Division of Infectious Diseases

Research output

Research output per year 2002 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025

• 6516 Citations
• 40 h-index
• 238 Article
• 53 Letter
• 19 Review article
• 7 Chapter
• 9 More
  • 3 Comment/debate
  • 2 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
  • 2 Erratum
  • 1 Conference contribution
  • 1 Editorial

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2023

  Huge brain abscess caused by Actinomyces israelii associated with chronic sinusitis: A rare case report

  Chou, L. H., Su, Y. S., Chen, F. L., Lee, W. S. & Li, W. H., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 56, 2, p. 429-431 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2022

  Analysis of an outbreak of COVID-19(alpha-variant) with rapid progression to mortality in Taipei, Taiwan

  Tsai, S. C., Chang, W. W. & Lee, W. S., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Infection. 84, 1, p. e33-e34

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Nosocomial septicemia in COVID-19 nosocomial K. pneumoniae, A. baumannii, and Elizabethkingia meningoseptica septicemia in a patient of COVID-19

  Ong, J. Y., Wang, C.-H., Tsai, Y. S., Chen, F.-L., Lee, C.-H. & Ou, T. Y., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Infection. 85, 1, p. 90-122 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2021

  A mysterious surge of aspergillosis among non-SARS-CoV-2 patients during COVID-19 pandemic

  Lai, C. C., Chen, C. M., Liao, K. M., Chao, C. M., Chan, K. S. & Yu, W. L., Feb 2021, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 54, 1, p. 156-158 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Breakthrough fungemia caused by Yarrowia lipolytica in a patient with gastric adenocarcinoma during echinocandin therapy

  Chi, H. Y., Su, Y. S., Chen, F. L., Lee, W. S. & Wang, C. H., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Infection. 82, 1, p. e52-e53

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Co-infection with an atypical pathogen of COVID-19 in a young

  Chen, F. L., Wang, C. H., Hung, C. S., Su, Y. S. & Lee, W. S., Feb 2021, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 54, 1, p. 154-155 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Fusobacterium periodonticum

  Li, W. H., Yu, Y. C. & Lee, W. S., Mar 2021, In: Journal of Infection. 82, 3, p. e42-e44

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2020

  Bouveret syndrome complicating gastric outlet obstruction and acute cholecystitis

  Chen, Y. F., Su, Y. S., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Oct 2020, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 53, 5, p. 823-825 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Lemierre syndrome complicating deep neck infection and descending necrotizing mediastinits caused by odontogenic infections

  Li, Y. H., Wang, C. H., Jean, S. S., Chen, F. L., Lee, W. S. & Chang, J. H., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 53, 2, p. 357-359 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Reply to Zhou and Wu, "be careful with adverse events caused by cefoperazone-sulbactam"

  Liu, J. W., Chen, Y. H., Lee, W. S., Lin, J. C., Huang, C. T., Lin, H. H., Liu, Y. C., Chuang, Y. C., Tang, H. J., Chen, Y. S., Ko, W. C., Lu, M. C. & Wangn, F. D., Jan 27 2020, In: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 64, 2, e02028.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The COVID-19 pandemic and tuberculosis in Taiwan

  Lai, C. C. & Yu, W. L., Aug 2020, In: Journal of Infection. 81, 2, p. e159-e161

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  47 Citations (Scopus)
• 2019

  Aspergillosis related to severe influenza: A worldwide phenomenon?

  Liu, W. L., Yu, W. L., Chan, K. S., Yang, C. C., Wauters, J. & Verweij, P. E., Aug 1 2019, In: Clinical Respiratory Journal. 13, 8, p. 540-542 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Breakthrough fungemia caused by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa during anidulafungin therapy

  Wang, C. H., Hsueh, P. R., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Aug 2019, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 52, 4, p. 674-675 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Breakthrough invasive Trichosporon asahii infection in an uremic patient with systemic calciphylaxis complicating necrotizing fasciitis during echinocandin therapy for C. tropicalis

  Tsai, Y. H., Wang, C. H., Hsueh, P. R., Jean, S. S., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Aug 1 2019, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 52, 4, p. 676-678 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Community-acquired bacteremic pneumonia due to Pasteurella multocida subspecies multocida in a patient with poor-control diabetes mellitus

  Lee, W. S., Chen, F. L., Wang, C. H., Ou, T. Y., Lin, Y. H. & Jean, S. S., Feb 1 2019, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 52, 1, p. 163-164 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Severe community-acquired pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa coinfection in an influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 patient

  Su, I. C., Lee, K. L., Liu, H. Y., Chuang, H. C., Chen, L. Y. & Lee, Y. J., Apr 1 2019, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 52, 2, p. 365-366 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Mixed Infection 100%
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia 100%
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa 100%
  • Influenza A (H1N1) 100%
  • Fatality 33%
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Streptococcus constellatus septicemia complicating endocarditis and liver abscess associated with gastric adenocarcinoma

  Wong, Y. H., Huang, P. J., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Dec 2019, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 52, 6, p. 1002-1003 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  6 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Purulent pericarditis complicating cardiac tamponade in a uremic patient caused by Staphylococcus aureus

  Tam, W. C., Lee, W. S. & Cheng, C. Y., Aug 1 2018, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 51, 5, p. 695-696 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  Caspofungin salvage therapy in Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia

  Lee, W. S., Hsueh, P. R., Hsieh, T. C., Chen, F. L., Ou, T. Y. & Jean, S. S., Aug 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 4, p. 547-548 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Extensive community-acquired pneumonia with hemophagocytic syndrome caused by Aeromonas veronii in an immunocompetent patient

  Ku, Y. H. & Yu, W. L., Aug 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 4, p. 555-556 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Moraxella osloensis bacteremia complicating with severe pneumonia in a patient with lung cancer

  Lee, W. S., Hsueh, P. R., Yu, F. L., Chen, F. L., Hsieh, T. C. & Ou, T. Y., Jun 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 3, p. 395-396 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Response to “Dengue fever and takotsubo syndrome: Pathophysiologic connotations”

  Chou, M. T. & Yu, W. L., Jan 1 2017, In: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association. 116, 1, p. 68 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Streptococcus sanguis bacteremia complicating endocarditis associated with colonic adenocarcinoma

  Chen, F. L., Jean, S. S., Ou, T. Y., Wang, G. C., Yu, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Jun 1 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 3, p. 399-400 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Successful salvage therapy with tigecycline and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for recurrent osteomyelitis caused by Burkholderia cepacia

  Lee, W.-S., Hsieh, T. C., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Yu, F. L., Jean, S. & Hsu, C.-W., Feb 1 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 1, p. 123-124 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Ventilator-associated cytomegalovirus organizing pneumonia in an immunocompetent critically ill patient

  Yu, W. L., Chen, C. M. & Lee, W. Y., Feb 1 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 1, p. 120-122 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Vertebral tuberculosis complicated with retropharyngeal, parathoracic, and huge iliopsoas abscess, successfully treated with image-guided percutaneous drainage

  Tang, V. K., Hsu, H. L., Hsieh, T. C. & Lee, W. S., Apr 2017, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50, 2, p. 263-264 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  A cluster of Streptococcus suis meningitis in a family who traveled to Taiwan from Southern Vietnam

  Chen, F. L., Hsueh, P. R., Ou, T. Y., Hsieh, T. C. & Lee, W. S., Jun 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 3, p. 468-469 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii mediastinitis after aortic graft implantation successfully treated by adjunctive gentian violet irrigation and antibiotic combination therapy

  Li, S. J., Chang, C. W., Chen, F. L., Ou, T. Y. & Lee, W.-S., Dec 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 6, p. 977-979 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Co-occurrence of Leriche syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome in a man with refractory ulcers of the lower limbs

  Hsieh, T. C., Hsueh, P. R., Yu, F. L., Jean, S. S., Chen, F. L., Ou, T. Y. & Lee, W. S., Apr 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 2, p. 309-310 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Shewanella putrefaciens bacteremia in a uremic patient receiving hemodialysis

  Lee, W.-S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Hsu, C.-W. & Jean, S., Feb 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 1, p. 159-160 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Starch dust explosion and flame burn injury in a patient complicated with severe cellulites caused by non-O1 Vibrio cholerae

  Hsieh, T. C., Jean, S. S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Aug 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 4, p. 623-624 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Treatment failure of fecal microbiota transplant for pseudomembranous colitis due to coexistent cytomegalovirus colitis

  Chao, H. C. & Yu, W. L., Aug 1 2016, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 49, 4, p. 617-618 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  Arteriovenous fistula-related bacteremia caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans in a uremic patient

  Lee, W. S., Ou, T. Y., Hsieh, T. C., Chen, F. L. & Jean, S. S., Oct 2015, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 48, 5, p. 578-579 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access

• Co-infection with Orientia tsutsugamushi and Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a traveler

  Lee, W. S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Hsu, C. W. & Jean, S. S., Feb 1 2015, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 48, 1, p. 121-122 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Lemierre syndrome with cervical spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess associated with direct injection of heroin into the jugular vein

  Lin, H. Y., Liao, K. H., Jean, S. S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Apr 1 2015, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 48, 2, p. 238-239 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Malakoplakia in a patient with complicated urinary tract infection caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli

  Lee, W.-S., Chen, W.-Y., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L. & Lin, Y. W., Jun 1 2015, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 48, 3, p. 345-346 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Successful salvage therapy with micafungin for Candida empyema thoracis

  Lin, P. Y., Jean, S. S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L. & Lee, W. S., Aug 1 2015, In: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 48, 4, p. 459-460 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2014

  Breakthrough trichosporon asahii fungemia during caspofungin therapy

  Lee, W. S., Yu, F. L., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Jean, S. S. & Hsu, C. W., Jun 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Taiwan). 6, 3, p. 108-109 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

• Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in a Young Immunocompetent Patient Complicated by Brain and Spleen Abscesses with Abdominal Pain and Obstructive Jaundice

  Chen, F. L., Hsieh, T. C., Ou, T. Y., Mei, C. E. & Lee, W. S., Dec 1 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Taiwan). 6, 6, p. 232-233 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

• Do not forget pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in non-human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients

  Hun, P. I., Lee, W. S., Lam, C. H. & Lin, S. J., Feb 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine(Taiwan). 6, 1, p. 37-38 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Fatal varicella infections in a young patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

  Chen, F.-L., Hsieh, T. C., Ou, T. Y., Shieh, Y. H. & Lee, W. S., 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Taiwan). 6, 5, p. 168-169 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

• Severe mycoplasma pneumoniae infection complicating septic encephalopathy and seizure attacks

  Lee, W. S., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Hsu, C. W. & Jean, S. S., Apr 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine(Taiwan). 6, 2, p. 68-69 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Streptococcus parasanguinis Coinfection with Escherichia coli Bacteremia in a Patient with Complicated Urinary Tract Infection

  Lee, W. S., Yu, F. L., Hsieh, T. C., Ou, T. Y., Cheng, F. L., Jean, S. S. & Hsu, C. W., Dec 1 2014, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Taiwan). 6, 6, p. 230-231 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
• 2013

  Can the rmpA gene predict metastatic meningitis among patients with primary Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess?

  Chuang, Y. C., Lee, M. F., Tan, C. K., Ko, W. C., Wang, F.-D. & Yu, W. L., Aug 2013, In: Journal of Infection. 67, 2, p. 166-168 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Disseminated pulmonary cryptococcosis complicated with cryptococcemia in an AIDS patient

  Chen, L. F., Shieh, Y. H., Ou, T. Y., Chen, F. L., Chin, H. T. & Lee, W. S., Dec 2013, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine(Taiwan). 5, 6, p. 239-240 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Implementation of community influenza centers and vaccination campaign in protecting healthcare workers and control of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Taipei City, Taiwan

  Yen, M. Y., Lee, W. S., Hu, P. H., Kuo, B. I. T., Woung, L. C., Chiu, A. W. H., Liu, W. L. & Hsueh, P. R., Sept 2013, In: Journal of Infection. 67, 3, p. 242-244 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mycotic aneurysm caused by hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae serotype K54 with sequence type 29: An emerging threat

  Chuang, Y. C., Lee, M. F. & Yu, W. L., Oct 2013, In: Infection. 41, 5, p. 1041-1044 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Pleural empyema caused by multidrug-resistant fusobacterium varium: An often forgotten threat

  Lee, W. S., Chen, F. L., Ou, T. Y., Teng, S. O. & Jean, S. S., Apr 2013, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine(Taiwan). 5, 2, p. 86-87 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Unusual Presentation of Streptococcus bovis Bacteremia Complicated with Cerebral Ventriculitis and Meningitis

  Lin, P. F., Chen, T. H., Cheng, C. Y. & Lee, W. S., Oct 2013, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine(Taiwan). 5, 5, p. 196-197 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2012

  Combination Therapy of Daptomycin and Fosfomycin for Vancomycin Tolerant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis Complicating Metastatic Osteomyelitis

  Teng, S. O., Lee, W. S., Ou, T. Y., Yu, F. L., Chen, F. L. & Liu, Y. H., Oct 2012, In: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine. 4, 5, p. 290-291 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)