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Make science evolve into a One Health approach to improve health and security: a white paper
The World One Health Congresses are biennial gatherings of approximately 1500 professionals from relevant international organisations, OIE, FAO, WHO, World Bank, leading scientific experts and researchers in the field of One Health, animal production and
Albert D. M. E. Osterhaus+21 more
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This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on colorectal cancer treatment in Japan, that was not fully understood. The COVID‐19 pandemic has reduced the number of colonoscopies and surgeries for colorectal cancer and hindered the detection of asymptomatic early‐stage cancers.
Masaaki Miyo+20 more
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Background The international spread of wild poliomyelitis outbreaks continues to threaten eradication of poliomyelitis and in 2014 a public health emergency of international concern was declared.
Kathleen M. O’Reilly+5 more
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An Outbreak of Dysentery [PDF]
On February 10th, 1911, the attention of the Medical Officer of Health was called by the practitioner in charge to an outbreak of diarrhoea in a family named R. residing in Paddington. The note made at the interview was to the effect that cases had occurred on the 8th, 9th, and 10th (2 cases) of the month, the four patients having violent diarrhoea and
R. Dudfield, F. A. Bainbridge
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Transmission factors and exposure to infections at work and invasive pneumococcal disease
Abstract Background Working in close contacts with coworkers or the general public may be associated with transmission of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). We investigated whether crowded workplaces, sharing surfaces, and exposure to infections were factors associated with IPD.
Kjell Torén+4 more
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The outbreak of botulism reported here occurred in January, 1920, in an Italian family, living in the Bronx, New York City. The source of the toxin was shown to be a glass jar of factory packed California ripe olives. These olives, consumed as such and also as part of a salad, caused the death of six of the seven members of the family who ate of them ...
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Viruses in sanctuary chimpanzees across Africa
Abstract Infectious disease is a major concern for both wild and captive primate populations. Primate sanctuaries in Africa provide critical protection to thousands of wild‐born, orphan primates confiscated from the bushmeat and pet trades. However, uncertainty about the infectious agents these individuals potentially harbor has important implications ...
Emily Dunay+9 more
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Background Transmission-blocking interventions (TBIs) aim to eliminate malaria by reducing transmission of the parasite between the host and the invertebrate vector.
Ellie Sherrard-Smith+7 more
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Communicable disease outbreaks: Ethics in an outbreak
This fifth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks explores ethical aspects of public health action, information disclosure and research in an epidemic.
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Artemether lumefantrine is widely used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. The impact of imperfect patient adherence to the six-dose regimen is hard to assess.
Joseph D. Challenger+3 more
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