Artikel in Fachzeitschriften: Recent submissions
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2017-02-17ZeitschriftenartikelScarless deletion of up to seven methyl-accepting chemotaxis genes with an optimized method highlights key function of CheM in Salmonella Typhimurium Site-directed scarless mutagenesis is an essential tool of modern pathogenesis research. We describe an optimized two-step protocol for genome editing in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium to enable multiple sequential ...
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2017-02-03ZeitschriftenartikelHost cell interactions of outer membrane vesicle-associated virulence factors of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157: Intracellular delivery, trafficking and mechanisms of cell injury Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are important tools in bacterial virulence but their role in the pathogenesis of infections caused by enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157, the leading cause of life-threatening ...
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2017-02-10ZeitschriftenartikelParticipatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology Background: Epidemiology has contributed in many ways to identifying various risk factors for disease and to promoting population health. However, there is a continuing debate about the ability of epidemiology not only ...
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2017-02-15ZeitschriftenartikelHyperspectral infrared nanoimaging of organic samples based on Fourier transform infrared nanospectroscopy Infrared nanospectroscopy enables novel possibilities for chemical and structural analysis of nanocomposites, biomaterials or optoelectronic devices. Here we introduce hyperspectral infrared nanoimaging based on Fourier ...
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2017-02-02ZeitschriftenartikelTargeting the latent cytomegalovirus reservoir with an antiviral fusion toxin protein Reactivation of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in transplant recipients can cause life-threatening disease. Consequently, for transplant recipients, killing latently infected cells could have far-reaching clinical benefits. ...
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2017-02-09ZeitschriftenartikelEstablishment of a voluntary electronic Chlamydia trachomatis laboratory surveillance system in Germany, 2008 to 2014 Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are not reportable in Germany and limited data on prevalence are available. CT screening has been offered free of charge to pregnant women since 1995 and to all women under 25 years ...
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2017-01-11ZeitschriftenartikelThe Case for Adopting the “Species Complex” Nomenclature for the Etiologic Agents of Cryptococcosis Cryptococcosis is a potentially lethal disease of humans/animals caused by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. Distinction between the two species is based on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. Recently, ...
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2017-01-18ZeitschriftenartikelMLST-Based Population Genetic Analysis in a Global Context Reveals Clonality amongst Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii VNI Isolates from HIV Patients in Southeastern Brazil Cryptococcosis is an important fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, especially those infected with HIV. In Brazil, despite the free availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the public health system, ...
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2017-02-06ZeitschriftenartikelValidation of a Method for the Assessment of Urinary Neopterin Levels to Monitor Health Status in Non-human-primate Species Determining individual health status is of great importance for a better understanding of life history trade-offs between growth, reproduction, and maintenance. However, existing immunological methods are invasive and ...
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2017-01-23ZeitschriftenartikelRespondents’ report of a clinician-diagnosed depression in health surveys: comparison with DSM-IV mental disorders in the general adult population in Germany Background: Respondents’ report of a previously diagnosed depression by a health professional is frequently used to estimate depression prevalence. This study contributes to a better understanding of survey results based ...
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2017-01-05ZeitschriftenartikelAssociations between dietary patterns and biomarkers of nutrient status and cardiovascular risk factors among adolescents in Germany: results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents in Germany (KiGGS) Background: The aim of this study is to analyse prevailing dietary patterns among German adolescents and their associations with biomarkers of nutrient status and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: Analyses were ...
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2017-02-02ZeitschriftenartikelOngoing outbreaks of hepatitis A among men who have sex with men (MSM), Berlin, November 2016 to January 2017 – linked to other German cities and European countries Since 14 November 2016, 38 cases of hepatitis A have been notified in Berlin; of these, 37 were male and 30 reported to have sex with men (MSM). Median age of MSM cases is 31 years (range: 24–52 years). Phylogenetic analysis ...
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2017-01-20ZeitschriftenartikelSocial Inequalities and Depressive Symptoms in Adults: The Role of Objective and Subjective Socioeconomic Status Background: There is substantial evidence that lower objective socioeconomic status (SES)—as measured by education, occupation, and income—is associated with a higher risk of depression. Less is known, however, about ...
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2017-01-25ZeitschriftenartikelResponse to fever and utilization of standby emergency treatment (SBET) for malaria in travellers to Southeast Asia: a questionnaire-based cohort study Background: Guidelines in several European countries recommend standby emergency treatment (SBET) for travellers to regions with low or medium malaria transmission instead of continuous chemoprophylaxis: travellers are ...
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2017-01-12ZeitschriftenartikelA joint cross-border investigation of a cluster of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Austria, Romania and Germany in 2014 using classic, genotyping and whole genome sequencing methods: lessons learnt Molecular surveillance of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) using 24-loci MIRU-VNTR in the European Union suggests the occurrence of international transmission. In early 2014, Austria detected a molecular MDR-TB ...
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2017-01-12ZeitschriftenartikelNational molecular surveillance of recently acquired HIV infections in Germany, 2013 to 2014 To enable an up-to-date molecular analysis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) genotypes circulating in Germany we have established a surveillance system based on recently acquired HIV infections. New HIV infections are ...
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2017-01-18ZeitschriftenartikelHistorical Perspectives and Guidelines for Botulinum Neurotoxin Subtype Nomenclature Botulinum neurotoxins are diverse proteins. They are currently represented by at least seven serotypes and more than 40 subtypes. New clostridial strains that produce novel neurotoxin variants are being identified with ...
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2017-01-26ZeitschriftenartikelSteep rise in norovirus cases and emergence of a new recombinant strain GII.P16-GII.2, Germany, winter 2016 Since early November 2016, the number of laboratory-confirmed norovirus infections reported in Germany has been increasing steeply. Here, we report the detection and genetic characterisation of an emerging norovirus ...
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2016-08-29ZeitschriftenartikelRecommendations of the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute – 2016/2017 These STIKO vaccination recommendations were endorsed during the 82nd and 84th STIKO meetings and are considered enacted upon their publication on 29 August 2016. This 2016 version replaces the previous STIKO vaccination ...
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2017-01-09ZeitschriftenartikelPlädoyer für STIKO-Empfehlungen Einblick in die Entscheidungswege der STIKO für die Pneumokokken-Impfung von Senioren und Risikogruppen sowie Erwiderung der daran geäußerten Kritik.