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Standard of prevention for infectious diseases' prevention clinical trials during pandemics: learning lessons for global policies from biomedical HIV prevention clinical trials and a case study of COVID-19

Frontiers in Public Health
Lessons from biomedical HIV prevention research indicate that standard of prevention packages evolve over time, and require active engagement of stakeholders and community advocates to define packages accept to community members and trial participants ...
Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Karine Dubé, Nicaise Ndembi, Nicaise Ndembi   +3 more
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Wastewater Surveillance System as a Complementary Approach for Rapid Identification of Infectious Diseases Outbreaks

Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2022
The rapid identification of infectious disease outbreaks is critical, both for effective initiation of public health intervention measures and timely alerting of government agencies and the general public.
Samar M. Aborhyem, Aya I. Hassan, Iman H. Wahdan   +2 more
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Candida auris-associated hospitalizations and outbreaks, China, 2018–2023

Emerging Microbes and Infections
The emerging human fungal pathogen Candida auris has become a serious threat to public health. This pathogen has spread to 10 provinces in China as of December 2023. Here we describe 312 C.
Jian Bing, Han Du, Penghao Guo, Tianren Hu, Meng Xiao, Sha Lu, Clarissa J. Nobile, Haiqing Chu, Guanghua Huang   +8 more
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Trends of measles in Nigeria: A systematic review

Sahel Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Measles, a highly infectious viral disease, is endemic in developing countries with a peak of transmission from October to March. The case fatality rate of measles in the developing countries stands at around 3-5%; this could be as high as 10%
Jalal-Eddeen Abubakar Saleh
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Biosupercapacitors for Human‐Powered Electronics

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biosupercapacitors are emerging as biocompatible and integrative energy systems for next‐generation bioelectronics, offering rapid charge–discharge performance and mechanical adaptability. This review systematically categorizes their applications from external to organ‐level systems and highlights their multifunctional roles in sensing, actuation, and ...
Suhyeon Kim, Seungho Baek, Woojung Jung, Hayeon Bae, Junyoung Mun, Yong Ho Kim, Sunkook Kim, Jung Ho Kim   +7 more
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Modeling rapidly disseminating infectious disease during mass gatherings

BMC Medicine, 2012
We discuss models for rapidly disseminating infectious diseases during mass gatherings (MGs), using influenza as a case study. Recent innovations in modeling and forecasting influenza transmission dynamics at local, regional, and global scales have made ...
Chowell Gerardo, Nishiura Hiroshi, Viboud Cécile   +2 more
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Host‐Directed Biomaterials for Combatting Bloodstream Infections: From Macrocyclic Peptides to Immune‐Activating Cell Backpacks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bloodstream infections (BSI) are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in both civilian and military populations. This paper summarizes recent progress in novel treatment strategies to manage BSI arising from both bacterial and fungal pathogens using molecules, particles, and materials to elicit host‐directed immunity.
Thomas Thomou, Jagadish Krishnappa, Justin B. Schaal, Prasad Tongaonkar, Dat Q. Tran, Wenchao Gu, Yung‐Fu Chang, Michael E. Selsted, Shaoyi Jiang, Samir Mitragotri, Michael Super, Christopher J. Bettinger   +11 more
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Food and Drinking Water as Sources of Pathogenic Protozoans: An Update

Applied Sciences
This narrative review was aimed at collecting updated knowledge on the risk factors, illnesses caused, and measures for the prevention of protozoan infections transmitted by food and drinking water.
Franca Rossi, Serena Santonicola, Carmela Amadoro, Lucio Marino, Giampaolo Colavita   +4 more
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Epidemics after Natural Disasters

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007
The relationship between natural disasters and communicable diseases is frequently misconstrued. The risk for outbreaks is often presumed to be very high in the chaos that follows natural disasters, a fear likely derived from a perceived association ...
John T. Watson, Michelle Gayer, Maire A. Connolly   +2 more
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Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger, Aamod V. Desai, Hau Lam Jody Cheong, Louise L. Major, Terry K. Smith, Aaron B. Naden, Jane Hilton, Catherine S. Adamson, A. Robert Armstrong, Russell E. Morris   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source