André Poirier

2.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
15 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

André Poirier is a scholar working on Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. According to data from OpenAlex, André Poirier has authored 15 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 5 papers in Epidemiology, 3 papers in Infectious Diseases and 3 papers in Microbiology. Recurrent topics in André Poirier's work include Vector-borne infectious diseases (2 papers), Reproductive tract infections research (2 papers) and Urinary Tract Infections Management (2 papers). André Poirier is often cited by papers focused on Vector-borne infectious diseases (2 papers), Reproductive tract infections research (2 papers) and Urinary Tract Infections Management (2 papers). André Poirier collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Italy. André Poirier's co-authors include Derrick W. Crook, Oliver A. Cornely, Roberto Esposito, P.S. Sears, Karl Weiss, Sherwood L. Gorbach, Michael Somero, Trevor Van Schooneveld, Thomas Meyer and Michelle Barron and has published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, Kidney International and Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

In The Last Decade

André Poirier

14 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Hit Papers

Fidaxomicin versus vancomycin for infection with Clostrid... 2012 2026 2016 2021 2012 100 200 300 400 500
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Fidaxomicin versus vancomycin for infection with Clostridium difficile in Europe, Canada, and the USA: a double-blind, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial
    2012 560 citations Oliver A. Cornely, Derrick W. Crook et al. The Lancet Infectious Diseases profile →

Peers

André Poirier
Tiffany Hink United States
Sondra Seiler United States
Elena Múñez Spain
Torbjörn Norén Sweden
Sarah E. Turbett United States
P. Marchegiano Italy
A. Colville United Kingdom
Tuyen Nguyen Vietnam
Francesca Crea Italy
Brian P. Buggy United States
Tiffany Hink United States
André Poirier
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Countries citing papers authored by André Poirier

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Fields of papers citing papers by André Poirier

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of André Poirier

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of André Poirier. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of André Poirier based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with André Poirier. André Poirier is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

15 of 15 papers shown
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Mérindol, Natacha, et al.. (2020). SARS-CoV-2 detection by direct rRT-PCR without RNA extraction. Journal of Clinical Virology. 128. 104423–104423. 72 indexed citations
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Godin, Judith, Janet E. McElhaney, Shelly McNeil, et al.. (2020). Frailty Hinders Recovery From Influenza and Acute Respiratory Illness in Older Adults. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 222(3). 428–437. 36 indexed citations
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Chernesky, Max, Dan Jang, Marek Śmieja, et al.. (2017). Comparison of cobas 4800, m2000, Viper XTR, and Infinity 80 Automated Instruments When Processing Urine Specimens for the Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 44(3). 161–165. 4 indexed citations
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Gerding, Dale N., Thomas Meyer, Christine U. Lee, et al.. (2015). Administration of Spores of NontoxigenicClostridium difficileStrain M3 for Prevention of RecurrentC difficileInfection. JAMA. 313(17). 1719–1719. 252 indexed citations
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Ratnam, Sam, Dan Jang, Marek Smieja, et al.. (2014). Workflow and Maintenance Characteristics of Five Automated Laboratory Instruments for the Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 52(7). 2299–2304. 20 indexed citations
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Cornely, Oliver A., Derrick W. Crook, Roberto Esposito, et al.. (2012). Fidaxomicin versus vancomycin for infection with Clostridium difficile in Europe, Canada, and the USA: a double-blind, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 12(4). 281–289. 560 indexed citations breakdown →
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Poirier, André, et al.. (2005). Le coût des accidents du travail: État des connaissances. Relations industrielles. 45(1). 94–117. 8 indexed citations
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Poirier, André, et al.. (1996). Importance of Q Fever in Community Acquired Pneumonia. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 7(6). 370–373. 3 indexed citations
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Poirier, André, et al.. (1993). Q fever in Quebec (1989–93): Report of 14 Cases. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 5(3). 113–118. 6 indexed citations
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Poirier, André & Georges Zaccour. (1991). Maritime And Pipeline Transportation of Oil And Gas: Problems And Outlook. 1 indexed citations
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Poirier, André, et al.. (1990). An indirect cost theory of work accident prevention. Journal of Occupational Accidents. 13(4). 255–270. 66 indexed citations
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Poirier, André, et al.. (1990). Real indirect costs of work accidents: Results from our new model. Journal of Occupational Accidents. 12(1-3). 99–99. 4 indexed citations
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Beauchamp, Denis, André Poirier, & Michel G. Bergeron. (1985). Increased nephrotoxicity of gentamicin in pyelonephritic rats. Kidney International. 28(2). 106–113. 42 indexed citations

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