Prospective Study of Possible Infectious Disease - Associated Antigen Drive in Previously Untreated...
Indolent Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaThe purpose of this study is to determine if an infectious disease may be associated with the new lymphoma diagnosis. Infections to be tested include: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): This is a bacteria sometimes found in the stomach that has been associated with a particular kind of lymphoma, gastric MALT. We are interested to learn if the H. pylori infection may be associated with other indolent lymphomas. Hepatitis C: This virus infection of the liver has been found in association with non-follicular lymphomas in Italy. We want to determine if the infection is associated with lymphomas in the United States. Bacterial overgrowth of the small bowel: Since indolent lymphomas often affect the lymph nodes surrounding the small bowel, it may be possible that an infection within the bowel is stimulating lymphoma growth. This has never been demonstrated to date, and will be studied in this clinical study. Epstein-Barr virus: This is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis or "mono." It has been associated with other rapidly growing lymphomas, but not indolent lymphoma.
Incidence of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Preterm Brazilian Children
Respiratory Syncytial VirusesRespiratory Tract InfectionThe primary objective of this study is to determine the incidence of severe RSV LRTI requiring hospitalization among infants born < 35 weeks gestational age for one year of follow-up.
Observation of Initial Procalcitonin and the Clinical Course of Patients With Acute Respiratory...
Respiratory Tract InfectionsObservation of the initial Procalcitonin values and the clinical course of consecutively included patients with Acute Respiratory Tract Infections at general medical practices in greater Hannover.
Immunologic Predisposition of HIV Patients to Develop Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus...
HIV InfectionsStaphylococcal InfectionsThe purpose of this study is to investigate the role of T helper 17 cells (Th17) in the pathogenesis of MRSA infections.
Severe Pandemic H1N1 Infection in ICU: Comparative Resource Utilization
Novel H1N1 Influenzal Acute Respiratory InfectionThe main purpose of this study is to review the resource utilization of severe adult H1N1 pneumonia undergoing antiviral and oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation and support with pulmonary rescue therapies ( nitric oxide, ECMO, HFO) in critically ill patients in Winnipeg. Secondary objectives include, comparison of resource utilization to other similar disorders (viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, septic shock, ARDS). The investigators will also look at the percentage of patients that required ICU care as compared to those who could be cared for on medical wards. The investigators will determine the resources used by both groups and compare. Finally the investigators will record the frequency of chronic comorbidities in hospitalized adult H1N1 patients.
Anticipative Diagnosis of Central Venous Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections
Bloodstream Infection Due to Central Venous CatheterUp to date methods for diagnosis of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI) are performed only when CRBSI is clinically suspected. Thus, patients may actually suffer from CRBSI and are at risk to concurrently suffer from or develop complications like endocarditis or septic embolism when diagnostic procedures for the detection of CRBSI are introduced. The aim of the project is to investigate a more sensitive and specific test for anticipative diagnosis of CRBSI using biphasic PNA FISH test compared to Gram stain/AOLC test.
Infectious Etiology of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseTo assess the infectious etiology related to acute exacerbation of COPD in Hong Kong
Cliavist in Infectious and Degenerative Diseases of the Spine
Spine InfectionUSPIO contrast enhancement results from intracellular trapping of the iron particles in reactive cells, especially macrophages. 17FDG-PET studies have demonstrated that macrophages are present in spine infectious diseases but are absent in spine degenerative diseases. The aim of this work is to compare the enhancement induced by CLIAVIST in both diseases. The absence of macrophages in degenerative lesions should help to differentiate them from infectious lesions, who should present contrast enhancement in relation to the presence of macrophages.
Changing Patterns of Candida Infections in Urban Medical Centers
InfectionCandida1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the changing patterns of infection caused by Candida species in urban medical centers and its influence on patient outcomes. A retrospective cohort study design will be employed with the main outcome measure being hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes including microbiologic clearance of the infection, duration of hospitalization, and the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay will also be assessed.
Prevalence of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers and Miners...
HIV InfectionsSexually Transmitted DiseasesThe purpose of this study is to collect data on the HIV strains currently circulating among female sex workers (FSWs) and their clients. In addition, this study will identify potential participants for future studies.