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Publications by Kjetil Klaveness Melby

169 publications found

Original articles

Nestegard O, Moayeri B, Halvorsen FA, Tønnesen T, Sørbye SW, Paulssen E, Johnsen KM, Goll R, Florholmen JR, Melby KK (2022)
Helicobacter pylori resistance to antibiotics before and after treatment: Incidence of eradication failure
PLoS One, 17 (4), e0265322
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0265322, PubMed 35442962

Brigtsen AK, Jacobsen AF, Dedi L, Melby KK, Espeland CN, Fugelseth D, Whitelaw A (2022)
Group B Streptococcus colonization at delivery is associated with maternal peripartum infection
PLoS One, 17 (4), e0264309
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0264309, PubMed 35363775

Nestegard O, Johnsen KM, Sørbye SW, Halvorsen FA, Tønnessen T, Paulssen EJ, Melby KK, Goll R, Florholmen J (2020)
Clinical characterization of Helicobacter pylori infected patients 15 years after unsuccessful eradication
PLoS One, 15 (9), e0238944
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0238944, PubMed 32966303

Melby KK, Carlsen KL, Håland G, Samdal HH, Carlsen KH (2020)
Helicobacter pylori in early childhood and asthma in adolescence
BMC Res Notes, 13 (1), 79
DOI 10.1186/s13104-020-04941-6, PubMed 32070394

Brigtsen AK, Jacobsen AF, Dedi L, Melby KK, Fugelseth D, Whitelaw A (2015)
Maternal Colonization with Group B Streptococcus Is Associated with an Increased Rate of Infants Transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonatology, 108 (3), 157-63
DOI 10.1159/000434716, PubMed 26182960

Brigtsen AK, Dedi L, Melby KK, Holberg-Petersen M, Radtke A, Lyng RV, Andresen LL, Jacobsen AF, Fugelseth D, Whitelaw A (2014)
Comparison of PCR and serotyping of Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women: the Oslo GBS-study
J Microbiol Methods, 108, 31-5
DOI 10.1016/j.mimet.2014.11.001, PubMed 25447890

Melby KK, Olsen AO, Dedi L, Gaustad P, Syversen G, Moi H (2014)
[The development of resistance must be monitored--gonococci as an example]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 134 (5), 507-8
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.14.0033, PubMed 24621906

Wester AL, Dunlop O, Melby KK, Dahle UR, Wyller TB (2013)
Age-related differences in symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis of bacteremia
BMC Infect Dis, 13, 346
DOI 10.1186/1471-2334-13-346, PubMed 23883345

Vikanes AV, Støer NC, Gunnes N, Grjibovski AM, Samuelsen SO, Magnus P, Melby KK (2012)
Helicobacter pylori infection and severe hyperemesis gravidarum among immigrant women in Norway: a case-control study
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 167 (1), 41-6
DOI 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.11.007, PubMed 23273662

Larsen AL, Ragnhildstveit E, Moayeri B, Eliassen L, Melby KK (2012)
Resistance rates of metronidazole and other antibacterials in Helicobacter pylori from previously untreated patients in Norway
APMIS, 121 (4), 353-8
DOI 10.1111/apm.12009, PubMed 23083455

Hjelmevoll SO, Olsen ME, Sollid JU, Haaheim H, Melby KK, Moi H, Unemo M, Skogen V (2012)
Appropriate time for test-of-cure when diagnosing gonorrhoea with a nucleic acid amplification test
Acta Derm Venereol, 92 (3), 316-9
DOI 10.2340/00015555-1275, PubMed 22286973

Holberg-Petersen M, Jenum PA, Mannsåker T, Melby KK (2010)
Comparison of PCR with culture applied on nasopharyngeal and throat swab specimens for the detection of Bordetella pertussis
Scand J Infect Dis, 43 (3), 221-4
DOI 10.3109/00365548.2010.538855, PubMed 21108541

Skibeli V, Aaløkken I, Lingaas E, Midtvedt T, Solberg CO, Melby KK (2010)
[Tigecycline--a new antibiotic]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 130 (16), 1624-6
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.09.0722, PubMed 20805861

Grub C, Holberg-Petersen M, Medbø S, Andersen BM, Syversen G, Melby KK (2010)
A multidrug-resistant, methicillin-susceptible strain of Staphylococcus aureus from a neonatal intensive care unit in Oslo, Norway
Scand J Infect Dis, 42 (2), 148-51
DOI 10.3109/00365540903334401, PubMed 19883164

Merckoll P, Jonassen TØ, Vad ME, Jeansson SL, Melby KK (2009)
Bacteria, biofilm and honey: a study of the effects of honey on 'planktonic' and biofilm-embedded chronic wound bacteria
Scand J Infect Dis, 41 (5), 341-7
DOI 10.1080/00365540902849383, PubMed 19308800

Hjelmevoll SO, Olsen ME, Sollid JU, Haaheim H, Melby KK, Moi H, Unemo M, Skogen V (2008)
Clinical validation of a real-time polymerase chain reaction detection of Neisseria gonorrheae porA pseudogene versus culture techniques
Sex Transm Dis, 35 (5), 517-20
DOI 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181644bc9, PubMed 18434945

Sandven I, Abdelnoor M, Wethe M, Nesheim BI, Vikanes A, Gjønnes H, Melby KK (2008)
Helicobacter pylori infection and Hyperemesis gravidarum. An institution-based case-control study
Eur J Epidemiol, 23 (7), 491-8
DOI 10.1007/s10654-008-9261-3, PubMed 18493859

Hansen S, Vollset SE, Derakhshan MH, Fyfe V, Melby KK, Aase S, Jellum E, McColl KE (2007)
Two distinct aetiologies of cardia cancer; evidence from premorbid serological markers of gastric atrophy and Helicobacter pylori status
Gut, 56 (7), 918-25
DOI 10.1136/gut.2006.114504, PubMed 17317788

Iversen BG, Jacobsen T, Eriksen HM, Bukholm G, Melby KK, Nygård K, Aavitsland P (2007)
An outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection caused by contaminated mouth swabs
Clin Infect Dis, 44 (6), 794-801
DOI 10.1086/511644, PubMed 17304450

Jørgen B, Merckoll P, Melby KK (2007)
Susceptibility to daptomycin, quinupristin-dalfopristin and linezolid and some other antibiotics in clinical isolates of methicillin resistant and methicillin sensitive S.aureus from the Oslo area
Scand J Infect Dis, 39 (11-12), 1059-62
DOI 10.1080/00365540701466231, PubMed 17852934

Mengistu Z, Engh V, Melby KK, von der Lippe E, Qvigstad E (2007)
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding caused by endometrial tuberculosis
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 86 (5), 631-2
DOI 10.1080/00016340500543741, PubMed 17464596

Bjelkarøy WI, Sandberg S, Thue G, Digranes A, Høiby EA, Lermark G, Melby KK (2006)
[Quality assessment of urine dip-slides in primary care]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 126 (2), 149-52
PubMed 16415934

Antal EA, Dietrichs E, Løberg EM, Melby KK, Maehlen J (2005)
Brain stem encephalitis in listeriosis
Scand J Infect Dis, 37 (3), 190-4
DOI 10.1080/00365540410020938, PubMed 15849051

Fredriksen J, Ueland T, Dyrøy E, Halvorsen B, Melby K, Melbye L, Skalhegg BS, Bohov P, Skorve J, Berge RK, Aukrust P, Frøland SS (2004)
Lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects of tetradecylthioacetic acid in HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Eur J Clin Invest, 34 (10), 709-15
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2004.01410.x, PubMed 15473896

Tveten Y, Jenkins A, Digranes A, Melby KK, Allum AG, Kristiansen BE (2004)
Comparison of PCR detection of mecA with agar dilution and Etest for oxacillin susceptibility testing in clinical isolates of coagulase-negative staphylococci
Clin Microbiol Infect, 10 (5), 462-5
DOI 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2004.00879.x, PubMed 15113327

Simonsen GS, Bergh K, Bevanger L, Digranes A, Gaustad P, Melby KK, Høiby EA (2004)
Susceptibility to quinupristin-dalfopristin and linezolid in 839 clinical isolates of Gram-positive cocci from Norway
Scand J Infect Dis, 36 (4), 254-8
DOI 10.1080/00365540410019570, PubMed 15198180

Iversen PO, Melby KK, Erikstad TE (2003)
[Treatment of tuberculosis in three of Oslo's central and eastern parts in 1994-2000]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 123 (6), 815-7
PubMed 12693125

Eskild A, Fallås Dahl G, Melby KK, Nesheim BI (2003)
Testing for toxoplasmosis in pregnancy: a study of the routines in primary antenatal care
J Med Screen, 10 (4), 172-5
DOI 10.1258/096914103771773258, PubMed 14738653

Antal EA, Løberg EM, Bracht P, Melby KK, Maehlen J (2001)
Evidence for intraaxonal spread of Listeria monocytogenes from the periphery to the central nervous system
Brain Pathol, 11 (4), 432-8
DOI 10.1111/j.1750-3639.2001.tb00411.x, PubMed 11556688

Digranes A, Sjursen H, Melby KK, Solberg CO (2001)
Antibiotic susceptibility of blood culture isolates of Enterobacteriaceae. A Norwegian multicenter study
APMIS, 109 (10), 641-6
DOI 10.1034/j.1600-0463.2001.d01-127.x, PubMed 11890566

Leegaard TM, Bevanger L, Jureen R, Lier T, Melby KK, Caugant DA, Oddvar Frøholm L, Høiby EA (2001)
Antibiotic sensitivity still prevails in Norwegian blood culture isolates
Int J Antimicrob Agents, 18 (2), 99-106
DOI 10.1016/s0924-8579(01)00364-8, PubMed 11516931

Lindbaek M, Melby KK, Schøyen R, Hjortdahl P (2001)
Bacteriological findings in nasopharynx specimens from patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute sinusitis
Scand J Prim Health Care, 19 (2), 126-30
DOI 10.1080/028134301750235385, PubMed 11482414

Melby K (2001)
[Liberalization of divorce: a Nordic model?]
Hist Tidsskr, 80 (3), 283-301
PubMed 18161208

Melby K (2001)
Liberalisation of divorce - A Nordic model?
Hist. Tidsskr., 80 (3), 283-301

Melby K, Ovstedal E (2001)
Subsea road tunnels in Norway
STRAIT CROSSINGS 2001, 451-456

Lindstedt BA, Heir E, Vardund T, Melby KK, Kapperud G (2000)
Comparative fingerprinting analysis of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni strains by amplified-fragment length polymorphism genotyping
J Clin Microbiol, 38 (9), 3379-87
DOI 10.1128/JCM.38.9.3379-3387.2000, PubMed 10970387

Melby KK, Svendby JG, Eggebø T, Holmen LA, Andersen BM, Lind L, Sjøgren E, Kaijser B (2000)
Outbreak of Campylobacter infection in a subartic community
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 19 (7), 542-4
DOI 10.1007/s100960000316, PubMed 10968326

Satas S, Hoem NO, Melby K, Porter H, Lindgren CG, Whitelaw A, Thoresen M (2000)
Influence of mild hypothermia after hypoxia-ischemia on the pharmacokinetics of gentamicin in newborn pigs
Biol Neonate, 77 (1), 50-7
DOI 10.1159/000014195, PubMed 10658831

Hansen S, Melby KK, Aase S, Jellum E, Vollset SE (1999)
Helicobacter pylori infection and risk of cardia cancer and non-cardia gastric cancer. A nested case-control study
Scand J Gastroenterol, 34 (4), 353-60
DOI 10.1080/003655299750026353, PubMed 10365894

Holberg-Petersen M, Steinbakk M, Figenschau KJ, Jantzen E, Eng J, Melby KK (1999)
Identification of clinical isolates of Mycobacterium spp. by sequence analysis of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene. Experience from a clinical laboratory
APMIS, 107 (2), 231-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1999.tb01549.x, PubMed 10225322

Melby KK, Kvien TK, Glennås A (1999)
Helicobacter pylori--a trigger of reactive arthritis?
Infection, 27 (4-5), 252-5
DOI 10.1007/s150100050022, PubMed 10885836

Gjeruldsen S, Syversen G, von der Lippe E, Melby KK (1998)
[Yellow staphylococci with borderline resistance to methicillin]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 118 (26), 4065-7
PubMed 9844509

Jenum PA, Stray-Pedersen B, Melby KK, Kapperud G, Whitelaw A, Eskild A, Eng J (1998)
Incidence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in 35,940 pregnant women in Norway and pregnancy outcome for infected women
J Clin Microbiol, 36 (10), 2900-6
DOI 10.1128/JCM.36.10.2900-2906.1998, PubMed 9738041

Jenum PA, Holberg-Petersen M, Melby KK, Stray-Pedersen B (1998)
Diagnosis of congenital Toxoplasma gondii infection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on amniotic fluid samples. The Norwegian experience
APMIS, 106 (7), 680-6
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1998.tb00211.x, PubMed 9740505

Jenum PA, Kapperud G, Stray-Pedersen B, Melby KK, Eskild A, Eng J (1998)
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii specific immunoglobulin G antibodies among pregnant women in Norway
Epidemiol Infect, 120 (1), 87-92
DOI 10.1017/s0950268897008480, PubMed 9528822

Bergan T, Bruun JN, Digranes A, Lingaas E, Melby KK, Sander J (1997)
Susceptibility testing of bacteria and fungi. Report from "the Norwegian Working Group on Antibiotics"
Scand J Infect Dis Suppl, 103, 1-36
PubMed 9253777

Melby K, Jordet EA, Hansvold C (1996)
Long-span bridges in Norway constructed in high-strength LWA concrete
Eng. Struct., 18 (11), 845-849
DOI 10.1016/0141-0296(95)00158-1

Guy EC, Pelloux H, Lappalainen M, Aspöck H, Hassl A, Melby KK, Holberg-Pettersen M, Petersen E, Simon J, Ambroise-Thomas P (1996)
Interlaboratory comparison of polymerase chain reaction for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA added to samples of amniotic fluid
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 15 (10), 836-9
DOI 10.1007/BF01701532, PubMed 8950567

Kapperud G, Jenum PA, Stray-Pedersen B, Melby KK, Eskild A, Eng J (1996)
Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnancy. Results of a prospective case-control study in Norway
Am J Epidemiol, 144 (4), 405-12
DOI 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008942, PubMed 8712198

Bas S, Cunningham T, Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K, Vischer TL (1996)
The value of isotype determination of serum antibodies against Chlamydia for the diagnosis of Chlamydia reactive arthritis
Br J Rheumatol, 35 (6), 542-7
DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/35.6.542, PubMed 8670574

Bas S, Cunningham T, Kvien TK, Glennas A, Melby K, Vischer TL (1996)
Value of isotype determination of serum antibodies against Chlamydia for the diagnosis of Chlamydia reactive arthritis
Br. J. Rheumatol., 35 (6), 542-547

Bas S, Cunningham T, Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K, Vischer TL (1996)
Synovial fluid and serum antibodies against Chlamydia in different forms of arthritis: intra-articular IgA production in Chlamydia sexually acquired reactive arthritis
Br J Rheumatol, 35 (6), 548-52
DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/35.6.548, PubMed 8670575

Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K (1996)
Prediction of diagnosis in acute and subacute oligoarthritis of unknown origin
Br J Rheumatol, 35 (4), 359-63
DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/35.4.359, PubMed 8624640

Lind L, Sjögren E, Melby K, Kaijser B (1996)
DNA fingerprinting and serotyping of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from epidemic outbreaks
J Clin Microbiol, 34 (4), 892-6
DOI 10.1128/jcm.34.4.892-896.1996, PubMed 8815103

Dunlop O, Rootwelt V, Sannes M, Goplen AK, Abdelnoor M, Skaug K, Baklien K, Skar A, Melby K, Myrvang B, Bruun JN (1996)
Risk of toxoplasmic encephalitis in AIDS patients: indications for prophylaxis
Scand J Infect Dis, 28 (1), 71-3
DOI 10.3109/00365549609027153, PubMed 9122637

Husebye E, Skar V, Høverstad T, Iversen T, Melby K (1995)
Abnormal intestinal motor patterns explain enteric colonization with gram-negative bacilli in late radiation enteropathy
Gastroenterology, 109 (4), 1078-89
DOI 10.1016/0016-5085(95)90565-0, PubMed 7557072

Glennås A, Kvien TK, Melby K (1995)
[Diagnostic evaluation of suspected reactive arthritis]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (21), 2656-8
PubMed 7570477

Bas S, Griffais R, Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K, Vischer TL (1995)
Amplification of plasmid and chromosome Chlamydia DNA in synovial fluid of patients with reactive arthritis and undifferentiated seronegative oligoarthropathies
Arthritis Rheum, 38 (7), 1005-13
DOI 10.1002/art.1780380718, PubMed 7612032

Hammer HB, Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K (1995)
A longitudinal study of calprotectin as an inflammatory marker in patients with reactive arthritis
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 13 (1), 59-64
PubMed 7774104

Glennås A, Kvien TK, Melby K, Refvem OK, Andrup O, Karstensen B, Thoen JE (1995)
Acute sarcoid arthritis: occurrence, seasonal onset, clinical features and outcome
Br J Rheumatol, 34 (1), 45-50
DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/34.1.45, PubMed 7881838

Glennås A, Kvien TK, Melby K, Overbøo A, Andrup O, Karstensen B, Thoen JE (1994)
Reactive arthritis: a favorable 2 year course and outcome, independent of triggering agent and HLA-B27
J Rheumatol, 21 (12), 2274-80
PubMed 7699628

Kelley MJ, Becker KL, Rushin JM, Venzon D, Phelps R, Ihde DC, Bliss DP, Melby K, Snider RH, Johnson BE (1994)
Calcitonin elevation in small cell lung cancer without ectopic production
Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 149 (1), 183-90
DOI 10.1164/ajrccm.149.1.8111580, PubMed 8111580

MELBY K, HOVLAND S, OSTLID H (1994)
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF 2 CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES IN ADVERSE ENVIRONMENT
STRAIT CROSSINGS 94, 157-165

Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K, Granfors K, Andrup O, Karstensen B, Thoen JE (1994)
Reactive arthritis: incidence, triggering agents and clinical presentation
J Rheumatol, 21 (1), 115-22
PubMed 8151565

OVSTEDAL E, MELBY K (1994)
NORWEGIAN SUBSEA ROAD TUNNELS - EXPERIENCE FROM 10 YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
STRAIT CROSSINGS 94, 429-436

Li H, Ulstrup JC, Jonassen TO, Melby K, Nagai S, Harboe M (1993)
Evidence for absence of the MPB64 gene in some substrains of Mycobacterium bovis BCG
Infect Immun, 61 (5), 1730-4
DOI 10.1128/iai.61.5.1730-1734.1993, PubMed 8478061

Baldvinsdottir G, Størvold G, Melby K (1993)
[Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in women applying for abortion in Oslo 1985-91]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 113 (7), 818-20
PubMed 8480284

Saxne T, Glennås A, Kvien TK, Melby K, Heinegård D (1993)
Release of cartilage macromolecules into the synovial fluid in patients with acute and prolonged phases of reactive arthritis
Arthritis Rheum, 36 (1), 20-5
DOI 10.1002/art.1780360105, PubMed 7678742

Husebye E, Skar V, Høverstad T, Melby K (1992)
Fasting hypochlorhydria with gram positive gastric flora is highly prevalent in healthy old people
Gut, 33 (10), 1331-7
DOI 10.1136/gut.33.10.1331, PubMed 1446855

Melby K, von der Lippe E, Bruun JN (1992)
[Myocarditis and pericarditis in connection with Campylobacter jejuni infection]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 112 (4), 475-6
PubMed 1553694

Dannevig L, Straume B, Melby K (1992)
Ophthalmia neonatorum in northern Norway. I: Epidemiology and risk factors
Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh), 70 (1), 14-8
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1992.tb02086.x, PubMed 1557969

Dannevig L, Straume B, Melby K (1992)
Ophthalmia neonatorum in northern Norway. II. Microbiology with emphasis on Chlamydia trachomatis
Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh), 70 (1), 19-25
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1992.tb02087.x, PubMed 1557970

Melby K, Gondrosen B, Gregusson S, Ribe H, Dahl OP (1991)
Waterborne campylobacteriosis in northern Norway
Int J Food Microbiol, 12 (2-3), 151-6
DOI 10.1016/0168-1605(91)90064-v, PubMed 2049283

Vatn MH, Guldvog I, Berstad A, Bjørneklett A, Melby K, Skar V, Aase S (1991)
[Should ulcer treatment be aimed against Helicobacter pylori?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 111 (2), 219
PubMed 1998186

Dannevig L, Schive B, Straume BK, Melby K (1991)
Perinatal transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis. The use of serological tests in detecting infected women
Infection, 19 (3), 135-7
DOI 10.1007/BF01643231, PubMed 1889865

Melby K, Steinbakk M, Jensenius M, Figenschau KJ (1990)
Detection of serum antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi with some commercially available serological tests
NIPH Ann, 13 (2), 37-44
PubMed 2093855

Melby K, Dahl OP, Crisp L, Penner JL (1990)
Clinical and serological manifestations in patients during a waterborne epidemic due to Campylobacter jejuni
J Infect, 21 (3), 309-16
DOI 10.1016/0163-4453(90)94125-j, PubMed 2273277

Husebye E, O'Leary D, Skar V, Melby K (1990)
How reliable are the 14C-urea breath test and specific serology for the detection of gastric Campylobacter?
Scand J Gastroenterol, 25 (7), 725-30
DOI 10.3109/00365529008997599, PubMed 2396087

Aabø O, Matheson I, Aursnes I, Horgen M, Lagerløv P, Melby K (1990)
[Mastitis in general practice. Is bacteriologic examination useful?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 110 (16), 2075-7
PubMed 2368071

Christoffersen T, Dannevig L, Lysne S, Straume B, Melby K (1990)
Cultivation of Chlamydia trachomatis. Different methods of treating the specimens
NIPH Ann, 13 (1), 3-9
PubMed 2216050

Børsum T, Dannevig L, Størvold G, Melby K (1990)
Chlamydia trachomatis: in vitro susceptibility of genital and ocular isolates to some quinolones, amoxicillin and azithromycin
Chemotherapy, 36 (6), 407-15
DOI 10.1159/000238797, PubMed 1963393

Aasen AO, Ruud TE, Haffner J, Raeder M, Solheim K, Stadaas JO, Sunde S, Skulberg A, Skjennald A, Melby K (1989)
[Surgical treatment of necrotizing fasciitis]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 109 (27), 2768-72
PubMed 2815006

O'Leary D, Husebye E, Skar V, Osnes M, Aase S, Serck-Hanssen A, Melby K (1989)
[Campylobacter pylori. Determination of gastric colonization and its clinical relevance]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 109 (13), 1405-7
PubMed 2749626

Melby K, Faegri A (1989)
The in vitro activity of norfloxacin, ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics in current use against Neisseria gonorrhoeae
APMIS, 97 (4), 347-50
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1989.tb00798.x, PubMed 2497756

Melby K, Strøm EH, Skjørten F, Serck-Hanssen A, Wetterhus S (1989)
[Intestinal spirochetes]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 109 (4), 462-3
PubMed 2919380

Melby K, Kildebo S (1988)
Antibodies against Campylobacter jejuni/coli in patients suffering from campylobacteriosis or inflammatory bowel disease
NIPH Ann, 11 (2), 47-52
PubMed 3247063

Melby K (1988)
[Historical perspective: NSF's development as a profession in the middle of war times]
Sykepleien, 76 (22), 9-15
PubMed 3062829

Melby K, Gundersen T, Ulshagen K (1988)
[Amoxicillin in the treatment of gonorrhea]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 108 (28), 2397-8, 2355
PubMed 3206450

O'Leary D, Husebye E, Osnes M, Melby K (1988)
[Bismuth from the past. A future alternative in the treatment of dyspeptic disorders?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 108 (25), 2042-3
PubMed 3059560

Svennevig JL, Amundsen N, Fjeld NB, Birkeland S, Semb G, Melby K (1988)
[Thoracic empyema]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 108 (6), 471-4
PubMed 3353945

Svennevig JL, Amundsen N, Birkeland S, Fjeld G, Semb G, Melby K (1988)
[Lung abscess]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 108 (6), 475-8
PubMed 3353946

Matheson I, Aursnes I, Horgen M, Aabø O, Melby K (1988)
Bacteriological findings and clinical symptoms in relation to clinical outcome in puerperal mastitis
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 67 (8), 723-6
DOI 10.3109/00016349809004296, PubMed 3250184

Melby K (1987)
[Truly an anniversary: 75 years since "Sykepleien" saw the light of day]
Sykepleien, 100 (21), 28-31
PubMed 3321501

Melby K (1987)
Antibody response in patients infected with Campylobacter jejuni/coli assayed with a complement fixation test and a DIGELISA method
NIPH Ann, 10 (2), 29-31
PubMed 3438028

Melby K (1987)
[For the safety of the public. The Norwegian Nurses Association operated its own labor bureau]
Sykepleien, 74 (15A), 10-6
PubMed 3321504

Tørud E, Larsen PL, Melby K (1987)
[Acute epiglottitis caused by beta-lactamase-producing Haemophilus influenzae type b]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 107 (23), 1892-3
PubMed 3499011

Dahl OP, Melby K (1987)
[A waterborne outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infection]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 107 (4), 349-51
PubMed 3563986

Melby K, Tønjum T, Skjørten F (1986)
Detection of serum antibody response in patients infected with one strain of Campylobacter jejuni with a DIG-ELISA method
NIPH Ann, 9 (2), 51-60
PubMed 3808455

Melby K, von der Lippe B (1986)
[Septicemia caused by Campylobacter jejuni]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (31), 2631-2
PubMed 3810578

Csángó PA, Gundersen T, Solberg VM, Furu K, Melby K (1986)
[Amoxicillin in the treatment of gonorrhea. A reevaluation of the national guidelines]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (30), 2524-5, 2533
PubMed 3541287

Olafsen LD, Størvold G, Melby K (1986)
A microbiological study of conjunctivitis with emphasis on Chlamydia trachomatis, in northern Norway
Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh), 64 (4), 463-70
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1986.tb06954.x, PubMed 3535369

Melby K, Hvidsten D, Spanne O, Congi RV, Penner JL (1986)
Antibody response in patients infected with one common strain of Campylobacter jejuni. Evidence for production of antibodies against thermostable soluble antigens
NIPH Ann, 9 (1), 7-14
PubMed 3528928

Vik E, Rusten L, Falk ES, Melby K (1986)
[Multiresistant Haemophilus influenzae. Beta-lactamase producing, chloramphenicol and tetracycline resistant Haemophilus influenzae as a cause of septicemia]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (13), 1119-20
PubMed 3487845

Almdahl SM, Osterud B, Melby K, Giercksky KE (1986)
Mononuclear phagocyte thromboplastin, bacterial counts and endotoxin levels in experimental endogenous gram-negative sepsis
Acta Chir Scand, 152, 351-5
PubMed 3739543

Melby K, Størvold G (1986)
[Campylobacter jejuni. Infections in northern Norway in 1980-84]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (4), 307-9
PubMed 3961747

Falk ES, Bjorvatn B, Kristiansen BE, Sørensen B, Melby K, Danielsson D (1986)
Some phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of prevailing gonococcal strains in northern Norway
Genitourin Med, 62 (1), 9-14
DOI 10.1136/sti.62.1.9, PubMed 3081425

Melby K, Størvold G, Congi RV, Penner JL (1985)
Serotyping of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from sporadic cases and outbreaks in northern Norway
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B, 93 (2), 83-6
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1985.tb02856.x, PubMed 4013744

Falk ES, Danielsson D, Bjorvatn B, Melby K, Sørensen B, Kristiansen BE, Lund S, Sandström E (1985)
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of penicillinase-producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B, 93 (2), 91-7
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1985.tb02858.x, PubMed 2990157

Melby K, Toews GB, Pierce AK (1985)
Pulmonary elastase activity in response to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Am Rev Respir Dis, 131 (4), 559-63
DOI 10.1164/arrd.1985.131.4.559, PubMed 3846439

Almdahl SM, Nordstrand K, Melby K, Osterud B, Giercksky KE (1985)
Faecal peritonitis in the rat. An experimental model for evaluation of surgical and adjuvant therapies
Acta Chir Scand, 151 (3), 213-6
PubMed 3925667

ALMDAHL SM, NORDSTRAND K, MELBY K, OSTERUD B, GIERCKSKY KE (1985)
FECAL PERITONITIS IN THE RAT - AN EXPERIMENTAL-MODEL FOR EVALUATION OF SURGICAL AND ADJUVANT THERAPIES
ACTA CHIR SCAND, 151 (3), 213-216

Melby K, Størvold G, Leinslie T, Falk ES (1985)
Activity of nine antibacterial agents on penicillinase- and nonpenicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated from clinical specimens obtained in northern Norway
Chemotherapy, 31 (5), 346-50
DOI 10.1159/000238358, PubMed 3931991

Falk ES, Danielsson D, Bjorvatn B, Melby K, Sørensen B, Kristiansen BE (1985)
Genomic fingerprinting in the epidemiology of gonorrhoea
Acta Derm Venereol, 65 (3), 235-9
PubMed 2411080

Melby K, Kolmannskog S, Flaegstad T (1984)
[Failure of peroral trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole as infection preventive agent in acute lymphatic leukemia]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 104 (31), 2174-5
PubMed 6397875

Falk ES, Bjorvatn B, Danielsson D, Kristiansen BE, Melby K, Sørensen B (1984)
Restriction endonuclease fingerprinting of chromosomal DNA of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B, 92 (5), 271-8
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1984.tb02833.x, PubMed 6097090

Johnsen K, Grøttum KA, Bostad L, Melby K (1984)
[Typhlitis in acute leukemia]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 104 (26), 1818-9
PubMed 6593894

Melby K, Leinslie T, Hagen N, Vorland LH (1983)
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern and capsular types of Haemophilus influenzae recovered from clinical specimens in northern Norway
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B, 91 (6), 383-7
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1983.tb00064.x, PubMed 6424404

Johnsen K, Ostensen M, Melbye AC, Melby K (1983)
HLA-B27-negative arthritis related to Campylobacter jejuni enteritis in three children and two adults
Acta Med Scand, 214 (2), 165-8
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1983.tb08589.x, PubMed 6605028

Skjerven O, Melby K, Dramsdahl H, Alvestad PM (1982)
Staphylococcal infections among newborn babies in two towns in north Norway
NIPH Ann, 5 (2), 51-6
PubMed 6926464

Hannisdal E, Grøttum KA, Melby K (1982)
[Fever and infections an acute leukemia]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 102 (31), 1632-4
PubMed 7167930

Melby K, Slørdahl S, Gutteberg TJ, Nordbø SA (1982)
Septicaemia due to Yersinia enterocolitica after oral overdoses of iron
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed), 285 (6340), 467-8
DOI 10.1136/bmj.285.6340.467, PubMed 6809127

Melby K, Midtvedt T, Degré M (1982)
Effect of human leukocyte interferon on phagocytic activity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B, 90 (3), 181-4
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1982.tb00102.x, PubMed 6181651

Refvem OK, Gulsvik A, Melby K, Frøland SS (1982)
[Job's syndrome]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 102 (1), 14-5
PubMed 7089923

Larsson PG, Melby K (1981)
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of community strains of the genus Staphylococcus with special reference to S saprophyticus
NIPH Ann, 4 (2), 61-8
PubMed 6977734

Lingaas E, Midtvedt T, Melby K, Dahl OU (1981)
A comparison of the in vitro activity of cefoxitin and cephalothin against 7,312 clinical isolates
Chemotherapy, 27 (4), 239-46
DOI 10.1159/000237986, PubMed 7249786

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1981)
Studies on the phagocytic activity of human and rat polymorphonuclear cells exposed to doxycycline in vivo
Chemotherapy, 27 (6), 452-8
DOI 10.1159/000238015, PubMed 7028410

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1981)
Effects of doxycycline on the phagocytosis of 32 P-labelled Escherichia coli by human polymorphonuclear cells
Chemotherapy, 27 (4), 264-9
DOI 10.1159/000237990, PubMed 7018849

Bruu AL, Melby K, Midvedt T, Smith-Reichsen N (1980)
[Candida albicans peritonitis treated with 5-fluorocytosine]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 100 (15), 1019-20
PubMed 7404557

Melby K (1980)
Beta-lactamase production and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in community strains of Staphylococcus aureus
NIPH Ann, 3 (1), 33-7
PubMed 7005760

Melby K, Bache RJ (1980)
Effect of selective beta-adrenergic blockade and stimulation on regional myocardial blood flow following acute coronary artery occlusion in the awake dog
Cardiovasc Res, 14 (4), 192-8
DOI 10.1093/cvr/14.4.192, PubMed 6107176

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1980)
Effects of some antibacterial agents on the phagocytosis of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by human polymorphonuclear cells
Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand B, 88 (2), 103-6
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1980.tb02613.x, PubMed 6990685

Melby K (1980)
[Neurotoxicity of penicillins]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 100 (3), 175
PubMed 7385145

Melby K, Rollag H (1980)
[Amidinopenicillins (mecillinam and pivmecillinam). A new group of beta-lactamate antibiotics]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 100 (2), 105-6
PubMed 6246655

Melby K (1979)
Phagocytosis of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN). Effect of different sera and PMN with reference to the ABO blood group system
Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand B, 87 (6), 375-7
PubMed 395824

Melby K, Midtvedt T, Dahl O (1979)
A comparison of the in vitro activity of tobramycin and gentamicin against 6,042 clinical isolates
Chemotherapy, 25 (5), 286-95
DOI 10.1159/000237853, PubMed 113179

Midtvedt T, Melby K (1978)
Phagocytosis of 32P-labelled E. coli by human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN). Adaptation of a method
Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand B, 86 (4), 193-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1978.tb00031.x, PubMed 358745

Bergan T, Melby K (1978)
[Precautionary measures in the use of aminoglycosides]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 98 (12), 641
PubMed 653666

Bergan T, Melby K (1978)
[Amikacin and tobramycin]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 98 (12), 639-41
PubMed 653664

Rollag H, Melby K (1977)
[Ampicillin--pivampicillin--amoxicillin]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 97 (33), 1759-60
PubMed 244370

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1977)
The effect of eight antibacterial agents on the phagocytosis of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by rat polymorphonuclear cells
Scand J Infect Dis, 9 (1), 9-12
DOI 10.3109/inf.1977.9.issue-1.03, PubMed 320656

Melby K (1977)
The effect of eight antibacterial agents on the elimination of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by rat polymorphonuclear cells
Scand J Infect Dis, 9 (3), 204-6
DOI 10.3109/inf.1977.9.issue-3.09, PubMed 333554

Melby K (1976)
[Isoxazolylpenicillins. What conclusions can be drawn from their serum concentration]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 92 (33), 1749-50
PubMed 996841

Melby K (1976)
Bacteremia and urinary tract infection with a low virulent Pneumococcus (serotype 16) in an immunosuppressed patient
Scand J Infect Dis, 8 (2), 127-8
DOI 10.3109/inf.1976.8.issue-2.13, PubMed 1273523

Melby K (1975)
[Doxycycline (Vibramycin) and antiepileptics]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 95 (22), 1231-2
PubMed 1162660

Faye-Lund P, Melby K (1974)
[Acute hallucinations from treatment with bleomycin]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 94 (27), 1642-3
PubMed 4138840

Review articles

Nesbakken T, Steinshamn H, Thomsen IM, Basic D, Klem TBB, Gifstad T, Kausrud KL, Melby KK, Kirkendall LR, Magnusson C, Måren IE, Nicolaisen M, Randby T, Stokstad M, Yazdankhah SP, Wendell PHM, Agdestein A, de Boer H, Godfroid JXL, Jore S, Krokene P, Nesse LL, Madslien K, Møretrø T, Velle G (2022)
Importation of roughage to Norway - Implications for plant and animal health, zoonoses, and biodiversity
VKM report, 2022 (2), 1-107
PublikaID 425

Skjerdal T, Aspholm M, Grahek-Ogden D, Jore S, Kapperud G, Melby KK, Møretrø T, Myrmel M, Nesbakken T, Robertson L, Strachan N (2021)
Risk ranking and source attribution of food- and waterborne pathogens for surveillance purposes. Opinion of the Panel on Biological Hazards of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment
VKM Report, 2021 (10), 1-252
PublikaID 392

Sandven I, Abdelnoor M, Nesheim BI, Melby KK (2009)
Helicobacter pylori infection and hyperemesis gravidarum: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 88 (11), 1190-200
DOI 10.3109/00016340903284927, PubMed 19900137

Wyller VB, Antal EA, Bracht P, Løberg EM, Melby K, Maehlen J (1999)
[Listeria monocytogenes--the perfect parasite?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 119 (3), 375-9
PubMed 10074835

MELBY K (1996)
WOMENS HISTORY IN NORWAY 1975-1995 - CHANGING CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF GENDER
Hist. Tidsskr., 75 (1-2), 185-214

Jensenius M, von der Lippe B, Melby K, Steinbakk M (1995)
[Proper use of antibiotics--what is that?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (28), 3504-7
PubMed 7491604

Jensenius M, von der Lippe B, Melby K, Steinbakk M (1995)
[The end of antibiotics? Increasing bacterial resistance in global and Norwegian perspective]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (27), 3382-6
PubMed 7491582

Oktedalen O, Selbekk B, Helle I, Heger B, Serck-Hanssen A, Melby K (1994)
[Diagnosis and treatment of infections of the digestive system in HIV-infected patients]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 114 (12), 1416-20
PubMed 8079228

Davis CL, Towns M, Henrich WL, Melby K (1983)
Neisseria mucosus endocarditis following drug abuse. Case report and review of the literature
Arch Intern Med, 143 (3), 583-5
PubMed 6338854

Other articles

Melby KK, Skar AG (2009)
[Borrelia--serologic tests for benefit and problems]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 129 (20), 2135
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.09.1060, PubMed 19855457

Melby KK, Kvien TK, Glennås A, Anestad G (1999)
Chlamydia pneumoniae as a trigger of reactive arthritis
Scand J Infect Dis, 31 (3), 327-8
DOI 10.1080/00365549950163716, PubMed 10482071

Melby KK (1996)
[Helicobacter pylori and stomach ulcer--diagnosis and treatment in primary health care]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 116 (28), 3392
PubMed 9012002

Kvien TK, Glennås A, Melby K (1995)
[Indications for testing of sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis infections]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (29), 3660-1
PubMed 8539729

Melby K (1992)
[Nursing with the swastika as guiding star. Nothing is black or white. Interview by Bjørn Arild Ostby]
J Sykepleien, 80 (20), 12-3
PubMed 1294225

Melby K, Holmen LA, Svendby JG, Eggebø T, Andersen BM (1991)
[Epidemiologic outbreak of Campylobacter infection]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 111 (12), 1530
PubMed 2042198

Dahl LB, Melby K, Gutteberg TJ, Størvold G (1986)
Serum levels of ampicillin and gentamycin in neonates of varying gestational age
Eur J Pediatr, 145 (3), 218-21
DOI 10.1007/BF00446070, PubMed 3769978

Olafsen LD, Melby K (1986)
Urinary tract infection with septicaemia due to Staphylococcus saprophyticus in a patient with a ureteric calculus
J Infect, 13 (1), 92-3
DOI 10.1016/s0163-4453(86)92394-7, PubMed 3734470

Melby K (1985)
Detection of antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica by single radial diffusion-in-gel and peroxidase labelled antibodies
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand C, 93 (5), 225-7
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1985.tb02949.x, PubMed 3936337

Melby K, Quie PG (1984)
Effects of methotrexate, ampicillin and gentamicin alone and in combination on the in vitro locomotion on human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN)
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand C, 92 (5), 331-3
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1984.tb00096.x, PubMed 6516855

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1981)
Effects of antibacterial agents on the elimination of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN)
Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand B, 89 (2), 129-31
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1981.tb00164_89b.x, PubMed 7020339

Melby K, Midtvedt T (1981)
A study of the elimination phase of phagocytosis of 32P-labelled Escherichia coli by human polymorphonuclear cells
Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand B, 89 (1), 37-9
DOI 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1981.tb00149_89b.x, PubMed 7020336

Books

Norwegian Working Group on Antibiotics, Bergan T, Digranes A, Melby K (1996)
Susceptibility testing of bacteria and fungi
In Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, Supplementum, Taylor & Francis, Basingstoke, 103, 36 s.
BIBSYS 971886725

Melby K (1994)
Resistensbestemmelse
In Eksterne kvalitetsvurderinger i bakteriologi, mykologi ogparasittologi, Nasjonalt folkehelseinstitutt, Divisjon for smittevern, Oslo, Nr. 6(1994), 35 bl.
BIBSYS 990528596

Theses

Melby K (1981)
Antibacterial agents and phagocytosis: studies on the interaction between antibacterial agents and the phagocytic activity of human and rat polymorphonuclearcells with particular reference to doxycycline
Wilhelmsen og frues bakteriologiske institutt, Oslo, 1 b. (fl. pag.)
BIBSYS 835006964