Takato Nakamoto
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Intrathoracic rupture of amebic liver abscess: a case report and literature review
Intrathoracic rupture of amebic liver abscess: a case report and literature review Open
View article: Early diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in untreated HIV infection via ultrasensitive PCR testing for JC virus: A case report
Early diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in untreated HIV infection via ultrasensitive PCR testing for JC virus: A case report Open
View article: COVID-19 severity and corticosteroid treatment have minimal effect on specific antibody production
COVID-19 severity and corticosteroid treatment have minimal effect on specific antibody production Open
View article: COVID-19 severity and corticosteroid treatment have minimal effect on specific antibody production
COVID-19 severity and corticosteroid treatment have minimal effect on specific antibody production Open
Background Dexamethasone is currently administered for Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19); however, there are concerns about its effect on specific antibodies’ production. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether specific antibodies w…
View article: Large-scale resurgence of herpangina in Japan, following the easing of COVID-19 measures
Large-scale resurgence of herpangina in Japan, following the easing of COVID-19 measures Open
We found a surge in herpangina cases in Japan after the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions during the summer of 2023, along with a noticeable increase in other respiratory illnesses, emphasizing the potential strain on pediatric healthcar…
View article: Sitafloxacin- Versus Moxifloxacin-Based Sequential Treatment for Mycoplasma Genitalium Infections: Protocol for a Multicenter, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial
Sitafloxacin- Versus Moxifloxacin-Based Sequential Treatment for Mycoplasma Genitalium Infections: Protocol for a Multicenter, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen associated with increasing antibiotic resistance. The current treatment guidelines recommend moxifloxacin-sequential therapy for macrolide-resistant Mgenitalium …
View article: Efficacy of Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma on clearance of anal HPV infection in men who have sex with men: A single-center, double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial (CLEAR HPV study)
Efficacy of Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma on clearance of anal HPV infection in men who have sex with men: A single-center, double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial (CLEAR HPV study) Open
Background: Anal cancer is a human papillomavirus-related cancer; specifically, it is preceded by high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, which are less likely to regress spontaneously than low-grade intraepithelial lesions. Although …
View article: Electrocautery ablation of high-grade anal intraepithelial lesions: A protocol for a clinical trial
Electrocautery ablation of high-grade anal intraepithelial lesions: A protocol for a clinical trial Open
Background: Anal cancer is predominantly caused by the human papillomavirus. The use of high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) for screening, followed by appropriate therapeutic interventions, is progressively being acknowledged as a standardized …
View article: Sitafloxacin- Versus Moxifloxacin-Based Sequential Treatment for Mycoplasma Genitalium Infections: Protocol for a Multicenter, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Sitafloxacin- Versus Moxifloxacin-Based Sequential Treatment for Mycoplasma Genitalium Infections: Protocol for a Multicenter, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen associated with increasing antibiotic resistance. The current treatment guidelines recommend moxifloxacin-sequential therapy for macrolide-resistant M…
View article: Prevalence of Asymptomatic Mpox among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Japan, January–March 2023
Prevalence of Asymptomatic Mpox among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Japan, January–March 2023 Open
We prospectively assessed asymptomatic monkeypox virus infections among men who have sex with men in Tokyo, Japan, during the initial phase of the mpox epidemic. Our findings suggest that asymptomatic infections were likely underestimated …
View article: Electrocautery ablation therapy for anal intraepithelial carcinoma: A study protocol
Electrocautery ablation therapy for anal intraepithelial carcinoma: A study protocol Open
Background: Anal cancer is a human papillomavirus-related cancer. Screening with high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) and subsequent therapeutic intervention are increasingly recognized as the standard procedure for anal cancer. Generally, lesio…
View article: Correction: Conjunctivitis, the key clinical characteristic of adult rubella in Japan during two large outbreaks, 2012–2013 and 2018–2019
Correction: Conjunctivitis, the key clinical characteristic of adult rubella in Japan during two large outbreaks, 2012–2013 and 2018–2019 Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231966.].
View article: Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan
Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan Open
Background The automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype (XN-31p) is a new flow cytometry-based device developed to measure the number and the ratio of malaria-infected red blood cells (MI-RBC) with a complete blood count (CBC). The X…
View article: Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies
Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies Open
This excel data includes our research, ”Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies."
View article: Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies
Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies Open
This excel data includes our research, ”Corticosteroid therapy in patients with COVID-19 has little effect on the production of specific antibodies."
View article: Additional file 2 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan
Additional file 2 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan Open
Additional file 2. Detailed profile of all patients recruited to this study.
View article: Additional file 4 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan
Additional file 4 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan Open
Additional file 4. All MI-RBC# and MI-RBC% data of the 10 repetitive measurements of 5 samples obtained by both the LM and PD modes of the XN-31p.
View article: Additional file 3 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan
Additional file 3 of Clinical performance testing of the automated haematology analyzer XN-31 prototype using whole blood samples from patients with imported malaria in Japan Open
Additional file 3. Comparison of the results of the nested PCR and microscopy or the XN-31p for evaluation of the ability of each method to discriminate Plasmodium species.
View article: 7. Clinical outcomes and epidemiological characteristics of bacteremia in the older population of Japan
7. Clinical outcomes and epidemiological characteristics of bacteremia in the older population of Japan Open
Background Japan is one of the most aging societies worldwide. Because older people are highly susceptible to infectious diseases, the characteristics and clinical consequences of bacteremia in this population need clarification. Methods P…
View article: Factors associated with high antibody titer following coronavirus disease among 581 convalescent plasma donors: A single-center cross-sectional study in Japan
Factors associated with high antibody titer following coronavirus disease among 581 convalescent plasma donors: A single-center cross-sectional study in Japan Open
View article: Fatty liver on computed tomography scan on admission is a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease
Fatty liver on computed tomography scan on admission is a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease Open
View article: Resurgence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, Tokyo, Japan
Resurgence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, Tokyo, Japan Open
More than a year into the coronavirus-19 pandemic, intensified infection control measures have controlled most viral respiratory infections in Tokyo, Japan. As of July 2021, however, an unusually high number of respiratory syncytial virus …
View article: Negative Results of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Practice May Vary among Six Molecular Assays in Patients with COVID-19
Negative Results of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Practice May Vary among Six Molecular Assays in Patients with COVID-19 Open
Several commercial nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been developed. We used 6 kits available in Japan in 13 NAAT-positive specimens with crossing point values >3…
View article: Clinical course of alopecia after COVID-19
Clinical course of alopecia after COVID-19 Open
View article: Evaluation of serum antibodies against SARS-CoV□2 in healthcare workers who participated in the operation of charter flights for the evacuation of Japanese residents from Hubei Province
Evaluation of serum antibodies against SARS-CoV□2 in healthcare workers who participated in the operation of charter flights for the evacuation of Japanese residents from Hubei Province Open
Summary There are several recommendations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, the selection of appropriate PPE for the current situatio…
View article: Positive Ratio of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Validity of Pre-Screening Criteria at an Outpatient Screening Center during the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Epidemic in Japan
Positive Ratio of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Validity of Pre-Screening Criteria at an Outpatient Screening Center during the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Epidemic in Japan Open
Despite the increase in COVID-19 cases globally, the number of cases in Japan has been relatively low, and an explosive surge in the prevalence has not occurred. In March 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan rec…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Leakage From the Gas Outlet Port During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 Leakage From the Gas Outlet Port During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19 Open
Patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sometimes develop refractory respiratory failure and may require venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). It is known that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronav…
View article: No SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected in the convalescent plasma of COVID-19 patients with different disease severity
No SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected in the convalescent plasma of COVID-19 patients with different disease severity Open
View article: Factors associated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody production in patients convalescing from COVID-19
Factors associated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody production in patients convalescing from COVID-19 Open
The study found that high values of maximum CRP levels during the acute phase, male sex, and diabetes mellitus were associated with elevated antibody titers. Antibody titers tended to be highest in the first 5 or 6 weeks after the onset of…
View article: Hemoptysis and a Newly Formed Lung Bulla in a Case of Convalescent COVID-19 Pneumonia
Hemoptysis and a Newly Formed Lung Bulla in a Case of Convalescent COVID-19 Pneumonia Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease affecting the general population worldwide. A fever and cough are the common clinical presentations of COVID-19. In most of these patients, computed tomography (CT) shows bi…