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Performance characteristics and costs of serological tests for brucellosis in a pastoralist community of northern Tanzania

Scientific Reports, 2021
The control of brucellosis across sub-Saharan Africa is hampered by the lack of standardized testing and the use of tests with poor performance. This study evaluated the performance and costs of serological assays for human brucellosis in a pastoralist ...
AbdulHamid S. Lukambagire, Ângelo J. Mendes, Rebecca F. Bodenham, John A. McGiven, Nestory A. Mkenda, Coletha Mathew, Matthew P. Rubach, Philoteus Sakasaka, Davis D. Shayo, Venance P. Maro, Gabriel M. Shirima, Kate M. Thomas, Christopher J. Kasanga, Rudovick R. Kazwala, Jo E. B. Halliday, Blandina T. Mmbaga   +15 more
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First Assessment of Genetic Damage in the Speckled Cockroach (Nauphoeta cinerea) After Consumption of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Cultivated and Commercialized in Northeastern, Brazil

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study reports, for the first time, the use of the speckled cockroach Nauphoeta cinerea as a promising bioindicator for genotoxic monitoring. It was validated through control groups (both positive and negative) in addition to testing lettuce (Lactuca sativa ) samples from public street markets consumed by N. cinerea specimens in Pernambuco,
Aleson Aparecido da Silva, Eduardo Henrique da Silva Melo, Érima Maria de Amorim, Maria Gislaine Pereira, Claudia Rohde   +4 more
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Frequency of Brucella canis seropositivity in at‐risk dogs referred for veterinary care in the UK

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Brucella canis is a canine pathogen of zoonotic concern. It is not considered endemic in the UK, with most infections diagnosed in travelled dogs or their offspring. Methods Between March 2021 and December 2022, all dogs with a history of travel outside of the UK or clinical signs compatible with brucellosis referred for veterinary ...
Josh Kennils, Simon Cue, Michelle L. Taylor, Emi N. Barker   +3 more
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Application of Latex Agglutination and Immune Chromatography Methods for Rapid Identification of Bacillus anthracis Cultures in the Epidemiological Investigation of Outbreaks

Проблемы особо опасных инфекций, 2011
Approbation of the experimental series of latex agglutination and immune chromatography test-systems was carried out for identification of Bacillus anthracis spores and vegetative cells respectively.
E. V. Kravets, Z. F. Dugarzhapova, A. V. Rodzikovsky, A. E. Khlyntseva, N. M. Luneova, E. V. Belova, N. V. Kolosova, S. Yu. Rudnitsky, P. V. Solov'ev, E. V. Baranova, S. F. Biketov   +10 more
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Circular Business Models in Luxury: Impacts on Consumer Perceptions

Business Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how the adoption of circular business models impacts consumer perceptions of luxury companies. Through two factorial scenario‐based experiments applied to a total sample of 736 participants from the UK, we analyse how the introduction of circular initiatives may impact corporate credibility (expertise and ...
Camila Lee Park, Mauro Fracarolli Nunes, Hyunju Shin, Jose A. D. Machuca   +3 more
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Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among high risk individuals in Guilan, Iran

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2011
Background: Brucellosis is a major public health problem in developing countries and has remained endemic in Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate the Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among high risk individuals in Guilan, Iran.
Iraj Nikokar, Mojtaba Hosseinpour, Medhi Asmar, Shirin pirmohbatei, Faheqheh Hakeimei, Mohmed Taqhei Razavei   +5 more
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Application of alternative identification methods for live tularaemia and brucellosis vaccines

Биопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение
SCIENTIFIC RELEVANCE. The sanctions currently imposed on the Russian Federation requireusing Russian diagnostic products in vaccine quality assessments, as well as searching for alternative testing methods, in particular, serological ones.AIM. This study
I. V. Kasina, S. A. Alekseeva, T. I. Nemirovskaya   +2 more
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The true cost of red cell transfusion for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: A time‐driven activity‐based costing study

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Summary Patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) often require red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. However, the true cost of RBC transfusion, beyond the acquisition cost of the unit, is poorly defined. We conducted a prospective time‐driven activity‐based costing study at a large Australian university teaching hospital.
Allison Mo, Helen Haysom, Alayna Carrandi, Sara Carrillo de Albornoz, Jessica Guglielmino, Kylie Rushford, Amanda Ellison, Dan Andrew, Angelene Jesurajah, Erin Hu, Philomina Banahene, Loo Sin Hoo, Alisa M. Higgins, Jake Shortt, Erica M. Wood, Zoe K. McQuilten   +15 more
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An Interesting Case of Childhood Brucellosis with Unusual Features

Acta Clinica Croatica, 2015
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection, which is still a major public health concern worldwide. Common clinical findings are usually nonspecific involving fever, arthralgia, myalgia, weakness and malaise.
Sevil Bilir Goksugur, Mervan Bekdas, Safiye Gurel, Tekin Tas, Esma Gokcen Sarac, Fatih Demircioglu, Erol Kismet   +6 more
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Phenotype‐specific immune profiles and outcomes in childhood autoimmune neutropenia: A 20‐year cohort study

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Summary Childhood autoimmune neutropenia (AIN) encompasses heterogeneous entities; phenotype‐specific immunological profiles and their relationship to infection outcomes remain incompletely defined. To characterise clinical, immunological and long‐term outcomes across distinct phenotypes of childhood AIN.
Ioanna Saougou, Chrysoula Kosmeri, Nikolaos Chaliasos, Irene Mavroudi, Charalampos Pontikoglou, Alexandros Makis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source