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Handling Cases of Willful Exposure Through HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services [PDF]

, 2001
Cases of willful exposure reveal the existing and future risks to the public health (especially women) which may be presented by individuals who willfully expose others to HIV through unsafe sexual or needle-sharing behaviors. In response to a documented
Gostin, Lawrence O., Hodge, James G., Jr.   +1 more
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Fighting Novel Diseases amidst Humanitarian Crises [PDF]

, 2019
Humanitarian crises are becoming more prevalent and, frequently, more complex, in zones of mis-governance, lack of government presence, and even active conflict, marked by public mistrust and insecurity. The WHO and other health emergency responders lack
Friedman, Eric A., Gostin, Lawrence O., Sircar, Neil R.   +2 more
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Analysis of heavy metals and minerals in edible vegetable oils produced and marketed in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

BMC Public Health
Introduction Nowadays, food safety is regarded as one of the most critical global public health issues. Edible oil, a key ingredient in food processing, is widely used and consumed in every Ethiopian household.
Lamrot Yohannes, Hailemariam Feleke, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Dagnachew Eyachew Amare   +3 more
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Effectiveness of 24-h mobile reporting tool during a malaria outbreak in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Malaria Journal, 2019
Background As surveillance is a key strategy for malaria elimination in South Africa, ensuring strong surveillance systems is a National Department of Health priority.
Craig Davies, Rebecca Graffy, Mbavhalelo Shandukani, Ednah Baloyi, Laura Gast, Gerdalize Kok, Frans Mbokazi, Alpheus Zita, Mandla Zwane, Ray Magagula, Aaron Mabuza, Wayne Ramkrishna, Natashia Morris, Jacqueline Porteous, George Shirreff, Lucille Blumberg, Eunice Misiani, Devanand Moonasar   +17 more
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Understanding the Workforce Needs of New Jersey's Public Health and Other Disaster Management Employers [PDF]

, 2008
This report explores the priority workforce needs of New Jersey's public disaster management system. An advisory group of disaster management-related employers from law enforcement and state and local public health systems and educational institutions ...
Aaron Fichtner, Jennifer Cleary, Ronnie Kauder   +2 more
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Unexpected low burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in sub-Saharan Africa region despite disastrous predictions: reasons and perspectives

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the development of a highly contagious disease called coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Daryl Nzokou Tcheutchoua, Aurel Tiakouang Tankeu, Dominic Leandry Wouna Angong, Batakeh Ba Agoons, Nathan Yves Yanwou Nguemnang, Hugues Clotaire Nana Djeunga, Joseph Kamgno   +6 more
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Role of γδ T cells in controlling viral infections with a focus on influenza virus: implications for designing novel therapeutic approaches

Virology Journal, 2020
Background Influenza virus infection is among the most detrimental threats to the health of humans and some animals, infecting millions of people annually all around the world and in many thousands of cases giving rise to pneumonia and death.
Ailar Sabbaghi, Seyed Mohammad Miri, Mohsen Keshavarz, Mehran Mahooti, Arghavan Zebardast, Amir Ghaemi   +5 more
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Protect Iowa Health, 2005 [PDF]

, 2005
The Iowa Department of Public Health works with local, state and federal partners in developing plans and creating systems to increase the state’s ability to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health ...

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Whole genome sequencing-based detection of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis from Ethiopia

Communications Medicine
Background Rapid and accurate detection of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is crucial for effective intervention. Next-generation sequencing technologies have been recommended to rapidly and accurately detect resistance to second-line anti-TB ...
Getu Diriba, Hilina Mollalign, Abyot Meaza, Melak Getu, Betselot Zerihun, Ayinalem Alemu, Biniyam Dagne, Yeshiwork Abebaw, Atsbaha Gebreegziabxier Weldemariam, Chala Bashea, Abraham Ali, Getachew Seid, Muluwork Getahun, Michael Hailu, Amanuel Wondimu, Tsegaye Getachew, Andargachew Kumsa, Taye Letta, Atlabachew Liaulseged, Negga Asamene Abera, Zelalem Abate, Ephrem Alemu, Feyissa Challa, Gemechu Tadesse, Saro Abdella, Getachew Tollera, Mesay Hailu Dangisso   +26 more
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Associations between antimicrobial susceptibility/resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates in European Union/European Economic Area and patients’ gender, sexual orientation and anatomical site of infection, 2009–2016

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, nationally and internationally, is a serious threat to the management and control of gonorrhoea.
Susanne Jacobsson, Michelle J. Cole, Gianfranco Spiteri, Michaela Day, Magnus Unemo, on behalf of The Euro-GASP Network   +5 more
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