Detection of Cytomegalovirus by Dual-PCR
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 96-101. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.96 Won Ho Choe1, Jung Oak Kang1, Tae Yeal Choi1, and Youhern Ahn2Departments of Laboratory Medicine1, and Internal Medicine2, Hanyang University Medical College, Seoul, Korea Abstract Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major cause of morbidity and […]
Influence of a Change in the Hospital Environment on Hospital-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 90-95. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.95 Bo-Rae G. Park, Hye-Ryoun Kim, and Mi-Kyung Lee Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea Abstract Background: To estimate the influence of a change in the hospital environment on a hospitalacquired urinary […]
Multilocus Sequence Typing of Clonal Changes of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Intensive Care Unit Patients: 1996 versus 2004
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 84-89. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.84 Ji Young Huh, Jongyoun Yi, Ki Ho Hong, and Eui-Chong Kim Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Abstract Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) accounts for more than 70% of S. […]
Antimicrobial Resistance and Occurrence of Virulence Factors in Enterococci Isolated from Patients with Bacteremia and Urinary Tract Infection
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 77-83. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.73 Wee Gyo Lee1, Il Joong Park1, Ji Young Huh2, Eui-Chong Kim2, Kyungwon Lee3, Mi-Na Kim4, Chulhun L. Chang5, Sunjoo Kim6, Young Uh7, Insoo Rheem8, Gyoung Yim Ha9, and Hye Soo Lee10Department of Laboratory Medicine1, Ajou University […]
Salmonella Osteomyelitis of the Sternoclavicular Joint Mimicking Tuberculosis in an Otherwise Healthy Person
PDF Case report Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 146-148. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.146 Young Dae Kim1, Sun Min Lee2, Bong Soo Son1, Eun Yup Lee2, and Chulhun L. Chang2Departments of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery1, and Laboratory Medicine2, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea Abstract Osteomyelitis caused by […]
A case of Corynebacterium xerosis Infection in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
PDF Case report Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 142-145.. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.142 Won Mok Lee, Jung Sook Ha, Nam Hee Ryoo, Dong Seok Jeon, and Jae Ryong Kim Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea Abstract Corynebacterium xerosis is a normal flora of the […]
A Case of Bacteremia Caused by Leuconostoc lactis Identified by 16S rRNA Sequencing
PDF Case report Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 137-141. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.137 Gee-Young Kim1, Myung-Hee Kim1, Su-Yon Park1, Myung-Jae Park2, Jin-Tae Suh1, and Hee-Joo Lee1Departments of Laboratory Medicine1, and Internal Medicine2, Kyunghee University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Abstract Leuconostoc spp. used to be considered nonpathogens to human, […]
A Case of Fungal Keratitis Caused by Colletotrichum Species
PDF Case report Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 131-136. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.131 Sang Hoon Song1, Joon Jeong Park2, Kyo Sun Shin1, Sae Ik Joo1, Gwang Ja Lee2 , Kyoo Won Lee2, Hyun Lee1, and Eui Chong Kim1Department of Laboratory Medicine1, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul; and Department of […]
Interpretation of Susceptibility Tests in Consideration of Tissue Concentrations of Antimicrobials
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 125-130. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.125 Chae Hoon Lee1, Hee Soon Cho1, and Nam Hee Ryoo2Department of Laboratory Medicine1, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University; and Department of Laboratory Medicine2, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea Abstract Background: For an optimum treatment […]
Identification of Candida Species by Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
PDF Original article Annals of Clinical Microbiology (Ann Clin Microbiol) 2006 December Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 119-124. https://doi.org/10.5145/ACM.2006.09.2.119 Mi-Kyung Lee1 , Hye-Ryoun Kim1, and Young-Jo Lee2Department of Laboratory Medicine1, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; and Seegene Inc.2, Seoul, Korea Abstract Background: Polymerase chain reacation (PCR)-based methods have been described for rapid detection and identification […]