title: [Commentary on the STROBE statement. A checklist for observational studies improves transparency].
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Infektiologie und Spitalhygiene, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland. mbattegay@uhbs.ch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Battegay
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D035081:Editorial Policies; D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D005858:Germany; D019370:Observation / Q000379:methods*; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards