Molar band re-use and decontamination: a survey of specialists [PDF]
Objective: To determine the pattern of use and re-use of orthodontic molar bands, and examine infection control measures in a sample of UK orthodontists. Design: Questionnaire survey.
Benson, P.E., Dowsing, P.
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Hookworm Infection and Environmental Factors in Mbeya Region, Tanzania: A Cross-sectional, Population-based study. [PDF]
Hookworm disease is one of the most common infections and cause of a high disease burden in the tropics and subtropics. Remotely sensed ecological data and model-based geostatistics have been used recently to identify areas in need for hookworm control ...
A Huete +47 more
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The epidemiology of canine leishmaniasis: transmission rates estimated from a cohort study in Amazonian Brazil [PDF]
We estimate the incidence rate, serological conversion rate and basic case reproduction number (R0) of Leishmania infantum from a cohort study of 126 domestic dogs exposed to natural infection rates over 2 years on Marajó Island, Pará State, Brazil.
Courtenay, O. +3 more
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In late 2019 a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 causing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appeared in Wuhan China, and on 11th March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared it to have developed pandemic status.
Kirk-Bayley J +2 more
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Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for up to 8 months after infection
Variable memory Immune memory against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) helps to determine protection against reinfection, disease risk, and vaccine efficacy.
J. Dan +20 more
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Antibody Response and Variant Cross-Neutralization After SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection.
36% (95% CI, 33-52) non-Delta cases 41% 24-56) Discussion | Results of this study showed substantial boosting of humoral immunity after breakthrough infection, despite predominantly mild disease.
T. Bates +6 more
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Background Despite the availability of prevention guidelines and recommendations on infection control, many dental practices lack the minimum requirements for infection control. Objective This study aimed to assess the level of awareness, perception, and
Y. Khader +7 more
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Cross-reactive antibodies after SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination
Current SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are losing efficacy against emerging variants and may not protect against future novel coronavirus outbreaks, emphasizing the need for more broadly protective vaccines.
M. Grobben +28 more
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The use of attenuated isolates of Pepino mosaic virus for cross-protection [PDF]
Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) has recently emerged as a highly infectious viral pathogen in tomato crops. Greenhouse trials were conducted under conditions similar to commercial tomato production.
Hamelink, R. +5 more
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A Case of Ralstonia pickettii Bloodstream Infection and the Growing Problem of Healthcare Associated Infections in Frail Older Adults [PDF]
Frailty is a clinically measurable state of vulnerability to developing increased dependency and/or mortality when exposed to a stressor. Chronic diseases, aggressive treatments, antibiotic overuse, microbiota changes, immune senescence, and increased ...
Francesca Fiore +13 more
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