Publications by Andreas Matussek

109 publications found

Publications 2024

1. Wang L, Hua Y, Bai X, Zhang J, Mernelius S, Chromek M, Frykman A, Hansson S, Matussek A (2024)
   Prevalence and Characteristics of Plasmid-Encoded Serine Protease EspP in Clinical Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains from Patients in Sweden
   Microorganisms, 12 (3)
   DOI 10.3390/microorganisms12030589, PubMed 38543640

Publications 2023

1. Debelius JW, Engstrand L, Matussek A, Brusselaers N, Morton JT, Stenmarker M, Olsen RS (2023)
   The Local Tumor Microbiome Is Associated with Survival in Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer Patients
   Microbiol Spectr, 11 (3), e0506622
   DOI 10.1128/spectrum.05066-22, PubMed 37042765
2. Matussek A, Mernelius S, Chromek M, Zhang J, Frykman A, Hansson S, Georgieva V, Xiong Y, Bai X (2023)
   Genome-wide association study of hemolytic uremic syndrome causing Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from Sweden, 1994-2018
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 42 (6), 771-779
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-023-04600-1, PubMed 37103716
3. Wang L, Bai X, Ylinen E, Zhang J, Saxén H, Matussek A (2023)
   Genetic Characterization of Intimin Gene (eae) in Clinical Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains from Pediatric Patients in Finland
   Toxins (Basel), 15 (12)
   DOI 10.3390/toxins15120669, PubMed 38133173

Publications 2022

1. Bai X, Ylinen E, Zhang J, Salmenlinna S, Halkilahti J, Saxen H, Narayanan A, Jahnukainen T, Matussek A (2022)
   Comparative Genomics of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Pediatric Patients with and without Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome from 2000 to 2016 in Finland
   Microbiol Spectr, 10 (4), e0066022
   DOI 10.1128/spectrum.00660-22, PubMed 35730965
2. Magnusson C, Mernelius S, Bengnér M, Norén T, Serrander L, Forshell S, Matussek A (2022)
   Characterization of a Clostridioides difficile outbreak caused by PCR ribotype 046, associated with increased mortality
   Emerg Microbes Infect, 11 (1), 850-859
   DOI 10.1080/22221751.2022.2049981, PubMed 35240942
3. Viprey VF, Davis GL, Benson AD, Ewin D, Spittal W, Vernon JJ, Rupnik M, Banz A, Allantaz F, Cleuziat P, COMBACTE-CDI National Coordinators, Wilcox MH, Davies KA, COMBACTE-CDI consortium, Members of the COMBACTE-CDI National coordinators (2022)
   A point-prevalence study on community and inpatient Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI): results from Combatting Bacterial Resistance in Europe CDI (COMBACTE-CDI), July to November 2018
   Euro Surveill, 27 (26)
   DOI 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.26.2100704, PubMed 35775426
4. Yang X, Liu Q, Bai X, Hu B, Jiang D, Jiao H, Lu L, Fan R, Hou P, Matussek A, Xiong Y (2022)
   High Prevalence and Persistence of Escherichia coli Strains Producing Shiga Toxin Subtype 2k in Goat Herds
   Microbiol Spectr, 10 (4), e0157122
   DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01571-22, PubMed 35938860
5. Yang X, Liu Q, Sun H, Xiong Y, Matussek A, Bai X (2022)
   Genomic Characterization of Escherichia coli O8 Strains Producing Shiga Toxin 2l Subtype
   Microorganisms, 10 (6)
   DOI 10.3390/microorganisms10061245, PubMed 35744763

Publications 2021

1. Bai X, Zhang J, Hua Y, Jernberg C, Xiong Y, French N, Löfgren S, Hedenström I, Ambikan A, Mernelius S, Matussek A (2021)
   Genomic Insights Into Clinical Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains: A 15-Year Period Survey in Jönköping, Sweden
   Front Microbiol, 12, 627861
   DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2021.627861, PubMed 33613494
2. Hua Y, Chromek M, Frykman A, Jernberg C, Georgieva V, Hansson S, Zhang J, Marits AK, Wan C, Matussek A, Bai X (2021)
   Whole-genome characterization of hemolytic uremic syndrome-causing Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in Sweden
   Virulence, 12 (1), 1296-1305
   DOI 10.1080/21505594.2021.1922010, PubMed 33939581
3. Hua Y, Zhang J, Jernberg C, Chromek M, Hansson S, Frykman A, Xiong Y, Wan C, Matussek A, Bai X (2021)
   Molecular Characterization of the Enterohemolysin Gene (ehxA) in Clinical Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Isolates
   Toxins (Basel), 13 (1)
   DOI 10.3390/toxins13010071, PubMed 33477906
4. Lager M, Wilhelmsson P, Matussek A, Lindgren PE, Henningsson AJ (2021)
   Molecular Detection of Borrelia Bacteria in Cerebrospinal Fluid-Optimisation of Pre-Analytical Sample Handling for Increased Analytical Sensitivity
   Diagnostics (Basel), 11 (11)
   DOI 10.3390/diagnostics11112088, PubMed 34829435
5. Yang X, Wu Y, Liu Q, Sun H, Luo M, Xiong Y, Matussek A, Hu B, Bai X (2021)
   Genomic Characteristics of Stx2e-Producing Escherichia coli Strains Derived from Humans, Animals, and Meats
   Pathogens, 10 (12)
   DOI 10.3390/pathogens10121551, PubMed 34959506

Publications 2020

1. Gawel DR, Serra-Musach J, Lilja S, Aagesen J, Arenas A, Asking B, Bengnér M, Björkander J, Biggs S, Ernerudh J, Hjortswang H, Karlsson JE, Köpsen M, Lee EJ, Lentini A, Li X, Magnusson M, Martínez-Enguita D, Matussek A, Nestor CE, Schäfer S, Seifert O, Sonmez C, Stjernman H, Tjärnberg A et al. (2020)
   Correction to: A validated single-cell-based strategy to identify diagnostic and therapeutic targets in complex diseases
   Genome Med, 12 (1), 37
   DOI 10.1186/s13073-020-00732-7, PubMed 32345376
2. Hua Y, Bai X, Zhang J, Jernberg C, Chromek M, Hansson S, Frykman A, Yang X, Xiong Y, Wan C, Matussek A (2020)
   Molecular characteristics of eae-positive clinical Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in Sweden
   Emerg Microbes Infect, 9 (1), 2562-2570
   DOI 10.1080/22221751.2020.1850182, PubMed 33179570
3. Yang X, Sun H, Fan R, Fu S, Zhang J, Matussek A, Xiong Y, Bai X (2020)
   Genetic diversity of the intimin gene (eae) in non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains in China
   Sci Rep, 10 (1), 3275
   DOI 10.1038/s41598-020-60225-w, PubMed 32094410
4. Ylinen E, Salmenlinna S, Halkilahti J, Jahnukainen T, Korhonen L, Virkkala T, Rimhanen-Finne R, Nuutinen M, Kataja J, Arikoski P, Linkosalo L, Bai X, Matussek A, Jalanko H, Saxén H (2020)
   Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in children: incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcome
   Pediatr Nephrol, 35 (9), 1749-1759
   DOI 10.1007/s00467-020-04560-0, PubMed 32323005
5. Ögren J, Dienus O, Beser J, Henningsson AJ, Matussek A (2020)
   Protozoan infections are under-recognized in Swedish patients with gastrointestinal symptoms
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 39 (11), 2153-2160
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-020-03974-w, PubMed 32638222

Publications 2019

1. Bai X, Zhang J, Ambikan A, Jernberg C, Ehricht R, Scheutz F, Xiong Y, Matussek A (2019)
   Molecular Characterization and Comparative Genomics of Clinical Hybrid Shiga Toxin-Producing and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC/ETEC) Strains in Sweden
   Sci Rep, 9 (1), 5619
   DOI 10.1038/s41598-019-42122-z, PubMed 30948755
2. Björnsson B, Borrebaeck C, Elander N, Gasslander T, Gawel DR, Gustafsson M, Jörnsten R, Lee EJ, Li X, Lilja S, Martínez-Enguita D, Matussek A, Sandström P, Schäfer S, Stenmarker M, Sun XF, Sysoev O, Zhang H, Benson M, Swedish Digital Twin Consortium (2019)
   Digital twins to personalize medicine
   Genome Med, 12 (1), 4
   DOI 10.1186/s13073-019-0701-3, PubMed 31892363
3. Gawel DR, Lee EJ, Li X, Lilja S, Matussek A, Schäfer S, Olsen RS, Stenmarker M, Zhang H, Benson M (2019)
   An algorithm-based meta-analysis of genome- and proteome-wide data identifies a combination of potential plasma biomarkers for colorectal cancer
   Sci Rep, 9 (1), 15575
   DOI 10.1038/s41598-019-51999-9, PubMed 31666584
4. Gawel DR, Serra-Musach J, Lilja S, Aagesen J, Arenas A, Asking B, Bengnér M, Björkander J, Biggs S, Ernerudh J, Hjortswang H, Karlsson JE, Köpsen M, Lee EJ, Lentini A, Li X, Magnusson M, Martínez-Enguita D, Matussek A, Nestor CE, Schäfer S, Seifert O, Sonmez C, Stjernman H, Tjärnberg A et al. (2019)
   A validated single-cell-based strategy to identify diagnostic and therapeutic targets in complex diseases
   Genome Med, 11 (1), 47
   DOI 10.1186/s13073-019-0657-3, PubMed 31358043
5. Lager M, Dessau RB, Wilhelmsson P, Nyman D, Jensen GF, Matussek A, Lindgren PE, Henningsson AJ, ScandTick Biobank Study Group, Baqir H, Serrander L, Johansson M, Tjernberg I, Skarstein I, Ulvestad E, Grude N, Pedersen AB, Bredberg A, Veflingstad R, Wass L, Aleke J, Nordberg M, Nyberg C, Perander L, Bojesson C et al. (2019)
   Serological diagnostics of Lyme borreliosis: comparison of assays in twelve clinical laboratories in Northern Europe
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 38 (10), 1933-1945
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-019-03631-x, PubMed 31399914
6. Rizzardi K, Åkerlund T, Norén T, Matussek A (2019)
   Impact of ribotype on Clostridioides difficile diagnostics
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 39 (5), 847-853
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-019-03772-z, PubMed 31884555
7. Yang X, Bai X, Zhang J, Sun H, Fu S, Fan R, He X, Scheutz F, Matussek A, Xiong Y (2019)
   Escherichia coli strains producing a novel Shiga toxin 2 subtype circulate in China
   Int J Med Microbiol, 310 (1), 151377
   DOI 10.1016/j.ijmm.2019.151377, PubMed 31757694
8. Zhang H, Klareskog L, Matussek A, Pfister SM, Benson M (2019)
   Translating genomic medicine to the clinic: challenges and opportunities
   Genome Med, 11 (1), 9
   DOI 10.1186/s13073-019-0622-1, PubMed 30795816
9. Ögren J, Dienus O, Matussek A (2019)
   Optimization of routine microscopic and molecular detection of parasitic protozoa in SAF-fixed faecal samples in Sweden
   Infect Dis (Lond), 52 (2), 87-96
   DOI 10.1080/23744235.2019.1682188, PubMed 31656115

Publications 2018

1. Bai X, Mernelius S, Jernberg C, Einemo IM, Monecke S, Ehricht R, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2018)
   Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Infection in Jönköping County, Sweden: Occurrence and Molecular Characteristics in Correlation With Clinical Symptoms and Duration of stx Shedding
   Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 8, 125
   DOI 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00125, PubMed 29765909
2. Olofsson M, Matussek A, Ehricht R, Lindgren PE, Östgren CJ (2018)
   Differences in molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in nursing home residents and people in unassisted living situations
   J Hosp Infect, 101 (1), 76-83
   DOI 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.09.002, PubMed 30237119

Publications 2017

1. Berglund B, Dienus O, Sokolova E, Berglind E, Matussek A, Pettersson T, Lindgren PE (2017)
   Occurrence and removal efficiency of parasitic protozoa in Swedish wastewater treatment plants
   Sci Total Environ, 598, 821-827
   DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.015, PubMed 28458199
2. Haglund S, Quttineh M, Nilsson Bowers A, Matussek A, Henningsson AJ (2017)
   Xpert Flu as a rapid diagnostic test for respiratory tract viral infection: evaluation and implementation as a 24/7 service
   Infect Dis (Lond), 50 (2), 140-144
   DOI 10.1080/23744235.2017.1380841, PubMed 28950760
3. Henningsson AJ, Nilsson Bowers A, Nordgren J, Quttineh M, Matussek A, Haglund S (2017)
   Rapid diagnosis of acute norovirus-associated gastroenteritis: evaluation of the Xpert Norovirus assay and its implementation as a 24/7 service in three hospitals in Jönköping County, Sweden
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 36 (10), 1867-1871
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-017-3005-9, PubMed 28540537
4. Lager M, Faller M, Wilhelmsson P, Kjelland V, Andreassen Å, Dargis R, Quarsten H, Dessau R, Fingerle V, Margos G, Noraas S, Ornstein K, Petersson AC, Matussek A, Lindgren PE, Henningsson AJ (2017)
   Molecular detection of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato - An analytical comparison of real-time PCR protocols from five different Scandinavian laboratories
   PLoS One, 12 (9), e0185434
   DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0185434, PubMed 28937997
5. Matussek A, Jernberg C, Einemo IM, Monecke S, Ehricht R, Engelmann I, Löfgren S, Mernelius S (2017)
   Genetic makeup of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in relation to clinical symptoms and duration of shedding: a microarray analysis of isolates from Swedish children
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 36 (8), 1433-1441
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-017-2950-7, PubMed 28421309
6. Strindhall J, Löfgren S, Främsth C, Matussek A, Bengner M, Ernerudh J, Wikby A (2017)
   CD4/CD8 ratio<1 is associated with lymphocyte subsets, CMV and gender in 71-year old individuals: 5-Year follow-up of the Swedish HEXA Immune Longitudinal Study
   Exp Gerontol, 95, 82-87
   DOI 10.1016/j.exger.2017.03.020, PubMed 28476585
7. Van SN, Khac MN, Dimberg J, Matussek A, Henningsson AJ (2017)
   Prevalence of Cervical Infection and Genotype Distribution of Human Papilloma Virus Among Females in Da Nang, Vietnam
   Anticancer Res, 37 (3), 1243-1247
   DOI 10.21873/anticanres.11440, PubMed 28314288

Publications 2016

1. Alehagen U, Olsen RS, Länne T, Matussek A, Wågsäter D (2016)
   PDGF-D gene polymorphism is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in elderly men
   BMC Med Genet, 17 (1), 62
   DOI 10.1186/s12881-016-0325-z, PubMed 27585990
2. Dienus O, Sokolova E, Nyström F, Matussek A, Löfgren S, Blom L, Pettersson TJR, Lindgren PE (2016)
   Norovirus Dynamics in Wastewater Discharges and in the Recipient Drinking Water Source: Long-Term Monitoring and Hydrodynamic Modeling
   Environ Sci Technol, 50 (20), 10851-10858
   DOI 10.1021/acs.est.6b02110, PubMed 27649279
3. Dimberg J, Skarstedt M, Slind Olsen R, Andersson RE, Matussek A (2016)
   Gene polymorphism in DNA repair genes XRCC1 and XRCC6 and association with colorectal cancer in Swedish patients
   APMIS, 124 (9), 736-40
   DOI 10.1111/apm.12563, PubMed 27328741
4. Gabrielson M, Vorkapic E, Folkesson M, Welander M, Matussek A, Dimberg J, Länne T, Skogberg J, Wågsäter D (2016)
   Altered PPARγ Coactivator-1 Alpha Expression in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Possible Effects on Mitochondrial Biogenesis
   J Vasc Res, 53 (1-2), 17-26
   DOI 10.1159/000446653, PubMed 27344146
5. Mernelius S, Carlsson E, Henricson J, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE, Ehricht R, Monecke S, Matussek A, Anderson CD (2016)
   Staphylococcus aureus colonization related to severity of hand eczema
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 35 (8), 1355-61
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-016-2672-2, PubMed 27193891
6. Strindhall J, Ernerudh J, Mörner A, Waalen K, Löfgren S, Matussek A, Bengner M (2016)
   Humoral response to influenza vaccination in relation to pre-vaccination antibody titres, vaccination history, cytomegalovirus serostatus and CD4/CD8 ratio
   Infect Dis (Lond), 48 (6), 436-42
   DOI 10.3109/23744235.2015.1135252, PubMed 27030916
7. Ögren J, Van Nguyen S, Nguyen MK, Dimberg J, Matussek A (2016)
   Prevalence of Dientamoeba fragilis, Giardia duodenalis, Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, and Cryptosporidium spp in Da Nang, Vietnam, detected by a multiplex real-time PCR
   APMIS, 124 (6), 529-33
   DOI 10.1111/apm.12535, PubMed 27102222

Publications 2015

1. Dimberg J, Hong TT, Nguyen LTT, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2015)
   Common 4977 bp deletion and novel alterations in mitochondrial DNA in Vietnamese patients with breast cancer
   Springerplus, 4, 58
   DOI 10.1186/s40064-015-0843-8, PubMed 25674508
2. Gacic J, Vorkapic E, Olsen RS, Söderberg D, Gustafsson T, Geffers R, Skoglund K, Matussek A, Wågsäter D (2015)
   Imatinib reduces cholesterol uptake and matrix metalloproteinase activity in human THP-1 macrophages
   Pharmacol Rep, 68 (1), 1-6
   DOI 10.1016/j.pharep.2015.05.024, PubMed 26721343
3. Gustafsson M, Gawel DR, Alfredsson L, Baranzini S, Björkander J, Blomgran R, Hellberg S, Eklund D, Ernerudh J, Kockum I, Konstantinell A, Lahesmaa R, Lentini A, Liljenström HR, Mattson L, Matussek A, Mellergård J, Mendez M, Olsson T, Pujana MA, Rasool O, Serra-Musach J, Stenmarker M, Tripathi S, Viitala M et al. (2015)
   A validated gene regulatory network and GWAS identifies early regulators of T cell-associated diseases
   Sci Transl Med, 7 (313), 313ra178
   DOI 10.1126/scitranslmed.aad2722, PubMed 26560356
4. Henningsson AJ, Hvidsten D, Kristiansen BE, Matussek A, Stuen S, Jenkins A (2015)
   Detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ixodes ricinus ticks from Norway using a realtime PCR assay targeting the Anaplasma citrate synthase gene gltA
   BMC Microbiol, 15, 153
   DOI 10.1186/s12866-015-0486-5, PubMed 26231851
5. Henningsson AJ, Wilhelmsson P, Gyllemark P, Kozak M, Matussek A, Nyman D, Ekerfelt C, Lindgren PE, Forsberg P (2015)
   Low risk of seroconversion or clinical disease in humans after a bite by an Anaplasma phagocytophilum-infected tick
   Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 6 (6), 787-92
   DOI 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2015.07.005, PubMed 26187418
6. Hvidsten D, Stordal F, Lager M, Rognerud B, Kristiansen BE, Matussek A, Gray J, Stuen S (2015)
   Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato-infected Ixodes ricinus collected from vegetation near the Arctic Circle
   Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 6 (6), 768-73
   DOI 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2015.07.002, PubMed 26187417
7. Matussek A, Dienus O, Djeneba O, Simpore J, Nitiema L, Nordgren J (2015)
   Molecular characterization and genetic susceptibility of sapovirus in children with diarrhea in Burkina Faso
   Infect Genet Evol, 32, 396-400
   DOI 10.1016/j.meegid.2015.03.039, PubMed 25847694
8. Matussek A, Einemo IM, Jogenfors A, Löfdahl S, Löfgren S (2015)
   Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Diarrheal Stool of Swedish Children: Evaluation of Polymerase Chain Reaction Screening and Duration of Shiga Toxin Shedding
   J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc, 5 (2), 147-51
   DOI 10.1093/jpids/piv003, PubMed 27199470
9. Olsen RS, Andersson RE, Zar N, Löfgren S, Wågsäter D, Matussek A, Dimberg J (2015)
   Prognostic significance of PLA2G4C gene polymorphism in patients with stage II colorectal cancer
   Acta Oncol, 55 (4), 474-9
   DOI 10.3109/0284186X.2015.1073350, PubMed 26364726
10. Olsen RS, Lindh M, Vorkapic E, Andersson RE, Zar N, Löfgren S, Dimberg J, Matussek A, Wågsäter D (2015)
    CD93 gene polymorphism is associated with disseminated colorectal cancer
    Int J Colorectal Dis, 30 (7), 883-90
    DOI 10.1007/s00384-015-2247-1, PubMed 26008729
11. Seifert O, Söderman J, Skarstedt M, Dienus O, Matussek A (2015)
    Increased expression of the Wnt signalling inhibitor Dkk-1 in non-lesional skin and peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with plaque psoriasis
    Acta Derm Venereol, 95 (4), 407-10
    DOI 10.2340/00015555-1970, PubMed 25228306
12. van Bijnen EM, Paget J, de Lange-de Klerk ES, den Heijer CD, Versporten A, Stobberingh EE, Goossens H, Schellevis FG, collaboration with the APRES Study Team (2015)
    Antibiotic Exposure and Other Risk Factors for Antimicrobial Resistance in Nasal Commensal Staphylococcus aureus: An Ecological Study in 8 European Countries
    PLoS One, 10 (8), e0135094
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0135094, PubMed 26262679
13. Ögren J, Dienus O, Löfgren S, Einemo IM, Iveroth P, Matussek A (2015)
    Dientamoeba fragilis prevalence coincides with gastrointestinal symptoms in children less than 11 years old in Sweden
    Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 34 (10), 1995-8
    DOI 10.1007/s10096-015-2442-6, PubMed 26173693

Publications 2014

1. Dimberg J, Hong TT, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Matussek A (2014)
   Novel and differential accumulation of mitochondrial DNA deletions in Swedish and vietnamese patients with colorectal cancer
   Anticancer Res, 34 (1), 147-52
   PubMed 24403455
2. Dimberg J, Olsen RS, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Matussek A (2014)
   Polymorphism of the p38β gene in patients with colorectal cancer
   Oncol Lett, 8 (3), 1093-1095
   DOI 10.3892/ol.2014.2315, PubMed 25120664
3. Dimberg J, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Matussek A (2014)
   Protein expression and gene polymorphism of CXCL10 in patients with colorectal cancer
   Biomed Rep, 2 (3), 340-343
   DOI 10.3892/br.2014.255, PubMed 24748971
4. Glasner C, Pluister G, Westh H, Arends JP, Empel J, Giles E, Laurent F, Layer F, Marstein L, Matussek A, Mellmann A, Pérez-Vásquez M, Ungvári E, Yan X, Žemličková H, Grundmann H, van Dijl JM (2014)
   Staphylococcus aureus spa type t437: identification of the most dominant community-associated clone from Asia across Europe
   Clin Microbiol Infect, 21 (2), 163.e1-8
   DOI 10.1016/j.cmi.2014.09.010, PubMed 25658555
5. Granquist EG, Kristiansson M, Lindgren PE, Matussek A, Nødtvedt A, Okstad W, Stuen S (2014)
   Evaluation of microbial communities and symbionts in Ixodes ricinus and ungulate hosts (Cervus elaphus and Ovis aries) from shared habitats on the west coast of Norway
   Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 5 (6), 780-4
   DOI 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2014.05.005, PubMed 25132534
6. Lindblom P, Wilhelmsson P, Fryland L, Matussek A, Haglund M, Sjöwall J, Vene S, Nyman D, Forsberg P, Lindgren PE (2014)
   Factors determining immunological response to vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis virus in older individuals
   PLoS One, 9 (6), e100860
   DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0100860, PubMed 24967619
7. van Bijnen EM, Paget WJ, den Heijer CD, Stobberingh EE, Bruggeman CA, Schellevis FG, APRES Study Team (2014)
   Primary care treatment guidelines for skin infections in Europe: congruence with antimicrobial resistance found in commensal Staphylococcus aureus in the community
   BMC Fam Pract, 15, 175
   DOI 10.1186/s12875-014-0175-8, PubMed 25413920

Publications 2013

1. den Heijer CD, van Bijnen EM, Paget WJ, Pringle M, Goossens H, Bruggeman CA, Schellevis FG, Stobberingh EE, APRES Study Team (2013)
   Prevalence and resistance of commensal Staphylococcus aureus, including meticillin-resistant S aureus, in nine European countries: a cross-sectional study
   Lancet Infect Dis, 13 (5), 409-15
   DOI 10.1016/S1473-3099(13)70036-7, PubMed 23473661
2. Dimberg J, Hong TT, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Matussek A (2013)
   Detection of cytomegalovirus DNA in colorectal tissue from Swedish and Vietnamese patients with colorectal cancer
   Anticancer Res, 33 (11), 4947-50
   PubMed 24222134
3. Hammarskjöld F, Mernelius S, Andersson RE, Berg S, Hanberger H, Löfgren S, Malmvall BE, Petzold M, Matussek A (2013)
   Possible transmission of Candida albicans on an intensive care unit: genotype and temporal cluster analyses
   J Hosp Infect, 85 (1), 60-5
   DOI 10.1016/j.jhin.2013.06.002, PubMed 23927923
4. Henningsson AJ, Christiansson M, Tjernberg I, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2013)
   Laboratory diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis: a comparison of three CSF anti-Borrelia antibody assays
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 33 (5), 797-803
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-013-2014-6, PubMed 24263552
5. Hvidsten D, Stuen S, Jenkins A, Dienus O, Olsen RS, Kristiansen BE, Mehl R, Matussek A (2013)
   Ixodes ricinus and Borrelia prevalence at the Arctic Circle in Norway
   Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 5 (2), 107-12
   DOI 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2013.09.003, PubMed 24262272
6. Jogenfors A, Stark L, Svefors J, Löfgren S, Malmvall BE, Matussek A (2013)
   A recommendation to perform a blood culture before the administration of intravenous antibiotics increased the detection of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 33 (5), 789-95
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-013-2013-7, PubMed 24249284
7. Lindblom P, Wilhelmsson P, Fryland L, Sjöwall J, Haglund M, Matussek A, Ernerudh J, Vene S, Nyman D, Andreassen A, Forsberg P, Lindgren PE (2013)
   Tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks detached from humans and follow-up of serological and clinical response
   Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 5 (1), 21-8
   DOI 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2013.07.009, PubMed 24275477
8. Mernelius S, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE, Blomberg M, Olhager E, Gunnervik C, Lenrick R, Thrane MT, Isaksson B, Matussek A (2013)
   The effect of improved compliance with hygiene guidelines on transmission of Staphylococcus aureus to newborn infants: the Swedish Hygiene Intervention and Transmission of S aureus study
   Am J Infect Control, 41 (7), 585-90
   DOI 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.014, PubMed 23352076
9. Mernelius S, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE, Matussek A (2013)
   The role of broth enrichment in Staphylococcus aureus cultivation and transmission from the throat to newborn infants: results from the Swedish hygiene intervention and transmission of S. aureus study
   Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 32 (12), 1593-8
   DOI 10.1007/s10096-013-1917-6, PubMed 23818164
10. Mernelius S, Svensson PO, Rensfeldt G, Davidsson E, Isaksson B, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2013)
    Compliance with hygiene guidelines: the effect of a multimodal hygiene intervention and validation of direct observations
    Am J Infect Control, 41 (5), e45-8
    DOI 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.008, PubMed 23337307
11. Norén T, Unemo M, Magnusson C, Eiserman M, Matussek A (2013)
    Evaluation of the rapid loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay Illumigene for diagnosis of Clostridium difficile in an outbreak situation
    APMIS, 122 (2), 155-60
    DOI 10.1111/apm.12121, PubMed 23758095
12. Stark L, Olofsson M, Löfgren S, Mölstad S, Lindgren PE, Matussek A (2013)
    Prevalence and molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in Swedish nursing homes - as revealed in the SHADES study
    Epidemiol Infect, 142 (6), 1310-6
    DOI 10.1017/S0950268813002033, PubMed 23962597
13. VAN Nguyen S, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Andersson RE, Lindh M, Matussek A, Dimberg J (2013)
    Gene polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase-12 and -13 and association with colorectal cancer in Swedish patients
    Anticancer Res, 33 (8), 3247-50
    PubMed 23898086
14. Ögren J, Dienus O, Löfgren S, Iveroth P, Matussek A (2013)
    Dientamoeba fragilis DNA detection in Enterobius vermicularis eggs
    Pathog Dis, 69 (2), 157-8
    DOI 10.1111/2049-632X.12071, PubMed 23893951

Publications 2012

1. Dimberg J, Hong TT, Skarstedt M, Löfgren S, Zar N, Matussek A (2012)
   Analysis of APC and IGFBP7 promoter gene methylation in Swedish and Vietnamese colorectal cancer patients
   Oncol Lett, 5 (1), 25-30
   DOI 10.3892/ol.2012.967, PubMed 23255887
2. Jenkins A, Hvidsten D, Matussek A, Lindgren PE, Stuen S, Kristiansen BE (2012)
   Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in Ixodes ricinus ticks from Norway: evaluation of a PCR test targeting the chromosomal flaB gene
   Exp Appl Acarol, 58 (4), 431-9
   DOI 10.1007/s10493-012-9585-2, PubMed 22684812
3. Magnusson C, Wullt M, Löfgren S, Iveroth P, Akerlund T, Matussek A (2012)
   Ribotyping of Clostridium difficile strains associated with nosocomial transmission and relapses in a Swedish County
   APMIS, 121 (2), 153-7
   DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2012.02950.x, PubMed 23030627
4. Olofsson M, Toepfer M, Ostgren CJ, Midlöv P, Matussek A, Lindgren PE, Mölstad S (2012)
   Low level of antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli among Swedish nursing home residents
   Scand J Infect Dis, 45 (2), 117-23
   DOI 10.3109/00365548.2012.717232, PubMed 22992114
5. Seifert O, Matussek A, Sjögren F, Geffers R, Anderson CD (2012)
   Gene expression profiling of macrophages: implications for an immunosuppressive effect of dissolucytotic gold ions
   J Inflamm (Lond), 9 (1), 43
   DOI 10.1186/1476-9255-9-43, PubMed 23140489
6. Strindhall J, Skog M, Ernerudh J, Bengner M, Löfgren S, Matussek A, Nilsson BO, Wikby A (2012)
   The inverted CD4/CD8 ratio and associated parameters in 66-year-old individuals: the Swedish HEXA immune study
   Age (Dordr), 35 (3), 985-91
   DOI 10.1007/s11357-012-9400-3, PubMed 22415616

Publications 2011

1. Christiansson M, Melin S, Matussek A, Löfgren S, Söderman J (2011)
   MLVA is a valuable tool in epidemiological investigations of Escherichia coli and for disclosing multiple carriage
   Scand J Infect Dis, 43 (8), 579-86
   DOI 10.3109/00365548.2011.568953, PubMed 21453204
2. Dimberg J, Ström K, Löfgren S, Zar N, Hugander A, Matussek A (2011)
   Expression of the serine protease inhibitor serpinA3 in human colorectal adenocarcinomas
   Oncol Lett, 2 (3), 413-418
   DOI 10.3892/ol.2011.280, PubMed 22866096
3. Dimberg J, Ström K, Löfgren S, Zar N, Lindh M, Matussek A (2011)
   DNA promoter methylation status and protein expression of interleukin-8 in human colorectal adenocarcinomas
   Int J Colorectal Dis, 27 (6), 709-14
   DOI 10.1007/s00384-011-1367-5, PubMed 22108905
4. Matussek A, Stark L, Dienus O, Aronsson J, Mernelius S, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE (2011)
   Analyzing multiclonality of Staphylococcus aureus in clinical diagnostics using spa-based denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
   J Clin Microbiol, 49 (10), 3647-8
   DOI 10.1128/JCM.00389-11, PubMed 21832023
5. Svensson J, Jenmalm MC, Matussek A, Geffers R, Berg G, Ernerudh J (2011)
   Macrophages at the fetal-maternal interface express markers of alternative activation and are induced by M-CSF and IL-10
   J Immunol, 187 (7), 3671-82
   DOI 10.4049/jimmunol.1100130, PubMed 21890660
6. Söderquist B, Neander M, Dienus O, Zimmermann J, Berglund C, Matussek A, Mölling P (2011)
   Real-time multiplex PCR for direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in clinical samples enriched by broth culture
   APMIS, 120 (5), 427-32
   DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2011.02849.x, PubMed 22515298
7. Tammelin A, Karell AC, Kriisa M, Aspevall O, Nilsson P, Qvarfordt I, Iversen KU, Andersson R, Ahrén C, Melander E, Fraenkel CJ, Lytsy B, Isaksson B, Samuelsson A, Lundholm R, Johansson A, Norén T, Ripa T, Karlsson L, Löfgren S, Matussek A, Wahlberg T, Oberg S, Eliasson I, Sundin CG et al. (2011)
   [Clothes in health care. Don't mix identification and hygiene routines]
   Lakartidningen, 108 (9), 453
   PubMed 21744609

Publications 2010

1. Nordgren J, Kindberg E, Lindgren PE, Matussek A, Svensson L (2010)
   Norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak with a secretor-independent susceptibility pattern, Sweden
   Emerg Infect Dis, 16 (1), 81-7
   DOI 10.3201/eid1601.090633, PubMed 20031047

Publications 2009

1. Borjesson S, Dienues O, Jarnheimer PA, Olsen B, Matussek A, Lindgren PE (2009)
   Quantification of genes encoding resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams and tetracyclines in wastewater environments by real-time PCR
   Int J Environ Health Res, 19 (3), 219-30
   DOI 10.1080/09603120802449593, PubMed 19370439
2. Börjesson S, Matussek A, Melin S, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE (2009)
   Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in municipal wastewater: an uncharted threat?
   J Appl Microbiol, 108 (4), 1244-51
   DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04515.x, PubMed 19735317
3. Henningsson AJ, Malmvall BE, Ernerudh J, Matussek A, Forsberg P (2009)
   Neuroborreliosis--an epidemiological, clinical and healthcare cost study from an endemic area in the south-east of Sweden
   Clin Microbiol Infect, 16 (8), 1245-51
   DOI 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.03059.x, PubMed 19793326
4. Melin S, Melin S, Haeggman S, Melin S, Haeggman S, Olsson-Liljequist B, Sjölund M, Nilsson PA, Isaksson B, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2009)
   Epidemiological typing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): spa typing versus pulsed-field gel electrophoresis
   Scand J Infect Dis, 41 (6-7), 433-9
   DOI 10.1080/00365540902962749, PubMed 19431050
5. Rodhe N, Löfgren S, Strindhall J, Matussek A, Mölstad S (2009)
   Cytokines in urine in elderly subjects with acute cystitis and asymptomatic bacteriuria
   Scand J Prim Health Care, 27 (2), 74-9
   DOI 10.1080/02813430902757634, PubMed 19247873
6. Stark L, Matussek A, Strindhall J, Geffers R, Buer J, Kihlström E, Monnecke S, Löfgren S, Lindgren PE (2009)
   Staphylococcus aureus isolates from blood and anterior nares induce similar innate immune responses in endothelial cells
   APMIS, 117 (11), 814-24
   DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2009.02535.x, PubMed 19845532

Publications 2008

1. Börjesson S, Melin S, Matussek A, Lindgren PE (2008)
   A seasonal study of the mecA gene and Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant S. aureus in a municipal wastewater treatment plant
   Water Res, 43 (4), 925-32
   DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2008.11.036, PubMed 19084256
2. Gustafsson C, Mjösberg J, Matussek A, Geffers R, Matthiesen L, Berg G, Sharma S, Buer J, Ernerudh J (2008)
   Gene expression profiling of human decidual macrophages: evidence for immunosuppressive phenotype
   PLoS One, 3 (4), e2078
   DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0002078, PubMed 18446208
3. Nordgren J, Matussek A, Mattsson A, Svensson L, Lindgren PE (2008)
   Prevalence of norovirus and factors influencing virus concentrations during one year in a full-scale wastewater treatment plant
   Water Res, 43 (4), 1117-25
   DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2008.11.053, PubMed 19108861
4. Rodhe N, Löfgren S, Matussek A, André M, Englund L, Kühn I, Mölstad S (2008)
   Asymptomatic bacteriuria in the elderly: high prevalence and high turnover of strains
   Scand J Infect Dis, 40 (10), 804-10
   DOI 10.1080/00365540802195242, PubMed 18609196
5. Seifert O, Bayat A, Geffers R, Dienus K, Buer J, Löfgren S, Matussek A (2008)
   Identification of unique gene expression patterns within different lesional sites of keloids
   Wound Repair Regen, 16 (2), 254-65
   DOI 10.1111/j.1524-475X.2007.00343.x, PubMed 18282266

Publications 2007

1. Matussek A, Taipalensuu J, Einemo IM, Tiefenthal M, Löfgren S (2007)
   Transmission of Staphylococcus aureus from maternity unit staff members to newborns disclosed through spa typing
   Am J Infect Control, 35 (2), 122-5
   DOI 10.1016/j.ajic.2006.08.009, PubMed 17327192

Publications 2005

1. Matussek A, Strindhall J, Stark L, Rohde M, Geffers R, Buer J, Kihlström E, Lindgren PE, Löfgren S (2005)
   Infection of human endothelial cells with Staphylococcus aureus induces transcription of genes encoding an innate immunity response
   Scand J Immunol, 61 (6), 536-44
   DOI 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2005.01597.x, PubMed 15963048

Publications 2003

1. Matussek A, Lauber J, Bergau A, Hansen W, Rohde M, Dittmar KE, Gunzer M, Mengel M, Gatzlaff P, Hartmann M, Buer J, Gunzer F (2003)
   Molecular and functional analysis of Shiga toxin-induced response patterns in human vascular endothelial cells
   Blood, 102 (4), 1323-32
   DOI 10.1182/blood-2002-10-3301, PubMed 12702508
2. Pulz M, Matussek A, Monazahian M, Tittel A, Nikolic E, Hartmann M, Bellin T, Buer J, Gunzer F (2003)
   Comparison of a shiga toxin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and two types of PCR for detection of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in human stool specimens
   J Clin Microbiol, 41 (10), 4671-5
   DOI 10.1128/JCM.41.10.4671-4675.2003, PubMed 14532201

Publications 2002

1. Gunzer F, Hennig-Pauka I, Waldmann KH, Sandhoff R, Gröne HJ, Kreipe HH, Matussek A, Mengel M (2002)
   Gnotobiotic piglets develop thrombotic microangiopathy after oral infection with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
   Am J Clin Pathol, 118 (3), 364-75
   DOI 10.1309/UMW9-D06Q-M94Q-JGH2, PubMed 12219778

Publications 2001

1. Bellin T, Pulz M, Matussek A, Hempen HG, Gunzer F (2001)
   Rapid detection of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli by real-time PCR with fluorescent hybridization probes
   J Clin Microbiol, 39 (1), 370-4
   DOI 10.1128/JCM.39.1.370-374.2001, PubMed 11136804