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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
|
A multicenter study of septic shock due to candidemia: outcomes and predictors of mortality.
|
Intensive Care Med
|
2014
|
3.56
|
|
2
|
Predictors of mortality in patients with bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: importance of inadequate initial antimicrobial treatment.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2007
|
2.97
|
|
3
|
Bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae: risk factors, molecular epidemiology, and clinical outcome.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2006
|
2.07
|
|
4
|
Biofilm production by Candida species and inadequate antifungal therapy as predictors of mortality for patients with candidemia.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2007
|
1.99
|
|
5
|
Gain of function mutations in CgPDR1 of Candida glabrata not only mediate antifungal resistance but also enhance virulence.
|
PLoS Pathog
|
2009
|
1.76
|
|
6
|
Direct maldi-tof mass spectrometry assay of blood culture broths for rapid identification of Candida species causing bloodstream infections: an observational study in two large microbiology laboratories.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2011
|
1.58
|
|
7
|
A multicenter multinational study of abdominal candidiasis: epidemiology, outcomes and predictors of mortality.
|
Intensive Care Med
|
2015
|
1.54
|
|
8
|
Recurrent ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by small-colony variants of Staphylococcus aureus.
|
Clin Infect Dis
|
2005
|
1.53
|
|
9
|
Comparative study of the physiological roles of three peroxidases (NADH peroxidase, Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase and Thiol peroxidase) in oxidative stress response, survival inside macrophages and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
Mol Microbiol
|
2007
|
1.51
|
|
10
|
Early diagnosis of candidemia in intensive care unit patients with sepsis: a prospective comparison of (1→3)-β-D-glucan assay, Candida score, and colonization index.
|
Crit Care
|
2011
|
1.38
|
|
11
|
ace, Which encodes an adhesin in Enterococcus faecalis, is regulated by Ers and is involved in virulence.
|
Infect Immun
|
2009
|
1.37
|
|
12
|
Comparative evaluation of the Bruker Biotyper and Vitek MS matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry systems for identification of yeasts of medical importance.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
1.36
|
|
13
|
Use of the VITEK 2 system for rapid identification of clinical isolates of Staphylococci from bloodstream infections.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2003
|
1.36
|
|
14
|
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry in the clinical mycology laboratory: identification of fungi and beyond.
|
Expert Rev Proteomics
|
2013
|
1.36
|
|
15
|
Bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase- producing Escherichia coli: risk factors for inadequate initial antimicrobial therapy.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2008
|
1.27
|
|
16
|
Risk factors and outcomes of candidemia caused by biofilm-forming isolates in a tertiary care hospital.
|
PLoS One
|
2012
|
1.27
|
|
17
|
The ATP-binding cassette transporter-encoding gene CgSNQ2 is contributing to the CgPDR1-dependent azole resistance of Candida glabrata.
|
Mol Microbiol
|
2008
|
1.26
|
|
18
|
Identification and characterization of a Cryptococcus neoformans ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter-encoding gene, CnAFR1, involved in the resistance to fluconazole.
|
Mol Microbiol
|
2003
|
1.25
|
|
19
|
Loss of mitochondrial functions associated with azole resistance in Candida glabrata results in enhanced virulence in mice.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2011
|
1.21
|
|
20
|
ESBL-producing multidrug-resistant Providencia stuartii infections in a university hospital.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2003
|
1.20
|
|
21
|
Incidence, risk factors, and predictors of outcome of candidemia. Survey in 2 Italian university hospitals.
|
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
|
2007
|
1.17
|
|
22
|
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry-based method for discrimination between molecular types of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2012
|
1.17
|
|
23
|
The use of mannan antigen and anti-mannan antibodies in the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis: recommendations from the Third European Conference on Infections in Leukemia.
|
Crit Care
|
2010
|
1.17
|
|
24
|
Effects of the Enterococcus faecalis hypR gene encoding a new transcriptional regulator on oxidative stress response and intracellular survival within macrophages.
|
Infect Immun
|
2004
|
1.16
|
|
25
|
Cardiopulmonary bypass in man: role of the intestine in a self-limiting inflammatory response with demonstrable bacterial translocation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
1.15
|
|
26
|
Diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis by a commercial real-time PCR assay for Aspergillus DNA in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from high-risk patients compared to a galactomannan enzyme immunoassay.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2011
|
1.15
|
|
27
|
Variable expression patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis PE_PGRS genes: evidence that PE_PGRS16 and PE_PGRS26 are inversely regulated in vivo.
|
J Bacteriol
|
2006
|
1.15
|
|
28
|
Contribution of CgPDR1-regulated genes in enhanced virulence of azole-resistant Candida glabrata.
|
PLoS One
|
2011
|
1.13
|
|
29
|
Enterococcus faecalis constitutes an unusual bacterial model in lysozyme resistance.
|
Infect Immun
|
2007
|
1.13
|
|
30
|
Characterization of Ers, a PrfA-like regulator of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol
|
2006
|
1.12
|
|
31
|
Increase of virulence and its phenotypic traits in drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2008
|
1.11
|
|
32
|
Circulating bacterial-derived DNA fragments and markers of inflammation in chronic hemodialysis patients.
|
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol
|
2008
|
1.11
|
|
33
|
Reliability of the Vitek 2 yeast susceptibility test for detection of in vitro resistance to fluconazole and voriconazole in clinical isolates of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2009
|
1.11
|
|
34
|
Biofilm demolition and antibiotic treatment to eradicate resistant Helicobacter pylori: a clinical trial.
|
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol
|
2010
|
1.11
|
|
35
|
Epidemiology, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility, and outcome of candidemia across five sites in Italy and Spain.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
1.10
|
|
36
|
Enterococcal leucine-rich repeat-containing protein involved in virulence and host inflammatory response.
|
Infect Immun
|
2007
|
1.09
|
|
37
|
Evaluation of the new VITEK 2 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) test for rapid detection of ESBL production in Enterobacteriaceae isolates.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2006
|
1.07
|
|
38
|
PE_PGRS proteins are differentially expressed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in host tissues.
|
Microbes Infect
|
2006
|
1.07
|
|
39
|
Implication of (Mn)superoxide dismutase of Enterococcus faecalis in oxidative stress responses and survival inside macrophages.
|
Microbiology
|
2006
|
1.06
|
|
40
|
Typing of nosocomial outbreaks of Acinetobacter baumannii by use of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2012
|
1.05
|
|
41
|
Increased sensitivity to the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor inhibitor STI571 in chemoresistant glioma cells is associated with enhanced PDGF-BB-mediated signaling and STI571-induced Akt inactivation.
|
J Cell Physiol
|
2006
|
1.04
|
|
42
|
The extracytoplasmic function sigma factor SigV plays a key role in the original model of lysozyme resistance and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
PLoS One
|
2010
|
1.04
|
|
43
|
Role of methionine sulfoxide reductases A and B of Enterococcus faecalis in oxidative stress and virulence.
|
Infect Immun
|
2010
|
1.03
|
|
44
|
A nickel ABC-transporter of Staphylococcus aureus is involved in urinary tract infection.
|
Mol Microbiol
|
2010
|
1.03
|
|
45
|
Evaluation of the New NucliSENS EasyQ KPC test for rapid detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase genes (blaKPC).
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2012
|
1.02
|
|
46
|
SlyA is a transcriptional regulator involved in the virulence of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
Infect Immun
|
2011
|
1.01
|
|
47
|
Contribution of a PerR-like regulator to the oxidative-stress response and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
Microbiology
|
2005
|
1.01
|
|
48
|
In vitro activities of anidulafungin and other antifungal agents against biofilms formed by clinical isolates of different Candida and Aspergillus species.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2011
|
1.00
|
|
49
|
Development and validation of an in-house database for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry-based yeast identification using a fast protein extraction procedure.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2014
|
1.00
|
|
50
|
Comparative effects of micafungin, caspofungin, and anidulafungin against a difficult-to-treat fungal opportunistic pathogen, Candida glabrata.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2011
|
0.99
|
|
51
|
Fungaemia caused by Candida glabrata with reduced susceptibility to fluconazole due to altered gene expression: risk factors, antifungal treatment and outcome.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2008
|
0.99
|
|
52
|
Use of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry for caspofungin susceptibility testing of Candida and Aspergillus species.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2012
|
0.98
|
|
53
|
Chronic disseminated candidiasis in patients with hematologic malignancies. Clinical features and outcome of 29 episodes.
|
Haematologica
|
2002
|
0.97
|
|
54
|
AsrR is an oxidative stress sensing regulator modulating Enterococcus faecium opportunistic traits, antimicrobial resistance, and pathogenicity.
|
PLoS Pathog
|
2012
|
0.97
|
|
55
|
Resistin regulates human choriocarcinoma cell invasive behaviour and endothelial cell angiogenic processes.
|
J Endocrinol
|
2006
|
0.97
|
|
56
|
Voriconazole in clinical practice.
|
J Chemother
|
2012
|
0.96
|
|
57
|
Characterization of the Ers regulon of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
Infect Immun
|
2008
|
0.96
|
|
58
|
Characterization of JC virus in cerebrospinal fluid from HIV-1 infected patients with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: insights into viral pathogenesis and disease prognosis.
|
J Neurovirol
|
2007
|
0.96
|
|
59
|
Identification of methicillin-resistant isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci responsible for bloodstream infections with the Phoenix system.
|
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
|
2004
|
0.96
|
|
60
|
Galactomannan testing might be useful for early diagnosis of fusariosis.
|
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
|
2012
|
0.96
|
|
61
|
Application of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry in clinical diagnostic microbiology.
|
J Infect Dev Ctries
|
2014
|
0.95
|
|
62
|
Why should we monitor (1-3)-β-D-glucan levels during invasive candidiasis? Just ask your ophthalmologist!
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
0.92
|
|
63
|
Genome-wide expression profiling of the response to short-term exposure to fluconazole in Cryptococcus neoformans serotype A.
|
BMC Microbiol
|
2011
|
0.91
|
|
64
|
Candida parapsilosis bloodstream infection in pediatric oncology patients: results of an epidemiologic investigation.
|
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
|
2004
|
0.90
|
|
65
|
Risks of "blind" automated identification systems in medical microbiology.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
0.90
|
|
66
|
Implication of hypR in the virulence and oxidative stress response of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
FEMS Microbiol Lett
|
2005
|
0.90
|
|
67
|
Rapid antifungal susceptibility testing by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry analysis.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
0.90
|
|
68
|
Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and hematologic malignancies.
|
Emerg Infect Dis
|
2014
|
0.89
|
|
69
|
In vitro activities of amphotericin B and AmBisome against Aspergillus isolates recovered from Italian patients treated for haematological malignancies.
|
Int J Antimicrob Agents
|
2012
|
0.88
|
|
70
|
The PavA-like fibronectin-binding protein of Enterococcus faecalis, EfbA, is important for virulence in a mouse model of ascending urinary tract infection.
|
J Infect Dis
|
2012
|
0.87
|
|
71
|
Mortality in patients with early- or late-onset candidaemia.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2012
|
0.87
|
|
72
|
Redox balance via lactate dehydrogenase is important for multiple stress resistance and virulence in Enterococcus faecalis.
|
Infect Immun
|
2013
|
0.87
|
|
73
|
Milbemycins: more than efflux inhibitors for fungal pathogens.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2012
|
0.86
|
|
74
|
Functional dissection of protein domains involved in the immunomodulatory properties of PE_PGRS33 of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
|
Pathog Dis
|
2013
|
0.86
|
|
75
|
Characterization of two signal transduction systems involved in intracellular macrophage survival and environmental stress response in Enterococcus faecalis.
|
J Mol Microbiol Biotechnol
|
2008
|
0.86
|
|
76
|
Fungicidal activity of the human peptide hepcidin 20 alone or in combination with other antifungals against Candida glabrata isolates.
|
Peptides
|
2011
|
0.86
|
|
77
|
Resistin modulates glucose uptake and glucose transporter-1 (GLUT-1) expression in trophoblast cells.
|
J Cell Mol Med
|
2008
|
0.85
|
|
78
|
The hbhA gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is specifically upregulated in the lungs but not in the spleens of aerogenically infected mice.
|
Infect Immun
|
2006
|
0.85
|
|
79
|
Caspofungin activity against clinical isolates of azole cross-resistant Candida glabrata overexpressing efflux pump genes.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2006
|
0.85
|
|
80
|
The Staphylococcus aureus Opp1 ABC transporter imports nickel and cobalt in zinc-depleted conditions and contributes to virulence.
|
Mol Microbiol
|
2012
|
0.85
|
|
81
|
Involvement of peptidylprolyl cis/trans isomerases in Enterococcus faecalis virulence.
|
Infect Immun
|
2012
|
0.84
|
|
82
|
Update on the laboratory diagnosis of invasive fungal infections.
|
Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis
|
2011
|
0.84
|
|
83
|
Rapid detection of clarithromycin resistance in Helicobacter pylori using a PCR-based denaturing HPLC assay.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2005
|
0.84
|
|
84
|
Analysis of heat-induced changes in protein expression of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia K279a reveals a role for GroEL in the host-temperature adaptation.
|
Int J Med Microbiol
|
2010
|
0.84
|
|
85
|
Comparative evaluation of BD Phoenix and vitek 2 systems for species identification of common and uncommon pathogenic yeasts.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2013
|
0.84
|
|
86
|
Identification and typing of the Candida parapsilosis complex: MALDI-TOF MS vs. AFLP.
|
Med Mycol
|
2014
|
0.82
|
|
87
|
Azole resistance of Candida glabrata in a case of recurrent fungemia.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2006
|
0.82
|
|
88
|
Uncommon Neosartorya udagawae fungus as a causative agent of severe corneal infection.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2011
|
0.81
|
|
89
|
The Role of Antibiotics in Gut Microbiota Modulation: The Eubiotic Effects of Rifaximin.
|
Dig Dis
|
2016
|
0.81
|
|
90
|
Synthesis of new linear guanidines and macrocyclic amidinourea derivatives endowed with high antifungal activity against Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp.
|
J Med Chem
|
2009
|
0.81
|
|
91
|
Ghrelin affects the release of luteolytic and luteotropic factors in human luteal cells.
|
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
|
2007
|
0.81
|
|
92
|
Effects of amphotericin B on Aspergillus flavus clinical isolates with variable susceptibilities to the polyene in an experimental model of systemic aspergillosis.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2013
|
0.80
|
|
93
|
CspR, a cold shock RNA-binding protein involved in the long-term survival and the virulence of Enterococcus faecalis.
|
J Bacteriol
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
94
|
Impaired bactericidal and fungicidal activities of neutrophils in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.
|
Leuk Res
|
2011
|
0.80
|
|
95
|
Resource-saving advice from an infectious diseases specialist team in a large university hospital: an exportable model?
|
Future Microbiol
|
2015
|
0.80
|
|
96
|
Rhodococcus equi's extreme resistance to hydrogen peroxide is mainly conferred by one of its four catalase genes.
|
PLoS One
|
2012
|
0.79
|
|
97
|
The future of fungal susceptibility testing.
|
Future Microbiol
|
2014
|
0.79
|
|
98
|
Early mannan detection in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with preemptive treatment reduces the incidence of invasive Candida infections in preterm infants.
|
Pediatr Infect Dis J
|
2010
|
0.79
|
|
99
|
Oral candidosis: characterization of a sample of recurrent infections and study of resistance determinants.
|
New Microbiol
|
2011
|
0.79
|
|
100
|
In vitro interaction between alginate lyase and amphotericin B against Aspergillus fumigatus biofilm determined by different methods.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2012
|
0.79
|
|
101
|
Prediction models to identify hospitalized patients at risk of being colonized or infected with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii calcoaceticus complex.
|
J Antimicrob Chemother
|
2008
|
0.79
|
|
102
|
Human monoclonal antibody-based therapy in the treatment of invasive candidiasis.
|
Clin Dev Immunol
|
2013
|
0.79
|
|
103
|
Deep neck infection complicating lymphadenitis caused by Streptococcus intermedius in an immunocompetent child.
|
BMC Infect Dis
|
2006
|
0.79
|
|
104
|
Antifungal peptides at membrane interaction.
|
Eur J Med Chem
|
2012
|
0.78
|
|
105
|
Ventriculitis due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis: two case reports.
|
J Med Case Rep
|
2008
|
0.78
|
|
106
|
Enterococcal Rgg-like regulator ElrR activates expression of the elrA operon.
|
J Bacteriol
|
2013
|
0.78
|
|
107
|
Role of the (Mn)superoxide dismutase of Enterococcus faecalis in the in vitro interaction with microglia.
|
Microbiology
|
2011
|
0.78
|
|
108
|
Differential in vitro expression of the brkA gene in Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis clinical isolates.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2006
|
0.78
|
|
109
|
The cell wall protein Rhd3/Pga29 is over-expressed in Candida albicans upon micafungin treatment.
|
J Chemother
|
2013
|
0.78
|
|
110
|
Increased production of gliotoxin is related to the formation of biofilm by Aspergillus fumigatus: an immunological approach.
|
Pathog Dis
|
2014
|
0.78
|
|
111
|
Antimycotic activity of Myrtus communis L. towards Candida spp. from isolates.
|
J Infect Dev Ctries
|
2013
|
0.77
|
|
112
|
The equine antimicrobial peptide eCATH1 is effective against the facultative intracellular pathogen Rhodococcus equi in mice.
|
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
|
2013
|
0.77
|
|
113
|
Detection of rare G3P[19] group A rotavirus in human patient, Italy.
|
Emerg Infect Dis
|
2014
|
0.77
|
|
114
|
First case of breakthrough pneumonia due to Aspergillus nomius in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia.
|
Med Mycol
|
2012
|
0.77
|
|
115
|
Early detection of negative BACTEC MGIT 960 cultures by PCR-reverse cross-blot hybridization assay.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2002
|
0.77
|
|
116
|
Molecular tools for differentiating probiotic and clinical strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
|
Int J Food Microbiol
|
2005
|
0.77
|
|
117
|
Synthesis of new antifungal peptides selective against Cryptococcus neoformans.
|
Bioorg Med Chem
|
2010
|
0.76
|
|
118
|
Scedosporiosis in patients with acute leukemia: a retrospective multicenter report.
|
Haematologica
|
2008
|
0.76
|
|
119
|
Immune response to influenza A(H1N1)v in HIV-infected patients.
|
J Infect Dev Ctries
|
2014
|
0.76
|
|
120
|
Serum Endotoxin Activity Measured with Endotoxin Activity Assay Is Associated with Serum Interleukin-6 Levels in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis.
|
Blood Purif
|
2016
|
0.75
|
|
121
|
Fluconazole use as an important risk factor in the emergence of fluconazole-resistant Candida glabrata fungemia.
|
Arch Intern Med
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
122
|
Empyema caused by Prevotella bivia complicating an unusual case of spontaneous chylothorax.
|
J Clin Microbiol
|
2014
|
0.75
|
|
123
|
Solitary choroid plexus tuberculoma in an adult patient. Case illustration.
|
J Neurosurg
|
2006
|
0.75
|
|
124
|
Comparison of Mycoplasma IES, Mycofast Revolution and Mycoplasma IST2 to detect genital mycoplasmas in clinical samples.
|
J Infect Dev Ctries
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
125
|
Candida albicans endocarditis diagnosed by PCR-based molecular assay in a critically ill pediatric patient.
|
Scand J Infect Dis
|
2002
|
0.75
|
|
126
|
Gut Microbiota in Health, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Time for Microbial Marker of Gastrointestinal Disorders?
|
Dig Dis
|
2017
|
0.75
|
|
127
|
Squamous cell carcinoma secondary to buruli ulcer.
|
Dermatol Surg
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
128
|
Alternaria is an Infrequent Cause of Keratitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
|
Eye Contact Lens
|
2015
|
0.75
|
|
129
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Histoplasmosis in a lung transplant recipient from a nonendemic area.
|
Transpl Int
|
2014
|
0.75
|