Immunization Update, April 2008, Vol. 1, no. 7 [PDF]
, 2008 Monthly newsletter for the Iowa Department of Public ...
core
A Vaccine Against Group B Streptococcus: Recent Advances [PDF]
, 2020 Group B streptococcus (GBS) causes a high burden of neonatal and infant disease globally. Implementing a vaccine for pregnant women is a promising strategy to prevent neonatal and infant GBS disease and has been identified as a priority by the World ...
Carreras-Abad, C +3 more
core +2 more sources
Teenagers’ understandings of and attitudes towards vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2013 <p>Background: To examine immunisation information needs of teenagers we explored understandings of vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases, attitudes towards immunisation and experiences of immunisation.
Barbour +48 more
core +1 more source
A review of acute bacterial meningitis in childhood [PDF]
, 1996 This paper reviews the epidemiology, pathogenesis and management of acute bacterial meningitis in childhood. The epidemiology of this infection has undergone significant changes with the implementation of effective immunisation, antibiotic therapy and ...
Muscat Baron, Astrid, Muscat Baron, Yves
core
Prevention of infectious diseases in athletes. [PDF]
, 2007 The sports medicine physician may face challenging issues regarding infectious diseases when dealing with teams or highly competitive athletes who have difficulties taking time off to recover.
d'Hemecourt, Pierre, Luke, Anthony
core
Risk and protective factors for meningococcal disease in adolescents: matched cohort study [PDF]
, 2006 Objective: To examine biological and social risk factors for meningococcal disease in adolescents. Design: Prospective, population based, matched cohort study with controls matched for age and sex in 1:1 matching.
Booth, C. +9 more
core
EPI Update, March 25, 2011 [PDF]
, 2011 Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public ...
core
Beyond good intentions: lessons on equipment donation from an African hospital. [PDF]
, 2008 OBJECTIVE: In 2000, a referral hospital in the Gambia accepted a donation of oxygen concentrators to help maintain oxygen supplies. The concentrators broke down and were put into storage.
Adegbola, Richard A +7 more
core +2 more sources
Cost-effectiveness of different MRSA screening methods.
, 2002 We describe a model to examine the cost-effectiveness of various laboratory-screening approaches to detect methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Cookson, B +4 more
core +1 more source
Meningococcal Disease in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Review of Cases Reported Through Active Surveillance in the United States, 2000-2008. [PDF]
, 2016 BackgroundAlthough human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is an established risk factor for several bacterial infections, the association between HIV infection and meningococcal disease remains unclear.MethodsExpanded chart reviews were completed ...
Clark, Thomas A +17 more
core +2 more sources