
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 at 1 year using the SF-12 questionnaire: Data from the Anticipate longitudinal cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00152.
PubMed Abstract available

MATTIUZZI C, Henry BM, Lippi G
COVID-19 vaccination and SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant: a light at the end of the tunnel?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00146.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE DS, Kim JW, Lee KL, Jung YJ, et al
Adverse events following coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination in South Korea between February 28 and August 21, 2021: A nationwide observational study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00145.
PubMed Abstract available

GLINERT I, Ben-Shmuel A, Szwartcwort-Cohen M, Beth-Din A, et al
Revisiting SARS-CoV-2 environmental contamination by COVID-19 patients: The Omicron variant does not differ from previous strains.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00139.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU ZG, Li XY
Interpretation of Discrepancies between Cities in the Transmission of COVID-19: Evidence from China in the First Weeks of the Pandemic: Interpreting the Discrepancies of COVID-19 Transmission.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00142.
PubMed Abstract available

MORENO-GARCIA E, Puerta-Alcalde P, Letona L, Meira F, et al
Bacterial co-infection at hospital admission in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00143.
PubMed Abstract available

ADRIEN CSK, Alexandre C, Marie M, Cedric J, et al
Number of initial symptoms is more related to long COVID-19 than acute severity of infection: a prospective cohort of hospitalized patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 4. pii: S1201-9712(22)00141.
PubMed

RODRIGUEZ GD, Wu Y, Karnik K, Ruddy S, et al
Implementation of a Collaborated Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Unit-driven Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Program for COVID-19 at a NYC Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00137.
PubMed Abstract available

ASSAL HH, Abdelrahman S, Abdelbasset MA, Abdelaziz M, et al
Presepsin as a Novel Biomarker in predicting Inhospital Mortality in COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00136.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN E, Al-Abri S, Chakaya J, Goletti D, et al
World TB Day 2022: Revamping and Reshaping Global TB Control Programs by Advancing Lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00138.
PubMed

MUSSO N, Maugeri JG, Bongiorno D, Stracquadanio S, et al
SARS-CoV-2's high rate of genetic mutation under immune selective pressure: from oropharyngeal B.1.1.7 to intrapulmonary B.1.533 in a post-vaccine patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00123.
PubMed Abstract available

LAYER E, Hoehl S, Ciesek S, Widera M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 screening strategies for returning international travellers: Evaluation of a rapid antigen test approach.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00121.
PubMed Abstract available

EFIMENKO I, Nackeeran S, Jabori S, Zamora JAG, et al
REMOVED: Treatment with Ivermectin Is Associated with Decreased Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Analysis of a National Federated Database.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;116S:S40.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

HUSSEY H, Davies MA, Heekes A, Williamson C, et al
Assessing the clinical severity of the Omicron variant in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, using the diagnostic PCR proxy marker of RdRp target delay to distinguish between Omicron and Delta infections - a survival analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 27. pii: S1201-9712(22)00129.
PubMed Abstract available

SHURRAB FM, Younes N, Al-Sadeq DW, Liu N, et al
Performance evaluation of novel fluorescent-based lateral immune flow assay (LIFA) for rapid detection and quantification of total anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD binding antibodies in infected individuals.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(22)00130.
PubMed Abstract available

ROUAMBA T, Ouedraogo E, Barry H, Yameogo NV, et al
Assessment of Recovery Time, Worsening and Death, among COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients, under treatment with Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine plus Azithromycin Combination in Burkina Faso.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00111.
PubMed Abstract available

ALBAHRANI S, Ahmadi NA, Hamdan S, Elsheikh N, et al
Clinical Presentation and Outcome of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in the first and second wave in Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00127.
PubMed Abstract available

THEOHARIDES TC, Guerra L, Patel K
Successful Treatment of a Severe COVID-19 Patient Using an Integrated Approach Addressing Mast Cells and Their Mediators.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 25. pii: S1201-9712(22)00128.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRATA M, Fukuchi T, Sugawara H
Trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 anti-S IgG levels following transfusion and a third dose of BNT162b2 vaccine in a patient with massive postoperative bleeding: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 24. pii: S1201-9712(22)00122.
PubMed Abstract available

XIE M, Dong N, Zhang X, He D, et al
Exported Cases were Infected on the Way: A Conjecture Derived from Analysis on Hong Kong Monthly Exported Covid-19 Cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00102.
PubMed

ROSENTHAL VD, Myatra SN, Divatia JV, Biswas S, et al
The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units in low and middle income countries: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) findings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00120.
PubMed Abstract available

LITCHFIELD M, Brookes P, Ojrzynska A, Kavi J, et al
Comparison of the clinical sensitivity and specificity of two commercial RNA SARS-CoV-2 assays.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00109.
PubMed Abstract available

VICKERS DM, Baral S, Mishra S, Kwong JC, et al
Stringency of Containment and Closures on the Growth of SARS-CoV-2 in Canada prior to Accelerated Vaccine Roll-Out.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00108.
PubMed Abstract available

CUCUNAWANGSIH C, Wijaya RS, Lugito NPH, Suriapranata I, et al
Antibody response after a third dose mRNA-1273 vaccine among vaccinated healthcare workers with two doses of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00114.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUZUKI S, Hayakawa K, Uemura Y, Shinozaki T, et al
Efficacy of remdesivir in hospitalized nonsevere COVID-19 patients in Japan: A large observational study using the COVID-19 Registry Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00118.
PubMed Abstract available

DIAS R, Caldas JP, Silva-Pinto A, Costa A, et al
Delirium severity in critical COVID-19 patients from an Infectious Disease Intensive Care Unit.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00112.
PubMed Abstract available

DHUMAL S, Patil A, More A, Kamtalwar S, et al
SARS-COV-2 reinfection after previous infection and vaccine breakthrough infection through the second wave of pandemic in India: An observational study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00115.
PubMed Abstract available

GRAVNINGEN K, Henriksen S, Hungnes O, Svendsen K, et al
Risk factors, immune response and whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in a cruise ship outbreak in Norway.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00104.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMURA Y, Terao T, Akao S, Kono Y, et al
Fatal thrombotic microangiopathy with rhabdomyolysis as an initial symptom after the first dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00107.
PubMed Abstract available

MORITA Y, Kurano M, Jubishi D, Ikeda M, et al
Urine sediment findings were milder in patients with COVID-19-associated renal injuries than in those with non-COVID-19-associated renal injuries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 16. pii: S1201-9712(22)00101.
PubMed Abstract available

KAKINOKI Y, Yamada K, Tanino Y, Suzuki K, et al
Impact of Antibody Cocktail Therapy Combined with Casirivimab and Imdevimab on Clinical Outcome for Covid-19 patients in A Real-Life Setting: A Single Institute Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00076.
PubMed Abstract available

FALTIN K, Lewandowska Z, Malecki P, Czyz K, et al
SARS-CoV-2 attacks the weakest point - COVID-19 course in a pediatric patient with Friedreich's ataxia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00098.
PubMed Abstract available

MORENO-PEREZ O, Ribes I, Boix V, Martinez-Garcia MA, et al
Hospitalized patients with breakthrough COVID-19: Clinical features and poor outcome predictors.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00084.
PubMed Abstract available

HAFEZ W, Ziade MA, Arya A, Saleh H, et al
Reduced ADAMTS13 Activity in Correlation with Pathophysiology, Severity, and Outcome of COVID-19; A Retrospective Observational Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00097.
PubMed Abstract available

MURILLO-ZAMORA E, Sanchez-Pina RA, Trujillo X, Huerta M, et al
Independent risk factors of COVID-19 pneumonia in vaccinated Mexican adults.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 12. pii: S1201-9712(22)00078.
PubMed Abstract available

FINSTERER J, Matovu D
Exclude differentials before diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 assocaited acute, hemorrhaghic, necrotising encephalitis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00094.
PubMed

MIERZEWSKA-SCHMIDT M, Baranowski A, Szymanska K, Ciaston M, et al
Authors' response to Dr Finsterer's comment "Exclude differentials before diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 associated acute, hemorrhaghic, necrotising encephalitis".
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00092.
PubMed

KOJIMA N, Roshani A, Brobeck M, Baca A, et al
Incidence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 infection among previously infected or vaccinated employees.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 10. pii: S1201-9712(22)00091.
PubMed Abstract available

BIRGAND G, Charani E, Ahmad R, Bonaconsa C, et al
Interventional research to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Low Middle Income Countries in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons in resilience from an international consortium.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00090.
PubMed Abstract available

FERNANDEZ-DE-LAS-PENAS C, Martin-Guerrero JD, Cancela-Cilleruelo I, Moro-Lopez-Menchero P, et al
Exploring the Trajectory Recovery Curve of the number of Post-COVID Symptoms: The LONG-COVID-EXP-CM Multicenter Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00083.
PubMed Abstract available

VICIANI E, Gaibani P, Castagnetti A, Liberatore A, et al
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 show lung fungal dysbiosis with reduced microbial diversity in Candida spp colonized patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00088.
PubMed Abstract available

MONTANO MA, Bemer MJ, Heller KB, Meisner A, et al
Performance of anterior nares and tongue swabs for nucleic acid, Nucleocapsid and Spike antigen testing for detecting SARS-CoV-2 against nasopharyngeal PCR and viral culture.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00086.
PubMed Abstract available

GARGOURI S, Abid N, Karray-Hakim H, Rebai A, et al
Reply to letter to the editor by Lippi and Plebani: << The presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies does not necessarily reflect efficient neutralization >> (THEIJID-D-22-00085).
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00067.
PubMed

LIU N, Yang D, Zhang T, Sun J, et al
Systematic review and meta-analysis of olfactory and gustatory dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00079.
PubMed Abstract available

AVERHOFF F, Berg M, Rodgers M, Osmanov S, et al
The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition: a unique multi-sector approach adds to global pandemic preparedness efforts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(22)00080.
PubMed Abstract available

LIM RHF, Htun HL, Li AL, Guo H, et al
Fending off Delta - Hospital measures to reduce nosocomial transmission of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S1201-9712(22)00077.
PubMed Abstract available

XIE H, Wen X, Li J, Chen W, et al
Evaluation of Immunogenicity by Pseudovirus Neutralization Assays for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Variants after Primary and Booster Immunization.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00075.
PubMed Abstract available

MARZOUK M, Alhiraki OA, Aguas R, Gao B, et al
SARS-CoV-2 transmission in opposition-controlled Northwest Syria: modelling pandemic responses during political conflict.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S1201-9712(22)00071.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG H, Liu X, Liu Q, Mei H, et al
Serological reactivity of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine based on an S-RBD neutralizing antibody assay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00069.
PubMed Abstract available

JONES T, Marimuthu K, Bearman G
Virtual Infection Prevention and Control in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb 1. pii: S1201-9712(22)00074.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

LIU B, Su X, Yu G, Yang S, et al
Corrigendum to 'An automated chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) detects SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody levels in COVID-19 patients and vaccines ' [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 115, 2022, Pages 116-125, ISSN 1201-9712].
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00045.
PubMed

LIPPI G, Plebani M
The presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies does not necessarily reflect efficient neutralization.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 31. pii: S1201-9712(22)00066.
PubMed

MUSA SS, Zhao S, Abdullahi ZU, Habib AG, et al
COVID-19 and Lassa fever in Nigeria: A deadly alliance?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 30. pii: S1201-9712(22)00065.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHA L, Sobue T, Hirayama A, Takeuchi T, et al
Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Reproductive-Aged Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women in Osaka, Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 29. pii: S1201-9712(22)00063.
PubMed Abstract available

MA X, Wu K, Li Y, Li S, et al
Contact tracing period and epidemiological characteristics of an outbreak by SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in Guangzhou.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 28. pii: S1201-9712(22)00036.
PubMed Abstract available

WEE LE, Conceicao EP, Sim JX, Venkatachalam I, et al
Correspondence on "The Low Yield of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Testing in Screening Asymptomatic Hospital Visitors in Low-incidence Settings".
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 27. pii: S1201-9712(22)00057.
PubMed

RADULESCU A, Istrate A, Muntean M
Treatment with Tocilizumab in Adult Patients with Moderate to Critical COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 27. pii: S1201-9712(22)00056.
PubMed Abstract available

BODDETI NL, Berezowski I, Taylor D, Prajapati D, et al
The Low Yield of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Testing in Screening Asymptomatic Hospital Visitors in Low-incidence Settings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 27. pii: S1201-9712(22)00054.
PubMed

SAN-JUAN R, Fernandez-Ruiz M, Lopez-Medrano F, Carretero O, et al
Analysis of the factors predicting clinical response to tocilizumab therapy in patients with severe COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 23. pii: S1201-9712(22)00050.
PubMed Abstract available

HONGE BL, Hindhede L, Kaspersen KA, Harritshoj LH, et al
Long-term detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after infection and risk of re-infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00046.
PubMed Abstract available

JURAJ S, Martin K, Kristina B, Samuel N, et al
COVID-19 pneumonia patients with 25(OH)D levels lower than 12 ng/ml are at increased risk of death.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00052.
PubMed Abstract available

KOYAMA AK, Koumans EH, Sircar K, Lavery A, et al
Severe Outcomes, Readmission, and Length of Stay Among COVID-19 Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 22. pii: S1201-9712(22)00048.
PubMed

LUO T, Wang J, Wang Q, Wang X, et al
Reconstruction of the Transmission Chain of COVID-19 Outbreak in Beijing's Xinfadi Market, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00037.
PubMed Abstract available

MORENO-TORRES V, Munoz A, Calderon-Parra J, Mills-Sanchez P, et al
Mortality by Covid-19 Prior to Vaccination - One Year Experience of Hospitalized Patients in Madrid.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 21. pii: S1201-9712(22)00049.
PubMed Abstract available

KO YK, Furuse Y, Ninomiya K, Otani K, et al
Secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the first two waves in Japan: Demographic characteristics and overdispersion.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 20. pii: S1201-9712(22)00034.
PubMed Abstract available

PEREIRA DN, Silveira LFG, Guimaraes MMM, Polanczyk CA, et al
Hypothyroidism does not lead to worse prognosis in COVID-19: findings from the Brazilian COVID-19 registry.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00016.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIYA S, Fujimoto J, Matsumoto K, Yamamoto M, et al
Case report: Acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia related to mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00032.
PubMed Abstract available

HU Z, Tao B, Li Z, Song Y, et al
Effectiveness of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines against severe illness in B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant-infected patients in Jiangsu, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S1201-9712(22)00033.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKANISHI Y, Honda S, Yamano M, Kawasaki T, et al
Constrictive pericarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00027.
PubMed Abstract available

LUCIENA CMO, Lenzoni F, Suarez MV, Duarte AA, et al
Hypersensitivity reaction to hyaluronic acid dermal filler after vaccination against COVID-19: A series of cases in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 18. pii: S1201-9712(22)00029.
PubMed Abstract available

TARDIF JC, Cossette M, Guertin MC, Bouabdallaoui N, et al
Predictive risk factors for hospitalization and response to colchicine in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00021.
PubMed Abstract available

MOLLER IJB, Utke AR, Rysgaard UK, Ostergaard LJ, et al
Diagnostic performance, user acceptability, and safety of unsupervised SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detecting tests performed at home.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 14. pii: S1201-9712(22)00020.
PubMed Abstract available

KRIGER O, Gefen-Halevi S, Leshem E, Smollan G, et al
Viral co-pathogens in COVID-19 acute respiratory syndrome - what did we learn from the first year of pandemic?
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 13. pii: S1201-9712(22)00018.
PubMed Abstract available

ISMAIL N, Hassan N, Hamid MHNA, Yusoff UN, et al
ASSOCIATION OF SMOKING AND SEVERITY OF COVID-19 INFECTION AMONG 5889 PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA: A MULTI-CENTRE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(22)00012.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Z, Lin F, Liu F, Li Q, et al
Proteomic profiling reveals a distinctive molecular signature for critically ill COVID-19 patients compared with asthma and COPD: A distinctive molecular signature for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00001.
PubMed Abstract available

GARGOURI S, Souissi A, Abid N, Chtourou A, et al
Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Symptomatic Reinfection in Four Health Care Professionals from the Same Hospital Despite the Presence of Antibodies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00005.
PubMed Abstract available

WU H, Dai R, He P, Liang J, et al
Characteristics analysis for clinical study design relating to COVID-19 based on the database of ClinicalTrials.gov.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00015.
PubMed Abstract available

FERNANDEZ-DE-LAS-PENAS C, Pellicer-Valero OJ, Navarro-Pardo E, Palacios-Cena D, et al
Symptoms Experienced at the Acute Phase of SARS-CoV-2 Infection as Risk Factor of Long-term Post-COVID Symptoms: The LONG-COVID-EXP-CM Multicenter Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S1201-9712(22)00007.
PubMed Abstract available

YIN Y, Gao J, Zhang Y, Zhang X, et al
Evaluation of reporting quality of abstracts of randomized controlled trials regarding patients with COVID-19 using the CONSORT statement for abstracts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 6. pii: S1201-9712(22)00003.
PubMed Abstract available

NOVAZZI F, Baj A, Pasciuta R, Genoni A, et al
A CLUSTER OF SARS-COV-2 DELTA VARIANT OF CONCERN ADDITIONALLY HARBORING F490S, NORTHERN LOMBARDY, ITALY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 4. pii: S1201-9712(21)01258.
PubMed Abstract available

DRAGO F, Broccolo F, Ciccarese G
Comment on a case of pityriasis rosea shortly after Moderna COVID-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)01260.
PubMed

YAKOVLEV AS, Belyaletdinova IK, Mazankova LN, Samitova ER, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in Moscow in 2020: clinical features and impact on circulation of other respiratory viruses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)01216.
PubMed Abstract available

KOHANOVSKI I, Obolski U, Ram Y
Inferring the effective start dates of non-pharmaceutical interventions during COVID-19 outbreaks.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)01262.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTINOT M
Should remdesivir be recommended in France in the early stage of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)01259.
PubMed

CURCIO R, Gandolfo V, Alcidi R, Giacomino L, et al
VACCINE-INDUCED MASSIVE PULMONARY EMBOLISM AND THROMBOCYTOPENIA FOLLOWING A SINGLE DOSE OF JANSSEN AD26.COV2.S VACCINATION.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)01244.
PubMed Abstract available

BAOS E, Delgado-Iribarren A, O Connor S, Bardon I, et al
Negative effect of the second dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine in a significant percentage of individuals with previous COVID infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2022;114:85-87.
PubMed

December 2021

GROBUSCH LC, Grobusch MP
A hot topic at the environment-health nexus: Investigating the impact of climate change on infectious diseases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)01250.
PubMed Abstract available

CALDERON-PARRA J, Cuervas-Mons V, Moreno-Torres V, Rubio-Rivas M, et al
Influence of chronic corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors on COVID-19 clinical outcomes: Analysis of a nationwide registry.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)01222.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDULLAH F, Myers J, Basu D, Tintinger G, et al
Decreased severity of disease during the first global omicron variant covid-19 outbreak in a large hospital in tshwane, south africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)01256.
PubMed Abstract available

DAYANAND D, Irudhayanathan I, Kundu D, Manesh A, et al
Community seroprevalence and risk factors for SARS CoV-2 infection in different subpopulations in Vellore, India and its implications for future prevention.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)01255.
PubMed Abstract available

JAHAN N, Brahma A, Kumar MS, Bagepally BS, et al
Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in India, March 2020-August 2021: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)01251.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN EWW, Leung MTY, Lau LKW, Leung J, et al
Comparing self-reported reactogenicity between adolescents and adults following the use of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) messenger RNA Covid-19 vaccine: a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)01253.
PubMed Abstract available

HWANG J, Han YJ, Yon DK, Lee SW, et al
Clinical significance of hepatosplenic thrombosis in vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)01248.
PubMed Abstract available

AFZAL A, Gutierrez VP, Gomez E, Mon AM, et al
Bloodstream infections in hospitalized patients before and during the COVID-19 surge in a community hospital in the South Bronx.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)01249.
PubMed

PROMLEK T, Thanunchai M, Phumisantiphong U, Hansirisathit T, et al
Performance of colorimetric RT-LAMP as a diagnostic tool for SARS-CoV-2 infection during the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Thailand.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)01252.
PubMed Abstract available

CAKMAKLI C, Demiralp S, Ergonul O, Yesiltas S, et al
The Role of Institutional, Cultural, and Economic Factors on the Effectiveness of the Lockdown Measures.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)01233.
PubMed Abstract available

LIEU A, Mah J, Church D
A Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults Following Natural Infection and Subsequent Immunization.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)01239.
PubMed Abstract available

O'FEE JR, Li J, Chang JR
Bell's Phenomenon is a normal finding, distinct from Bell's Palsy; Response to "Facial nerve palsy following the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: analysis of a self-reporting database" by Sato et al.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)01246.
PubMed

MCKINNON JE, Wang DD, Zervos M, Saval M, et al
Safety and Tolerability of Hydroxychloroquine in healthcare workers and first responders for the prevention of COVID-19: WHIP COVID-19 Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)01243.
PubMed Abstract available

HOEFER A, Pampaka D, Castrillejo D, Luenga-Cabrera J, et al
Considerations for COVID-19 management in reception centers for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, Spain 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)01240.
PubMed Abstract available

CLAISE C, Saleh J, Rezek M, Vaulont S, et al
Low Transferrin Levels Predict Heightened Inflammation in COVID-19 Patients: New Insights.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)01237.
PubMed Abstract available

DIEZ JM, Romero C, Gajardo R
Effective presence of antibodies against common human coronavirus in IgG immunoglobulin medicinal products.: Antibodies to common coronaviruses in IgG medicinal products.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)01228.
PubMed Abstract available

MIERZEWSKA-SCHMIDT M, Baranowski A, Szymanska K, Ciaston M, et al
The case of fatal acute hemorrhagic necrotizing encephalitis in a two-month-old boy with Covid-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)01232.
PubMed Abstract available

BIN-GOUTH AS, Al-Shoteri S, Mahmoud N, Musani A, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Aden, Yemen: A population-based study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)01229.
PubMed Abstract available

MEINUS C, Singer R, Nandi B, Jagot O, et al
SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and immunity: a hospital-based study from Malawi.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)01234.
PubMed Abstract available

AYAZ A, Demir AGO, Ozturk G, Kocak M, et al
A Pooled RT-PCR Testing Strategy for More Efficient Covid-19 Pandemic Management.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)01225.
PubMed Abstract available

RUIZ-STERNBERG AM, Chaparro-Solano HM, Albornoz LLA, Pinzon-Rondon AM, et al
GENOMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SARS-CoV-2 AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CLINICAL OUTCOMES: A ONE-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE PANDEMIC IN COLOMBIA.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)01220.
PubMed Abstract available

KOSEKI T, Nakajima K, Iwasaki H, Yamada S, et al
Baseline uric acid levels and steady-state favipiravir concentrations are associated with occurrence of hyperuricemia among COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)01219.
PubMed Abstract available

KOBAYASHI T, Yoshii K, Linton NM, Suzuki M, et al
Age dependence of the natural history of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): An analysis of Diamond Princess data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)01213.
PubMed Abstract available

VENETI L, Salamanca BV, Seppala E, Starrfelt J, et al
No difference in risk of hospitalisation between reported cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant and Alpha variant in Norway.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)01218.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAN LK, Huang DW, Li NK, Li LM, et al
The impact of the COVID-19 preventive measures on influenza transmission: molecular and epidemiological evidence.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)01215.
PubMed Abstract available

FINSTERER J, Scorza FA, Fiorini AC
Impaired hearing following SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)01209.
PubMed

LIU B, Su X, Yu G, Yang S, et al
An automated chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) detects SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing antibody levels in COVID-19 patients and vaccinees.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)01207.
PubMed Abstract available

GUREVICH M, Zilkha-Falb R, Sonis P, Magalashvili D, et al
SARS-COV-2 Memory B and T Cells Profile in Mild COVID-19 Convalescents subjects.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 8. pii: S1201-9712(21)01203.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIES M, Bramwell LR, Jeffery N, Bunce B, et al
Persistence of clinically-relevant levels of SARS-CoV2 envelope gene subgenomic RNAs in non-immunocompromised individuals.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)01206.
PubMed Abstract available

YADAV SK, Zhao S, Akhter Y
Response to Comments on "Preliminary estimation of the basic reproduction number of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, from 2019 to 2020: A data-driven Analysis in the early phase of the outbreak".
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)01204.
PubMed

CLAPHAM HE, Chia WN, Tan LWL, Kumar V, et al
Contrasting SARS-CoV-2 epidemics in Singapore: Cohort studies in migrant workers and the general population.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00891.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, et al
Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00888.
PubMed

November 2021

RINDI LV, Moghazi SA, Donno DR, Cataldo MA, et al
Predictive scores for the diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19: A systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00885.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN NN, Hoang VT, Dao TL, Meddeb L, et al
Long-term persistence of symptoms of dyspnoea in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00882.
PubMed

JIAN MJ, Perng CL, Chung HY, Chang CK, et al
Clinical assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid detection compared with RT-PCR assay for emerging variants at a high-throughput community testing site in Taiwan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00883.
PubMed Abstract available

LI H, Wu Q, Qin Z, Hou X, et al
Serum levels of laminin and von Willebrand factor in COVID-19 survivors 6 months after discharge.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00879.
PubMed Abstract available

FAGYAS M, Fejes Z, Suto R, Nagy Z, et al
Circulating ACE2 activity predicts mortality and disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00876.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMACHANDRAN R, Bhosale V, Reddy H, Atam V, et al
Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo controlled trial of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Antiviral drug Umifenovir vs Standard care of therapy in non-severe COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00872.
PubMed Abstract available

ASAI S, Seki A, Akai Y, Tazawa H, et al
Nationwide external quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification tests in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00869.
PubMed Abstract available

FERNANDEZ LS, Iturriaga LAR, Yandiola PPE, Ocana RM, et al
BACTERAEMIC PNEUMOCOCCAL PNEUMONIA AND SARS-CoV-2 PNEUMONIA: DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00871.
PubMed Abstract available

ZOU Z, Fairley CK, Shen M, Scott N, et al
Critical timing and extent of public health interventions to control outbreaks dominated by SARS-CoV-2 variants in Australia: a mathematical modelling study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00870.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHENG C, Shao W, Chen X, Zhang B, et al
Real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines: a literature review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00857.
PubMed Abstract available

DOTAN A, Shoenfeld Y
Post-COVID syndrome: the aftershock of SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00867.
PubMed

ALI MM, Malik SMMR, Ahmed AY, Bashir AM, et al
Survival analysis of all critically ill patients with COVID-19 admitted to the main hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia, 30 March-12 June 2020: what interventions are proving effective in fragile states?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00865.
PubMed Abstract available

WEE LE, Conceicao EP, Sim JX, Venkatachalam I, et al
Utilisation of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen assays in screening asymptomatic hospital visitors: mitigating the risk in low-incidence settings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00859.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOSH P, Chowdhury R, Hossain ME, Hossain F, et al
Evaluation of recombinase-based isothermal amplification assays for point-of-need detection of SARS-CoV-2 in resource-limited settings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00854.
PubMed Abstract available

JIAN MJ, Chung HY, Chang CK, Lin JC, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Variants with T135I Nucleocapsid Mutations may Affect Antigen Test Performance.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00853.
PubMed Abstract available

FAVAS C, Jarrett P, Ratnayake R, Watson OJ, et al
Country differences in transmissibility, age distribution and case-fatality of SARS-CoV-2: a global ecological analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00850.
PubMed Abstract available

ABOBAKER A, Idris MA, Ogunjimi O
A localised vasculitic-like skin rash following the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00848.
PubMed

MANOUANA GP, Maloum MN, Bikangui R, Oye Bingono SO, et al
Emergence of B.1.1.318 SARS-CoV-2 viral lineage and high incidence of alpha B.1.1.7 variant of concern in Republic of Gabon.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00846.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIN SH, Hong JK, Hong SA, Li K, et al
Pityriasis rosea shortly after mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00844.
PubMed

VAN GORDON MM
Regional differences in NPI efficacy and recommendations for Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;112:235-236.
PubMed

October 2021

HOEBEL J, Michalski N, Diercke M, Hamouda O, et al
Emerging socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19-related deaths during the second pandemic wave in Germany.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00832.
PubMed Abstract available

KUCHINSKI KS, Nguyen J, Lee TD, Hickman R, et al
Mutations in emerging variant of concern lineages disrupt genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 clinical specimens.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00838.
PubMed Abstract available

LANDSBERG HE, Turcinovic J, Sullivan M, Connor JH, et al
Efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech in SARS-CoV-2 Delta cluster.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00840.
PubMed Abstract available

LEUNG WF, Chorlton S, Tyson J, Al-Rawahi GN, et al
COVID-19 in an Immunocompromised Host: Persistent Shedding of Viable SARS-CoV-2 and Emergence of Multiple Mutations, a Case Report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00829.
PubMed Abstract available

BOGERE N, Bongomin F, Katende A, Ssebambulidde K, et al
Performance and Cost-Effectiveness of a Pooled-Testing Strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in Uganda.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00834.
PubMed Abstract available

PENETRA SLS, da Silva MFB, Resende P, Pina-Costa A, et al
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome after reinfection and vaccine breakthrough by the SARS-CoV-2 Gamma variant in Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00836.
PubMed Abstract available

DESAI A, Desai P, Mehta J, Sachora W, et al
"Measuring the Impact of single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Corona Virus Vaccine (Recombinant) on hospital stay, ICU requirement, and mortality outcome in a tertiary care centre".
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00819.
PubMed Abstract available

HOU X, Fan W, Wang G, Chen X, et al
T cell receptor repertoires as potential diagnostic markers for patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00820.
PubMed Abstract available

RIEDEL PG, Sakai VF, Castro Cardoso Toniasso S, Brum MCB, et al
Heart failure secondary to myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00822.
PubMed Abstract available

FEKADU G, Jiang X, Yao J, You JHS, et al
Cost-effectiveness of video-observed therapy for ambulatory management of active tuberculosis during COVID-19 pandemic in a high-income country.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00817.
PubMed Abstract available

AMARSY R, Trystram D, Cambau E, Monteil C, et al
Surging bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance during the first wave of COVID-19: a study in a large multihospital institution in the Paris region.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00821.
PubMed Abstract available

ASANO M, Okada H, Itoh Y, Hirata H, et al
Immunogenicity and safety of AZD1222 (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) against SARS-CoV-2 in Japan: A double-blind, randomized controlled phase 1/2 trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00818.
PubMed Abstract available

DAHAL S, Luo R, Swahn MH, Chowell G, et al
Geospatial Variability in Excess Death Rates during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: Examining Socio Demographic, Climate and Population Health Characteristics.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00814.
PubMed Abstract available

THIRION-ROMERO DI, Guerrero-Zuniga DS, Arias-Mendoza DA, Cornejo-Juarez DDP, et al
EVALUATION OF PANBIO RAPID ANTIGEN TEST FOR SARS-CoV-2 IN SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS AND THEIR CONTACTS: A MULTICENTER STUDY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00811.
PubMed Abstract available

JEONG J, Choi HS
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after COVID-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00815.
PubMed Abstract available

BRANDAO AAGS, de Oliveira CZ, Rojas SO, Ordinola AAM, et al
Thromboembolic and bleeding events in ICU patients with COVID-19: results from a Brazilian tertiary hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00812.
PubMed Abstract available

BOZZI G, Lombardi A, Ludovisi S, Muscatello A, et al
TRANSIENT INCREASE OF PLASMA HIV RNA AFTER COVID-19 VACCINATION WITH mRNA-1272.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00806.
PubMed

HASAN ZT, Atrakji DMQYMAA, Mehuaiden DAK
The Effect of Melatonin on Thrombosis, Sepsis and Mortality Rate in COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00798.
PubMed Abstract available

HERIYANTO RS, Kurniawan A, Wijovi F, Halim DA, et al
The role of COVID-19 survivor status and gender towards neutralizing antibody titers 1, 2, 3 months after sinovac vaccine administration on clinical year medical student in Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00797.
PubMed Abstract available

MASAI AN, Akin PL
Practice of COVID-19 preventive measures and risk of acute respiratory infections: a longitudinal study in students from 95 countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00803.
PubMed Abstract available

SPICER KB, Glick C, Cavanaugh AM, Thoroughman D, et al
Protective Immunity after Natural Infection with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) - Kentucky, USA, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00800.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO G, Zhang X, Zheng H, He D, et al
Infection fatality ratio and case fatality ratio of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00793.
PubMed Abstract available

GIOVACCHINI N, Coppi M, Aiezza N, Baccani I, et al
Rapid screening for SARS-CoV-2 VOC Alpha (202012/01, B.1.1.7) using the Allplex SARS-CoV-2 / FluA / FluB / RSV Assay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00792.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDRADE MC, Bonan PRF, Hilan E, Marques NP, et al
COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Increased Clinic Visits with Diagnosis of Tegumentary Leishmaniasis in Brazil in 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00795.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMIREZ-ROSAS A, Benitez-Guerrero T, Corona-Cervantes K, Velez-Ixta JM, et al
Study of perinatal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a Mexican public hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00790.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNG SM, Endo A, Akhmetzhanov AR, Nishiura H, et al
Predicting the effective reproduction number of COVID-19: Inference using human mobility, temperature, and risk awareness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00794.
PubMed Abstract available

PIERCE J, Stevens MP
COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Stewardship: Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Future Implications.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00789.
PubMed Abstract available

HAMBRIDGE HL, Kahn R, Onnela JP
Examining SARS-CoV-2 Interventions in Residential Colleges Using an Empirical Network.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00796.
PubMed Abstract available

CUCUNAWANGSIH C, Wijaya RS, Lugito NPH, Suriapranata I, et al
Antibody response to the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among healthcare workers, Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00787.
PubMed Abstract available

BERTIN D, Kaphan E, Weber S, Babacci B, et al
Persistent IgG anti-cardiolipin autoantibodies are associated with post-covid syndrome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00788.
PubMed Abstract available

ZIMMERMANN IR, Sanchez MN, Alves LC, Frio GS, et al
COVID-19 as a leading cause of hospitalizations with death in the Brazilian Public Health System in 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00785.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2021

PAN L, Zhang Y, Cui Y, Wu X, et al
Bilateral uveitis after inoculation with COVID-19 vaccine: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00779.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-ABRI SS, Al-Wahaibi A, Al-Kindi H, Kurup PJ, et al
SARS-COV-2 antibody seroprevalence in the general population of Oman: results from four successive nationwide seroepidemiological surveys.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00770.
PubMed Abstract available

ROQUEBERT B, Haim-Boukobza S, Trombert-Paolantoni S, Lecorche E, et al
SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern are associated with lower RT-PCR amplification cycles between January and March 2021 in France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00784.
PubMed Abstract available

KRUSE M, Dark C, Aspden M, Cochrane D, et al
Performance of the T-SPOT(R).COVID test for detecting SARS-CoV-2-responsive T cells.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00778.
PubMed Abstract available

HEYMING TW, Nugent D, Tongol A, Knudsen-Robbins C, et al
Rapid antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine response in pediatric healthcare workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00772.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAKA H, Lee H, Morita A, Namkoong H, et al
Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Preliminary Baseline Report of Japan COVID-19 Task Force, a Nation-wide Consortium to Investigate Host Genetics of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00775.
PubMed Abstract available

MUSA S, Kissling E, Valenciano M, Dizdar F, et al
Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a prospective observational study in Bosnia and Herzegovina, August - December 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00771.
PubMed Abstract available

SHINOZUKA J, Hata M, Eguchi H, Mori M, et al
COVID-19 vaccination: effective utilization of low dead space (LDS) syringes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00776.
PubMed

SBERNA G, Basile F, Guarino ML, Capobianchi MR, et al
Comparison of Allplex SARS-CoV-2 Assay, Easy SARS-CoV-2 WE and Lumipulse quantitative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test performance using automated systems for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00781.
PubMed Abstract available

NIGO M, Rasmy L, May SB, Rao A, et al
Real World Long-term Assessment of The Efficacy of Tocilizumab in Patients with COVID19: Results From A Large De-identified Multicenter Electronic Health Record Dataset in the United States.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00774.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWLADER MDH, Rahman ML, Nazir A, Ara T, et al
Belief, Attitude, and Intention to take COVID-19 Vaccine among South Asian Population: A Multi-country Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00759.
PubMed Abstract available

KARALI EA, Karadenizli A, Uzuner H, Karakaya N, et al
Comparison of an inactivated Covid19 vaccine-induced antibody response with concurrent natural Covid19 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00768.
PubMed Abstract available

SAIA RS, Giusti H, Silva FL, Pedroso KJB, et al
Clinical investigation of intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) as a biomarker of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00761.
PubMed Abstract available

SAVVA D, Battineni G, Amenta F, Nittari G, et al
Hypersensitivity reaction to hyaluronic acid dermal filler after the Pfizer vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00773.
PubMed Abstract available

FREMONT-SMITH M, Gherlone N, Smith N, Tisdall P, et al
Models for COVID-19 Early Cardiac Pathology Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00763.
PubMed Abstract available

OYGAR PD, Buyukcam A, Bal ZS, Dalgic N, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among pediatric health care personnel just after the first peak of pandemic: A nationwide surveillance.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00762.
PubMed Abstract available

RAVINDRA K, Ahlawat A
Five probable factors responsible for COVID-associated mucormycosis outbreak in India.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00765.
PubMed Abstract available

MARUKI T, Ishikane M, Suzuki T, Ujiie M, et al
A case of varicella zoster virus meningitis following BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in an immunocompetent patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00767.
PubMed Abstract available

BAMOROVAT M, Sharifi I, Aflatoonian MR, Karamoozian A, et al
Prophylactic effect of cutaneous leishmaniasis against COVID-19: A case-control field assessment.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00757.
PubMed Abstract available

WARSAME A, Bashiir F, Freemantle T, Williams C, et al
Excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: a geospatial and statistical analysis in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00758.
PubMed Abstract available

MORECCHIATO F, Coppi M, Baccani I, Maggini N, et al
Evaluation of extraction-free RT-PCR methods for faster and cheaper detection of SARS-CoV-2 using two commercial systems.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00754.
PubMed Abstract available

BUCHY P, Buisson Y, Cintra O, Dwyer DE, et al
COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from more than a century of pandemics and current vaccine development for pandemic control.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00752.
PubMed Abstract available

WEINSTOCK LB, Brook JB, Walters AS, Goris A, et al
Mast cell activation symptoms are prevalent in Long-COVID.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00751.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNETTI ND, Poliseno M, Bottalico IF, Centola A, et al
Safety and heart rate changes in Covid-19 patients treated with Remdesivir.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00741.
PubMed Abstract available

FINSTERER J
SARS-CoV-2 in cardiomyocytes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00737.
PubMed

EGWANG TG, Owalla TJ, Okurut E, Apungia G, et al
Differential pre-pandemic breast milk IgA reactivity against SARS-CoV-2 and circulating human coronaviruses in Ugandan and American mothers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00747.
PubMed Abstract available

KHALIFA BA, Abbey EJ, Ayeh SK, Yusuf HE, et al
The Global Health Security Index is not predictive of vaccine rollout responses among OECD countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00744.
PubMed Abstract available

BONACCORSI G, Paoli S, Biamonte MA, Moscadelli A, et al
COVID-19 and schools: what is the risk of contagion? The results of an antigen rapid test-based screening campaign in Florence (Italy).
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00734.
PubMed Abstract available

CORREIA AM, Borges V, Isidro J, Lima AR, et al
Potential recurrence of COVID-19 in a healthcare professional: SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing confirms contagiousness after re-positivity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00739.
PubMed Abstract available

MORENO A, Vargas C, Azocar F, Villarroel F, et al
STEROIDS AND MORTALITY IN NON-CRITICALLY ILL COVID-19 PATIENTS: A PROPENSITY SCORE WEIGHTED STUDY IN A CHILEAN COHORT.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00745.
PubMed Abstract available

COLANERI M, De Filippo M, Licari A, Marseglia A, et al
COVID vaccination and asthma exacerbation: might there be a link?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00733.
PubMed Abstract available

DESPHANDE GR, Kaduskar O, Deshpande K, Bhatt V, et al
Longitudinal clinico-serological analysis of anti-nucleocapsid and anti-receptor binding domain of spike protein antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00732.
PubMed Abstract available

LUTALO T, Nalumansi A, Olara D, Kayiwa J, et al
Evaluation of the performance of 25 SARS-CoV-2 serological rapid diagnostic tests using a reference panel of plasma specimens at the Uganda Virus Research Institute.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00728.
PubMed Abstract available

VACHARATHIT V, Srichatrapimuk S, Manopwisedjaroen S, Kirdlarp S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies decline after one year and patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia display a unique cytokine profile.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00729.
PubMed Abstract available

BARANDALLA I, Alvarez C, Barreiro P, de Mendoza C, et al
Impact of scaling up SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on COVID-19 hospitalizations in Spain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00730.
PubMed Abstract available

VON HUTH S, Lillevang ST, Roge BT, Madsen JS, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among 7,950 health-care workers in the Region of Southern Denmark. (THEIJID-D-21-01420R1).
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00731.
PubMed Abstract available

HASAN MR, Kalikiri MKR, Mirza F, Sundararaju S, et al
Real-Time SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping by High-Throughput Multiplex PCR Reveals the Epidemiology of the Variants of Concern in Qatar.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00709.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHAO Y, Yang C, An X, Xiong Y, et al
Follow-up study on the COVID-19 survivors after one year discharged from hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00726.
PubMed Abstract available

ELOY P, Tardivon C, Martin-Blondel G, Isnard M, et al
Severity of self-reported symptoms and psychological burden 6-months after hospital admission for COVID-19: a prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00724.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU D, Wang Q, Liu H
Coronavirus disease-19 and the gut-lung axis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00722.
PubMed Abstract available

LEINER J, Pellissier V, Nitsche A, Konig S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing in the healthcare sector: A clinical prediction model for identifying false negative results.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00717.
PubMed Abstract available

HARA H, Uemura Y, Hayakawa K, Togano T, et al
Evaluation of the efficacy of anticoagulation therapy in reducing mortality in a nationwide cohort of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00725.
PubMed Abstract available

LOBIE TA, Roba AA, Booth JA, Kristiansen KI, et al
Antimicrobial resistance: A challenge awaiting the post COVID-19 era.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(21)00708.
PubMed Abstract available

GOLDIN L, Elders T, Werhane L, Korwek K, et al
Reactions and COVID-19 disease progression following SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody infusion.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(21)00713.
PubMed Abstract available

BYLICKI O, Delarbre D, Mayet A, Ferrier A, et al
Neutralizing antibodies response to SARS-CoV-2 are persistent 9 months post symptom onset in mild or asymptomatic patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(21)00707.
PubMed Abstract available

SATO K, Mano T, Niimi Y, Toda T, et al
Facial nerve palsy following the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: analysis of self-reporting database.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 4. pii: S1201-9712(21)00704.
PubMed Abstract available

LOUCA S
SARS-CoV-2 infections in 165 countries over time.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00701.
PubMed Abstract available

VICENTI I, Basso M, Gatti F, Scaggiante R, et al
Faster decay of neutralizing antibodies in never infected than previously infected healthcare workers three months after the second BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00683.
PubMed Abstract available

NGERE I, Dawa J, Hunsperger E, Otieno N, et al
sssHigh seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 but low infection fatality ratio eight months after introduction in Nairobi, Kenya.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00696.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2021

DE GUADIANA-ROMUALDO LG, Martinez MM, Mulero MDR, Torrella PE, et al
Circulating MR-proADM levels, as indicator of endothelial dysfunction, for early risk stratification of mid-term mortality in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00692.
PubMed Abstract available

SALVAGNO GL, Henry BM, Lippi G
The strength of association between pre- and post-booster BNT162b2 anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies levels depends on the immunoassay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00693.
PubMed Abstract available

DIRKX KKT, Mulder B, Post AS, Rutten MH, et al
The drop in reported invasive pneumococcal disease among adults during the first COVID-19 wave in the Netherlands explained.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00691.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Y, Yao H, Fu J, Shu Q, et al
The low contagiousness and new A958D mutation of SARS-CoV-2 in children: An observational cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00672.
PubMed Abstract available

POUR OB, Yahyavi Y, Karimi A, Khamaneh AM, et al
Serum trace elements levels and clinical outcomes among Iranian COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00686.
PubMed Abstract available

BHANUPRASAD K, Manesh A, Devasagayam E, Varghese L, et al
Risk Factors Associated with the Mucormycosis Epidemic During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00670.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DAM CS, Lede I, Schaar J, Al-Dulaimy M, et al
Herpes Zoster after COVID-vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00681.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN HEERDEN J, Nel J, Moodley P, Govender P, et al
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS): a multicentre retrospective review of adults and adolescents in South Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00673.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG J, Han Y, Zhang R, Zhang R, et al
Comparison of analytical sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 molecular detection kits.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00676.
PubMed Abstract available

L SBB, Wanve S, Koradia P, Bhomia V, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Pegylated Interferon-alpha2b in Moderate COVID-19: A phase 3, randomized, comparator-controlled, open-label study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00677.
PubMed Abstract available

MOUALLEM RE, Moussally K, Williams A, Repetto E, et al
How COVID-19 highlighted the need for infection prevention and control measures to become central to the global conversation: experience from the conflict settings of the Middle-East.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00668.
PubMed Abstract available

TIMELLI L, Liuzzi G, Cannavacciuolo A, Petrosillo N, et al
Association of COVID-19 case-fatality rate with disease burden: an ecological analysis in Italy during the first wave.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00665.
PubMed Abstract available

GONG C, Song X, Li X, Lu L, et al
Immunological Changes after COVID-19 Vaccination in an HIV-Positive Patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00667.
PubMed Abstract available

VELAVAN T, Pallerla S, Kremsner P
How to ab(use) a COVID-19 antigen rapid test with soft drinks?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00654.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI LY, Cheng WW, Mou ZW, Xiao D, et al
Risk factors for pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: a systemic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00649.
PubMed Abstract available

ELMOHEEN A, Abdelhafez I, Awad W, Bahgat M, et al
External Validation and Recalibration of the CURB-65 and PSI for Predicting 30-Day Mortality and Critical Care Intervention in Multiethnic Patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00660.
PubMed Abstract available

PASQUINI Z, Barocci I, Brescini L, Candelaresi B, et al
Bloodstream infections in the COVID-19 era: results from an Italian multicenter study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00623.
PubMed Abstract available

DARBANDI A, Asadi A, Ghanavati R, Afifirad R, et al
Corrigendum to 'The effect of probiotics on respiratory tract infection with special emphasis on COVID-19: Systemic review 2010-20' [International Journal of Infectious Diseases 105 (April 2021) 91-104].
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;110:337.
PubMed

TADESSE EB, Endris AA, Solomon H, Alayu M, et al
Seroprevalence and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in selected urban areas in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional evaluation during July 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00661.
PubMed Abstract available

IMAI K, Matsuoka M, Tabata S, Kitagawa Y, et al
Cross-reactive humoral immune responses against seasonal human coronaviruses in COVID-19 patients with different disease severity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00659.
PubMed Abstract available

WRIGHT J, Achana F, Diwakar L, Semple MG, et al
Cycle threshold values are inversely associated with poorer outcomes in hospitalised patients with Covid-19: a prospective, observational cohort study conducted at a UK tertiary hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00657.
PubMed Abstract available

SELINGER C, Choisy M, Alizon S
Predicting COVID-19 incidence in French hospitals using human contact network analytics.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00662.
PubMed Abstract available

BIRKHEAD M, Glass AJ, Allan-Gould H, Goossens C, et al
Ultrastructural evidence for vertical transmission of SARS-CoV2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00653.
PubMed

LIANG L, Guo Q, Zhang H, Lin S, et al
Low infectious risk of re-positive COVID-19 patients: a single-center study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00652.
PubMed Abstract available

KEITOKU K, Nishimura Y, Hagiya H, Koyama T, et al
Impact of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week on public interest between 2015 and 2020: A Google Trends analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00651.
PubMed Abstract available

MARRA V, Quartin M
A Bayesian estimate of the early COVID-19 infection fatality ratio in Brazil based on a random seroprevalence survey.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00648.
PubMed Abstract available

NONAKA CKV, Graf T, Barcia CAL, Costa VF, et al
SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern P.1 (Gamma) infection in young and middle-aged patients admitted to the intensive care units of a single hospital in Salvador, northeast Brazil, February 2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00635.
PubMed Abstract available

SAEED BQ, Al-Shahrabi R, Alhaj SS, Alkokhardi ZM, et al
Side Effects and Perceptions Following Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00646.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMURA Y, Katano H, Nakajima N, Sato Y, et al
SARS-CoV-2 is localized in cardiomyocytes: a post-mortem biopsy case.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00647.
PubMed Abstract available

JACOB L, Koyanagi A, Smith L, Haro JM, et al
Prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 diagnosis in symptomatic patients followed in general practices in Germany between March 2020 and March 2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 8. pii: S1201-9712(21)00642.
PubMed Abstract available

BUTT AA, Nafady-Hego H, Chemaitelly H, Abou-Samra AB, et al
Outcomes Among Patients with Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infection After Vaccination: Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00639.
PubMed Abstract available

PIMENOFF VN, Bjornstedt M, Dillner J
Severe features during outbreak but low mortality observed immediately before and after a March-May Covid-19 outbreak in Stockholm, Sweden.: Mortality before, during and after a COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00637.
PubMed Abstract available

DIAZ-AROCUTIPA C, Melgar-Talavera B, Alvarado-Yarasca A, Saravia-Bartra MM, et al
Statins reduce mortality in patients with COVID-19: an updated meta-analysis of 147,824 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00636.
PubMed Abstract available

THANGARAJU P, B AK, Venkatesan S
Vigilance in selection of low-dose versus high-dose steroids in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;109:54-55.
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July 2021

CLARO F, Silva D, Rodriguez M, Rangel R, et al
IgG Antibody response to the Sputnik V vaccine: previous SARS-CoV-2 seropositive individuals might need just one vaccine dose.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 31. pii: S1201-9712(21)00626.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAU NVV, Nhan LNT, Nguyet LA, Tu NTK, et al
Absence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pre-pandemic plasma from children and adults in Vietnam.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00629.
PubMed Abstract available

PATINO LH, Ballesteros N, Munoz M, Castaneda S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 in transit: characterization of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Venezuelan migrants in Colombia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00624.
PubMed Abstract available

YARANAGULA SD, Koduri VKC
DimachkieSpectrum of Acute Neuropathy Associated with Covid-19: Clinical and electrophysiological study of 13 patients from a single center.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00621.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIR M, Yoseph H, Farisi ATA, Phie JKP, et al
Symptomatic Bradycardia in Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients: a Case Series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00625.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN YH, Fang CT, Huang YL
Effect of Non-lockdown Social Distancing and Testing-Contact Tracing During a COVID-19 Outbreak in Daegu, South Korea, February to April 2020: A Modeling Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00614.
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VELASQUEZ SR, Jacques L, Dalal J, Sestito P, et al
The toll of COVID-19 on African children: A descriptive analysis on the COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality among the pediatric population in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00616.
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PALOMBA E, Carrabba M, Zuglian G, Alagna L, et al
Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Relapse with Remdesivir and Neutralizing Antibodies Cocktail in a Patient with X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00619.
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PERKMANN T, Perkmann-Nagele N, Mucher P, Radakovics A, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00620.
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QUACH HL, Nguyen KC, Hoang NA, Pham TQ, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00600.
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ZANDI M, Behboudi E, Soltani S
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00611.
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PAUL E, Brown GW, Dechamps M, Kalk A, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00609.
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ILIC I, Stojanovic DU, Loncar G
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00610.
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AHMED S, Khan WA
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00606.
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ALBAHRANI S, AlBarraK A, Alghamdi OA, Abdullah Alghamdi M, et al
Safety and Reactogenicity of the ChAdOx1 (AZD1222) COVID-19 vaccine in Vaccinee in Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00608.
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BROTONS P, Perez-Arguello A, Launes C, Torrents F, et al
Validation and implementation of a direct RT-qPCR method for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection by using non-invasive saliva samples.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00607.
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MARCOLINO MS, Pires MC, Ramos LEF, Silva RT, et al
ABC2-SPH risk score for in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients: development, external validation and comparison with other available scores.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00605.
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GORDON PDMMV, McCarthy PDKA, Proctor PDJL, Hagedorn MBL, et al
Evaluating COVID-19 reporting data in the context of testing strategies across 31 LMICs.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)00599.
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KUMAR NP, Padmapriyadarsini C, Rajamanickam A, Bhavani PK, et al
BCG vaccination induces enhanced frequencies of dendritic cells and altered plasma levels of type I and type III interferons in elderly individuals.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00598.
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SIRIPURAPU G, Samad SA, Fatima S, Wig N, et al
SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF POST-COVID-19 ACANTHAMOEBIC ENCEPHALITIS.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00602.
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GERTLER M, Krause E, van Loon W, Krug N, et al
Self-collected oral, nasal and saliva samples yield sensitivity comparable to professional-collected oro-nasopharyngeal swabs in SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis among symptomatic outpatients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00601.
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LELI C, Matteo LD, Gotta F, Cornaglia E, et al
Performance of a SARS CoV-2 antigen rapid immunoassay in patients admitted to the Emergency Department.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00597.
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OKPALA OV, Dim CC, Ugwu CI, Onyemaechi S, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00596.
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ALSHUKAIRI AN, El-Kafrawy SA, Dada A, Yasir M, et al
Re-infection with different SARS-CoV-2 clade and prolonged viral shedding in a patient with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: SARS-CoV-2 Re-infection with different clade.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00592.
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RENISI G, Lombardi A, Massimo S, Alessandro I, et al
ANTERIOR UVEITIS ONSET AFTER BNT162b2 VACCINATION: IS THIS JUST A COINCIDENCE?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00591.
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LALWANI P, Salgado BB, Filho IVP, da Silva DSS, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and associated factors in Manaus, Brazil: baseline results from the DETECTCoV-19 cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00576.
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ALKOFIDE H, Almohaizeie A, Almuhaini S, Alotaibi B, et al
Tocilizumab and Systemic Corticosteroids in the Management of COVID-19 Patients:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00578.
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HUSNAYAIN A, Chuang TW, Fuad A, Su EC, et al
High variability in model performance of Google relative search volume in spatially clustered COVID-19 areas of the United States.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00587.
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YAMAGUCHI T, Shinagawa T, Kobata H, Nakagawa H, et al
Immunity against seasonal human coronavirus OC43 mitigates fatal deterioration of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00571.
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MARKEWITZ R, Torge A, Wandinger KP, Pauli D, et al
Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 RT-qPCR Ct values vis-a-vis anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from a high incidence region.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00570.
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DARCIS G, Bouquegneau A, Maes N, Thys M, et al
Long-term clinical follow up of patients suffering from moderate to severe COVID-19 infection: A monocentric prospective observational cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00572.
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TONIASSOA SCC, Fernandesa FS, Jovelevithsb D, Filhoc FFD, et al
Reduction in COVID-19 prevalence in health care workers in a university hospital in southern Brazil after the start of vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00582.
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CONNOR BA, Couto-Rodriguez M, Barrows JE, Gardner M, et al
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in a Vaccine Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Hospitalized Delta (B.1.617.2) Variant Case.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00586.
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IRWIN N, Murray L, Ozynski B, Richards GA, et al
nnAge significantly influences the sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antibody assays.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00585.
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NUNEZ-ZAPATA SF, Benites-Peralta B, Mayta-Tristan P, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, et al
High seroprevalence for SARS-CoV-2 infection in South America, but still not enough for heard immunity!
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00579.
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KIM JH, Roh YH, Ahn JG, Kim MY, et al
Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza epidemics disappearance in Korea during the 2020-2021 season of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00560.
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MALIK M, Kunze AC, Bahmer T, Herget-Rosenthal S, et al
SARS-CoV-2: Viral Loads of Exhaled Breath and Oronasopharyngeal Specimens in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00567.
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SOLDEVILA L, Valerio-Sallent L, Roure S, Perez-Quilez O, et al
Drug exposure may have a substantial influence on COVID-19 prognosis among residents of long-term care facilities: an exploratory analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00562.
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ALSHAMRANI MM, El-Saed A, Zunitan MA, Almulhem R, et al
Risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among healthcare workers working in a Large Tertiary Care Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00564.
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ELHARAKE JA, Galal B, Alqahtani SA, Kattan RF, et al
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Health Care Workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00559.
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JEGERLEHNER S, Suter-Riniker F, Jent P, Bittel P, et al
Diagnostic accuracy of a SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test in real-life clinical settings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00565.
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ROVIDA F, Cassaniti I, Percivalle E, Sarasini A, et al
Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care workers from Northern Italy based on antibody status: immune protection from secondary infection- A retrospective observational case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00558.
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MUCHELENG'ANGA LA, Telendiy V, Hamukale A, Shibemba AL, et al
COVID-19 and Sudden Unexpected Community Deaths in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa - A Medico-Legal Whole-Body Autopsy Case Series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;109:160-167.
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JACOB L, Koyanagi A, Smith L, Tanislav C, et al
Prevalence of and factors associated with long-term COVID-19 sick leave in working-age patients followed in general practices in Germany.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00552.
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June 2021

FERGUSON J, Murugesan K, Banaei N, Liu A, et al
Interferon-gamma release assay testing to assess COVID-19 vaccination response in a SARS-CoV-2 seronegative patient on rituximab: a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00542.
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W T, A A, A T, V V, et al
Evaluation of potassium peroxymonosulfate (MPS) efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 virus using RT-qPCR-based method.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00545.
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BALUSHI AA, AlShekaili J, Kindi MA, Ansari Z, et al
Immunological predictors of disease severity in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00546.
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HSU SH, Chang SH, Gross C, Wang SY, et al
Relative risks of Covid-19 fatality between the first and second waves of the pandemic in Ontario, Canada.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00548.
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BUNDGAARD JS, Raaschou-Pedersen DT, Todsen T, Ringgaard A, et al
Danish Citizen s Preferences for at-home Oropharyngeal/nasal SARS-CoV-2 Specimen Collection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00550.
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LASTRUCCI V, Bonaccorsi G, Forni S, D'Arienzo S, et al
The indirect impact of COVID-19 large-scale containment measures on the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in the elderly: a region-wide population-based study in Tuscany, Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00547.
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PANDIT A, Bhalani N, Bhushan BLS, Koradia P, et al
Corrigendum to "Efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon alfa-2b in moderate COVID-19: A phase II, randomized, controlled, open-label study" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 105, April 2021, Pages 516-521].
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00519.
PubMed

WIBOWO A, Pranata R, Lim MA, Akbar MR, et al
Endotheliopathy Marked by High von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Antigen in COVID-19 is Associated with Poor Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00540.
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KUMAR SHUKLA DA, Misra DS
Antiviral Effects of Ivermectin in COVID-19- Clinically Plausible.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00535.
PubMed

SPEECKAERT MM, Delanghe JR
The potential significance of vitamin D binding protein polymorphism in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00532.
PubMed

YAMAMOTO K, Suzuki M, Yamada G, Sudo T, et al
Corrigendum to "Utility of the antigen test for coronavirus disease 2019: factors influencing the prediction of the possibility of disease transmission" [Int J Infect Dis 104 (2021) 65-72].
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)00498.
PubMed

BRUNO A, de Mora D, Freire-Paspuel B, Rodriguez AS, et al
Analytical and clinical evaluation of a heat shock SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis method without RNA extraction for N and E genes RT-qPCR.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00526.
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KAMALADASA A, Gunasekara B, Jeewandara C, Jayathilaka D, et al
Comparison of two assays to detect IgG antibodies to the receptor binding domain of the SARSCoV2 as a surrogate marker for assessing neutralizing antibodies in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00520.
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ALHINAI ZA, Elsidig N
Countries with similar Covid-19 vaccination rates yet divergent outcomes: are all vaccines created equal?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00527.
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FW H, Tc L, Dt A, R L, et al
Is convalescent plasma futile in COVID-19? A Bayesian re-analysis of the RECOVERY randomised controlled trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00523.
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TANISALI G, Sozak A, Bulut AS, Sander TZ, et al
Effectiveness of different types of Masks in Aerosol Dispersion in SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00518.
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DUARTE CM, Jamil T, Gojobori T, Alam I, et al
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants requires urgent global coordination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00516.
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HIMWAZE CM, Telendiy V, Maate F, Mupeta S, et al
Post-mortem examination of Hospital Inpatient COVID-19 Deaths in Lusaka, Zambia - A Descriptive Whole-body Autopsy Series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;108:363-369.
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SONG G, Qiao W, Wang X, Yu X, et al
Association of lung ultrasound score with mortality and severity of COVID-19: A Meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00513.
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AKHMETZHANOV AR, Jung SM, Cheng HY, Thompson RN, et al
A hospital-related outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 associated with a novel variant Cal.20C (B.1.429) in Taiwan: transmission potential and outbreak containment under intensified contact tracing, January-February 2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00517.
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HANS L, Steegen K, Ketseoglou I, Mahlumba Z, et al
Preparing for the next pandemic: Lessons from rapid scale-up of SARS-CoV-2 testing in a South African high-throughput automated HIV molecular laboratory.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00508.
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MONEDERO-RECUERO I, Gegia M, Wares DF, S Chadha S, et al
Situational analysis of the 10 high drug resistant tuberculosis burden countries two years post-UNHLM declaration: progress and setbacks in a changing landscape.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00511.
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BOOGAARD LH, Sikkema RS, van Beek J, Brockhoff HJ, et al
A mixed methods approach to elucidate SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes and clustering in outbreaks in native workers and labour migrants in the fruit and vegetable packaging industry in South Holland, the Netherlands, May to July 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00510.
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KASPERSEN KA, Greve T, Nielsen KJ, Jespersen S, et al
Symptoms reported by SARS-CoV-2 seropositive and seronegative healthcare and administrative employees in Denmark from May to August 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00506.
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GUZMAN NA, De la Hoz Restrepo F, Serrano-Coll H, Gastelbondo B, et al
Using serological studies to assess COVID-19 infection fatality rate in developing countries. A case study from one Colombian department.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00507.
PubMed

VALLEJO-JANETA AP, Morales-Jadan D, Freire-Paspuel B, Lozada T, et al
COVID-19 outbreaks at shelters for women victims of gender-based violence from Ecuador.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00501.
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MEDINA N, Alastruey-Izquierdo A, Bonilla O, Ortiz B, et al
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care in Guatemala.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00500.
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PORTO MH, Castro B, Diaz Z, Pedroso Y, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection in properly vaccinated healthcare workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00499.
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DIAZ Y, Ortiz A, Weeden A, Castillo D, et al
SARS-CoV-2 reinfection with a virus harboring mutation in the Spike and the Nucleocapsid proteins in Panama.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00493.
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CHEN S, Zheng T, Wang S, Yu Y, et al
Association between risk of VTE and mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00494.
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YEN MY, Yen YF, Chen SY, Lee TI, et al
Learning from the past: Taiwan's responses to COVID-19 versus SARS.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 4. pii: S1201-9712(21)00490.
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LI X, Yin Y, Pang L, Xu S, et al
Colloidal gold immunochromatographic assay (GICA) is an effective screening method for identifying detectable anti-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00484.
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MAYANSKIY N, Brzhozovskaya E, Fedorova N, Lebedin Y, et al
Parallel detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and nucleocapsid antigen in nasopharyngeal specimens from a COVID-19 patient screening cohort.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00486.
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KINOSHITA M, Sato K, Vellingiri B, Green SJ, et al
Inverse association between hypertension treatment and COVID-19 prevalence in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00474.
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TOCZYLOWSKI K, Jackowska K, Lewandowski D, Kurylonek S, et al
Rotavirus gastroenteritis in children hospitalized in northeastern Poland in 2006-2020: severity, seasonal trends, and impact of immunization.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00473.
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MOLINA GA, Ayala AV, Endara SA, Aguayo WG, et al
Ecuador and Covid-19, A Pandemic we won't be able to run away from.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00480.
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GREUEL S, Ihlow J, Dragomir MP, Streit S, et al
COVID-19: Autopsy findings in six patients between 26 and 46 years of age.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00472.
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PETERSEN E, Schlagenhauf P, Lee SS, Blumberg L, et al
Mandatory immunization against SARS-CoV-2 of athletes, companions and supporters for the Tokyo Olympics.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;108:156-158.
PubMed

RAGHAV K, Anand S, Gothwal A, Singh P, et al
Underreporting of race/ethnicity in COVID-19 research.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00479.
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CAMELENA F, Poncin T, Dudoignon E, Salmona M, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00477.
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LEIXNER G, Voill-Glaninger A, Bonner E, Kreil A, et al
Evaluation of the AMP SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test in a Hospital Setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00466.
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NG DC, Tan KK, Ling C, Ali MM, et al
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children with COVID-19 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00476.
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KAMSTRUP P, Sivapalan P, Eklof J, Hoyer N, et al
Hydroxychloroquine as a primary prophylactic agent against sars-cov-2 infection: a cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00478.
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May 2021

HIROTSU Y, Sugiura H, Maejima M, Hayakawa M, et al
Comparison of Roche and Lumipulse quantitative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test performance using automated systems for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(21)00470.
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LIM AY, Cheong HK, Oh YJ, Lee JK, et al
Modeling the early temporal dynamics of viral load in respiratory tract specimens of COVID-19 patients in Incheon, the Republic of Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00465.
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YOUSEFINAGHANI S, Dara R, Mubareka S, Papadopoulos A, et al
An Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine Sentiments and Opinions on Twitter.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00462.
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PAGNESI M, Inciardi RM, Lombardi CM, Agostoni P, et al
Determinants of the protective effect of glucocorticoids on mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: Insights from the Cardio-COVID-Italy multicenter study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00458.
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UMEMURA Y, Mitsuyama Y, Minami K, Nishida T, et al
Efficacy and safety of nintedanib for pulmonary fibrosis in severe pneumonia induced by Coronavirus disease 2019: An interventional study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00456.
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ARMINANZAS C, Arnaiz de Las Revillas F, Gutierrez Cuadra M, Arnaiz A, et al
USEFULNESS OF THE COVID-GRAM AND CURB-65 SCORES FOR PREDICTING SEVERITY IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00450.
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RUBIO CP, Franco-Martinez L, Resalt CS, Torres-Cantero A, et al
Evaluation of different sample treatments options in a simple and safe procedure for the detection of SARS-COV-2 in saliva.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00455.
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LEE H, Noh E, Jeon H, Nam EW, et al
Association between the traffic level from other areas and the COVID-19 prevalence at the provincial levels in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00457.
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AHMAD F, Ahmed A, Rajendraprasad SS, Loranger A, et al
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults: A Rare Sequela of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00452.
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LUKITO AA, Widysanto A, Lemuel TAY, Prasetya IB, et al
Candesartan as a tentative treatment for COVID-19: a prospective non-randomized open-label study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00420.
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NAGANO H, Takada D, Shin JH, Morishita T, et al
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BABU GR, Sundaresan R, Athreya S, Akhtar J, et al
The burden of active infection and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in the general population: Results from a statewide sentinel-based population survey in Karnataka, India.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00445.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMICI M, Zuppi P, Lorenzini P, Scarnecchia L, et al
The role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a key pathogenic factor and a biomarker for severe pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00444.
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MURHEKAR MV, Bhatnagar T, Thangaraj JWV, Saravanakumar V, et al
SARS-CoV-2 sero-prevalence among general population and healthcare workers in India, December 2020 - January 2021.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00442.
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NIELSEN KJ, Vestergaard JM, Schlunssen V, Bonde JP, et al
Day by day symptoms following positive and negative PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised health-care workers: a 90-day follow-up study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00434.
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KIM J, Gomez REG, Hong K, Yum S, et al
The changing influenza activity in the Southern hemisphere countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00441.
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Non-ABO red cell antibodies and risk of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00440.
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A simplified alternative diagnostic algorithm for SARS-CoV-2 suspected symptomatic patients and confirmed close contacts (asymptomatic): A consensus of Latin American experts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00412.
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HAMMER CC, Boender TS, Thomas DR
Social media for field epidemiologists (#SoMe4epis): How to use Twitter during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00437.
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SASIKALA M, Shashidhar J, Deepika G, Ravikanth V, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00436.
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VICENTI I, Gatti F, Scaggiante R, Boccuto A, et al
Single-dose BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine significantly boosts neutralizing antibody response in health care workers recovering from asymptomatic or mild natural SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00435.
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HAYER J, Kasapic D, Zemmrich C
Real-world clinical performance of commercial SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests in suspected COVID-19: A systematic meta-analysis of available data as per November 20, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00431.
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ALSHUKAIRI AN, Tolah AM, Dada A, Al-Tawfiq JA, et al
Test-based De-isolation in COVID-19 Immunocompromised patients: Ct value versus SARS-CoV-2 viral cultures.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00429.
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FATTEH N, Sutherland GE, Santos RG, Zeidan R, et al
Association of Hypothermia with Increased Mortality Rate in SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00433.
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MUMOLI N, Evangelista I, Colombo A, Conte G, et al
Transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery (TIPIC) syndrome in a patient with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00418.
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JASPARD M, Sow MS, Juchet S, Diendere E, et al
Clinical presentation, outcomes and factors associated with mortality: a prospective study from three COVID-19 referral care centers in West Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00425.
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MARTHA JW, Pranata R, Lim MA, Wibowo A, et al
Active Prescription of Low-dose Aspirin During or Prior to Hospitalization and Mortality in COVID-19 - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Adjusted Effect Estimates.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00417.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAQOUT A, Daghfal J, Alaqad I, Hussein SAN, et al
The initial impact of a national BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00422.
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CUCUNAWANGSIH C, Wijaya RS, Lugito NPH, Suriapranata I, et al
Post-vaccination COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers at Siloam Teaching Hospital, Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00421.
PubMed Abstract available

SMAGHI BS, Collins J, Dagina R, Hiawalyer G, et al
Barriers and enablers experienced by health care workers in swabbing for COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea: a multi-methods cross-sectional study, November - December 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00390.
PubMed Abstract available

DE SIQUEIRA IC, Camelier AA, Maciel EAP, Nonaka CKV, et al
Early detection of P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a cluster of cases in Salvador, Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00411.
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WANNIGAMA DL, Amarasiri M, Hurst C, Phattharapornjaroen P, et al
Tracking COVID-19 with wastewater to understand asymptomatic transmission.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00406.
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WU J, Chen X, Gong L, Huo S, et al
Epidemiological and clinical features of SARS-CoV-2 cluster infection in Anhui Province, Eastern China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00376.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG X, Jiang M, Yang J
Potential value of circulating endothelial cells for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 6. pii: S1201-9712(21)00402.
PubMed Abstract available

SUZUKI T, Kutsuna S, Saito S, Kawashima A, et al
Clinical course of alopecia after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 4. pii: S1201-9712(21)00400.
PubMed

BEZERRA ALVES JG, Natal Figueiroa J, Urquia ML
Impact of COVID-19 on immunization of Brazilian infants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 4. pii: S1201-9712(21)00401.
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PENA M, Ampuero M, Garces C, Gaggero A, et al
Performance of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test compared with real-time RT-PCR in asymptomatic individuals.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00399.
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CAVALCANTE PINTO V JUNIOR, Moura LFWG, Cavalcante RC, Rubens Costa Lima J, et al
Prevalence of COVID-19 in children, adolescents, and adults in remote education situation in the city of Fortaleza - Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 May 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00398.
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HAUSDORFF WP, Flores J
Hausdorff and Flores Author Reply to Letter to the Editor by Prof G. Bauer (THEIJID-D-21-00652).
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;106:78.
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BONILLA-ALDANA DK, Jimenez-Diaz SD, Arango-Duque JS, Aguirre-Florez M, et al
Reply to "Misconceptions and misinformation about bats and viruses".
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;106:197-198.
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April 2021

NASIRI M, Khodadadi J, Molaei S
Does vitamin D serum level affect prognosis of COVID-19 patients?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00395.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN E, Buchy P
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 should be included in childhood vaccination programs.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00394.
PubMed

CASTRO ABREU PINTO T, Silva Costa N, Andrade Oliveira LM
The World Meningitis Day and the WHO roadmap to defeat bacterial meningitis in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00382.
PubMed

GERHARDS C, Thiaucourt M, Kittel M, Becker C, et al
Longitudinal assessment of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody dynamics and clinical features following convalescent from COVID-19 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00392.
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LUO C, Liu M, Li Q, Zheng X, et al
Dynamic changes and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM antibodies: multiple factors-based analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 28. pii: S1201-9712(21)00389.
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SONG Y, Chen C, Wang Y, Zhang J, et al
Early and consecutive RT-PCR tests with both oropharyngeal swabs and sputum could improve testing yield for patients with COVID-19: An Observation Cohort Study in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00388.
PubMed Abstract available

SORIANO V, de Mendoza C, Gomez-Gallego F, Corral O, et al
Third wave of COVID-19 in Madrid, Spain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00386.
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AZNAR ML, Espinosa-Pereiro J, Saborit N, Jove N, et al
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis management in Spain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00387.
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SEVILLANO G, Ortega-Paredes D, Loaiza K, Zurita-Salinas C, et al
Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection within the same clade in Ecuador: A case study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00385.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-MAANI A, Al Wahaibi A, Al-Sooti J, Al Abri B, et al
The role of supporting services in driving SARS-CoV-2 transmission within healthcare settings: a multicenter seroprevalence study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00383.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUZZONE B, De Pace V, Caligiuri P, Ricucci V, et al
Comparative diagnostic performance of different rapid antigen detection tests for COVID-19 in the real-world hospital setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00384.
PubMed Abstract available

LAGI F, Trevisan S, Piccica M, Graziani L, et al
Use of the FebriDx point-of-care test for the exclusion of SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis in a population with acute respiratory infection during the second (COVID-19) wave in Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00377.
PubMed Abstract available

LACAP EM JR, Varghese A, Khamis F, Bahrani MA, et al
Development and Validation of CoV19-OM Intensive Care Unit Score: An Early ICU Identification for Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Patients from a Retrospective Cohort Study in Oman.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00381.
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D'ABRAMO A, Vita S, Maffongelli G, Mariano A, et al
Prolonged and severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients under B-cell-depleting drug successfully treated: a tailored approach.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00380.
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RADULESCU A, Istrate A, Flonta M, Lupse M, et al
Antibody and viral RNA kinetics in SARS-CoV2 infected patients admitted in a Romanian University Hospital of Infectious Diseases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00379.
PubMed Abstract available

CRUZ C, White NJ
COVID-19 chemoprevention.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00356.
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LEBOURGEOIS S, Storto A, Gout B, Le Hingrat Q, et al
Performance Evaluation of the QIAstat-Dx(R) Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00378.
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LEDNICKY JA, Lauzardo M, Alam MM, Elbadry MA, et al
Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 from the air in a car driven by a COVID patient with mild illness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00375.
PubMed Abstract available

NEKLUDOVA GV, Avdeev SN, Tsareva NA, Trushenko NV, et al
Using TAPSE as a predictor of poor prognosis of COVID-19: is it enough?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)00368.
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AL-SAKKAF E, Ghaleb Y, Al-Dabis E, Qairan M, et al
First COVID-19 Cases with High Secondary Infection among Health Workers, Sana'a Capital, April 2020: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)00333.
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ARNAUD DE, Apoline SK, Risgou OA, Lucien DD, et al
Predictors of severe hypoxemia among COVID-19 patients in Burkina Faso (West Africa): findings from hospital based cross-sectional study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00318.
PubMed Abstract available

OSMAN W, Al Fahdi F, Khamis F, Salmi IA, et al
Serum Calcium and Vitamin D levels correlation with severity of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients in Royal Hospital, Oman.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00361.
PubMed Abstract available

SUGHAYER MA, Mansour A, Al Nuirat A, Souan L, et al
Dramatic Rise of Seroprevalence Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Healthy Blood Donors: The evolution of a Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00371.
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BIRLUTIU V, Feiereisz AI, Oprinca G, Dobritoiu S, et al
Cutaneous manifestations associated with anosmia, ageusia and enteritis in SARS-CoV-2 infection - a possible pattern? Observational study and review of the literature.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00370.
PubMed Abstract available

SIAMI Z, Aghajanian S, Mansouri S, Mokhames Z, et al
Effect of Ammonium Chloride in addition to standard of care in outpatients and hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00354.
PubMed Abstract available

CAPUTO V, Bax C, Colantoni L, Peconi C, et al
Comparative analysis of antigen and molecular tests for the detection of Sars-CoV-2 and related variants: a study on 4266 samples.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00359.
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HANSEN T, Titze U, Kulamadayil-Heidenreich NSA, Glombitza S, et al
First case of postmortem study in a patient vaccinated against SARS CoV2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00364.
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KADALI RAK, Janagama R, Peruru S, Malayala SV, et al
Side effects of BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine: A randomized, cross-sectional study with detailed self-reported symptoms from healthcare workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00358.
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AIELLO A, Fard SN, Petruccioli E, Petrone L, et al
Spike is the most recognized antigen in the whole-blood platform in both acute and convalescent COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00344.
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SEET RCS, Quek AML, Ooi DSQ, Sengupta S, et al
Positive impact of oral hydroxychloroquine and povidone-iodine throat spray for COVID-19 prophylaxis: an open-label randomized trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00345.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHLER K, Jung N, Oberthuer A
Is it all MIS-C? - Unusual findings in a series of nine German patients with multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) after SARS-CoV2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 14. pii: S1201-9712(21)00355.
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ROEST S, Brugts JJ, van Kampen JJA, von der Thusen JH, et al
COVID-19-related myocarditis post-heart transplantation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00324.
PubMed Abstract available

GHAFARI M, Kadivar A, Katzourakis A
Excess deaths associated with the Iranian COVID-19 epidemic: A province-level analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00326.
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INABA M, Higashimoto Y, Toyama Y, Horiguchi T, et al
Diagnostic accuracy of LAMP versus PCR over the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00329.
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HU B, Ning P, Qiu J, Tao V, et al
Modeling the complete spatiotemporal spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in mainland China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00332.
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METTLER SK, Park J, Ozbek O, Mettler LK, et al
Diagnostic Serial Interval as an Indicator for Effectiveness of Contact Tracing in the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Simulation Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00340.
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OULHAJ A, Alsuwaidi AR, Suliman A, Gasmelseed H, et al
Admission levels of Soluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) Associate with Development of Severe Complications in Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00337.
PubMed Abstract available

MAKHOUL K, Shukha Y, Abu Hanna L, Nitecki S, et al
A Case of Rapidly Progressive Upper Limb Ischemic Necrosis in a Patient with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00334.
PubMed Abstract available

MORRIS CR, Iyer S
Reply to Letter to the Editor regarding hospital-based triage travel screens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00327.
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DEWI R, Kaswandani N, Karyanti MR, Setyant DB, et al
Mortality in children with COVID-19: Lessons learned from a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00330.
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SCHADE W, Reimer V, Seipenbusch M, Willer U, et al
Viral aerosol transmission of COVID-19 from simulated human emission in a concert hall.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00339.
PubMed Abstract available

WU Q, Hou X, Li H, Guo J, et al
A Follow-Up Study of Respiratory and Physical Functions After Discharge in re-detectable positive SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid results in Recovered COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00331.
PubMed Abstract available

JAWADE K, Sinha AY, Bhagat S, Bhowmick S, et al
A novel ORF-1a based SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR assay to resolve inconclusive samples.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00317.
PubMed Abstract available

GABOR JJ, Kreidenweiss A, Weber S, Salama M, et al
A call to caution when hydroxychloroquine is given to elderly COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00320.
PubMed Abstract available

SUEN YT, Chan RCH, Wong EMY
An Exploratory Study of Factors Associated with Difficulties in Accessing HIV Services During COVID-19 among Chinese Gay and Bisexual Men in Hong Kong.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00316.
PubMed Abstract available

GOUVEA-REIS FA, Borja LS, Dias PO, Silva DCS, et al
SARS-CoV-2 among inmates over 60 years of age during a COVID-19 outbreak in a penitentiary complex in Brazil: positive health outcomes despite high prevalence.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00298.
PubMed Abstract available

OLLIARO P, Torreele E
Managing the risks of making the wrong diagnosis: First, do no harm.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00315.
PubMed Abstract available

XUE L, Jing S, Sun W, Liu M, et al
Evaluating the impact of the travel ban within mainland China on the epidemic of the COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 7. pii: S1201-9712(21)00306.
PubMed Abstract available

FENG YF, Wang KP, Mo JG, Xu YH, et al
The spatiotemporal trend of renal involvement in COVID-19: a pooled analysis of 17,134 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00300.
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JI Y, Shao J, Tao B, Song H, et al
Are we ready to deal with a global COVID-19 pandemic? Rethinking countries' capacity based on the Global Health Security Index.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00307.
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LAGIER JC, Amrane S, Mailhe M, Gainnier M, et al
High-flow oxygen therapy in elderly patients infected with SARS-CoV2 with a contraindication for transfer to an intensive care unit: a preliminary report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00305.
PubMed Abstract available

GREENKY D, Linam M, Yaffee A, Costello B, et al
Response to "Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Pediatric Healthcare Workers (pHCWs)".
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00310.
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TRACHOOTHAM D, Thongyen S, Lam-Ubol A, Chotechuang N, et al
Simultaneously Complete but Not Partial Taste and Smell Losses were Associated with SAR-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00301.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUER G
Comment to the manuscript by William P. Hausdorff and Jorge Flores: Low-dose and oral exposure to SARS-CoV-2 may help us understand and prevent severe COVID-19, IJID 103 (2021) 37-41.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00302.
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MICHOTTE N, Allard S, Payen MC, Dauby N, et al
Aortic thrombosis in a patient with COVID-19-associated hyperinflammatory syndrome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00299.
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UDWADIA ZF, Barkate H, Patil S, Rangwala S, et al
Response to the comments received on article "Efficacy and safety of favipiravir, an oral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor, in mild-to-moderate COVID-19: A randomized, comparative, open-label, multicenter, phase 3 clinical trial" by Udwadia et a
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;105:686-687.
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AL MOHAJER M, Panthagani KM, Lasco T, Lembcke B, et al
Association between universal face shield in a quaternary care center and reduction of SARS-COV2 infections among healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;105:252-255.
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PUECHMAILLE SJ, Ar Gouilh M, Dechmann D, Fenton B, et al
Misconceptions and misinformation about bats and viruses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;105:606-607.
PubMed

ZHOU F, Zhou XH
Confusion about the definition of imported cases in the early stage of the epidemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021;105:413.
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March 2021

WANG Z, Wang Y, Yang Z, Wu H, et al
The use of non-invasive ventilation in COVID-19: a systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00296.
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NAGANO H, Takada D, Shin JH, Morishita T, et al
Hospitalization of mild cases of community-acquired pneumonia decreased more than severe ones during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00292.
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NACHEGA JB, Maeurer M, Sam-Agudu NA, Chakaya J, et al
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine and Potential Cross-Protection against SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Assumptions, Knowns, Unknowns and Need for Developing an Accurate Scientific Evidence Base.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00279.
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FOURNIER PE, Colson P, Levasseur A, Devaux CA, et al
Emergence and outcome of the SARS-CoV-2 "Marseille-4" variant.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00286.
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DENNISON D, Khabori MA, Mamari SA, Aurelio A, et al
Circulating activated neutrophils in COVID-19: an independent predictor for mechanical ventilation and death.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00284.
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VELAVAN TP, Meyer CG, Esen M, Kremsner PG, et al
COVID-19 and Syndemic challenges in 'Battling the Big Three': HIV, TB and malaria.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00289.
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CHEW NWS, Cheong C, Kong G, Phua K, et al
An Asia-Pacific study on healthcare worker's perception and willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00287.
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KNIPPER M, Sedas AC, Keshavjee S, Abbara A, et al
The need for protecting and enhancing TB health policies and services for forcibly displaced and migrant populations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00265.
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NYASULU JCY, Munthali RJ, Nyondo-Mipando AL, Pandya H, et al
COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi: Did public social-political events gatherings contribute to its first wave local transmission?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00273.
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BARRY M, Althabit N, Akkielah L, AlMohaya A, et al
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in a MERS-CoV Referral Hospital during the Peak of the Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00276.
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MACINTYRE CR, Nguyen PY, Chughtai AA, Trent M, et al
Mask use, risk mitigation behaviours and pandemic fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic in five cities in Australia, the UK and USA: a cross-sectional survey.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00274.
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NACHEGA JB, Kapata N, Sam-Agudu NA, Decloedt EH, et al
Minimizing the Impact of the Triple Burden of COVID-19, Tuberculosis and HIV on Health Services in sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00256.
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LISEWSKI AM
Interim estimates in null models of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00268.
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ZUMLA A, Chakaya J, Khan M, Fatima R, et al
World Tuberculosis Day 2021 Theme - 'THE CLOCK IS TICKING' - and the world is running out of time to deliver the United Nations General Assembly commitments to End TB due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00264.
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MBOUMBA BOUASSA RS, Veyer D, Pere H, Belec L, et al
Analytical performances of the point-of-care SIENNA COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein in nasopharyngeal swabs: A prospective evaluation during the COVID-19 second wave in France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00269.
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MURAI Y, Kawasuji H, Takegoshi Y, Kaneda M, et al
A case of COVID-19 diagnosed with favipiravir induced drug fever based on positive drug-induced lymphocyte stimulation test.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00266.
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GABBRIELLI M, Gandolfo C, Anichini G, Candelori T, et al
How long can SARS-CoV-2 persist in human corpses?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00270.
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EL-SAED A, Alshamrani MM
RE: COVID-19 and healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00247.
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ECOCHARD R, Wimba P, Bengehya J, Bianga PK, et al
The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening the health crisis in South Kivu.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00261.
PubMed Abstract available

FATIMA R, Akhtar N, Yaqoob A, D Harries A, et al
Building better tuberculosis control systems in a post-COVID world: learning from Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00244.
PubMed Abstract available

ABRAHA HE, Gessesse Z, Gebrecherkos T, Kebede Y, et al
Clinical Features and Risk Factors Associated with Morbidity and Mortality Among COVID-19 Patients in Northern Ethiopia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00255.
PubMed Abstract available

ALKINDI S, Elsadek RA, Al-Madhani A, Al-Musalhi M, et al
Impact of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on vasooclusive crisis in patients with sickle cell anaemia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOLAMI M, Khamis AH, Ho SB
Response to "RE: COVID-19 and healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis."
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00252.
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NISAR MI, Ansari N, Khalid F, Amin M, et al
Serial population-based sero-surveys for COVID-19 in two neighborhoods of Karachi, Pakistan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00258.
PubMed Abstract available

NOUSHAD M, Al-Saqqaf ISA
COVID-19: Is herd immunity, the only option for fragile Yemen?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00248.
PubMed Abstract available

ZINELLU A, Paliogiannis P, Carru C, Mangoni AA, et al
Serum amyloid A concentrations, COVID-19 severity and mortality: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00243.
PubMed Abstract available

NTOUMI F, Mapanguy CCM, Tomazatos A, Pallerla SR, et al
Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the Republic of Congo.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00254.
PubMed Abstract available

BASARAN S, Simsek-Yavuz S, Mese S, Cagatay A, et al
The effect of tocilizumab, anakinra, and prednisolone on antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 in patients with COVID-19: A prospective cohort study with multivariate analysis of factors affecting the antibody response.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00249.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG M, Zhang H, Cai J
Coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy - letter to the editor.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00245.
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MORRIS CR, Sullivan P, Mantus G, Sanchez T, et al
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Pediatric Healthcare Workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00234.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARO DF, Diella L, Fabrizio C, Sulpasso R, et al
Peculiar clinical presentation of COVID- 19 and predictors of mortality in the elderly: a Multicentre Retrospective Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00239.
PubMed Abstract available

SAHU S, Ditiu L, Singh Sachdeva K, Zumla A, et al
Recovering from the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Accelerating to Achieving the United Nations General Assembly Tuberculosis Targets.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00164.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAKAYA J, Khan M, Ntoumi F, Aklillu E, et al
Global Tuberculosis Report 2020 - Reflections on the Global TB burden, treatment and prevention efforts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00193.
PubMed Abstract available

MATHEVET I, Ost K, Traverson L, Zinszer K, et al
Accounting for health inequities in the design of contact tracing interventions: a rapid review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00227.
PubMed Abstract available

KIZNY GORDON A, Marais B, Walker TM, Sintchenko V, et al
Clinical and public health utility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole genome sequencing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00200.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUER G
The potential significance of high avidity IgG for protective immunity towards SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00072.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDIT A, Bhalani N, Bhushan BLS, Koradia P, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Pegylated Interferon alfa-2b in Moderate COVID-19: A phase II, randomized, controlled, open-label study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00232.
PubMed Abstract available

PETRONE L, Petruccioli E, Vanini V, Cuzzi G, et al
Coinfection of tuberculosis and COVID-19 limits the ability to in vitro respond to SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00176.
PubMed Abstract available

TIBERI S, Vjecha MJ, Zumla A, Galvin J, et al
Accelerating development of new shorter TB treatment regimens in anticipation of a resurgence of multi-drug resistant TB due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00153.
PubMed Abstract available

TEN-CATEN F, Gonzalez-Dias P, Castro I, Ogava RLT, et al
In-depth Analysis of Laboratory Parameters Reveals the Interplay Between Sex, Age and Systemic Inflammation in Individuals with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00233.
PubMed Abstract available

KOCK R, Michel AL, Yeboah-Manu D, Azhar EI, et al
Zoonotic tuberculosis - The changing landscape.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00177.
PubMed Abstract available

NETO FL, Salzstein GA, Cortez AL, Bastos TL, et al
Comparative Assessment of Mortality Risk Factors Between Admission and Follow-up Models Among Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00230.
PubMed Abstract available

ALISHAQ M, Jeremijenko A, Nafady-Hego H, Al Ajmi JA, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Mortuary and Cemetery Workers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00229.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Q, Dong W, Yang K, Ren Z, et al
Temporal and spatial analysis of COVID-19 transmission in China and its influencing factors.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00231.
PubMed Abstract available

KAYA H, Kaji M, Usuda D
Soluble interleukin-2 receptor levels on admission associated with mortality in coronavirus disease 2019.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00228.
PubMed Abstract available

WUNGU CDK, Khaerunnisa S, Putri EAC, Hidayati HB, et al
Meta-analysis of cardiac markers for predictive factors on severity and mortality of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00225.
PubMed Abstract available

SORIANO V, Ganado-Pinilla P, Sanchez-Santos M, Gomez-Gallego F, et al
Main Differences Between the First and Second Waves of COVID-19 in Madrid, Spain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00201.
PubMed Abstract available

CALISTRI P, Amato L, Puglia I, Cito F, et al
Infection sustained by lineage B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 is characterised by longer persistence and higher viral RNA loads in nasopharyngeal swabs.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00210.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN AX, Ritter M, Bakhoum MF
Bilateral cotton wool spots after ambulatory COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00205.
PubMed

MONDI A, Lorenzini P, Castilletti C, Gagliardini R, et al
Risk and predictive factors of prolonged viral RNA shedding in upper respiratory specimens in a large cohort of COVID-19 patients admitted in an Italian Reference Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00203.
PubMed Abstract available

BERNAS SN, Baldauf H, Wendler S, Heidenreich F, et al
CCR5Delta32 mutations do not determine COVID-19 disease course.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00195.
PubMed Abstract available

WIBOWO A, Pranata R, Akbar MR, Purnomowati A, et al
The Prognostic Performance of Troponin in COVID-19: A Diagnostic Meta-analysis and Meta-regression.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00199.
PubMed Abstract available

LINTON NM, Akhmetzhanov AR, Nishiura H
Localized end-of-outbreak determination for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): examples from clusters in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00192.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

BOUDJELAL M, Almajed F, Salman AM, Alharbi NK, et al
COVID-19 Vaccines: Global Challenges and Prospects Forum Recommendations.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00179.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHTA RM, Bansal S, Bysani S, Kalpakam H, et al
A shorter symptom-onset to remdesivir treatment (SORT) interval is associated with a lower mortality in moderate-to-severe COVID-19: a real-world analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00178.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMADHI MA, Abdulrahman A, Sharaf SA, AlSaad D, et al
The high prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection reveals the silent spread of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00186.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-MEDRANO F, Perez-Jacoiste Asin MA, Fernandez-Ruiz M, Carretero O, et al
Combination therapy with tocilizumab and corticosteroids for aged patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: a single-center retrospective study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00185.
PubMed Abstract available

BYEON KH, Kim DW, Kim J, Choi BY, et al
Factors Affecting the Survival of Early COVID-19 Patients in South Korea: An Observational Study based on the Korean National Health Insurance Big Data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00187.
PubMed Abstract available

GILI A, Paggi R, Russo C, Cenci E, et al
Evaluation of automated test Lumipulse(R) G SARS-CoV-2 antigen assay for detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein (NP) in nasopharyngeal swabs for community and population screening.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00184.
PubMed Abstract available

LU G, Muller O, Li Y
Imported covid-19 cases: a hot topic with a lack of a clear definition.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00167.
PubMed

BENNASRALLAH C, Zemni I, Dhouib W, Sriha H, et al
Factors Associated with a prolonged negative conversion of viral RNA in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00175.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ A, Arrizabalaga M, Fernandez-Baca V, Lainez MP, et al
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody among healthcare workers in a university hospital in Mallorca, Spain, during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(21)00190.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH V, Upadhyay P, Reddy J, Granger J, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Co-Infections: Incidence of Viral and Bacterial Co-Pathogens.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANCO-PAREDES C, Suarez JA, Henao-Martinez AF
Correspondence Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Should Precede Requiring Travelers Proof of Vaccination.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00147.
PubMed

PETERSEN E, Lucey D, Blumberg L, Kramer LD, et al
Answer to Paredes et al. commenting on "COVID-19 vaccines under the International Health Regulations - We must use the WHO International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis".
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00162.
PubMed

HOANG VT
Comment to Sands et al: No clinical benefit in mortality associated with hydroxychloroquine treatment in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S1201-9712(21)00165.
PubMed

DUGAS M, Grote-Westrick T, Vollenberg R, Lorentzen E, et al
Less severe course of COVID-19 is associated with elevated levels of antibodies against seasonal human coronaviruses OC43 and HKU1 (HCoV OC43, HCoV HKU1).
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00171.
PubMed Abstract available

VETTER M, Kaufmann MD, Neurath MF, Kremer AE, et al
Purple Urine in a Patient after Recovery from a SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 23. pii: S1201-9712(21)00169.
PubMed

MUNOZ M, Patino LH, Ballesteros N, Paniz-Mondolfi A, et al
Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 genome diversity circulating in South American countries: signatures of potentially emergent lineages?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00159.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAJO K, Nishiura H
Transmissibility of asymptomatic COVID-19: Data from Japanese clusters.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00151.
PubMed Abstract available

NG JKC, Ngai JCL, Ng SSS, Hui DSC, et al
Collection of Lower Respiratory Specimen by Bronchoscopy for Diagnosis of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00152.
PubMed Abstract available

CYPRIAN F, Sohail MU, Abdelhafez I, Salman S, et al
SARS-CoV-2-Immune-Microbiome Interaction: Lessons from Respiratory Viral Infections.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00156.
PubMed Abstract available

SHANKAR H, Champati Ray PK
GIS-Based Analysis of COVID-19 Cases in India during Pre-lockdown, Lockdown and Unlock Phases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00157.
PubMed Abstract available

BUTTERFIELD TR, Bruce-Mowatt A, Phillips YZR, Brown N, et al
Assessment of Commercial SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Assays, Jamaica.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00145.
PubMed Abstract available

THOMMES L, Burkert FR, Ottl KW, Goldin D, et al
Comparative evaluation of four SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests in hospitalized patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00138.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG E, Isonaka S, Yang H, Salce E, et al
Tocilizumab Treatment in Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Observational Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00143.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI YJ, Park MJ, Park SJ, Hong D, et al
Types of COVID-19 clusters and their relationship with social distancing in Seoul Metropolitan area in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 17. pii: S1201-9712(21)00144.
PubMed Abstract available

TWOREK A, Jaron K, Uszynska-Kaluza B, Rydzewski A, et al
Convalescent plasma treatment is associated with lower mortality and better outcomes in high risk COVID-19 patients - propensity score matched case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00140.
PubMed Abstract available

MAYNARD S, Ros-Soto J, Chaidos A, Innes A, et al
The role of ibrutinib in COVID-19 hyperinflammation: a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00142.
PubMed

MUMOLI N, Florian C, Cei M, Evangelista I, et al
Palliative care in a COVID-19 Internal Medicine Ward: a preliminary report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00139.
PubMed

DAVIDO B, Gautier S, Riom I, Landowski S, et al
First wave of COVID-19 in hospital staff members of a tertiary care hospital in the greater Paris area: surveillance and risk factors study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00141.
PubMed Abstract available

MEDISETTY MK, Patel A, Pujari S
Letter to the editor on "Efficacy and Safety of Favipiravir, an Oral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Inhibitor, in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized, Comparative, Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase 3 Clinical Trial" by Udwadia Z et al.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00121.
PubMed

AL SULAIMAN KA, Al Juhani OA, Eljaaly K, Alharbi AA, et al
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Multicenter Cohort Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 15. pii: S1201-9712(21)00123.
PubMed Abstract available

ORTIZ-PRADO E, Rivera-Olivero IA, Freire-Paspuel B, Lowe R, et al
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 at the core of voluntary collective isolation: Lessons from the indigenous populations living in the Amazon region in Ecuador.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00125.
PubMed Abstract available

DE LA CALLE C, Lopez-Medrano F, Pablos JL, Lora-Tamayo J, et al
Effectiveness of anakinra for tocilizumab-refractory severe COVID-19. A single centre retrospective comparative study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00127.
PubMed Abstract available

STEUWER B, Jamrozik E, Eyal N
Prioritizing between second-generation SARS-CoV-2 vaccines through low-dosage challenge studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00124.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG Q, Xiao X, Gu X, Liang D, et al
Surveillance of common respiratory infections during COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates preventive effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00113.
PubMed Abstract available

ONYEGHALA C, Alasia D, Eyaru O, Nsirim P, et al
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) in an Adolescent Nigerian Girl with COVID-19: A call for vigilance in Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00103.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTHA JW, Pranata R, Wibowo A, Lim MA, et al
Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) Measured by Echocardiography and Mortality in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00115.
PubMed Abstract available

ECHEVERRIA G, Guevara A, Coloma J, Ruiz AM, et al
Pre-existing T-cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 in unexposed healthy controls in Ecuador, as detected with a COVID-19 Interferon-Gamma Release Assay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00120.
PubMed Abstract available

MAIA CMF, Marques NP, de Lucena EHG, de Rezende LF, et al
Increase in the number of Herpes Zoster cases in Brazil related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00119.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRERA LA, Hidalgo-Miranda A, Reynoso-Noveron N, Meneses-Garcia AA, et al
Saliva is a reliable and accessible source for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 10. pii: S1201-9712(21)00095.
PubMed Abstract available

YI B, Fen G, Cao D, Cai Y, et al
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 214 families with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00106.
PubMed Abstract available

BORDONI V, Tartaglia E, Sacchi A, Fimia GM, et al
The unbalanced p53/SIRT1 axis may impact lymphocyte homeostasis in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00105.
PubMed Abstract available

KITTEL M, Findeisen P, Muth MC, Thiaucourt M, et al
Specificity testing by point prevalence as a simple assessment strategy using the Roche Elecsys(R) Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00110.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDI A, Ahmed AY, Mohamed A, Karanja M, et al
Preliminary findings of COVID-19 infection in health workers in Somalia: a reason for concern.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00078.
PubMed Abstract available

LIMA-MORALES R, Mendez-Hernandez P, Flores YN, Osorno-Romero P, et al
Effectiveness of a multidrug therapy consisting of ivermectin, azithromycin, montelukast and acetylsalicylic acid to prevent hospitalization and death among ambulatory COVID-19 cases in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00100.
PubMed Abstract available

LY TDA, Nguyen NN, Hoang VT, Goumballa N, et al
Screening of SARS-CoV-2 among homeless people, asylum-seekers and other people living in precarious conditions in Marseille, France, March-April 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00112.
PubMed Abstract available

SAIDI O, Malouche D, Saksena P, Arfaoui L, et al
Impact of contact tracing, respect of isolation and lockdown in reducing the number of cases infected with COVID-19: Case study: Tunisia's response from March 22 to 04 May 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00096.
PubMed Abstract available

DARBANDI A, Asadi A, Ghanavati R, Afifirad R, et al
The Effect of Probiotics on Respiratory Tract Infection with Special Emphasis on COVID-19: A Periodic Review during 2010-2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00097.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU J, Liu J, He Z, Yang Z, et al
The duration of SARS-CoV-2 positive in the environments of quarantine rooms: a perspective analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00111.
PubMed Abstract available

HIROTSU Y, Maejima M, Shibusawa M, Amemiya K, et al
Prospective Study of 1,308 Nasopharyngeal Swabs from 1,033 Patients using the LUMIPULSE SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test: Comparison with RT-qPCR.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00090.
PubMed Abstract available

PALKA-KOTLOWSKA M, Custodio-Cabello S, Oliveros-Acebes E, Khosravi-Shahi P, et al
Review of risk of covid-19 in cancer patients and their cohabitants.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00085.
PubMed Abstract available

SEONG H, Hyun HJ, Yun JG, Noh JY, et al
Comparison of the second and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea: Importance of early public health intervention.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00089.
PubMed Abstract available

BISWAS S, Sukla S, Roy S, Nath H, et al
Response to: Serological cross-reaction and co-infection of dengue and COVID-19 in Asia: Experience from Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S1201-9712(21)00074.
PubMed

ELIAS C, Sekri A, Leblanc P, Cucherat M, et al
Incubation period of COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00081.
PubMed Abstract available

LAU K, Dorigatti I, Miraldo M, Hauck K, et al
SARIMA-modelled greater severity and mortality during the 2010/11 post-pandemic influenza season compared to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic in English hospitals.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 3. pii: S1201-9712(21)00082.
PubMed Abstract available

SANGINETO M, Arena F, De Nittis R, Villani R, et al
Temporal profile of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in posterior nasopharyngeal samples: analysis of 944 patients in Apulia, Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S1201-9712(21)00080.
PubMed Abstract available

CAZELLES B, Comiskey C, Nguyen Van Yen B, Champagne C, et al
Identical trends of SARS-Cov-2 transmission and retail and transit mobility during non-lockdown periods.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00079.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Xu J, Zhou S, Wang C, et al
The characteristics of 527 discharged COVID-19 patients undergoing long-term follow-up in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00075.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE TC, McDonald EG, Butler-Laporte G, Harrison LB, et al
Remdesivir and Systemic Corticosteroids for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Bayesian Reanalysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 1. pii: S1201-9712(21)00077.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

OGUZ F, Paseau T, Reper P
A score combining early detection of cytokines accurately predicts COVID-19 severity and intensive care unit transfer: if early cytokines scoring results available, to compare with existing severity scores and CT scan observations.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00070.
PubMed

DIAZ H, Espana G, Castaneda N, Rodriguez L, et al
Dynamical characteristics of Covid-19 epidemic: Estimation from Colombia's case.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 30. pii: S1201-9712(21)00064.
PubMed Abstract available

GUPTA D
Why are COVID-19 fatality rates among medical doctors higher than those among medical nurses?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S1201-9712(21)00061.
PubMed

PENARRUBIA L, Ruiz M, Porco R, Rao SN, et al
In Response to: Multiple assays in a real-time RT-PCR Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) panel can mitigate the risk of loss of sensitivity by new genomic variants during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00060.
PubMed

LI H, Xiong N, Li C, Gong Y, et al
Efficacy of ribavirin and interferon-alpha therapy for hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a multicenter, retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 27. pii: S1201-9712(21)00066.
PubMed Abstract available

MORETTO F, Sixt T, Devilliers H, Abdallahoui M, et al
Is there a need to widely prescribe antibiotics in patients hospitalized for COVID-19?
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 25. pii: S1201-9712(21)00062.
PubMed Abstract available

ORONSKY B, Gruber HE, Reiners W, Reid TR, et al
A Short Discussion About The SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 Vaccine.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 22. pii: S1201-9712(21)00059.
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JIAN SW, Kao CT, Chang YC, Chen PF, et al
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SIDDIQUI SN, Jayasekhar R, Tshering S, Jugjali R, et al
A Unique Tale of COVID-19 Induced Concomitant Overt DIC and Acute Bi-lateral Pulmonary Embolism.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00051.
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LIAO M, Wu J, Dai M, Li H, et al
Rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 under replicating or non-replicating status in samples using RT-PCR.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S1201-9712(21)00053.
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MOSTAFA A, Kandil S, El-Sayed MH, Girgis S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion among 4040 Egyptian healthcare workers in 12 resource-limited healthcare facilities: A prospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S1201-9712(21)00048.
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SERRE-MIRANDA C, Nobrega C, Roque S, Canto-Gomes J, et al
Performance assessment of 11 commercial serological tests for SARS-CoV-2 on hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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NG CFS, Seposo XT, Moi ML, Tajudin MABA, et al
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PETERSEN E, Lucey D, Blumberg L, Kramer LD, et al
COVID-19 vaccines under the International Health Regulations - we must use the WHO International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 19. pii: S1201-9712(21)00050.
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HOONG CWS, Amin MNME, Tan TC, Lee JE, et al
Viral arthralgia a new manifestation of COVID-19 infection? A cohort study of COVID-19-associated musculoskeletal symptoms.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00043.
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SCARABEL L, Guardascione M, Dal Bo M, Toffoli G, et al
Pharmacological strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and to treat the early phases of COVID-19 disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00046.
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AL YAZIDI LS, Al Hinai Z, Al Waili B, Al Hashami H, et al
Epidemiology, characteristics, and outcomes of hospitalized children with COVID-19 in Oman: A multicenter cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 18. pii: S1201-9712(21)00047.
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BANJAR A, Al-Tawfiq JA, Alruwaily A, Alserehi H, et al
Seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 among blood donors in the early month of the pandemic in Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00040.
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WILBURN J, Blakey E, Trindall A, Burr H, et al
COVID-19 within a large prison with high number of vulnerable adults in the UK, March to June 2020: an outbreak investigation and screening event.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 16. pii: S1201-9712(21)00038.
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ELEC AD, Oltean M, Goldis P, Cismaru C, et al
COVID-19 after kidney transplantation: Early outcome and renal function following antiviral treatment.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 13. pii: S1201-9712(21)00033.
PubMed Abstract available

DASH P, Turuk J, Behera SK, Palo SK, et al
Sequence analysis of Indian SARS-CoV-2 isolates shows a stronger interaction of mutated receptor binding domain with ACE2 receptor.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00029.
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CHEN M, Qin R, Mei J, Yang Z, et al
Clinical applications of detecting IgG, IgM, or IgA antibody for the diagnosis of COVID-19: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 12. pii: S1201-9712(21)00026.
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CHEN C, Zhu C, Yan D, Liu H, et al
The epidemiological and radiographical characteristics of asymptomatic infections with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19): A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00027.
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GHOLAMI M, Fawad I, Shadan S, Rowaiee R, et al
COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00023.
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MARCOLINO MS, Ziegelmann PK, Souza-Silva MVR, do Nascimento IJB, et al
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Brazil: results from the Brazilian COVID-19 Registry.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00030.
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SHAYAK B, Sharma MM, Gaur M, Mishra AK, et al
Impact of reproduction number on multiwave spreading dynamics of COVID-19 with temporary immunity: a mathematical model.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 11. pii: S1201-9712(21)00028.
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HUANG C, Fei L, Li W, Xu W, et al
Efficacy Evaluation of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Non-severe Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Propensity Score Matching.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00015.
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MELIS M, Littera R
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Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00018.
PubMed Abstract available

FREIRE-PASPUEL B, Garcia-Bereguiain MA
Low Clinical Performance of "Isopollo COVID19 detection kit" (Monitor, South Korea) for RT-LAMP SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis: a call for action against low quality products for developing countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00017.
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FERNANDEZ-ROJAS MA, Esparza MAL, Romero AC, Calva-Espinosa DY, et al
Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Mexico, symptomatic profiles and presymptomatic people.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00012.
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LUCIEN MAB, Canarie MF, Kilgore PE, Jean-Denis G, et al
Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance in the COVID-19 Era.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00016.
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SOKHNA C, Goumballa N, Hoang VT, Bassene H, et al
The Grand Magal of Touba was spared by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00011.
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DA SILVA QUEIROZ JA, de Cassia Pontello Rampazzo R, da Silva Filho EB, Oliveira GS, et al
Development of a quantitative one-step multiplex RT-qPCR assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a biological matrix.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00002.
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TANDON M, Kataria S, Patel J, Mehta TR, et al
A Comprehensive Systematic Review of CSF analysis that defines Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00003.
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MARZIALI ME, Hogg RS, Oduwole OA, Card KG, et al
Predictors of COVID-19 testing rates: A cross-country comparison.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S1201-9712(21)00005.
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LUBNOW M, Schmidt B, Fleck M, Salzberger B, et al
Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and severe liver injury induced by hepatic SARS-CoV-2 infection unmasking Wilson's disease: balancing immunosuppression.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)32571.
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YAMAMOTO K, Suzuki M, Yamada G, Sudo T, et al
Utility of the antigen test for coronavirus disease 2019: Factors influencing the prediction of the possibility of disease transmission.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32603.
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IHLOW J, Michaelis E, Greuel S, Heynol V, et al
B Cell Depletion and Signs of Sepsis Acquired Immunodeficiency in Bone Marrow and Spleen of COVID-19 Deceased.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32602.
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KU CW, Durai S, Kwan JQT, Loy SL, et al
Validation of self-collected buccal swab and saliva as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32604.
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LIU N, Sun J, Wang X, Zhang T, et al
Low vitamin D status is associated with coronavirus disease 2019 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Jan 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32600.
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KOZLOVSKAYA L, Piniaeva A, Ignatyev G, Selivanov A, et al
Corrigendum to isolation and phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants collected in Russia during the COVID-19 outbreak [Int. J. Infect. Dis. 99 (2020) 40-46].
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December 2020

FOY BH, Wahl B, Mehta K, Shet A, et al
Comparing COVID-19 vaccine allocation strategies in India: A mathematical modelling study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;103:431-438.
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GENERALI D, Bosio G, Malberti F, Cuzzoli A, et al
Canakinumab as treatment for COVID-19-related pneumonia: a prospective case-control study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32597.
PubMed Abstract available

LATIANO A, Tavano F, Panza A, Palmieri O, et al
False Positive Results Of IgM/IgG antibodies against antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 in sera stored before the 2020 Endemia in Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32591.
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ROHIT A, Rajasekaran S, Shenoy S, Rai S, et al
Reprocessing of N95 masks: our experience from a resource limited setting in India.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32594.
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LO SH, Lin CY, Hung CT, He JJ, et al
The impact of universal face masking and enhanced hand hygiene for COVID-19 disease prevention on the incidence of hospital acquired infections in a Taiwanese hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32596.
PubMed Abstract available

IENI A, Tuccari G
The COVID-19 pandemic: pathologist's support to clinical infectious team.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32593.
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BABU GR, Khetrapal S, John DA, Deepa R, et al
Pandemic Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 in South Asian Countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32572.
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BATCHI-BOUYOU AL, Lobaloba L, Ndounga M, Vouvoungui JC, et al
High SARS-COV2 IgG/IGM seroprevalence in asymptomatic Congolese in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32589.
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CORTES MF, Espinoza EPS, Noguera SLV, Silva AA, et al
Decontamination and reuse of surgical masks and respirators during COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)32580.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDS K, Wenzel R, McLean L, Korwek K, et al
No clinical benefit in mortality associated with hydroxychloroquine treatment in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)32583.
PubMed Abstract available

WAHAIBI AA, Al-Maani A, Alyaquobi F, Harthy KA, et al
Effects of COVID-19 on mortality: a 5-year population-based study in Oman.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)32578.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Y, Tang JW, Lam TTY
Transmission dynamics of the COVID-19 epidemics in England.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)32579.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMPRUBI-FERRER D, Gaya A, Marcos MA, Marti-Soler H, et al
Persistent replication of SARS-CoV-2 in a severely immunocompromised treated with several courses of remdesivir.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)32574.
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PAOLUCCI S, Cassaniti I, Novazzi F, Fiorina L, et al
EBV DNA increase in COVID-19 patients with impaired Lymphocyte subpopulation count.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)32575.
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RAIMONDI A, Poma G, Piralla A, Meroni V, et al
Looking for fever in Covid-19 nursing home residents: a false friend?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)32576.
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AL-MAHRUQI S, Al-Wahaibi A, Khan AL, Al-Jardani A, et al
Molecular epidemiology of COVID-19 in Oman: a molecular and surveillance study for the early transmission of COVID-19 in the country.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)32573.
PubMed Abstract available

JARVA H, Lappalainen M, Luomala O, Jokela P, et al
Laboratory-based surveillance of COVID-19 in the Greater Helsinki area, Finland, February-June 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32561.
PubMed Abstract available

CEVALLOS-VALDIVIEZO H, Vergara-Montesdeoca A, Zambrano-Zambrano G
Measuring the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ecuador using preliminary estimates of excess mortality, March 17-October 22, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32567.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Y, Cao Z, Zeng DD, Zhang Q, et al
The collective wisdom in the COVID-19 research: comparison and synthesis of epidemiological parameter estimates in preprints and peer-reviewed articles.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32563.
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HUH K, Ji W, Kang M, Hong J, et al
Association of prescribed medications with the risk of COVID-19 infection and severity among adults in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32565.
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CHEN B, Jiang C, Han B, Guan C, et al
High prevalence of occult thrombosis in mild/moderate COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32566.
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KOSANOVIC D, Yaroshetskiy AI, Tsareva NA, Merzhoeva ZM, et al
Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator treatment for COVID-19 associated ARDS and acute cor pulmonale.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S1201-9712(20)32568.
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HWANG SE, Chang JH, Bumjo O, Heo J, et al
Possible Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19 Associated with an Outbreak in an Apartment in Seoul, South Korea, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32558.
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LI Y, Shi K, Qi F, Yu Z, et al
Thalidomide Combined with Short-term Low-Dose Glucocorticoid Therapy for the Treatment of Severe COVID-19: A Case-Series Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32546.
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FISHER MJ, Raymundo LAM, Monteforte M, Taub EM, et al
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Critical COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Mechanically Ventilated Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32544.
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FURUSE Y
Genomic Sequencing Effort for SARS-CoV-2 by Country during the Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32557.
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LIU J, Li K, Cheng L, Jingjin S, et al
A high-throughput drug screening strategy against Conroviruses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32556.
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RANDREMANANA R, Lazoumar RH, Tejiokem MC, Manirakiza A, et al
Institut Pasteur international network's efforts to guide the control measure against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic among health care workers in Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32553.
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CHUN JY, Baek G, Kim Y
Corrigendum to "Transmission onset distribution of COVID-19" [Int. J. Infect. Dis. 99(October) (2020) 403-407].
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32501.
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DELEERS M, Breiman A, Daubie V, Maggetto C, et al
Covid-19 and blood groups: ABO antibody levels may also matter.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)32549.
PubMed Abstract available

NI M, Xu H, Luo J, Liu W, et al
Simultaneous detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus and influenza B virus by one-step quadruplex real-time RT-PCR in patients with clinical manifestations.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)32550.
PubMed Abstract available

KOWALSKA JD, Kase K, Vassilenko A, Harxhi A, et al
The characteristics of HIV-positive patients with mild/asymptomatic and moderate/severe course of COVID-19 disease - a report from Central and Eastern Europe.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)32548.
PubMed Abstract available

SAXENA S, Khurana A, B S, Sardana K, et al
Severe Type 2 leprosy reaction with COVID-19 with a favourable outcome despite continued use of corticosteroids and methotrexate and a hypothesis on the possible immunological consequences.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)32547.
PubMed Abstract available

RALLI M, Morrone A, Arcangeli A, Ercoli L, et al
Asymptomatic patients as a source of transmission of COVID-19 in homeless shelters.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)32555.
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CELOTTO S, Veronese N, Barbagallo M, Ometto F, et al
An umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses evaluating positive and negative outcomes of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine therapy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)32541.
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BAO Y, Ling Y, Chen YY, Tian D, et al
Dynamic Anti-Spike Protein Antibody Profiles in COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)32537.
PubMed Abstract available

HU P, Ma M, Jing Q, Ma Y, et al
Retrospective study identifies infection related risk factors in close contacts during COVID-19 epidemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)32534.
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OLIYNYK OV, Rorat M, Barg W
Oxygen metabolism markers as predictors of mortality in severe COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)32535.
PubMed Abstract available

NILSSON AC, Holm DK, Justesen US, Gorm-Jensen T, et al
Comparison of six commercially available SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays - choice of assay depends on intended use.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)32540.
PubMed Abstract available

LINSCHOTEN M, Nab L, van der Horst ICC, Tieleman R, et al
Response to "Early Hydroxychloroquine but not Chloroquine use reduces ICU admission in COVID-19 patients".
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32529.
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KITTEL M, Muth M, Zahn I, Roth P, et al
Clinical evaluation of commercial automated SARS-CoV-2 immunoassays.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32526.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMMERS AJJ, Brohet RM, Theunissen REP, Koster C, et al
Response to correspondence concerning: "Early hydroxychloroquine but not chloroquine use reduces ICU admission in COVID-19 patients".
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32531.
PubMed

VERHEIJEN S, van Luin M, Bruggemann RJ, de Mast Q, et al
More gastro-intestinal adverse events in non-ICU hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with chloroquine versus hydroxychloroquine.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32533.
PubMed

SIKKENS JJ, Collard D, Peters EJG
Comparison of hospital treatment strategy or of actually received treatment with hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32530.
PubMed

TARTERET P, Strazzulla A, Rouyer M, Gore C, et al
Clinical features and medical care factors associated with mortality in French nursing homes during COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)32527.
PubMed Abstract available

JARYNOWSKI A, Wojta-Kempa M
Exploring the link between risk perception in Internet media and COVID-19 prevalence in Europe.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)32525.
PubMed

ALSHARIDAH S, Ayed M, Ameen RM, Alhuraish F, et al
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Treatment of Moderate and Severe Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Multicenter Interventional Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)32513.
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GUPTA M, Mohanta SS, Rao A, Parameswaran GG, et al
Transmission dynamics of the COVID-19 epidemic in India and modelling optimal lockdown exit strategies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32522.
PubMed Abstract available

LUDWIG M, Jacob J, Basedow F, Andersohn F, et al
Clinical outcomes and characteristics of patients hospitalized for Influenza or COVID-19 in Germany.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32520.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMED S, Karim MM, Ross AG, Hossain MS, et al
A five day course of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 may reduce the duration of illness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32506.
PubMed Abstract available

TORRES B, Alcubilla P, Gonzalez-Cordon A, Inciarte A, et al
Impact of low serum calcium at hospital admission on SARS-CoV-2 infection outcome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32523.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG M, Du L, Faleti OD, Huang J, et al
Higher pharyngeal epithelial gene expression of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 in upper respiratory infection patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32512.
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MILLER FD, La Croix S, Brown T, Ramsey LT, et al
Unique pattern of COVID-19 infection in the State of Hawai'i.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)32517.
PubMed Abstract available

MALAGON-ROJAS J, Parra E, Mercado M
Letter to the editor on "Asymptomatic infection by SARS 2 coronavirus: Invisible but invincible" by Nikolai et al. 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;101:391-392.
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LANGER-GOULD A
Editorial Response to Drs. Simone and Mancusi.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;101:367.
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November 2020

VELAVAN TP, Meyer CG
COVID-19: A PCR-defined pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)32504.
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VITA S, Di Bari V, Corpolongo A, Goletti D, et al
Down Syndrome patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: a high-risk category for unfavourable outcome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)32503.
PubMed Abstract available

MOTAYO BO, Oluwasemowo OO, Olusola BA, Akinduti PA, et al
Evolution and genetic diversity of SARSCoV-2 in Africa using whole genome sequences.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32505.
PubMed Abstract available

SAHA J, Chouhan P
Lockdown and unlock for COVID-19 and its impact on residential mobility in India: an analysis of the COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32502.
PubMed Abstract available

NAGY B, Fejes Z, Szentkereszty Z, Suto R, et al
A dramatic rise in serum ACE2 activity in a critically ill COVID-19 patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32497.
PubMed Abstract available

RASAMBAINARIVO F, Rasoanomenjanahary A, Rabarison JH, Ramiadantsoa T, et al
Monitoring for outbreak associated excess mortality in an African city: Detection limits in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32495.
PubMed Abstract available

SOVANN L, Sar B, Kab V, Yann S, et al
An influenza A(H3N2) virus outbreak during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kingdom of Cambodia, 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32491.
PubMed Abstract available

HERTZOG RG, Bicheru NS, Popescu DM, Calborean O, et al
Hypoxic preconditioning - a non-pharmacological approach in COVID-19 prevention.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32494.
PubMed Abstract available

JANAPALA RN, Patel J, Belfaqeeh O, Alhashmi A, et al
Novaferon, Treatment in COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32493.
PubMed

ZHENG F, Zhou Y, Zhou Z, Ye F, et al
Reply to "Novaferon, Treatment in COVID-19 Patients".
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32492.
PubMed

CASSAR MR, Borg D, Camilleri L, Schembri A, et al
A novel use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)32481.
PubMed Abstract available

FERREIRA CE, Bonvehi PE, de la Torre JCG, Saenz-Flor KV, et al
Algorithms for testing COVID-19 focused on use of RT-PCR and high-affinity serological testing: A consensus statement from a panel of Latin American experts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)32484.
PubMed Abstract available

TSANKOV BK, Allaire JM, Irvine MA, Lopez AA, et al
Severe COVID-19 Infection and Pediatric Comorbidities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)32475.
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FINDEISEN P, Stiegler H, Lopez-Calle E, Schneider T, et al
Clinical Performance Evaluation of a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antibody Test for Determining Past Exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)32474.
PubMed Abstract available

HABICHT ME, Eppenberger PE, Ruhli F
A critical assessment on proposed outbreaks of plague and other epidemic diseases in Ancient Egypt.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)32470.
PubMed Abstract available

MILETO D, Foschi A, Mancon A, Merli S, et al
A case of extremely prolonged viral shedding: could cell cultures be a diagnostic tool to drive the COVID-19 patients discharge?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)32472.
PubMed Abstract available

HAUSDORFF WP, Flores J
Low dose and oral exposure to SARS-CoV-2 may help us understand and prevent severe COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)32482.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN NGUYEN Q, Cao DA, Nghiem SH
The Spread of COVID-19 and Policy Responses in Vietnam: An Overview.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)32466.
PubMed Abstract available

ILIC I, Zdravkovic M, Timcic S, Stojanovic DU, et al
Pneumonia in medical professionals during COVID-19 outbreak in cardiovascular hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)32465.
PubMed Abstract available

NGIAM JN, Chew N, Tham SM, Beh DL, et al
Demographic shift in COVID-19 patients in Singapore from an aged, at-risk population to young, migrant workers with reduced risk of severe disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)32467.
PubMed Abstract available

ALCOBA-FLOREZ J, Gil-Campesino H, Garcia-Martinez de Artola D, Diez-Gil O, et al
Increasing SARS-CoV-2 RT-qPCR testing capacity by sample pooling.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)32468.
PubMed Abstract available

BALKHAIR A, Al-Zakwani I, Al Busaidi M, Al-Khirbash A, et al
Anakinra in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia requiring oxygen therapy: results of a prospective, open-label, interventional study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32458.
PubMed Abstract available

FEDERGRUEN A, Naha S
Crowding Effects Dominate Demographic Attributes in COVID-19 Cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32267.
PubMed Abstract available

RABERAHONA M, Rakotomalala R, Rakotomijoro E, Rahaingoalidera T, et al
Clinical and epidemiological features discriminating confirmed COVID-19 patients from SARS-CoV-2 negative patients at screening centres in Madagascar.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32462.
PubMed Abstract available

DAIA C, Scheau C, Neagu G, Andone I, et al
Nerve conduction study and electromyography findings in patients recovering from Covid-19 - case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32455.
PubMed Abstract available

PATRIQUIN G, LeBlanc JJ
SARS-CoV-2 sensitivity limbo - how low can we go?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32446.
PubMed

GORNY AW, Bagdasarian N, Koh Hong Kiat A, Lim YC, et al
SARS-CoV-2 in Migrant Worker Dormitories: Geospatial Epidemiology Supporting Outbreak Management.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32457.
PubMed Abstract available

UDWADIA ZF, Singh P, Barkate H, Patil S, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Favipiravir, an Oral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Inhibitor, in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized, Comparative, Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase 3 Clinical Trial.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32453.
PubMed Abstract available

TIWARI A, So MKP, Chong ACY, Chan JNL, et al
Pandemic Risk of COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States: An Analysis of Network Connectedness with Air Travel Data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32454.
PubMed Abstract available

KUMAR G, Adams A, Hererra M, Rojas ER, et al
Predictors and Outcomes of HAIs in COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)32447.
PubMed Abstract available

ZOU H, Lu J, Liu J, Wong JH, et al
Characteristics of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome (PMIS) associated with COVID-19: a meta-analysis and insights into pathogenesis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)32460.
PubMed Abstract available

GIANDHARI J, Pillay S, Wilkinson E, Tegally H, et al
Early transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in South Africa: An epidemiological and phylogenetic report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)32322.
PubMed Abstract available

LI P, Wang Y, Peppelenbosch MP, Ma Z, et al
Systematically comparing COVID-19 with 2009 influenza pandemic for hospitalized patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)32321.
PubMed Abstract available

PATTERSON BK, Seethamraju H, Dhody K, Corley MJ, et al
CCR5 Inhibition in Critical COVID-19 Patients Decreases Inflammatory Cytokines, Increases CD8 T-Cells, and Decreases SARS-CoV2 RNA in Plasma by Day 14.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)32305.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ-NAVA G, Yanez-Bello MA, Trelles-Garcia DP, Chung CW, et al
Performance of the Quick COVID-19 Severity Index and the Brescia-COVID Respiratory Severity Scale in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in a community hospital setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32314.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO J, Hu J, He G, Liu T, et al
The time-varying transmission dynamics of COVID-19 and synchronous actions in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32316.
PubMed Abstract available

JAIN A, Rophina M, Mahajan S, Krishnan BB, et al
Analysis of the potential impact of genomic variants in global SARS-CoV-2 genomes on molecular diagnostic assays.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32290.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAMIS F, Al Naabi H, Al Lawati A, Ambusaidi Z, et al
Randomized Controlled Open Label Trial on the Use of Favipiravir Combined with Inhaled Interferon beta-1b in Hospitalized Patients with Moderate to Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32319.
PubMed Abstract available

TSO FY, Lidenge SJ, Pena PB, Clegg AA, et al
High prevalence of pre-existing serological cross-reactivity against SARS-CoV-2 in sub-Sahara Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)32310.
PubMed Abstract available

JANG S, Rhee JY, Wi YM, Jung BK, et al
Viral Kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 over the preclinical, clinical, and postclinical period.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)32302.
PubMed Abstract available

GRIMES JM, Khan S, Badeaux M, Rao RM, et al
Arginine Depletion as a Therapeutic Approach for Patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)32304.
PubMed Abstract available

SHI F, Wei Y, Xia L, Shan F, et al
Lung volume reduction and infection localization revealed in big data CT imaging of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32300.
PubMed Abstract available

VIMERCATI L, De Maria L, Quarato M, Caputi A, et al
COVID-19 hospital outbreaks: Protecting healthcare workers to protect frail patients. An Italian observational cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32298.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ JH, Romo AS, Molina DC, Hernandez GA, et al
DETECTION OF SARS-CoV-2 IN AIR OF TWO HOSPITAL IN HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO, UTILIZING A LOW-COST ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32293.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI W, Yoneda T, Koba H, Ueda T, et al
Potential mechanisms of nafamostat therapy for severe COVID-19 pneumonia with disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32297.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-QAHTANI M, AlAli S, Abdul Rahman AK, Salman Alsayyad A, et al
The prevalence of asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID19 disease in a cohort of quarantined subjects.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32294.
PubMed Abstract available

JAISWAL V, Nasa P, Raouf M, Gupta M, et al
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange followed by Convalescent Plasma transfusion in critical COVID-19- an exploratory study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)32289.
PubMed Abstract available

IPPOLITO G, Lauria FN, Locatelli F, Magrini N, et al
Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic - Unique Opportunities for Unifying, Revamping and Reshaping Epidemic Preparedness of Europe's Public Health Systems.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32303.
PubMed

VEEPANATTU P, Singh S, Mendelson M, Nampoothiri V, et al
Building resilient and responsive research collaborations to tackle antimicrobial resistance-Lessons learnt from India, South Africa, and UK.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;100:278-282.
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October 2020

TEHRANI S, Killander A, Astrand P, Jakobsson J, et al
Risk factors for mortality in adult COVID-19 patients; frailty predicts fatal outcome in older patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32276.
PubMed Abstract available

FU H, Wang H, Xi X, Boonyasiri A, et al
A database for the epidemic trends and control measures during the first wave of COVID-19 in mainland China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32279.
PubMed Abstract available

ERDEM H, Lucey DR
Health Care Worker Infections and Deaths due to COVID-9: A Survey from 37 Nations and a Call for WHO to Post National Data on their Website.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32268.
PubMed

JOSHI S, Parkar J, Ansari A, Vora A, et al
Role of favipiravir in the treatment of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32273.
PubMed Abstract available

PIRALLA A, Ricchi M, Cusi MG, Prati P, et al
Residual SARS-CoV-2 RNA in nasal swabs of convalescent COVID-19: is prolonged quarantine always justified?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32278.
PubMed Abstract available

JAEGER LH, Nascimento TC, Rocha FD, Vilela FMP, et al
Adjusting RT-qPCR conditions to avoid unspecific amplification in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32283.
PubMed Abstract available

BROUQUI P, Amrane S, Million M, Cortaredona S, et al
Asymptomatic hypoxia in COVID-19 is associated with poor outcome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32271.
PubMed Abstract available

OLIVIERI A, Palu G, Sebastiani G
Covid-19 cumulative incidence, intensive care and mortality in Italian regions compared to selected European countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32277.
PubMed Abstract available

NALUMANSI A, Lutalo T, Kayiwa J, Watera C, et al
Field Evaluation of the Performance of a SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test in Uganda using Nasopharyngeal Samples.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32275.
PubMed Abstract available

DANIELE F, Albert F
The art of the possible in approaching efficacy trials for COVID19 convalescent plasma.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32274.
PubMed Abstract available

EBRAHIM SH, Gozzer E, Ahmed Y, Imtiaz R, et al
COVID19 in the Least Developed Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries - How Can the Most Vulnerable be Protected?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32259.
PubMed Abstract available

CELIK HG, Keske S, Sener U, Tekbas M, et al
Why we should be more careful using hydroxychloroquine in influenza season?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32284.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO D, Li X, Su X, Mu D, et al
Could SARS-CoV-2-induced lung injury be attenuated by vitamin D?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32263.
PubMed Abstract available

BO Y, Guo C, Lin C, Zeng Y, et al
Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32270.
PubMed Abstract available

PASSARELLI VC, Faico-Filho K, Moreira LVL, Cunha AP, et al
Asymptomatic COVID-19 in hospital visitors: underestimated potential of viral shedding.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32261.
PubMed Abstract available

RAOULT D
How useful is serology for COVID-19?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32262.
PubMed

CHOI MJ, Kang M, Shin SY, Noh JY, et al
Comparison of antiviral effect for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases between lopinavir/ritonavir versus hydroxychloroquine: A nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32266.
PubMed Abstract available

YASSINE HM, Al-Jighefee H, Al-Sadeq DW, Dargham SR, et al
Performance evaluation of five ELISA kits for detecting anti-SARS-COV-2 IgG antibodies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32246.
PubMed Abstract available

ESPINDOLA OM, Brandao CO, Gomes YCP, Siqueira M, et al
Cerebrospinal fluid findings in neurological diseases associated with COVID-19 and insights into mechanisms of disease development.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32247.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRAYAMA A, Masui J, Murayama A, Fujita S, et al
The characteristics and clinical course of patients with COVID-19 who received invasive mechanical ventilation in Osaka, Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32255.
PubMed Abstract available

LOEVINSOHN G, Hardick J, Sinywimaanzi P, Fenstermacher KZJ, et al
Respiratory pathogen diversity and co-infections in rural Zambia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32258.
PubMed Abstract available

CABELLO A, Zamarro B, Nistal S, Victor V, et al
COVID-19 DISEASE IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV: A MULTICENTER CASE-SERIES STUDY.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)32264.
PubMed Abstract available

GODIN A, Xia Y, Buckeridge DL, Mishra S, et al
The role of case importation in explaining differences in early SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in Canada - a mathematical modeling study of surveillance data.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32251.
PubMed Abstract available

HERNANDEZ-MORA MG, Cabello Ubeda A, Perez LP, Alvarez FV, et al
Compassionate Use of Tocilizumab in Severe SARS-CoV2 Pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32249.
PubMed Abstract available

FREIRE-PASPUEL B, Garcia-Bereguiain MA
Analytical sensitivity and clinical performance of a triplex RT-qPCR assay using CDC N1, N2 and RP targets for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32250.
PubMed Abstract available

MASYENI S, Santoso MS, Widyaningsih PD, Wedha Asmara DG, et al
Serological cross-reaction and co-infection of dengue and COVID-19 in Asia: Experience from Indonesia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32248.
PubMed Abstract available

BURREL S, Hausfater P, Dres M, Pourcher V, et al
Co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 with other respiratory viruses and performance of lower respiratory tract samples for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32244.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN CWS, Lee S, Dong MC, Taniguchi M, et al
What Factors Drive the Satisfaction of Citizens on Governments' Responses to COVID-19?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32254.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAROV KS
HIV/SARS-CoV-2 co-infection: T cell profile, cytokine dynamics and role of exhausted lymphocytes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32253.
PubMed Abstract available

VELAVAN TP, Meyer CG
Reply to: Asymptomatic infection by SARS 2 coronavirus: invisible but invincible.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)32238.
PubMed

VENUGOPAL U, Jilani N, Rabah S, Shariff MA, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Among Health Care Workers in a New York City Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Analysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32240.
PubMed Abstract available

HERZBERG J, Vollmer T, Fischer B, Becher H, et al
A Prospective Sero-epidemiological Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 among Health Care Workers in a German Secondary Care Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32230.
PubMed Abstract available

LAWAL Y
Africa's low COVID-19 mortality rate: A paradox?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32242.
PubMed Abstract available

ABAYOMI A, Odukoya O, Osibogun A, Wright O, et al
Presenting Symptoms and Predictors of Poor Outcomes Among 2,184 Patients with COVID-19 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32228.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMOTO T, Ishikane M, Sasaki R, Ohmagari N, et al
Periungual desquamation in a Japanese Adult recovering from severe COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32233.
PubMed Abstract available

MOHAMMAD A, Alshawaf E, Marafie SK, Abu-Farha M, et al
Higher binding affinity of Furin to SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein D614G could be associated with higher SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32237.
PubMed Abstract available

BAECK M, Herman A
COVID toes: where do we stand with the current evidence?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32225.
PubMed Abstract available

DAUBY N, Bottieau E
The unfinished story of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19: the right anti-inflammatory dose at the right moment?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32236.
PubMed

STAADEGAARD L, Taylor RJ, Spreeuwenberg P, Caini S, et al
Monitoring the mortality impact of COVID-19 in Europe: What can be learned from 2009 influenza H1N1p mortality studies?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32241.
PubMed Abstract available

NG CFS, Seposo XT, Moi ML, Tajudin MABA, et al
Characteristics of COVID-19 epidemic and control measures to curb transmission in Malaysia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32231.
PubMed Abstract available

MOHANA A, Sulaiman T, Mahmoud N, Hassanein M, et al
Hydroxychloroquine Safety Outcome within Approved Therapeutic Protocol for COVID-19 Outpatients in Saudi Arabia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)32235.
PubMed Abstract available

MADSEN LW, Lindvig SO, Rasmussen LD, Knudtzen FC, et al
Low mortality of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in a tertiary Danish hospital setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)32221.
PubMed Abstract available

LAI CC, Wang JH, Hsueh PR
Population-based seroprevalence surveys of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody: An up-to-date review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32214.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU F, You C, Zhang X, Qian K, et al
Epidemiological Characteristics and Factors Associated with Critical Time Intervals of COVID-19 in Eighteen Provinces, China: A Retrospective Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32220.
PubMed Abstract available

PIETSCH H, Escher F, Aleshcheva G, Baumeier C, et al
Proof of SARS-CoV-2 Genomes in Endomyocardial Biopsy with Latency After Acute Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32215.
PubMed Abstract available

KIMURA T, Namkoong H
Susceptibility of obese population to COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32218.
PubMed Abstract available

KLAUSNER Z, Fattal E, Hirsch E, Shapira SC, et al
A single holiday was the turning point of the COVID-19 policy of Israel.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S1201-9712(20)32219.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG K, Vilches TN, Tariq M, Galvani AP, et al
The impact of mask-wearing and shelter-in-place on COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)32204.
PubMed Abstract available

COTA G, Freire ML, de Souza CS, Pedras MJ, et al
Diagnostic performance of commercially available COVID-19 serology tests in Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)32211.
PubMed Abstract available

NAGANT C, Ponthieux F, Smet J, Dauby N, et al
A score combining early detection of cytokines accurately predicts COVID-19 severity and intensive care unit transfer.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)32206.
PubMed Abstract available

AL MASKARI Z, Al Blushi A, Khamis F, Al Tai A, et al
Characteristic of Healthcare Workers Infected with COVID-19, a Cross-Sectional Observational Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)32212.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUTRET P, Colson P, Lagier JC, Camoin-Jau L, et al
Different pattern of the second outbreak of COVID-19 in Marseille, France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)32208.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIM E, Tariq A, Chowell G
Spatial variability in reproduction number and doubling time across two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, February to July 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)32210.
PubMed Abstract available

SIMULUNDU E, Mupeta F, Chanda-Kapata P, Saasa N, et al
First COVID-19 Case in Zambia - Comparative phylogenomic analyses of SARS-CoV-2 detected in African countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)32196.
PubMed Abstract available

JIAN SW, Cheng HY, Huang XT, Liu DP, et al
Contact tracing with digital assistance in Taiwan's COVID-19 outbreak response.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)32200.
PubMed Abstract available

RUBIO-RIVAS M, Ronda M, Padulles A, Mitjavila F, et al
Beneficial Effect of Corticosteroids in Preventing Mortality in Patients Receiving Tocilizumab to Treat Severe COVID-19 Illness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)32202.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIRIN T, Bhuiyan TR, Charles RC, Amin S, et al
Antibody responses after COVID-19 infection in patients who are mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic in Bangladesh.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)32199.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN M, Ruan X, Li Y, Wang P, et al
Clinical characteristics of 30 COVID-19 patients with epilepsy: a retrospective study in Wuhan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32191.
PubMed Abstract available

CALDERARO A, De Conto F, Buttrini M, Piccolo G, et al
Human respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, circulating in the winter season 2019-2020 in Parma, Northern Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)32189.
PubMed Abstract available

DE SIMONE G, Mancusi C
Finding the right time for anti-inflammatory therapy in COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)32170.
PubMed

NEWALL AT, Leong RNF, Nazareno A, Muscatello DJ, et al
Delay-adjusted age- and sex-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 in South Korea: evolution in the estimated risk of mortality throughout the epidemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)32194.
PubMed Abstract available

TAO J, Gao H, Zhu S, Yang L, et al
Influenza versus COVID-19 cases among influenza-illness-like patients in travelers from Wuhan to Hong Kong in January 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)32190.
PubMed Abstract available

MALVIYA A
The continued dilemma about the usage of hydroxychloroquine: Respite is in randomized control trials.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;99:310-311.
PubMed

September 2020

LUCA P, Cassandro C, Ralli M, Gioacchini FM, et al
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss and COVID-19: (commentary about "Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss" from Osman Kilic,
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)32183.
PubMed

MUSA HH, Musa TH, Musa IH, Musa IH, et al
Addressing Africa's pandemic puzzle: perspectives on COVID-19 infection and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)32172.
PubMed Abstract available

BAGHAKI S, Yalcin CE, Baghaki HS, Aydin SY, et al
COX2 Inhibition in the Treatment of COVID-19: Review of Literature to Propose Celecoxib Repositioning for Randomized Controlled Studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32182.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMMERS AJJ, Brohet RM, Theunissen REP, Koster C, et al
Early Hydroxychloroquine but not Chloroquine use reduces ICU admission in COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32175.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZHAR F, Hadi MA, Kow CS, Marran AMN, et al
Use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in COVID-19: How good is the quality of randomized controlled trials?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32186.
PubMed Abstract available

MEYEROWITZ-KATZ G, Merone L
A systematic review and meta-analysis of published research data on COVID-19 infection-fatality rates.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32180.
PubMed Abstract available

KALCIOGLU MT, Cag Y, Kilic O, Tuysuz O, et al
May COVID-19 cause sudden sensorineural hearing loss?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)32184.
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VASSALLO M, Manni S, Pini P, Blanchouin E, et al
Patients with Covid-19 exhibit different immunological profiles according to their clinical presentation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32154.
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BLAGOJEVIC NR, Bosnjakovic D, Vukomanovic V, Arsenovic S, et al
Acute pericarditis and SARS-CoV-2: case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32156.
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FACCINI-MARTINEZ AA, Rivero R, Garay E, Garcia A, et al
Serological cross-reactivity using a SARS-CoV-2 ELISA test in acute Zika virus infection, Colombia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32167.
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BAGNATO S, Boccagni C, Marino G, Prestandrea C, et al
Reply to "SARS-CoV-2-associated critical ill myopathy or pure toxic myopathy?"
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32178.
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KAMINSKI MA, Sunny S, Balabayova K, Kaur A, et al
Tocilizumab Therapy of COVID-19: A Comparison of Subcutaneous and Intravenous Therapies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32164.
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FINSTERER J, Scorza FA
SARS-CoV-2-associated critical ill myopathy or pure toxic myopathy?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)32177.
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SHAO S, Wang Y, Kang H, Tong Z, et al
Effect of convalescent blood products for patients with severe acute respiratory infections of viral etiology: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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AGERGAARD CN, Lis-Tonder J, Olsen DA, Kierkegaard H, et al
Challenging diagnostics in familial transmission from asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier. Should we group SARS-CoV-2 samples from households?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32158.
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TAKOI H, Togashi Y, Fujimori D, Kaizuka H, et al
Favipiravir-induced fever in coronavirus disease 2019: A report of two cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32166.
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KARAHASAN YAGCI A, Can Sarinoglu R, Bilgin H, Yanilmaz O, et al
Relationship of the Cycle Threshold Values of SARS-CoV-2 Polymerase Chain Reaction and Total Severity Score of Computerized Tomography in Patients with COVID 19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)32165.
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CHAABNA K, Doraiswamy S, Mamtani R, Cheema S, et al
Facemask use in community settings to prevent respiratory infection transmission: a rapid review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32150.
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ISERNIA V, Julia Z, Le Gac S, Bachelard A, et al
SARS-COV2 infection in 30 HIV-infected patients followed-up in a French University Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)32152.
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KHABA MC, Ngale TC, Madala N
COVID-19 in an HIV-infected patient. Lessons learned from an autopsy case.
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SKRIP L, Derra K, Kabore M, Noori N, et al
Clinical management and mortality among COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa: A retrospective study from Burkina Faso and simulated case analysis.
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ABDULRAHMAN A, AlAli S, Yaghi O, Shabaan M, et al
COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease in Bahrain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)32149.
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WANNIGAMA DL, Jacquet A
NOD2-dependent BCG-induced trained immunity: a way to regulate innate responses to SARS- CoV2?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)32145.
PubMed Abstract available

MUKWENHA S, Dzinamarira T, Mugurungi O, Musuka G, et al
Maintaining robust HIV and TB services in the COVID-19 era: A public health dilemma in Zimbabwe.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)32141.
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COLSON P, Esteves-Vieira V, Giraud-Gatineau A, Zandotti C, et al
Temporal and age distributions of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses, Southeastern France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)32133.
PubMed Abstract available

PINNETTI C, Vergori A, Agrati C, Castilletti C, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection does not induce HIV viral escape in Central Nervous System: a case series.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30756.
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MORENO-PEREZ O, Leon-Ramirez JM, Fuertes-Kenneally L, Perdiguero M, et al
Hypokalemia as a sensitive biomarker of disease severity and invasive mechanical ventilation requirement in COVID-19 pneumonia: a case series of 306 Mediterranean patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30749.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ARMINIO MONFORTE A, Tavelli A, Bai F, Tomasoni D, et al
The importance of patients' case-mix for the correct interpretation of the hospital fatality rate in COVID-19 disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;100:67-74.
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SELTZER S
Linking ACE2 and angiotensin II to pulmonary immunovascular dysregulation in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30757.
PubMed Abstract available

LV H, Zhang W, Zhu Z, Xiong Q, et al
Prevalence and recovery time of olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions of hospitalized patients with COVID19 in Wuhan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30755.
PubMed Abstract available

BABIN S
Use of Weather Variables in SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Studies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30748.
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PICON RV, Carreno I, da Silva AA, Mossmann M, et al
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Population-based Prevalence, Risk Factors, Hospitalization, and Fatality Rates in Southern Brazil.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30745.
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ALAJMI J, Jeremijenko AM, Abraham JC, Alishaq M, et al
COVID-19 Infection Among Healthcare Workers in a National Healthcare System: the Qatar Experience.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30743.
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OWOLABI OA, Jallow AO, Jallow M, Sowe G, et al
Delay in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in The Gambia, West Africa: a cross-sectional study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30744.
PubMed Abstract available

LETELLIER A, Gibelin A, Voiriot G, Fartoukh M, et al
Destructive pulmonary fibrosis after severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30741.
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LEDNICKY JA, Lauzardo M, Hugh Fan Z, Jutla A, et al
Viable SARS-CoV-2 in the air of a hospital room with COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30739.
PubMed Abstract available

NG MY, Wan EYF, Wong HYF, Leung ST, et al
Development and Validation of Risk Prediction Models for COVID-19 Positivity in a Hospital Setting.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30738.
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ZHANG A, Leng Y, Zhang Y, Wu K, et al
Meta-Analysis of coagulation parameters associated with disease severity and poor prognosis of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30737.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHAO SZ, Wong JYH, Luk TT, Wai AKC, et al
Mental health crisis under COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30746.
PubMed Abstract available

VALENZUELA-RODRIGUEZ G, Zambrano LI, Munoz-Lara F, Pecho-Silva S, et al
Intranational differences in the case fatality rates for COVID-19 among Peruvian physicians.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30735.
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AFRIN LB, Weinstock LB, Molderings GJ
Covid-19 Hyperinflammation and Post-Covid-19 Illness May Be Rooted in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30732.
PubMed Abstract available

JOTHIMANI D, Kailasam E, Danielraj S, Nallathambi B, et al
COVID-19: Poor outcomes in patients with Zinc deficiency.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30730.
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WEN J, Cheng Y, Ling R, Dai Y, et al
Antibody-dependent enhancement of Coronavirus.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30731.
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SUARDI LR, Pallotto C, Esperti S, Tazzioli E, et al
Risk factors for non-invasive/invasive-ventilatory support in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective study within a multidisciplinary approach.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30728.
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EGHTESSADI R, Mukandavire Z, Mutenherwa F, Cuadros D, et al
Safeguarding gains in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and AIDS Response amidst COVID-19: The Role of African Civil Society.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30725.
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AZIZ AB, Raqib R, Khan WA, Rahman M, et al
Integrated control of COVID-19 in resource poor countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30724.
PubMed Abstract available

YASUI Y, Yasui H, Suzuki K, Saitou T, et al
Analysis of the predictive factors for critical illness of COVID-19 during treatment - Relationship between serum zinc level and critical illness of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30723.
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DUGAS M, Schrempf IM, Ochs K, Frommel C, et al
Association of contact to small children with mild course of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30720.
PubMed Abstract available

SILVERIO A, Di Maio M, Ciccarelli M, Carrizzo A, et al
Timing of national lockdown and mortality in COVID-19: the Italian experience.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30722.
PubMed Abstract available

STEIN RA, Young LM
From ACE2 to COVID-19: A Multiorgan Endothelial Disease.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)30716.
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NIKOLAI LA, Meyer CG, Kremsner PG, Velavan TP, et al
Asymptomatic SARS Coronavirus 2 infection: Invisible yet invincible.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30706.
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OZOG DM, Sexton JZ, Narla S, Pretto-Kernahan CD, et al
The Effect of Ultraviolet C Radiation Against Different N95 Respirators Inoculated with SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30709.
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ABUHABIB AA, Abu-Aita SN, Procter C, Al-Smeri I, et al
Unique situation of Gaza Strip dealing with COVID-19 crisis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30699.
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TRAN TA, Cezar R, Frandon J, Kabani S, et al
CT scan does not make a diagnosis of Covid-19: a cautionary case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)30703.
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BELDOMENICO PM
Response to Gal Almogy: Superspreaders do matter.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;98:187.
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August 2020

CORCHUELO J, Ulloa FC
Oral manifestations in a patient with a history of asymptomatic COVID-19. Case Report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30700.
PubMed Abstract available

ABOU GHAYDA R, Lee KH, Han YJ, Ryu S, et al
Estimation of global case fatality rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using meta-analyses: Comparison between calendar date and days since the outbreak of the first confirmed case.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30694.
PubMed Abstract available

BAI Y, Jiang D, Lon JR, Chen X, et al
Comprehensive evolution and molecular characteristics of a large number of SARS-CoV-2 genomes reveal its epidemic trends.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30695.
PubMed Abstract available

SCIALPI M
Pneumonia misinterpretation in COVID-19: revisitation and update.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30696.
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REGEN F, Eren N, Heuser I, Hellmann-Regen J, et al
A Simple Approach to Optimum Pool Size for Pooled SARS-CoV-2 Testing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30692.
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MAHER B, Chavez R, Tomaz GCQ, Nguyen T, et al
A fluid mechanics explanation of the effectiveness of common materials for respiratory masks.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30621.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM YJ, Seo MH, Yeom HE
Discussion on selecting the number of breaks in the pattern of spread of COVID-19 (a reply to Zhao and Liang).
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30693.
PubMed

ZHAO S, Liang X
A re-analysis to identify the structural breaks in the COVID-19 transmissibility during the early phase of the outbreak in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30690.
PubMed

COLEBUNDERS R, Siewe Fodjo JN, Vanham G, Van den Bergh R, et al
A call for strengthened evidence on targeted, non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 for the protection of vulnerable individuals in sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30687.
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SADASIVAM B, Atal S, Ray A, Sharma S, et al
The significance of correct dosing of hydroxychloroquine in clinical trials of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30688.
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TORRES JP, Izquierdo G, Acuna M, Pavez D, et al
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): Report of the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of cases in Santiago de Chile during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30691.
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HINOJOSA-VELASCO A, de Oca PVB, Garcia-Sosa LE, Mendoza-Duran JG, et al
A Case Report of Newborn Infant with Severe COVID-19 in Mexico: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Breast Milk and Stool.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30684.
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GUAN Q, Sadykov M, Mfarrej S, Hala S, et al
A genetic barcode of SARS-CoV-2 for monitoring global distribution of different clades during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30681.
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MARVISI M, Ferrozzi F, Balzarini L, Mancini C, et al
First report on clinical and radiological features of COVID-19 pneumonitis in a Caucasian population: factors predicting fibrotic evolution.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30683.
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ADAMSON PC, Goodman-Meza D, Vijayan T, Yang S, et al
Diagnostic yield of repeat testing for SARS-CoV-2: Experience from a large health system in Los Angeles.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)30678.
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XU Y, Cheng M, Chen X, Zhu J, et al
Current approach in laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30671.
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AL WAHAIBI A, Al Manji A, Al Maani A, Al Rawahi B, et al
COVID-19 epidemic monitoring after non-pharmaceutical interventions: the use of time-varying reproduction number in a country with a large migrant population.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30668.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU J, Zeng W, Cao Y, Cui Y, et al
Effect of a Previous History of Antiretroviral Treatment on Clinical Picture of Patients with Co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV: A Preliminary Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30674.
PubMed Abstract available

BONILLA-ALDANA DK, Jimenez-Diaz SD, Arango-Duque JS, Aguirre-Florez M, et al
Bats in Ecosystems and their Wide Spectrum of Viral Infectious Threats: SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging viruses.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30680.
PubMed Abstract available

MACAULEY P, Martin A, Epelbaum O
CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE COVID-19 LUNG DISEASE: THE PULMONOLOGY PERSPECTIVE FROM THE FIRST UNITED STATES EPICENTER.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30670.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI H, Iwasaki Y, Watanabe T, Ichinose N, et al
Case studies of SARS-CoV-2 treated with favipiravir among patients in critical or severe condition.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30677.
PubMed Abstract available

AHERFI S, Gautret P, Chaudet H, Raoult D, et al
Clusters of COVID-19 associated with Purim celebration in the Jewish community in Marseille, France, March 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30679.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN E, Zumla A
Advancing COVID-19 vaccines - avoiding different regulatory standards for different vaccines and need for open and transparent data sharing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30675.
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GENDROT M, Duflot I, Boxberger M, Delandre O, et al
Antimalarial artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACT) and COVID-19 in Africa: In vitro inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 replication by mefloquine-artesunate.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30661.
PubMed Abstract available

LU YF, Pan LY, Zhang WW, Cheng F, et al
A meta-analysis of the incidence of venous thromboembolic events and impact of anticoagulation on mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30652.
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OBOH MA, Omoleke SA, Ajibola O, Manneh J, et al
Translation of genomic epidemiology of infectious pathogens: Enhancing African genomics hubs for outbreaks.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30656.
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KOH WC, Naing L, Wong J
Estimating the impact of physical distancing measures in containing COVID-19: an empirical analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30655.
PubMed Abstract available

ORTOLAN A, Lorenzin M, Felicetti M, Doria A, et al
Does gender influence clinical expression and disease outcomes in COVID-19? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30607.
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LIM JT, Dickens BL, Cook AR, Khoo AL, et al
The Costs of an Expanded Screening Criteria for COVID-19: A Modelling Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30654.
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HIROTSU Y, Maejima M, Shibusawa M, Nagakubo Y, et al
Comparison of Automated SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test for COVID-19 Infection with Quantitative RT-PCR using 313 Nasopharyngeal Swabs Including from 7 Serially Followed Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30658.
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KLOPFENSTEIN T, Zayet S, Lohse A, Selles P, et al
Impact of Tocilizumab on mortality and/or invasive mechanical ventilation requirement in a cohort of 206 COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30653.
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IM JH, Je YS, Baek J, Chung MH, et al
Nutritional status of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30647.
PubMed Abstract available

ISRAELI O, Beth-Din A, Paran N, Stein D, et al
Evaluating the efficacy of RT-qPCR SARS-CoV-2 direct approaches in comparison to RNA extraction.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30644.
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LA HOZ-RESTREPO F, Alvis-Zakzuk NJ, la Hoz-Gomez JF, la Hoz-Gomez A, et al
Is Colombia an example of successful containment of the COVID-19 2020 pandemic? A critical analysis of the epidemiological data. March to July 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30646.
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LIN CY, Wang WH, Urbina AN, Tseng SP, et al
Corrigendum to "Importation of SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to major COVID-19 epidemic in Taiwan" [Int J Infect Dis 97 (2020) 240-244].
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;98:440.
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DEL BRUTTO OH, Costa AF, Mera RM, Recalde BY, et al
SARS-CoV-2-related mortality in a rural Latin American population.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30630.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDERSON M, Mossialos E
Time to strengthen capacity in infectious disease control at the European level.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30631.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUMLA A, Azhar EI, Shafi S, Memish ZA, et al
COVID-19 and the scaled-down 2020 Hajj Pilgrimage - Decisive, logical and prudent decision making by Saudi authorities overcomes pre-Hajj public health concerns.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30643.
PubMed

GUPTA R, Gant VA, Williams B, Enver T, et al
Increased Complement Receptor-3 levels in monocytes and granulocytes distinguish COVID-19 patients with pneumonia from those with mild symptoms.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30632.
PubMed Abstract available

MUMOLI N, Vitale J, Mazzone A
Clinical Immunity in Discharged Medical Patients with COVID 19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30623.
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LIN YC, Chen MY, Liu MC, Lin YJ, et al
Quarantine Measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 on a Cruise Ship, Taiwan, February 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30641.
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GAO J, Hu X, Sun X, Luo X, et al
Possible intrauterine infection: Positive nucleic acid testing results and consecutive positive SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody levels within 50 days after birth.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30608.
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MARTINCIC Z, Skopec B, Rener K, Mavric M, et al
Severe immune thrombocytopenia in a critically ill COVID-19 patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30633.
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KLOPFENSTEIN T, Zahra H, Kadiane-Oussou NJ, Lepiller Q, et al
New loss of smell and taste: Uncommon symptoms in COVID-19 patients on Nord Franche-Comte cluster, France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30637.
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METTLER SK, Kim J, Maathuis MH
Diagnostic serial interval as a novel indicator for contact tracing effectiveness exemplified with the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30611.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUN JY, Baek G, Kim Y
Transmission onset distribution of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30612.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNG CY, Park H, Kim DW, Choi YJ, et al
Clinical Characteristics of Asymptomatic Patients with COVID-19: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30634.
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ZUMLA A, Azhar EI, Alqahtani S, Shafi S, et al
COVID-19 and the scaled-down 2020 Hajj Pilgrimage - Decisive, logical and prudent decision making by Saudi authorities overcomes pre-Hajj public health concerns.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30635.
PubMed Abstract available

VARISCO TJ, Johnson ML, Thornton D
Comment on Arshad et al: Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Combination in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30617.
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LIU T, Gong D, Xiao J, Hu J, et al
Cluster infections play important roles in the rapid evolution of COVID-19 transmission: a systematic review.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30619.
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POTERE N, Di Nisio M, Rizzo G, La Vella M, et al
Low-Dose Subcutaneous Tocilizumab to Prevent Disease Progression in Patients with Moderate COVID-19 Pneumonia and Hyperinflammation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30616.
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BHAT P, Noval M, Doub JB, Heil E, et al
COVID-19 and PCP co-infection in a severely immunocompromised 25 year-old patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30615.
PubMed

WU J, Yu J, Zhou S, Zhang J, et al
What can we learn from a COVID-19 lung biopsy?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30610.
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BRITO-AZEVEDO A
Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19: taking care of statistic to take care of patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30614.
PubMed

GODDEK S
Vitamin D3 and K2 and their potential contribution to reducing the COVID-19 mortality rate.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30624.
PubMed Abstract available

CAPONE A
Simultaneous circulation of COVID-19 and flu in Italy: potential combined effects on the risk of death?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30618.
PubMed Abstract available

PRASETYO YT, Castillo AM, Salonga LJ, Sia JA, et al
Factors Affecting Perceived Effectiveness of COVID-19 Prevention Measures among Filipino during Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon, Philippines: Integrating Protection Motivation Theory and Extended Theory of Planned Behavior.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30622.
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ZHAO D, Wang M, Wang M, Zhao Y, et al
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ZHENG F, Zhou Y, Zhou Z, Ye F, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Clearance in COVID-19 Patients with Novaferon Treatment: A Randomized, Open-label, Parallel Group Trial.
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ZHANG W, Li L, Liu J, Chen L, et al
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Was school closure effective in mitigating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Time series analysis using Bayesian inference.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30598.
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ALCOBA-FLOREZ J, Gil-Campesino H, de Artola DG, Gonzalez-Montelongo R, et al
Sensitivity of different RT-qPCR solutions for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30603.
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ATKINSON JG
Problems with the analysis in "Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Combination in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19".
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)30602.
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D'ARMINIO MONFORTE A, Tavelli A, Bai F, Marchetti G, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)30600.
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ROSENBERG ES, Holtgrave DR, Udo T
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TAN L, Ma B, Lai X, Han L, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30571.
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KESKE S, Tekin S, Sait B, Irkoren P, et al
Appropriate use of Tocilizumab in COVID-19 Infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30580.
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NAKAGAWARA K, Masaki K, Uwamino Y, Kabata H, et al
Acute Onset Olfactory/Taste Disorders are Associated with a High Viral Burden in Mild or Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30578.
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KANEKURA T, Kawahara K
Adsorptive granulocyte and monocyte apheresis: a potentially relevant therapeutic option for COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30569.
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ZHOU Y, Yang Q, Chi J, Dong B, et al
Comorbidities and the risk of severe or fatal outcomes associated with coronavirus disease 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30572.
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KOZLOVSKAYA L, Piniaeva A, Ignatyev G, Selivanov A, et al
Isolation and phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants collected in Russia during COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30566.
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SINHA P, Mostaghim A, Bielick CG, McLaughlin A, et al
Early administration of Interleukin-6 inhibitors for patients with severe Covid-19 disease is associated with decreased intubation, reduced mortality, and increased discharge.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30568.
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ABENZA-ABILDUA MJ, Novo-Aparicio S, Moreno-Zabaleta R, Algarra-Lucas MC, et al
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LUETHGEN M, Eggeling J, Heyckendorf J, Lange C, et al
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LEE JY, Hong SW, Hyun M, Park JS, et al
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DE SOUSA E, Ligeiro D, Lerias JR, Zhang C, et al
Mortality in COVID-19 disease patients: Correlating Association of Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) with severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants.
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FUGLEBJERG NJU, Jensen TO, Hoyer N, Ryrso CK, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30557.
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SUN M, Xu Y, He H, Zhang L, et al
Potential effective treatment for COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis of the severe infectious disease with convalescent plasma therapy.
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SAIDAN MN, Shbool MA, Arabeyyat OS, T Al-Shihabi S, et al
Estimation of the probable outbreak size of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in social gathering events and industrial activities.
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DIOSCORIDI L, Carrisi C
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DENG Z, Zhang M, Zhu T, Liu Z, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)30545.
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KIM S, Castro MC
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)30546.
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ALMOGY G
Superspreaders and the spread pattern of COVID-19: Response to: "Do superspreaders generate new superspreaders? A hypothesis to explain the propagation pattern of COVID-19", International Journal of Infectious Diseases 96 (2020) 461-463.
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AL-SADEQ DW, Nasrallah GK
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ARSHAD S, Kilgore P, Chaudhry ZS, Jacobsen G, et al
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YU X, Duan J, Jiang Y, Zhang H, et al
Distinctive trajectories of COVID-19 epidemic by age and gender: a retrospective modeling of the epidemic in South Korea.
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LEE TC, MacKenzie LJ, McDonald EG, Tong SYC, et al
An Observational Cohort Study of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin for COVID-19: (Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
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TANG B, Xia F, Tang S, Bragazzi NL, et al
The effectiveness of quarantine and isolation determine the trend of the COVID-19 epidemic in the final phase of the current outbreak in China.
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ZHANG H, Li HB, Lyu JR, Lei XM, et al
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ZHU W, Li X, Wu Y, Xu C, et al
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June 2020

DE NARDO P, Gentilotti E, Mazzaferri F, Cremonini E, et al
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to prioritize hospital admission of patients affected by COVID-19 in low-resource settings with hospital-bed shortage.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30516.
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DUBERT M, Visseaux B, Isernia V, Bouadma L, et al
Case reports study of the first five patients COVID-19 treated with remdesivir in France.
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ALKHAMIS MA, Youha SA, Khajah MM, Haider NB, et al
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of COVID-19 epidemic in the State of Kuwait.
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CHEN X, Zhu B, Hong W, Zeng J, et al
Associations of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Regimens with Viral RNA Shedding Duration in Patients with COVID-19.
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NOH JY, Song JY, Yoon JG, Seong H, et al
Safe Hospital Preparedness in the Era of COVID-19: The Swiss Cheese Model.
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SEIDU AA, Hagan JE Jr, Ameyaw EK, Ahinkorah BO, et al
The role of testing in infectious disease control: A case of COVID-19 in Africa.
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LIANG Y, Xu J, Chu M, Mai J, et al
Neurosensory dysfunction: a diagnostic marker of early COVID-19.
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BAJUNIRWE F, Izudi J, Asiimwe S
Long distance truck drivers and the increasing risk of COVID-19 spread in Uganda.
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SHEN C, Yue X, Wang J, Shi C, et al
Nocturnal oxygen therapy as an option for early COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30515.
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MANNUCCI E, Nreu B, Monami M
Factors associated with increased all-cause mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30510.
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FUKUMOTO T, Iwasaki S, Fujisawa S, Hayasaka K, et al
Efficacy of a novel SARS-CoV-2 detection kit without RNA extraction and purification.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30509.
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HE D, Shi Z, Li Y, Cao P, et al
Comparing COVID-19 and the 1918-19 influenza pandemics in United Kingdom.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30511.
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AHMED MAM, Colebunders R, Siewe Fodjo JN
Evidence for important COVID-19 community transmission in Somalia using a clinical case definition.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30503.
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ADAMU AA, Jalo RI, Habonimana D, Wiysonge CS, et al
COVID-19 and routine childhood immunization in Africa: leveraging systems thinking and implementation science to improve immunization system performance.
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BAVARO DF, Poliseno M, Scardapane A, Belati A, et al
Occurrence of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19 - A Case Series.
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KHAMIS F, Al-Zakwani I, Al Hashmi S, Al Dowaiki S, et al
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Adults with Severe COVID-19 Infection.
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GALVIN CJ, Li Jack YC, Malwade S, Syed-Abdul S, et al
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AMZAT J, Aminu K, Kolo VI, Akinyele AA, et al
Coronavirus Outbreak in Nigeria: Burden and Socio-Medical Response during the First 100 Days.
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TARIQ A, Mateen RM, Afzal MS, Saleem M, et al
Paromomycin: a potential dual targeted drug effectively inhibits both Spike (S1) and Main Protease of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)30498.
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LAM HY, Lam TS, Wong CH, Lam WH, et al
The Epidemiology of COVID-19 cases and the Successful Containment Strategy in Hong Kong - January to May 2020.
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HE S, Zhou C, Lu D, Yang H, et al
Relationship between Chest CT manifestations and immune response in COVID-19 patients.
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POURGHASEMI HR, Pouyan S, Heidari B, Farajzadeh Z, et al
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SARTOR G, Riccio MD, Poz ID, Bonanni P, et al
COVID-19 in Italy: considerations on official data.
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AMIR M, Djaharuddin I, Sudharsono A, Ramadany S, et al
COVID-19 Concomitant Infective Endocarditis: A-Case Report and Review of Management.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30497.
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KIM YJ, Seo MH, Yeom HE
Estimating a breakpoint in the spread pattern of COVID-19 in South Korea.
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ALESSANDRA D, Lepore L, Palazzolo C, Barreca F, et al
Acute respiratory distress syndrome due to SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A co-infection in an Italian patient: mini-review of the literature.
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EBRAHIM SH, Zhuo J, Gozzer E, Ahmed QA, et al
All Hands on Deck: A Synchronized Whole-of-World Approach for COVID-19 Mitigation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30484.
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KRONBICHLER A, Kresse D, Yoon S, Lee KH, et al
Asymptomatic patients as a source of COVID-19 infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30487.
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LOBO AP, Cardoso-Dos-Santos AC, Rocha MS, Pinheiro RS, et al
COVID-19 epidemic in Brazil: where we at?
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TURCATO G, Panebianco L, Zaboli A, Scheurer C, et al
Correlation between arterial blood gas test and CT volumetry in patients with SARS-CoV-2 in the emergency department.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30468.
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FILICE C, Poma GL, Above E, Dellafiore C, et al
Is the fear of Covid-19 infection the same in all subjects?
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GUALLAR MP, Meirino R, Donat-Vargas C, Corral O, et al
Inoculum at the time of SARS-CoV-2 exposure and risk of disease severity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30470.
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EBINA-SHIBUYA R, Namkoong H, Shibuya Y, Horita N, et al
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) with COVID-19: Insights from simultaneous familial Kawasaki Disease cases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30450.
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SATICI C, Demirkol MA, Altunok ES, Gursoy B, et al
Performance of Pneumonia Severity Index and CURB-65 in Predicting 30-day mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30473.
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ALI S, Pappachan JM, Mathew S
Acute cor pulmonale from saddle pulmonary embolism in a patient with previous Covid-19 - should we prolong prophylactic anticoagulation?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30474.
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LIU Z, Chu R, Gong L, Su B, et al
The assessment of transmission efficiency and latent infection period on asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30471.
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LIN CY, Wang WH, Urbina AN, Tseng SP, et al
Importation of SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to major COVID-19 epidemic in Taiwan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30466.
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RUTAYISIRE E, Nkundimana G, Mitonga HK, Boye A, et al
What works and what does not work in response to COVID-19 prevention and control in Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30460.
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PENARRUBIA AL, Ruiz M, Porco R, Rao SN, et al
Multiple assays in a real-time RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 panel can mitigate the risk of loss of sensitivity by new genomic variants during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30463.
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LI Y, Wang H, Wang F, Du H, et al
Comparison of Hospitalized Patients with pneumonia caused by COVID-19 and influenza A in children under 5 years.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30462.
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XIAO Y, Tang B, Wu J, Cheke RA, et al
Linking key intervention timings to rapid decline of the COVID-19 effective reproductive number to quantify lessons from mainland China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30449.
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SZMUDA T, Ali S, Hetzger TV, Rosvall P, et al
Are Online Searches for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related to Media or Epidemiology? A Cross-sectional Study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30464.
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MIYAMAE Y, Hayashi T, Yonezawa H, Fujihara J, et al
Duration of viral shedding in asymptomatic or mild cases of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from a cruise ship: A single-hospital experience in Tokyo, Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30456.
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KILIC O, Kalcioglu MT, Cag Y, Tuysuz O, et al
Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30458.
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BOHNING D, Rocchetti I, Maruotti A, Holling H, et al
Estimating the undetected infections in the Covid-19 outbreak by harnessing capture-recapture methods.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30444.
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ZHOU Y, Zeng Y, Chen C
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SANTOS JAD, Normando AGC, Silva RLCD, Paula RM, et al
Oral mucosal lesions in a COVID-19 patient: new signs or secondary manifestations?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30447.
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FINZI E
Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 with high dose oral zinc salts: A report on four patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30441.
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AZIZ H, Fatima S, Iqbal H, Faheem M, et al
Recent Advances in Molecular diagnosis curbing the COVID-19.
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ESPINDOLA OM, Siqueira M, Soares CN, Lima MASD, et al
Patients with COVID-19 and neurological manifestations show undetectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 4. pii: S1201-9712(20)30431.
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LI H, Xu XL, Dai DW, Huang ZY, et al
Air Pollution and temperature are associated with increased COVID-19 incidence: a time series study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)30383.
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ZHANG L, Tao Y, Wang J, Ong JJ, et al
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)30429.
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LEE KCH, Sewa DW, Phua GC
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 2. pii: S1201-9712(20)30422.
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MIZUMOTO K, Kagaya K, Chowell G
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)30398.
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EDEAS M, Saleh J, Peyssonnaux C
Iron: Innocent bystander or vicious culprit in COVID-19 pathogenesis?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Jun 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)30417.
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MACINTYRE CR, Chughtai AA, Seale H, Dwyer DE, et al
HUMAN CORONAVIRUS DATA FROM FOUR CLINICAL TRIALS OF MASKS AND RESPIRATORS.
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PORTE L, Legarraga P, Vollrath V, Aguilera X, et al
Evaluation of novel antigen-based rapid detection test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 in respiratory samples.
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SHAH AUM, Safri SNA, Thevadas R, Noordin NK, et al
COVID-19 Outbreak in Malaysia: Actions Taken by the Malaysian Government.
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MING DK, Sorawat S, Chanh HQ, Nhat PTH, et al
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KENYON C
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LUO S, Guo Y, Zhang X, Xu H, et al
A Follow-up Study of Recovered Patients with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.
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PAPAMICHALIS P, Papadogoulas A, Katsiafylloudis P, Skoura AL, et al
Combination of thrombolytic and immunosuppressive therapy for coronavirus disease 2019: A case report.
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BUONSENSO D, Cinicola B, Raffaelli F, Sollena P, et al
Social consequences of COVID-19 in a low resource setting in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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RUOCCO G, Feola M, Palazzuoli A
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020;95:373-375.
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WU D, Lu J, Liu Y, Zhang Z, et al
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May 2020

LI P, Chen L, Liu Z, Pan J, et al
Clinical Features and Short-term Outcomes of Elderly Patients With COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30415.
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ITAYA T, Furuse Y, Jindai K
Does COVID-19 infection impact on the trend of seasonal influenza infection? 11 countries and regions, from 2014 to 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30395.
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ALCOBA-FLOREZ J, Gonzalez-Montelongo R, Inigo-Campos A, de Artola DG, et al
Fast SARS-CoV-2 detection by RT-qPCR in preheated nasopharyngeal swab samples.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30406.
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KANG CK, Han GC, Kim M, Kim G, et al
Aberrant hyperactivation of cytotoxic T-cell as a potential determinant of COVID-19 severity.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 31. pii: S1201-9712(20)30413.
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DE MEYER S, Bojkova D, Cinatl J, Van Damme E, et al
Lack of Antiviral Activity of Darunavir against SARS-CoV-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 29. pii: S1201-9712(20)30392.
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MA S, Lai X, Chen Z, Tu S, et al
Clinical Characteristics of Critically Ill Patients Co-infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the Influenza Virus in Wuhan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30375.
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MIDDELBURG RA, Rosendaal FR
COVID-19: how to make between-country comparisons.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30373.
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LIN YC, Cheng CY, Cheng-Pin C, Cheng SH, et al
A case of transient existence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the respiratory tract with the absence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30377.
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RIVAS AL, Febles JL, Smith SD, Hoogesteijn AL, et al
Early network properties of the COVID-19 pandemic - the Chinese scenario.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30356.
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JANG S, Rhee JY
Three cases of treatment with Nafamostat in elderly patients with COVID-19 pneumonia who need oxygen therapy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30379.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Q, Hu Z
Successful recovery of severe COVID-19 with cytokine storm treating with extracorporeal blood purification.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30372.
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WU D, Lu J, Cao L, Ma X, et al
Positive effects of COVID-19 control measures on pneumonia prevention.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30376.
PubMed

OLUM R, Bongomin F
Uganda's First 100 COVID-19 Cases: Trends and Lessons.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30380.
PubMed

EAASWARKHANTH M, Madhoun AA, Al-Mulla F
Could the D614 G substitution in the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein be associated with higher COVID-19 mortality?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30378.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDREA V, Gianluca F, Rodolfo P, Paolo T, et al
Unheralded Lower Limb Threatening Ischemia in a COVID-19 Patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 21. pii: S1201-9712(20)30367.
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BEARMAN G, Pryor R, Vokes R, Cooper K, et al
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the USA: Will We Better Prepared Next Time?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30366.
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ZENG F, Huang Y, Guo Y, Yin M, et al
Association of inflammatory markers with the severity of COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30362.
PubMed Abstract available

MARAIS BJ, Sorrell TC
Pathways to COVID-19 'community protection'.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30365.
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OVERHOFF D, Walter T, Gruettner J, Janssen S, et al
Acute pulmonary embolism mimicking COVID - 19 pneumonia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30360.
PubMed

ZUMLA A, Wang FS, Ippolito G, Petrosillo N, et al
Reducing mortality and morbidity in patients with severe COVID-19 disease by advancing ongoing trials of Mesenchymal Stromal (stem) Cell (MSC) therapy - achieving global consensus and visibility for cellular host-directed therapies.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30347.
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MACHIDA M, Nakamura I, Saito R, Nakaya T, et al
Changes in implementation of personal protective measures by ordinary Japanese citizens: A longitudinal study from the early phase to the community transmission phase of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30346.
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QI L, Yang Y, Jiang D, Tu C, et al
Factors associated with duration of viral shedding in adults with COVID-19 outside of Wuhan, China: A retrospective cohort study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30352.
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HOEFER A, Pampaka D, Wagner ER, Herrera AA, et al
Management of a COVID-19 outbreak in a Hotel in Tenerife, Spain.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30354.
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XIA Y, Hong H, Feng Y, Liu M, et al
Dynamics of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in a case with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30349.
PubMed

ZHAO N, Liu Y, Smaragiassi A, Bernatsky S, et al
Tracking the origin of early COVID-19 cases in Canada.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30353.
PubMed Abstract available

HU B, Qiu J, Chen H, Tao V, et al
First, second and potential third generation spreads of the COVID-19 epidemic in mainland China: an early exploratory study incorporating location-based service data of mobile devices.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30355.
PubMed Abstract available

RAINISCH G, Undurraga EA, Chowell G
A dynamic modeling tool for estimating healthcare demand from the COVID19 epidemic and evaluating population-wide interventions.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30350.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANZETTI M, Pozzetti U, Carugati M, Pandolfo A, et al
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist anakinra in association with remdesivir in severe Coronavirus disease 2019: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30357.
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CHONG KC, Cheng W, Zhao S, Ling F, et al
Monitoring disease transmissibility of 2019 novel coronavirus disease in Zhejiang, China.
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CALDERARO A, Arcangeletti MC, De Conto F, Buttrini M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection diagnosed only by cell culture isolation before the local outbreak in an Italian seven-week-old suckling baby.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30342.
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LEE H, Park SJ, Lee GR, Kim JE, et al
The Relationship between the COVID-19 Prevalence Trend and Transportation Trend in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30339.
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KIM S, Jeong YD, Byun JH, Cho G, et al
Evaluation of COVID-19 epidemic outbreak caused by temporal contact-increase in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30343.
PubMed Abstract available

WORKMAN J
Proportion of COVID-19 Cases that Are Asymptomatic in South Korea: Comment on Nishiura et al.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 14. pii: S1201-9712(20)30344.
PubMed

KOWALSKA JD, Skrzat-Klapaczynska A, Bursa D, Balayan T, et al
HIV care in times of the COVID-19 crisis - where are we now in Central and Eastern Europe?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30319.
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MBOERA LEG, Akipede GO, Banerjee A, Cuevas LE, et al
Mitigating lockdown challenges in the response to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30325.
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FAN H, Zhang L, Huang B, Zhu M, et al
Cardiac injuries in patients with coronavirus disease 2019: Not to be ignored.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30331.
PubMed Abstract available

FILOCAMO G, Mangioni D, Tagliabue P, Aliberti S, et al
Use of anakinra in severe COVID-19: a case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30333.
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ZHOU R, Li F, Chen F, Liu H, et al
Viral dynamics in asymptomatic patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30337.
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GUALANO G, Musso M, Mosti S, Mencarini P, et al
Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in the management of patients presenting with lung infiltrates and suspect COVID-19-associated pneumonia: A case report.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30334.
PubMed Abstract available

SOARES F, Yamashita GH
On the crucial role of multilingual biomedical databases on epidemic events (SARS-CoV-2 analysis).
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30330.
PubMed

CHINTALAPUDI N, Battineni G, Sagaro GG, Amenta F, et al
COVID-19 outbreak reproduction number estimations and forecasting in Marche, Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30336.
PubMed Abstract available

BELDOMENICO PM
Do superspreaders generate new superspreaders? a hypothesis to explain the propagation pattern of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 10. pii: S1201-9712(20)30332.
PubMed Abstract available

RAN J, Zhao S, Zhuang Z, Chong MK, et al
Quantifying the improvement in confirmation efficiency of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the early phase of outbreak in Hong Kong in 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30321.
PubMed Abstract available

BORGHESI A, Zigliani A, Golemi S, Carapella N, et al
Chest X-ray severity index as a predictor of in-hospital mortality in coronavirus disease 2019: A study of 302 patients from Italy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30328.
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PUTRA BE, Adiarto S, Dewayanti SR, Juzar DA, et al
Viral Exanthem with "Pin and Needles Sensation" on Extremities of COVID-19 Patient.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30327.
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SO MKP, Tiwari A, Chu AMY, Tsang JTY, et al
Visualising COVID-19 Pandemic Risk through Network Connectedness.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30317.
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SHANG Y, Xu C, Jiang F, Huang R, et al
Clinical characteristics and changes of chest CT features in 307 patients with common COVID-19 pneumonia infected SARS-CoV-2: A multicenter study in Jiangsu, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;96:157-162.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEN M, Peng Z, Guo Y, Rong L, et al
Assessing the Effects of Metropolitan-Wide Quarantine on the Spread of COVID-19 in Public Space and Households.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 8. pii: S1201-9712(20)30326.
PubMed Abstract available

ABBARA A, Rayes D, Fahham O, Alhiraki OA, et al
Coronavirus 2019 and health systems affected by protracted conflict: The case of Syria.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;96:192-195.
PubMed Abstract available

GALLINA P, Ricci M
Covid-19 health crisis management in Europe: decisive assessment is needed now.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30316.
PubMed

QUADRI SA
COVID-19 and religious congregations: Implications for spread of novel pathogens.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;96:219-221.
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LI Y, Wang J, Wang C, Yang Q, et al
Characteristics of respiratory virus infection during the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus in Beijing.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30314.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU MY, Xie XL, Peng YG, Wu MJ, et al
From SARS to COVID-19: What we have learned about children infected with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30309.
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GIRAUD-GATINEAU A, Colson P, Jimeno MT, Zandotti C, et al
Comparison of mortality associated with respiratory viral infections between December 2019 and March 2020 with that of the previous year in Southeastern France.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;96:154-156.
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SHETE A
Urgent need for evaluating agonists of Angiotensin-(1-7)/ Mas receptor axis for treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30307.
PubMed Abstract available

OMORI R, Mizumoto K, Nishiura H
Ascertainment rate of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30292.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM SE, Jeong HS, Yu Y, Shin SU, et al
Viral kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic carriers and presymptomatic patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30299.
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ZHAO Q, Meng M, Kumar R, Wu Y, et al
Lymphopenia is associated with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections: A systemic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30301.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEN CY
A logistic growth model for COVID-19 proliferation: experiences from China and international implications in infectious diseases.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30303.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO Y, Yuan X, Xue Y, Mao L, et al
Using the diagnostic model based on routine laboratory tests to distinguish patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 from those infected with influenza virus.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 May 1. pii: S1201-9712(20)30295.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Tan L, Wang X, Liu W, et al
Comparison of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 detection in 353 patients received tests with both specimens simultaneously.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:107-109.
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HE D, Zhao S, Lin Q, Zhuang Z, et al
The relative transmissibility of asymptomatic COVID-19 infections among close contacts.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:145-147.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG J, Feng H, Zhang S, Ni Z, et al
SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection of hospital isolation wards hygiene monitoring during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak in a Chinese hospital.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:103-106.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHIDA M, Nakamura I, Saito R, Nakaya T, et al
Adoption of personal protective measures by ordinary citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:139-144.
PubMed Abstract available

YE F, Xu S, Rong Z, Xu R, et al
Delivery of infection from asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 in a familial cluster.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:133-138.
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XIE M, Chen Q
Insight into 2019 novel coronavirus - An updated interim review and lessons from SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:119-124.
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April 2020

AHMADI A, Kheiril S, Mohammadian-Hafshejani A, Raeisi H, et al
The accuracy of "Preliminary estimation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Iran: A modelling analysis based on overseas cases and air travel data".
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30287.
PubMed

GU Y, Lu J, Yang Z
Pilgrimage and COVID-19: the risk among returnees from Muslim countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30282.
PubMed Abstract available

OCHOA YC, Sanchez DER, Penaloza M, Motta HFC, et al
Effective Reproductive Number estimation for initial stage of COVID-19 pandemic in Latin American Countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30285.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHUANG Z, Zhao S, Lin Q, Cao P, et al
Preliminary estimation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Iran: A reply to Sharifi.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30289.
PubMed

UJIIE M, Tsuzuki S, Ohmagari N
Effect of temperature on the infectivity of COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30284.
PubMed Abstract available

MUBARAK N
Corona and Clergy: The missing link for an effective social distancing in Pakistan. Time for some unpopular decisions.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S1201-9712(20)30283.
PubMed

PETERSEN E, Wasserman S, Lee SS, Go U, et al
COVID-19-We urgently need to start developing an exit strategy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30251.
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QIANCHENG X, Jian S, Lingling P, Lei H, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30280.
PubMed Abstract available

OHIA C, Bakarey AS, Ahmad T
COVID-19 and Nigeria: Putting the realities in context.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30281.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Zhou Y, Jiang N, Zhou Q, et al
Persistence of intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with COVID-19 leads to re-admission after pneumonia resolved.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30279.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANDA-KAPATA P, Kapata N, Zumla A
COVID-19 and malaria: A symptom screening challenge for malaria endemic countries.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:151-153.
PubMed

VELAVAN TP, Meyer CG
Mild versus severe COVID-19: laboratory markers.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 25. pii: S1201-9712(20)30277.
PubMed Abstract available

MI YN, Huang TT, Zhang JX, Qin Q, et al
Estimating instant case fatality rate of COVID-19 in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)30271.
PubMed Abstract available

SCIALPI M, Scialp S, Piscioli I, Scalera G, et al
Pulmonary thromboembolism in criticall ill COVID-19 patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)30272.
PubMed

WANG P, Lu JA, Jin Y, Zhu M, et al
Statistical and network analysis of 1212 COVID-19 patients in Henan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 24. pii: S1201-9712(20)30267.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIRIAN ES
Potential Fecal Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Current Evidence and Implications for Public Health.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)30273.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG M, Luo L, Bu H, Xia H, et al
Case Report: One Case of Coronavirus Desease 2019(COVID-19) in Patient Co-nfected by HIV With a Low CD4+ T Cell Count.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)30276.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO D, Yin H, Chen J, Tang F, et al
Clinical analysis of ten pregnant women with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: A retrospective study.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 23. pii: S1201-9712(20)30263.
PubMed Abstract available

DOUGLAS D, Douglas R
Addressing the corona virus outbreak: will a novel filtered eye mask help?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30255.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU Z, Cai T, Fan L, Lou K, et al
Clinical value of immune-inflammatory parameters to assess the severity of coronavirus disease 2019.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30257.
PubMed Abstract available

HU Z, Cui Q, Han J, Wang X, et al
Evaluation and prediction of the COVID-19 variations at different input population and quarantine strategies, a case study in Guangdong province, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30226.
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HINJOY S, RoyceTsukayama, Chuxnum T, Masunglong W, et al
A self-assessment of the Thai Department of Disease Control's communication for international response at early phase to the COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30258.
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ZHUANG Z, Zhao S, Lin Q, Cao P, et al
Preliminary estimating the reproduction number of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Republic of Korea and Italy by 5 March 2020.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30259.
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DU W, Han S, Li Q, Zhang Z, et al
Epidemic update of COVID-19 in Hubei Province compared with other regions in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30246.
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OMORI R, Mizumoto K, Chowell G
Changes in testing rates could mask the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) growth rate.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020;94:116-118.
PubMed Abstract available

EFFENBERGER M, Kronbichler A, Shin JI, Mayer G, et al
Association of the COVID-19 pandemic with Internet Search Volumes: A Google Trends(TM) Analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30249.
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PETERSEN E, McCloskey B, Hui DS, Kock R, et al
COVID-19 travel restrictions and the International Health Regulations - call for an open debate on easing of travel restrictions.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30245.
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SEE KC, Liew SM, Ng DCE, Chew EL, et al
COVID-19: Four Paediatric Cases in Malaysia.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 15. pii: S1201-9712(20)30181.
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WANG R, Pan M, Zhang X, Fan X, et al
Epidemiological and clinical features of 125 Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Fuyang, Anhui, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 11. pii: S1201-9712(20)30203.
PubMed Abstract available

KENYON C
The serostatus approach to fighting COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 7. pii: S1201-9712(20)30213.
PubMed

DAI H, Zhang X, Xia J, Zhang T, et al
High-resolution Chest CT Features and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Infected with COVID-19 in Jiangsu, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 6. pii: S1201-9712(20)30218.
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LI X, Wang L, Yan S, Yang F, et al
Clinical characteristics of 25 death cases with COVID-19: a retrospective review of medical records in a single medical center, Wuhan, China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30186.
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JIN Y, Wang M, Zuo Z, Fan C, et al
Diagnostic value and dynamic variance of serum antibody in coronavirus disease 2019.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30198.
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MAO ZQ, Wan R, He LY, Hu YC, et al
The enlightenment from two cases of asymptomatic infection with SARS-CoV-2: is it safe after 14 days of isolation?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30173.
PubMed Abstract available

HONG X, Xiong J, Feng Z, Shi Y, et al
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): does it have a role in the treatment of severe COVID-19?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30191.
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MORIGUCHI T, Harii N, Goto J, Harada D, et al
A first Case of Meningitis/Encephalitis associated with SARS-Coronavirus-2.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30195.
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LAW S, Leung AW, Xu C
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): From Causes to Preventions in Hong Kong.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30192.
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KANG D, Choi H, Kim JH, Choi J, et al
Spatial epidemic dynamics of the COVID-19 outbreak in China.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30209.
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March 2020

YUAN J, Li M, Lv G, Lu ZK, et al
Monitoring Transmissibility and Mortality of COVID-19 in Europe.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30182.
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ZHENG C, Wang J, Guo H, Lu Z, et al
Risk-adapted Treatment Strategy For COVID-19 Patients.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30179.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG X, Cai H, Hu J, Lian J, et al
Epidemiological, clinical characteristics of cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection with abnormal imaging findings.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30172.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG JF, Yan K, Ye HH, Lin J, et al
SARS-CoV-2 turned positive in a discharged patient with COVID-19 arouses concern regarding the present standard for discharge.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S1201-9712(20)30126.
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SHIM E, Tariq A, Choi W, Lee Y, et al
Transmission potential and severity of COVID-19 in South Korea.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 17. pii: S1201-9712(20)30150.
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LI P, Fu JB, Li KF, Chen Y, et al
Transmission of COVID-19 in the terminal stage of incubation period: a familial cluster.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30146.
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MENDELSON M
Could enhanced influenza and pneumococcal vaccination programs help limit the potential damage from SARS-CoV-2 to fragile health systems of southern hemisphere countries this winter?
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 16. pii: S1201-9712(20)30149.
PubMed

XU T, Chen C, Zhu Z, Cui M, et al
Clinical features and dynamics of viral load in imported and non-imported patients with COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30141.
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NISHIURA H, Kobayashi T, Suzuki A, Jung SM, et al
Estimation of the asymptomatic ratio of novel coronavirus infections (COVID-19).
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S1201-9712(20)30139.
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LIU F, Xu A, Zhang Y, Xuan W, et al
Patients of COVID-19 may benefit from sustained lopinavir-combined regimen and the increase of eosinophil may predict the outcome of COVID-19 progression.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30132.
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YANG J, Zheng Y, Gou X, Pu K, et al
Prevalence of comorbidities in the novel Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 12. pii: S1201-9712(20)30136.
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HUSNAYAIN A, Fuad A, Su EC
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Preliminary estimation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Iran: A modelling analysis based on overseas cases and air travel data.
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TANG B, Xia F, Tang S, Bragazzi NL, et al
The effectiveness of quarantine and isolation determine the trend of the COVID-19 epidemics in the final phase of the current outbreak in China.
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Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 5. pii: S1201-9712(20)30122.
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LIN Q, Zhao S, Gao D, Lou Y, et al
A conceptual model for the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China with individual reaction and governmental action.
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PETERSEN E, Hui D, Hamer DH, Blumberg L, et al
Li Wenliang, a face to the frontline healthcare worker? The first doctor to notify the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2, (COVID-19), outbreak.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 3. pii: S1201-9712(20)30111.
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February 2020

KAPATA N, Ihekweazu C, Ntoumi F, Tajudeen R, et al
Is the Africa prepared for tackling the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic? - lessons from past outbreaks, ongoing pan-African public health efforts, and implications for the future.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 28. pii: S1201-9712(20)30107.
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Comparison of different samples for 2019 novel coronavirus detection by nucleic acid amplification tests.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 27. pii: S1201-9712(20)30108.
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2019-novel Coronavirus severe adult respiratory distress syndrome in two cases in Italy: An uncommon radiological presentation.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 26. pii: S1201-9712(20)30101.
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ZHANG S, Diao M, Yu W, Pei L, et al
Estimation of the reproductive number of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the probable outbreak size on the Diamond Princess cruise ship: A data-driven analysis.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 22. pii: S1201-9712(20)30091.
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ZHAO S, Lin Q, Ran J, Musa SS, et al
The basic reproduction number of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) estimation based on exponential growth in the early outbreak in China from 2019 to 2020: A reply to Dhungana.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 20. pii: S1201-9712(20)30083.
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Comments on "Preliminary estimation of the basic reproduction number of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, from 2019 to 2020: A data-driven Analysis in the early phase of the outbreak".
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The continuing 2019-nCoV epidemic threat of novel coronaviruses to global health - The latest 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
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January 2020

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Preliminary estimation of the basic reproduction number of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, from 2019 to 2020: A data-driven analysis in the early phase of the outbreak.
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