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IDCases Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for IDCases in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the IDCases format

IDCases is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Streptococcal Infections and Treatments, Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management, Fungal Infections and Studies.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, IDCases 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inStreptococcal Infections and Treatments Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Fungal Infections and Studies Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
ISSN2214-2509
Citation impact (2-yr)0.77
h-index39
i10-index452
Total citations15,258
Article processing charge$700
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereHamad Medical Corporation
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in IDCases per year

45
2014
36
2015
107
2016
147
2017
145
2018
205
2019
368
2020
333
2021
302
2022
247
2023
216
2024
339
2025

Citation impact of IDCases by publication year

428
2014
352
2015
1.1K
2016
1.3K
2017
1.2K
2018
1.9K
2019
4K
2020
2K
2021
1.4K
2022
801
2023
346
2024
190
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in IDCases

Guillain-Barré Syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Ahmed Virani, Erica Rabold, Taylor Hanson et al. · 1 Jan 2020

We present a case of Guillain- Barré Syndrome (GBS) in a patient with confirmed COVID-19 infection. GBS in commonly encountered after an antecedent trigger, most commonly an infection. To date, only one case of GBS associated with this infection has been described. Clinicians should consider this entity since it may warrant appropriate isolation precautions especially…

Conjunctivitis can be the only presenting sign and symptom of COVID-19

Sergio Zaccaria Scalinci, Edoardo Trovato Battagliola · 1 Jan 2020

Five cases of non-remitting conjunctivitis turned out to be the sole presenting sign and symptom of COVID-19. These patients tested positive on RT-PCR of naso-pharyngeal swabs and developed no fever, malaise, or respiratory symptoms throughout the course of their illness. They all fully recovered. In the current efforts to fight the spread of this virus,…

COVID-19 Presenting with Seizures

Sandeep Sohal, Mossammat Mansur · 1 Jan 2020

This case report examines a male with no previous history of seizures initially admitting to the medical service later upgraded to ICU after respiratory failure developing multiple episodes of seizures. Laboratory values on admission, neurological investigations, as well as review of current literature on COVID-19 encephalitis is provided.

Unique case of central retinal artery occlusion secondary to COVID-19 disease

Sudeep Acharya, Matthew Diamond, Shamsuddin Anwar et al. · 1 Jan 2020

SARS-COVID-2 has been noted to be associated with neurological symptoms and complications including stroke. Hypercoagulability associated with COVID-19 has been described as a "sepsis-induced coagulopathy" and may predispose to spectrum of thromboembolic events. We present a unique article of isolated central retinal artery occlusion secondary to SARS-COV 2.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum occurring in the SARS-COV-2 infection

Sylvie Kolani, Nawfal Houari, Meryem Halοua et al. · 1 Jan 2020

We report the case of a 23 year old female admitted for management of infection by the SARS-COV-2. The chest CT found a spontaneous pneumomediastinum that resorbed over 7 days with a good clinical outcome. We will discuss the mechanism underlying the occurrence of spontaneous pneumomediastinum during a COVID-19 pneumonia.

IDCases template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the IDCases format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the IDCases template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does IDCases use?
IDCases uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, IDCases 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to IDCases?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready IDCases document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the IDCases template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the IDCases format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes IDCases?
IDCases is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's IDCases template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready IDCases PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official IDCases template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the IDCases template cost?
You can start writing in the IDCases template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready IDCases PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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