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Leading article Back

Linos Vandekerckhove, Chris Verhofstede, and Dirk Vogelaers
Maraviroc: perspectives for use in antiretroviral-naive HIV-1-infected patients
JAC Advance Access published on April 18, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1087-1096; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp113 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Back

Seyed Mohammadmehdi Hosseini-Moghaddam, Afkham Mousavi, and Seyed Moayed Alavian
Is β-interferon a promising therapeutic option for the management of hepatitis C?
JAC Advance Access published on March 27, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1097-1103; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp092 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Original research Back

Ana R. Freitas, Carla Novais, Patricia Ruiz-Garbajosa, Teresa M. Coque, and Luísa Peixe
Clonal expansion within clonal complex 2 and spread of vancomycin-resistant plasmids among different genetic lineages of Enterococcus faecalis from Portugal
JAC Advance Access published on March 27, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1104-1111; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp103 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anna A. Vickers, Nicola J. Potter, Colin W. G. Fishwick, Ian Chopra, and Alex J. O’Neill
Analysis of mutational resistance to trimethoprim in Staphylococcus aureus by genetic and structural modelling techniques
JAC Advance Access published on April 21, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1112-1117; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp090 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Claire Jenkins, Joanna Bacon, Jon Allnutt, Kim A. Hatch, Alpana Bose, Denise M. O'Sullivan, Catherine Arnold, Stephen H. Gillespie, and Timothy D. McHugh
Enhanced heterogeneity of rpoB in Mycobacterium tuberculosis found at low pH
JAC Advance Access published on April 15, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1118-1120; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp125 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ariane T. Pietzka, Alexander Indra, Anna Stöger, Josef Zeinzinger, Miriam Konrad, Petra Hasenberger, Franz Allerberger, and Werner Ruppitsch
Rapid identification of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates by rpoB gene scanning using high-resolution melting curve PCR analysis
JAC Advance Access published on April 15, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1121-1127; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp124 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Rodríguez-Martínez, A. Briales, C. Velasco, M. C. Conejo, Luis Martínez-Martínez, and A. Pascual
Mutational analysis of quinolone resistance in the plasmid-encoded pentapeptide repeat proteins QnrA, QnrB and QnrS
JAC Advance Access published on April 8, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1128-1134; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp111 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Miguel Blanco, Maria Pilar Alonso, Marie-Hélène Nicolas-Chanoine, Ghizlane Dahbi, Azucena Mora, Jesús E. Blanco, Cecilia López, Pilar Cortés, Montserrat Llagostera, Véronique Leflon-Guibout, Beatriz Puentes, Rosalía Mamani, Alexandra Herrera, María Amparo Coira, Fernando García-Garrote, Julia María Pita, and Jorge Blanco
Molecular epidemiology of Escherichia coli producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Lugo (Spain): dissemination of clone O25b:H4-ST131 producing CTX-M-15
JAC Advance Access published on April 7, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1135-1141; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp122 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Magnus Unemo, Oskar Fasth, Hans Fredlund, Athena Limnios, and John Tapsall
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of the 2008 WHO Neisseria gonorrhoeae reference strain panel intended for global quality assurance and quality control of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance surveillance for public health purposes
JAC Advance Access published on March 24, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1142-1151; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp098 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mónica Azor, Josep Cano, Josepa Gené, and Josep Guarro
High genetic diversity and poor in vitro response to antifungals of clinical strains of Fusarium oxysporum
JAC Advance Access published on March 24, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1152-1155; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp095 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Patricia Bernal, Mire Zloh, and Peter W. Taylor
Disruption of D-alanyl esterification of Staphylococcus aureus cell wall teichoic acid by the β-lactam resistance modifier (–)-epicatechin gallate
JAC Advance Access published on March 22, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1156-1162; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp094 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

Kenneth A. Cornell, Shekerah Primus, Jorge A. Martinez, and Nikhat Parveen
Assessment of methylthioadenosine/S-adenosylhomocysteine nucleosidases of Borrelia burgdorferi as targets for novel antimicrobials using a novel high-throughput method
JAC Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1163-1172; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp129 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Rose A. Devasia, Amondrea Blackman, Carolyn May, Svetlana Eden, Teresa Smith, Nancy Hooper, Fernanda Maruri, Charles Stratton, Ayumi Shintani, and Timothy R. Sterling
Fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: an assessment of MGIT 960, MODS and nitrate reductase assay and fluoroquinolone cross-resistance
JAC Advance Access published on March 28, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1173-1178; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp096 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Iris L. K. Wong, Kin-Fai Chan, Yunzhe Zhao, Tak Hang Chan, and Larry M. C. Chow
Quinacrine and a novel apigenin dimer can synergistically increase the pentamidine susceptibility of the protozoan parasite Leishmania
JAC Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1179-1190; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp130 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Geoffrey A. McKay, Sylvain Beaulieu, Francis F. Arhin, Adam Belley, Ingrid Sarmiento, Thomas Parr, Jr, and Gregory Moeck
Time–kill kinetics of oritavancin and comparator agents against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium
JAC Advance Access published on April 15, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1191-1199; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp126 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Starnino, P. Stefanelli, and on behalf of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae Italian Study Group
Azithromycin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains recently isolated in Italy
JAC Advance Access published on April 8, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1200-1204; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp118 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Arpin, C. Quentin, F. Grobost, E. Cambau, J. Robert, V. Dubois, L. Coulange, and C. André on behalf of the Scientific Committee of ONERBA
Nationwide survey of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in the French community setting
JAC Advance Access published on March 28, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1205-1214; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp108 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Natalia González, Lorenzo Aguilar, Luis Alou, Maria-Jose Giménez, David Sevillano, Martha Torrico, Fabio Cafini, Pilar Coronel, and Jose Prieto
Influence of different resistance traits on the competitive growth of Haemophilus influenzae in antibiotic-free medium and selection of resistant populations by different β-lactams: an in vitro pharmacodynamic approach
JAC Advance Access published on March 22, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1215-1222; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp097 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marion Bouillon-Pichault, Vincent Jullien, Elie Azria, Emmanuelle Pannier, Ghislaine Firtion, Anne Krivine, Alexandra Compagnucci, Olivier Taulera, Laurent Finkielsztejn, Stéphanie Chhun, Gérard Pons, Odile Launay, and Jean-Marc Treluyer
Population analysis of the pregnancy-related modifications in lopinavir pharmacokinetics and their possible consequences for dose adjustment
JAC Advance Access published on April 22, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1223-1232; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp123 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laura Dickinson, Marta Boffito, David Back, Laura Waters, Laura Else, Geraint Davies, Saye Khoo, Anton Pozniak, and Leon Aarons
Population pharmacokinetics of ritonavir-boosted atazanavir in HIV-infected patients and healthy volunteers
JAC Advance Access published on March 28, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1233-1243; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp102 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

Mariana Gerschenson, Courtney Kim, Baiba Berzins, Babafemi Taiwo, Daniel E. Libutti, Julia Choi, Diana Chen, Jill Weinstein, Jessica Shore, Barbara da Silva, Elizabeth Belsey, Grace A. McComsey, and Robert L. Murphy
Mitochondrial function, morphology and metabolic parameters improve after switching from stavudine to a tenofovir-containing regimen
JAC Advance Access published on March 25, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1244-1250; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp100 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Linda Wittkop, Dominique Breilh, Daniel Da Silva, Pierre Duffau, Patrick Mercié, Isabelle Raymond, Guerric Anies, Hervé Fleury, Marie-Claude Saux, Francois Dabis, Catherine Fagard, Rodolphe Thiébaut, Bernard Masquelier, and Isabelle Pellegrin
Virological and immunological response in HIV-1-infected patients with multiple treatment failures receiving raltegravir and optimized background therapy, ANRS CO3 Aquitaine Cohort
JAC Advance Access published on March 31, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1251-1255; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp114 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Berenguer, J. González-García, J. López-Aldeguer, M. A. Von-Wichmann, C. Quereda, A. Hernando, J. Sanz, C. Tural, E. Ortega, J. Mallolas, I. Santos, P. Miralles, M. L. Montes, J. M. Bellón, H. Esteban, and on behalf of the GESIDA HIV/HCV cohort
Pegylated interferon {alpha}2a plus ribavirin versus pegylated interferon {alpha}2b plus ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in HIV-infected patients
JAC Advance Access published on April 10, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1256-1263; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp106 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Byren, P. Bejon, B. L. Atkins, B. Angus, S. Masters, P. McLardy-Smith, R. Gundle, and A. Berendt
One hundred and twelve infected arthroplasties treated with ‘DAIR’ (debridement, antibiotics and implant retention): antibiotic duration and outcome
JAC Advance Access published on March 31, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1264-1271; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp107 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

Nathalie Vernaz, Kirsteen Hill, Stephanie Leggeat, Dilip Nathwani, Gabby Philips, Pascal Bonnabry, and Peter Davey
Temporal effects of antibiotic use and Clostridium difficile infections
JAC Advance Access published on April 16, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1272-1275; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp128 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Daoud Al-Badriyeh, Danny Liew, Kay Stewart, and David C. M. Kong
Economic impact of caspofungin as compared with liposomal amphotericin B for empirical therapy in febrile neutropenia in Australia
JAC Advance Access published on April 3, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1276-1285; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp119 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Research letters Back

Annemieke Smet, An Martel, Davy Persoons, Jeroen Dewulf, Marc Heyndrickx, Axel Cloeckaert, Karine Praud, Geert Claeys, Boudewijn Catry, Lieve Herman, Freddy Haesebrouck, and Patrick Butaye
Comparative analysis of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-carrying plasmids from different members of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from poultry, pigs and humans: evidence for a shared β-lactam resistance gene pool?
JAC Advance Access published on March 18, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1286-1288; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp101 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

Emmanouil Angelakis, Didier Raoult, and Jean-Marc Rolain
Molecular characterization of resistance to fluoroquinolones in Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana
JAC Advance Access published on April 15, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1288-1289; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp133 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Guillouzouic, N. Caroff, S. Dauvergne, D. Lepelletier, A. Perrin Guyomard, I. Kempf, A. Reynaud, and S. Corvec
MLST typing of Escherichia coli isolates overproducing AmpC β-lactamase
JAC Advance Access published on March 22, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1290-1292; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp099 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Manuel Jesús Chan-Bacab, Emanuel Hernández-Núñez, and Gabriel Navarrete-Vázquez
Nitazoxanide, tizoxanide and a new analogue [4-nitro-N-(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)benzamide; NTB] inhibit the growth of kinetoplastid parasites (Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania mexicana) in vitro
JAC Advance Access published on April 4, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1292-1293; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp117 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dietmar Steverding and Xia Wang
Evaluation of anti-sleeping-sickness drugs and topoisomerase inhibitors in combination on Trypanosoma brucei
JAC Advance Access published on March 31, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1293-1295; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp120 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hamid Badali, G. Sybren De Hoog, Ilse Curfs-Breuker, Birgitte Andersen, and Jacques F. Meis
In vitro activities of eight antifungal drugs against 70 clinical and environmental isolates of Alternaria species
JAC Advance Access published on March 31, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1295-1297; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp109 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michael S. Gelfand, Kerry O. Cleveland, and Shirin A. Mazumder
Successful treatment with doripenem and tobramycin of ventriculitis due to imipenem- and meropenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
JAC Advance Access published on April 15, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1297-1299; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp134 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Randy O. Odero, Kerry O. Cleveland, and Michael S. Gelfand
Rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure associated with the co-administration of daptomycin and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
JAC Advance Access published on April 4, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1299-1300; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp127 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letter to the Editor Back

Francisco Soriano and Carmen Ponte
Comment on: Functional relationship between bacterial cell density and the efficacy of antibiotics
JAC Advance Access published on March 24, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1301; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp112 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book review Back

Abigail Fraser
A Dictionary of Epidemiology, Fifth Edition
JAC Advance Access published on March 27, 2009
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2009 63: 1302; doi:10.1093/jac/dkp121 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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