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Open Forum Infectious Diseases Template

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About the Open Forum Infectious Diseases format

Open Forum Infectious Diseases is a peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press, covering Antibiotic Use and Resistance, Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing, Respiratory viral infections research.

PublisherOxford University Press
Reference styleAuthor–year (OUP)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — Open Forum Infectious Diseases has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inAntibiotic Use and Resistance Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Respiratory viral infections research Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
ISSN2328-8957
Citation impact (2-yr)0.99
h-index101
i10-index3,063
Total citations119,462
Article processing charge$3,064
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Journal websiteacademic.oup.com
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Papers published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases per year

1.6K
2014
1.9K
2015
2.3K
2016
2.5K
2017
2.6K
2018
3K
2019
2.6K
2020
2.3K
2021
2.6K
2022
3.1K
2023
811
2024
3.3K
2025

Citation impact of Open Forum Infectious Diseases by publication year

4.1K
2014
7.9K
2015
9.6K
2016
11.7K
2017
12K
2018
15.8K
2019
17.4K
2020
13.5K
2021
11.4K
2022
8K
2023
4.5K
2024
1.9K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Twenty Years of the SENTRY Antifungal Surveillance Program: Results for Candida Species From 1997–2016

Michael A. Pfaller, Daniel J. Diekema, John Turnidge et al. · 1 Mar 2019

Abstract Background The emergence of antifungal resistance threatens effective treatment of invasive fungal infection (IFI). Invasive candidiasis is the most common health care–associated IFI. We evaluated the activity of fluconazole (FLU) against 20 788 invasive isolates of Candida (37 species) collected from 135 medical centers in 39 countries (1997–2016). The activity of anidulafungin, caspofungin, and…

Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit Patients: Worldwide Data From the Intensive Care over Nations Audit

Yasser Sakr, Ulrich Jaschinski, Xavier Wittebole et al. · 19 Nov 2018

Abstract Background There is a need to better define the epidemiology of sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs) around the globe. Methods The Intensive Care over Nations (ICON) audit prospectively collected data on all adult (>16 years) patients admitted to the ICU between May 8 and May 18, 2012, except those admitted for less than…

Treatment Options for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections

Haley J. Morrill, Jason M. Pogue, Keith S. Kaye et al. · 1 Jan 2015

This article provides a comprehensive review of currently available treatment options for infections due to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria is an emerging and serious global public health threat. Carbapenems have been used as the "last-line" treatment for infections caused by resistant Enterobacteriaceae, including those producing extended spectrum ß-lactamases. However, Enterobacteriaceae that…

High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin as a Therapeutic Option for Deteriorating Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019

Wei Cao, Xiaosheng Liu, Tao Bai et al. · 1 Mar 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly in China. Until now, no definite effective treatment has been identified. We reported on 3 patients with severe COVID-19 who received high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) with satisfactory recovery. Based on these observations, randomized studies of high-dose IVIg should be considered in deteriorating patients infected with…

A Review of the Global Burden, New Diagnostics, and Current Therapeutics for Amebiasis

Debbie‐Ann Shirley, Laura Farr, Koji Watanabe et al. · 1 Jul 2018

is a leading cause of diarrhea globally. Largely an infection of impoverished communities in developing countries, amebiasis has emerged as an important infection among returning travelers, immigrants, and men who have sex with men residing in developed countries. Severe cases can be associated with high case fatality. Polymerase chain reaction-based diagnosis is increasingly available but…

Open Forum Infectious Diseases template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Open Forum Infectious Diseases template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Oxford University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Open Forum Infectious Diseases use?
Open Forum Infectious Diseases uses Author–year (OUP) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Open Forum Infectious Diseases?
No. DocuGuru generates the oup-authoring-template LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Oxford University Press-ready Open Forum Infectious Diseases 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 Open Forum Infectious Diseases template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Open Forum Infectious Diseases format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Open Forum Infectious Diseases?
Open Forum Infectious Diseases is a multidisciplinary journal published by Oxford University Press. DocuGuru's Open Forum Infectious Diseases template matches Oxford University Press's official submission format.
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