Direct impact of COVID-19 vaccination in Chile: averted cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths
This study aims to asses... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Antoine Brault, Andrew Hart, Paula Uribe, Jorge Prado, Jaime San Mart ín, Alejandro Maass and Mauricio Canals Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clostridioides difficile infection, recurrence and the associated healthcare consumption in Sweden between 2006 and 2019: a population-based cohort study
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes a major burden to individuals and society, yet the impact may vary depending on age, sex, underlying comorbidities and where CDI was acquired (hospital or community... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Annelies Boven, Johanna Simin, Fredrik L. Andersson, Erika Vlieghe, Steven Callens, Zangin Zeebari, Lars Engstrand and Nele Brusselaers Tags: Research Source Type: research
New framework to assess tracing and testing based on South Korea ’s response to COVID-19
South Korea ’s remarkable success in controlling the spread of COVID-19 during the pre-Omicron period was based on extensive contact tracing and large-scale testing. Here we suggest a general criterion for trac... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Junhyoung Kim, Suyoung Jo and Sung-il Cho Tags: Research Source Type: research
Low HBV knowledge is associated with low HBV vaccination uptake in general adult population despite incentivization of HBV vaccination
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination in Vietnamese adults remains low and unequally distributed. We conducted a study on HBV-na ïve adults living in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, to determine barriers associated w... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Thanh Van Kim, Trang Ngoc Doan Pham, Brian Do, Diem Vu Bich Dao, Dan Xuan Nguyen, William Lee, Robert Gish, Gary Mize, Amy Trang, Anh Le, Loc Thi Bich Phan, Thi-Thuy-Dung Ngo, Hai Thanh Phan, Binh Tan Nguyen, Hong Kim Tang and Doan Y Dao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Mortality and its predictors among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children younger than 15 years receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Despite antiretroviral treatment (ART), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to pose a considerable health burden in resource-poor countries. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to deter... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis, Yordanos sisay Asgedom, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Ushula Deboch Borko and Mohammed Suleiman Obsa Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effects of selected neglected tropical diseases on economic performance at the macrolevel in Africa
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis are endemic in several African countries. These diseases can lead to severe pain and permanent ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mustapha Immurana, Kwame Godsway Kisseih, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Muniru Azuug, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Ayisha Mohammed and Toby Joseph Mathew Kizhakkekara Tags: Research Source Type: research
The influence of gender and temephos exposure on community participation in dengue prevention: a compartmental mathematical model
The use of temephos, the most common intervention for the chemical control of Aedes aegypti over the last half century, has disappointing results in control of the infection. The footprint of Aedes and the diseas... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: V íctor Manuel Alvarado-Castro, Cruz Vargas-De-León, Sergio Paredes-Solis, Alian Li-Martin, Elizabeth Nava-Aguilera, Arcadio Morales-Pérez, José Legorreta-Soberanis, Belén Madeline Sánchez-Gervacio, Anne Cockcroft and Neil Andersson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the exit screening policy among travelers arriving from Asian and pacific nations
The Japanese government has instituted border control measures against COVID-19, including entry and exit screening of people arriving from overseas. We sought to evaluate the effectiveness of the exit screeni... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shiqi Liu, Asami Anzai and Hiroshi Nishiura Tags: Research Source Type: research
Investigating factors associated to HBV/HIV co-infected patients in antiretroviral treatment clinic, in Northeast Ethiopia
This study aims to address this gap by comprehensive... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yitbarek Wasihun, Desalegn Asnake and Natnael Kebede Tags: Research Source Type: research
Incidence and risk factors of post COVID-19 syndrome: a Tunisian cohort study
It has become increasingly clear that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to persistent physical and mental health problems lasting weeks or months, requiring prolonged periods of clinical care and increasing the bu... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Imen Zemni, Amel Gara, Cyrine Bennasrallah, Salma Ezzar, Meriem Kacem, Roua Chokri, Amani Maatouk, Hela Abroug, Wafa Dhouib, Manel Ben Fredj, Ines Bouanene and Asma Sriha Belguith Tags: Research Source Type: research
Variations in the sleep-related breathing disorder index on polysomnography between men with HIV and controls: a matched case-control study
Both sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) and HIV infection can interfere with normal sleep architecture, and also cause physical and psychological distress. We aimed to understand the differences in the ... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yen-Chin Chen, Chang-Chun Chen, Wen-Kuei Lin, Han Siong Toh, Nai-Ying Ko and Cheng-Yu Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between TB delay and TB treatment outcomes in HIV-TB co-infected patients: a study based on the multilevel propensity score method
HIV-tuberculosis (HIV-TB) co-infection is a significant public health concern worldwide. TB delay, consisting of patient delay, diagnostic delay, treatment delay, increases the risk of adverse anti-TB treatmen... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rujun Liao, Lin Hu, Jie Yu, Ying Chen, Miaoshuang Chen, Jingmin Yan, Xin Li, Xinyue Han, Chunnong Jike, Gang Yu, Ju Wang, Qiang Liao, Lan Xia, Xuefei Bai, Jinhong Shi, Tian Jiang & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Explaining the barriers faced by veterinarians against preventing antimicrobial resistance: an innovative interdisciplinary qualitative study
Considering the significance of increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its adverse effects on individual and social health and the important and effective role that veterinarians play in controlling this... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Razie Toghroli, Laleh Hassani, Teamur Aghamolaei, Manoj Sharma, Hamid Sharifi and Maziar Jajarmi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Is human herpesvirus 8 infection more common in men than in women? an updated meta-analysis
Clinically, most patients with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) are male, and several direct and indirect mechanisms may underlie this increased susceptibility in men, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Haibo Gong, Shuai Zhang, Jinfa Dou and Jing Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Spatial spread of COVID-19 during the early pandemic phase in Italy
Quantifying the potential spatial spread of an infectious pathogen is key to defining effective containment and control strategies. The aim of this study is to estimate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at d... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Valeria d ’Andrea, Filippo Trentini, Valentina Marziano, Agnese Zardini, Mattia Manica, Giorgio Guzzetta, Marco Ajelli, Daniele Petrone, Martina Del Manso, Chiara Sacco, Xanthi Andrianou, Antonino Bella, Flavia Riccardo, Patrizio Pezzotti, Piero Poletti Tags: Research Source Type: research
