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Alexander M. Hirschl

Alexander M. Hirschl

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Microbiology

D-Index
48
Citations
9237
World Ranking
4667
National Ranking
30

Overview

Alexander M. Hirschl is affiliated with the Medical University of Vienna in Austria and has contributed to research primarily within the field of medicine. Their work spans several subfields, including surgery, small animals, pulmonary and respiratory medicine, biochemistry, and clinical biochemistry.

The scientist's research topics encompass a range of areas related to clinical and veterinary sciences. Key topics in their work include:

  • Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
  • Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
  • Gastric cancer management and outcomes
  • Blood transfusion and management
  • Bacterial identification and susceptibility testing
  • Clinical laboratory practices and quality control

Alexander M. Hirschl has published papers in several recognized venues. The frequent publication venues include:

  • Clinical Infectious Diseases
  • BMC Health Services Research

Among recent publications are two papers from 2020. One paper, titled Apparent Intracellular Helicobacter pylori Detected by Immunohistochemistry: The Missing Link in Eradication Failure, appeared in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Another paper, Education of medical personnel optimizes filling volume of blood culture bottles without negatively affecting microbiology testing, was published in BMC Health Services Research.

Collaborative work includes several frequent co-authors who have contributed to their studies. These co-authors are:

  • Andrea Beer
  • Helmut Hudler
  • Maria Häder
  • Michael Kundi
  • Susanne Hudler

Best Publications

  • Helicobacter pylori resistance to antibiotics in Europe and its relationship to antibiotic consumption

    Francis Megraud;Samuel Coenen;Ann Versporten;Manfred Kist

  • Effect of ranitidine and amoxicillin plus metronidazole on the eradication of Helicobacter pylori and the recurrence of duodenal ulcer

    Enno Hentschel;Gerald Brandstatter;Brigitte Dragosics;Alexander M. Hirschl

  • Comparison of vancomycin, teicoplanin, metronidazole, and fusidic acid for the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

    C. Wenisch;B. Parschalk;M. Hasenhündl;A. M. Hirschl

  • Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection with a new non-in vasive antigen-based assay

    Dino Vaira;Peter Malfertheiner;Francis Megraud;Anthony Tr Axon

  • Detection of Helicobacter pylori in Stool Specimens by PCR and Antigen Enzyme Immunoassay

    Athanasios Makristathis;Eva Pasching;Kurt Schütze;Margit Wimmer

  • Novel Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Simultaneous Clarithromycin Susceptibility Testing of Stool and Biopsy Specimens

    Claudia Schabereiter-Gurtner;Alexander M. Hirschl;Brigitte Dragosics;Peter Hufnagl

  • Development of novel real-time PCR assays for detection and differentiation of eleven medically important Aspergillus and Candida species in clinical specimens

    Claudia Schabereiter-Gurtner;Brigitte Selitsch;Manfred L. Rotter;Alexander M. Hirschl

  • Two Enzyme Immunoassays and PCR for Detection of Helicobacter pylori in Stool Specimens from Pediatric Patients before and after Eradication Therapy

    Athanasios Makristathis;Wolfgang Barousch;Eva Pasching;Christa Binder

  • Impact of bacteria in dairy products and of the intestinal microflora on the genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

    Siegfried Knasmüller;Hans Steinkellner;Alexander M Hirschl;Sylvie Rabot

  • Sonication cultures of explanted components as an add-on test to routinely conducted microbiological diagnostics improve pathogen detection

    Johannes Holinka;Leonhard Bauer;Alexander M. Hirschl;Wolfgang Graninger

  • Isolation of cDNA clones coding for IgE autoantigens with serum IgE from atopic dermatitis patients

    Susanne Natter;Susanne Seiberler;Peter Hufnagl;Bernd R. Binder

  • Multicenter Comparison Trial of DNA Extraction Methods and PCR Assays for Detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae in Endarterectomy Specimens

    Petra Apfalter;Francesco Blasi;Jens Boman;Charlotte A. Gaydos

  • 16S rDNA-based identification of bacteria from conjunctival swabs by PCR and DGGE fingerprinting.

    Claudia Schabereiter-Gurtner;Saskia Maca;Sabine Rölleke;Karl Nigl

  • Comparison of a New Quantitative ompA-Based Real-Time PCR TaqMan Assay for Detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA in Respiratory Specimens with Four Conventional PCR Assays

    Petra Apfalter;Wolfgang Barousch;Marion Nehr;Athanasios Makristathis

  • Methods to detect Helicobacter pylori: from culture to molecular biology.

    Alexander M. Hirschl;Athanasios Makristathis

  • European Lyme borreliosis.

    Gerold Stanek;Michel Pletschette;Heinz Flamm;Alexander M. Hirschl

  • Risk factors for development of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and subsequent mortality in cirrhotic patients with ascites.

    Philipp Schwabl;Theresa Bucsics;Kathrin Soucek;Mattias Mandorfer

  • In vitro properties of mixtures of fibrin seal and antibiotics

    H Redl;G Schlag;G Stanek;A Hirschl

  • Detection and Identification of Fungi from Fungus Balls of the Maxillary Sinus by Molecular Techniques

    Birgit Willinger;Alexandra Obradovic;Brigitte Selitsch;Johann Beck-Mannagetta

  • Single and Multiple Strain Colonization in Patients with Helicobacter pylori Associated Gastritis: Detection by Macrorestriction DNA Analysis

    Hirschl Am;Richter M;Makristathis A;Prückl Pm

  • Reliability of nested PCR for detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA in atheromas: results from a multicenter study applying standardized protocols.

    Petra Apfalter;Ojan Assadian;Francesco Blasi;Jens Boman

  • Guidelines for clinical trials in Helicobacter pylori infection

    Anthony Axon;Michel Arthur Deltenre;Sven Eriksson;Roberto Fiocca

Frequent Co-Authors

Wolfgang Graninger
Wolfgang Graninger Medical University of Vienna
Rudolf Valenta
Rudolf Valenta Medical University of Vienna
Francis Mégraud
Francis Mégraud University of Bordeaux
Peter Malfertheiner
Peter Malfertheiner Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Youri Glupczynski
Youri Glupczynski Université Catholique de Louvain
Thomas Werfel
Thomas Werfel Hannover Medical School
Susanne Vrtala
Susanne Vrtala Medical University of Vienna
Susanne Spitzauer
Susanne Spitzauer Medical University of Vienna
Josef Thalhamer
Josef Thalhamer University of Salzburg
Stephan Weidinger
Stephan Weidinger Kiel University

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