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Competing epidemics on complex networks

, 2011
Human diseases spread over networks of contacts between individuals and a substantial body of recent research has focused on the dynamics of the spreading process.
Brian Karrer, D. Mollison, M. E. J. Newman, R. M. Anderson   +3 more
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Trends of cholera epidemics and associated mortality factors in Cameroon: 2018–2023: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health
Background Cameroon has faced frequent and severe cholera outbreaks since 1971, with case-fatality rates (CFRs) ranging from 12% in 1991, to 5.3% in 2014, all higher than the less than 1% cholera CFR target set by WHO. However, not many studies providing
Akenji Blaise Mboringong, Sen Claudine Henriette Ngomtcho, Roland Ndip Ndip, Esso Endalle Linda, Dibog Luc Bertand, Mendjime Patricia, Belinga Sandrine, Balana Flore Essiene, Theodore Ntamack, Etoundi Georges Alain Mballa   +9 more
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Assessing the Resilience and Core Functions of Cameroon’s Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) System: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Evaluation in 2023

Health Research in Africa
Introduction. Despite adopting IDSR in the early 2000s, Cameroon had yet to conduct a comprehensive nationwide evaluation of its surveillance system's effectiveness and operational gaps against global infectious threats. Methodology. This 2023 nationwide
Chanceline Bilounga Ndongo, Nestor Atangana Onana, Linda Esso, Protais Cyriaque Etene, Armelle Viviane Ngomba, Elise Ikoula Amougou, Annick Mfoulou Assala, Boris Kompguep, Manuella Efemba, Luc Bakebeg, Raoul Nembot, Durand YK Gameni, Loïc Tchoupo, Georges Alain Etoundi, Georges Alain Etoundi, André Arsène Bita Fouda, Jules Leon Owona Manga, Georges Nguefack-Tsague   +17 more
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Tracking HIV Outcomes Among Key Populations in the Routine Health Information Management System: A Systematic Review

Sexes
Despite having the world’s largest HIV burden, South Africa has yet to attain the 95-95-95 targets. Accurate, complete, and timely data are critical for monitoring a country’s HIV progress.
Mashudu Rampilo, Edith Phalane, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya   +2 more
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Residual paralysis and its influencing factors among acute flaccid paralysis cases in Jiangxi province from 2012 to 2023: a longitudinal study

Zhongguo gonggong weisheng
ObjectiveTo investigate the residual paralysis in acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases and its influencing factors in Jiangxi province from 2012 to 2023, and to provide a reference for the development of strategies to reduce residual paralysis ...
Hongping ZHAO, Lihong LIU, Min ZHENG, Fengyun WU, Shicheng GUO, Jie LIU   +5 more
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A Method for Reducing the Severity of Epidemics by Allocating Vaccines According to Centrality

, 2014
One long-standing question in epidemiological research is how best to allocate limited amounts of vaccine or similar preventative measures in order to minimize the severity of an epidemic.
Fu S., Hagberg A. A., Indrakanti S., Johnson T. V., Merrill R. M.   +4 more
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Identification of genetic diversity of Bufo gargarizans and Pelophylax nigromaculatus in the three islands of Chongming insights into aquaculture resources protection

Journal of the World Aquaculture Society
Creatures grown on the island are more susceptible to genetic vulnerabilities because of their isolated nature and often limited genetic diversity. Understanding the genetic structure of these populations is crucial for effective conservation strategies,
Yiqiong Cui, Rusong Ding, Youzhong Ding, Yubo Shi, Zhenxing Su, Dian Shen, Min Chen   +6 more
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Integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning in HIV testing interventions in Gauteng Province, South Africa: Opportunities, challenges, and implementation strategies

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Background: Conventional HIV testing approaches continue to fall short of overcoming barriers to HIV testing, especially among key and priority populations at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV.
Musa Jaiteh, Edith Phalane, Yegnanew A. Shiferaw, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya   +3 more
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Co-circulation of dengue virus serotypes 1 and 3 in the Fatick region of senegal 2018

Frontiers in Virology, 2023
On 10th September 2018, the Syndromic Sentinel Surveillance network that monitors febrile illnesses in all 14 regions of Senegal detected a peak of fever in the Fatick region. On 13 September 2018, 10 samples were sent to the WHO Collaborating Centre for
Cheikh Tidiane Diagne, Idrissa Dieng, Oumar Faye, Cheikh Fall, Mamadou Aliou Barry, Maryam Diarra, Oumar Ndiaye, Marie Henriette Dior Ndione, Mamadou Ndiaye, Boly Diop, Abdoulaye Bousso, Abiboulaye Sall, Gamou Fall, Cheikh Loucoubar, Yamar Ba, Amadou Alpha Sall, Mawlouth Diallo, Ousmane Faye   +17 more
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Evaluation of the Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme among Key and Priority Populations in Primary Healthcare Facilities to Inform a Targeted Response: A Protocol Paper

Methods and Protocols
Primary healthcare facilities lack routine diagnostic screening due to resource limitations and dependence on syndromic management, resulting in an unprecedented prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly among key ...
Mohlago Ablonia Seloka, Edith Phalane, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya   +2 more
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